An outline of simulation software packages to cultivate outstanding application oriented technocrats: Innovation for future

Presently, engineering education in India has witnessed a major change. Usually, one of the major problems of engineering graduates is that after getting the bachelor degree, they are not ready to face the real life challenges due to the lacking of simulation skills required as per industrial environment. Indeed, analytical, experimental, simulation and communication skills are vital to prepare globally competitive vibrant technocrats. In context of these skills, simulation practices are an integral part of engineering and technology programme. Simulation provides verification of basic theory and application of logical analysis to solve real world problems. The study of researchers and professionals shows that student who used simulation prior to conduct practical performed better than the professionals who conducted the laboratory exercises without conducting simulation first. No doubt that simulation can´t replace the traditional hands on experience, but it can enhance the teaching, learning and research experience. The present investigation briefly summarizes an evaluation of simulation software packages and simulators in enhancing teaching and learning of theoretical concepts.