B.E. / B.Tech

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) is a professional undergraduate engineering degree programme awarded to candidates after they complete four years of study in the field. Engineering is one of the most popular courses in India and there are many institutes that offer the course to aspiring students.

For admissions, the most common BTech entrance examinations are JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Along with these national level entrance examinations, there are many state and private level entrance examinations that the students can attempt for admission to the course. The basic eligibility criteria for BTech is class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. However, there are additional criteria in every entrance exam and institute. Some of the institutes also conduct admission to their courses on merit basis i.e. based on marks scored by candidates in their class 12 board exams.

Students aspiring for admission to BTech can check important points related to the course in the table below:

In India, a BTech degree is offered across various specialisations. There are a few prominent specializations, such as:

While all these specialisations offer bright prospects for students to get into different careers, computer science engineering is probably one of the most sought after course nowadays. This is also reflected in the high cut off exam scores that top engineering colleges including Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs) and the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) as well as some of the best central universities command from their respective applicants in order to enrol them for this programme. 

The Bachelors in Engineering (BE) degree programme also offers a similar orientation to students as the one offered by a B.Tech programme. In fact, such is the degree of overlap in eligibility criteria to colleges, subjects taught recruiting companies and even job profiles offered during placements, that students often wonder whether these are the same. The key difference between these two-degree programmes is with respect to the course material taught and the orientation of the programme. The following table captures the points of differences between these two programmes.

Both BE and B.Tech degrees offer students an opportunity to pursue a career in Engineering. The courses are of a duration of 4-years and are spread across 8 semesters.

There are typically two kinds of engineering programme:

1.     3-year BE/B.Tech after Diploma in Engineering
2.     4-year BE/B.Tech after Class 12

The four-year programme offers more rigour to students and also covers more with respect to the depth of the curriculum.

JEE Main 2021 Mock Test is a comprehensive Test including Questions from Physics, Chemistry and Maths. This test will help you to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked, the exam pattern and the marking scheme. After taking the test, you can immediately check your score. You can also download the Question Paper along with answers and their explanations for Free. 

The basic eligibility requirement for admissions to any BTech programme is:

• Candidates must have passed the class 12 exam from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects.
• They must also have secured minimum aggregate marks of 60% in the above subjects combined.
• Most admissions are done based on the student's performance in the entrance examination. 

Please note that the BTech eligibility criteria would vary from institute to institute.

In India, all technical programmes such as BTech, fall under the regulatory purview of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Admissions to B.Tech programmes take place through national level/state-level/institute-level engineering entrance examinations. The top five engineering entrance exams taken by a large number of students each year are:

• JEE Main - Conducted by National Testing Agency, JEE Main is the entrance examination for BTech admissions into NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. JEE Main consists of two papers - Paper 1 (BE/BTech) and Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan)
• JEE Advanced - It is a national level entrance examination for BTech admissions into IITs. Students have to qualify for JEE Main to attempt JEE Advanced. 
• VITEEE - One of the most popular private institute entrance examinations, VITEEE offers admissions into the BTech courses offered by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) and its various campuses.
• MHT CET - Through MHT CET, students can apply for BTech admissions into the BTech institutes of the Maharashtra state. 
• TS EAMCET - TS EAMCET offers admissions to students in the Telangana state institutes on the basis of their scores in the entrance examination.

All the BTech aspirants need to follow a similar process for admission to any institute. Various stages for BTech admissions are given below:

• Firstly, BTech aspirants need to appear and qualify for any of the entrance exams for admission to an institute.
• National level engineering entrance exams such as JEE Main is accepted by NITs, IIITs, GFTIs and several other private colleges. JEE Advanced is the entrance exam conducted for admission to IITs.
• Other than the aforesaid two exams, B Tech Admissions are also conducted through state-level exams such as WBJEE, KEAM, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET, MHT CET etc. and university/college level exams such as BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE, UPESEAT, etc.
• All the engineering entrance exams are conducted in April, May and June every year.
• After the result declaration of every exam, counselling and seat allotment process has been conducted by the concerned authorities. During counselling, students have to choose college and courses of their choice based on their ranks.
• After seat allotment, every student needs to visit the allotted engineering college to complete the admission formalities.

The course curriculum for every BTech specialization is different. Take a look at the syllabus/course curriculum for some of the popular BTech specialisations below.

The job opportunities for BTech graduates are huge in technical fields. Any graduate who has successfully pursued a BTech degree can get a job in almost all the sectors in India. Besides being hired as engineers, BTech graduates are also hired as consultants, subject matter experts, researchers, managers etc. Take a look at some of the popular job profiles for BTech graduates below.

As a BTech graduate, it’s important for students to be aware of the choices they will make for their own future. To make the right decision, they must be aware of all the choices available after graduation to lead a better career. Many BTech graduates, after completing their 4-year programme, go for an MBA degree. While there are others who appear for GATE to pursue higher studies in the chosen specializations. Some BTech graduates also launch their own start-ups.

Read: What after BTech? Know your Options

The demand for BTech graduates is high across every domain. Every company – private or government, big or small recruit engineers in various capacities. Take a look at the list of some of the top companies recruiting BTech graduates after a successful 4-year programme.

Q. What is the basic difference between Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Engineering?

A. Bachelor of Engineering or BE course is more theoretical in nature, whereas, BTech courses are more practical oriented. The key difference between these two degree programmes is with respect to the course material taught and the orientation of the programme.

Q. What can I do with a Bachelor of Technology or BTech?

A. Candidates can make a career in different fields after graduating in BTech, such as Software Developer, Information Technology Consultant, Computer Forensic Analyst, Information Technology Business Analyst and Computer Network Architect.

Q. What are the skills required for BE/BTech?

A. Candidates are required to have the below skills to perform well in their BE/BTech course. Have a look:

• Ability to communicate - verbal and written

• Familiarity with Industry Standards

• Knowledge of the core subject

• Teamwork

• Creativity

• Multi-disciplinary exposure

• Application of the knowledge

• Leadership Skills

• Analytical & Creative thinking

• Acquaintance with Computers & IT

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for BE/BTech?

A. Candidates must have passed the Class 12 exam from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects. They must have secured minimum aggregate marks of 60% in the above subjects combined.

Q. What are the different job profiles offered to a BTech graduate?

A. BTech graduates are mostly hired in technical fields. Any candidate who has completed a BTech degree can get a job in almost all the sectors in India and they are also hired as consultants, subject matter experts, researchers, managers etc.

Q. What is the best career option after B Tech in CSE?

A. A BTech graduate in CSE can choose between numerous career options including Data Analyst, Software developer, Networking Engineer, Database Administrator, Testing Engineer, Game Developer, and Information security specialist.

Q. What is the scope of B Tech in information technology?

A. The focus of BTech in IT (Information technology) is on the field of computers and technology. It differs from Computer Science engineering in this aspect because in BTech students are expected to learn management and information theory. It includes a detailed study of programming and of computer software.

Q. Which branch of BTech has more scope?

A. The most popular branch to pursue engineering is BTech in Mechanical Engineering followed by computer science, Electrical, and Civil. There are also other engineering branches like Chemical, Biotechnology, Aeronautical, Industrial, Instrumentation, Marine, etc. which have a good scope.

Q. Is BTech a good choice?

A. Yes, BTech is a good choice and course for students with creative and technical minds. It also provides you with great career opportunities.

Q. What is the average salary of a BTech engineer in India?

A. As a fresher, a BTech graduate can earn an average of Rs 15,000- Rs 30,000 per month. In other cases, the salary of a candidate depends upon the job profile, too. If you work as a Project Engineer, Design Mechanical Engineer you can earn an average of 1.5- 8 lakhs annually.

Q. What is the full form of BTech? What is the duration of the course?

A. BTech stands for Bachelor of technology. It is an undergraduate engineering degree awarded to a candidate. The duration of this degree course is four years.