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No, it is not necessary that you have earn a B.Tech degree from IIT only. You can earn such degree from some other college too.

How to become an Automobile Designer?

Step 1: Prepare for the College Admissions Process

Design schools often require applicants to submit portfolios, or sample bodies of work, as part of the admissions process. While in high school, aspiring automotive designers can choose electives in art, drawing or drafting to help them develop their portfolios, which may include 2D drawings or 3D art pieces. Some design schools also offer summer programs to help high school students prepare for college design programs. Step 2: Earn a Bachelor's Degree

Employers generally expect automotive designers to possess at least bachelor's degrees in design or engineering fields. Schools offer 4-year degrees in relevant majors such as transportation design, which is a part of industrial design, and mechanical engineering with automotive design concentrations. Transportation design students may take such courses as 3D design and modeling, design theory and vehicle systems. Curricula for automotive mechanical engineering students may include coursework in design for manufacturing, power train systems and vehicle dynamics.

Automobile manufacturers offer internships for students interested in working in the automotive industry. Working as an intern is a great opportunity to develop a professional portfolio, which is critical to securing permanent employment after graduation. Internships may also lead to future employment, either at the company offering the internship or through the development of industry contacts.

Due to the increasing importance placed on the role products play in a company's business plan, prospective automotive designers with business skills are more desirable in today's market. After earning their bachelor's degrees, graduates may want to consider pursuing master's degrees in business administration to make themselves more marketable to employers. Those wanting to further their automotive design knowledge can also pursue master's degrees in a design or engineering field.

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