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Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear engineering is the field of engineering dealing with the science and
application of nuclear and radiation processes. It involves controlled utilization
of nuclear energy for application in industry, medicine, research and defence
purposes. Since the inauguration of Asia's first nuclear reactor “Apsara research
reactor”, in The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Trombay campus in
1957, India has shown its technical acumen in the field of nuclear research and
established itself as a stalwart of the nuclear industry.
All the activities related to nuclear energy in India are supervised by the
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). The Department of Atomic Energy was
formed via a presidential order and established on 3
rd
August 1954. It works under the direct supervision of
the Prime Minister of India. Presently, DAE is offering
career opportunities for research in the domain of
science and engineering, designing and creation
of state-of-the-art reactors and advanced
technologies and next-gen manufacturing
facilities.

• Nuclear engineers are involved in the controlled utilisation of nuclear energy for
application in industry, medicine, research and defence purposes.
• BARC offer Training programs for aspiring nuclear engineers in the country
• Degree requirements include B.Tech/M/Tech/PhD with science (biology) in
10+2
• Homi J Bhaba who was a famous nuclear physicist is known as the father of
Indian nuclear program
• Find out more about the topic through Department of Atomic energy, Government
of India http://www.dae.gov.in/

With a vision of becoming a world leader in the field of nuclear technology, with
the help of experts in the fast reactors and thorium fuel cycle, the career in the
field of the nuclear industry in India is going to be on the rise. For achieving this
ambitious plan to reach the nuclear power capacity of 63,000 MW by 2032 with
its unique three-stage nuclear power program, there would be substantial
demand for the young nuclear scientists and engineers for design, development,
and operation of nuclear reactors.
To fulfill the requirements, BARC Training Schools offers two training
programs for the deserving candidates, who are willing to pursue a career in
Nuclear Science and Engineering and face the challenges in this field. These
programs include Orientation Course for Engineering Graduates and Science

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