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Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) is a professional undergraduate engineering degree programme awarded to candidates after completion of four years of study in the field. This undergraduate programme is your gateway to a career in engineering. In India, a B.Tech degree is offered across various specialisations. Some of the more prominent ones are as follows:

Computer Science Engineering	Mechanical Engineering	Chemical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering	Civil Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Ceramic Engineering	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Instrumentation Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering	Petroleum Engineering	Electronics & Electrical Engineering

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 nowadays. This is also reflected in the high cut off exam scores that top engineering colleges such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), the Indraprastha Institutes 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 enroll them for this programme. In India, all technical programmes such as B.Tech, 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
• JEE Advanced
• VITEEE
• MHT CET
• TS EAMCET

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 often students wonder whether these are the same.  

What is the difference between a BE and BTech degree?

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 difference between these two programmes.

Difference between BE and B.Tech
BE	B.Tech
BE is more theoretical and knowledge oriented. It is study based on theory.	B.Tech is a skill/data oriented. The course is more of application engineering.
The course deals with engineering aspects of Science	The course deals with the technical aspects of Science
The course is applied to develop innovative equipments and useful technical gadgets in Science and Technology.	The course applies the principles of engineering and technology to modify structures and thereby enhance their quality.

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 a 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 covers more with respect to depth of curriculum.

Required Skill set for BE/BTech

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

Eligibility Criteria for BE/BTech

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

• Candidates must have passed Class 10+2 exam from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects.
• They must also have secured a minimum aggregate marks of 60% in the above subjects combined.

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

BE/BTech: Types of Job profiles and Top recruiters

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.

Types of job profiles for BTech graduates

Computer Science Engineer	Mining Engineer
Mechanical Engineer	Ceramic Engineer
Civil Engineer	Production Engineer
Automobile Engineer	Robotics Engineer
Chemical Engineer	Electronics & Communication Engineer
Electrical Engineer	Lecturer/Professor
TATA Consultancy Bain & Company Infosys Technologies Larson & Tubro IBM Global Services InfoEdge India Ltd Accenture Services Honeywell HCL Technologies Samsung Goldman Sachs AT Kearney Qualcomm Blackstone Microsoft Hindustan UniLiver Ltd Cairn ITC Limited Mckinsey Knowledge Centre JP Morgan Rubrik and Uber Intel Apple EXL Google Flipkart Morgan Stanley Myntra Schlumberger Amazon Deutsche Bank HSBC Procter & Gamble ICICI Millennium Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd ISRO Siemens Sysmex Triveni Turbine Limited Electronics Engineer	Software Develop
Aeronautical Engineer	Product Manager
Marine Engineer	Construction Engineer
Aerospace Engineer	Telecommunication Engineer

As a BTech graduate, it’s important to be aware of the choices that you are or you will be making for your future. To make the right decision, you must be aware of all the choices available to you 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 Top recruiters for BTech graduates
The demand for BTech graduates is high across every domain. Every company – private of 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.

What is M.E./M.Tech?

Full form of ME is Master of Engineering and that of MTech is Master of Technology. MTech is a professional postgraduate engineering master degree programme awarded to candidates after completion of two years of study in the discipline of engineering. This degree is predicated in a specific branch of engineering. In India, the ME/MTech degree is offered across various specializations. These specializations include Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, VLSI, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering etc.

This degree course is offered under the following categories:

1. Regular (Full-Time)
2. Sponsored (Full-Time)
3. Part Time Mtech
4. Project Staff (For those who are presently working on sponsored projects)

This master degree programme is also receptive to working diploma holders or diploma holders having work experience for specified period. In India, this master degree is regulated under the aegis of University Grants Commission of India (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Admissions to ME/MTech programmes offered by technical colleges and universities in India is made through a National level/State-level/Institute-level engineering entrance examination.

Difference between ME and M.Tech

As mentioned above, ME stands for Master of Engineering while MTech stands for Master of Technology. The key difference between these two degrees is in terms of their practical impact, course material and orientation.

ME	MTech
M.E. is known as Masters of Engineering	M.Tech. is known as Masters of Technology.
M.E. is more of a knowledge oriented.	M.Tech. is more of a skill oriented.
M.E. is usually designed for students who plan for employment upon graduation and who are already in the engineering workforce.	M.Tech. is designed to produce Research Engineers who can get the position of “Technologist” in the industries and research institutes.
M.E. emphasizes on in-depth concept clarification of facts.	M.Tech. emphasizes on practical exposure of conceptual knowledge.
M.E. is mostly preferred by private universities or self-affiliated colleges. For instance IIT.	M.Tech. is offered by colleges affiliated by various universities.
M.E. is conventional term used for majorly theory based study.	M.Tech. involves use of technology and other aided stuff.

Eligibility Criteria for ME/MTech

The basic eligibility requirement for admission to ME/MTech programme is:

• Candidates who have completed their BE/BTechdegree with a valid score in GATE are eligible for ME/MTech degree course.
• Candidates who have completed a 5-year program in Science or Applied Sciences resulting in the award of a Master of Science degree are also eligible for Master of Engineering course.
• Admission is based on rank obtained in the entrance test conducted for ME./MTech.

Please note that the ME/MTech eligibility criteria would vary from institute to institute.

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE): Entrance Exam for MTech

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or populalrly known as GATE is a national-level engineering exam condcuted every year for admission to postgraduate and doctorate level courses at IITs, NITs and IIITs. The exam is jointly conducted by seven IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Guwahati, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Various government and private institutions across the country accept the GATE score for admission to their MTech programmes. Moreover, Public Sector Units (PSUs) also recruit engineers through GATE. In 2020, GATE will be organised by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in online mode on February 1, 2, 8 and 9. GATE 2020 will be conducted in 25 papers including the newly added subject, Biomedical Engineering. Application forms for GATE 2020 will be available from September 3, 2019 and the last date to apply for the same is September 24. GATE scores will be valid for a period of three years from the date of the release of the GATE 2020 result i.e. March 16.

ME/MTech: Types of Job profiles and Top recruiters

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

Computer Science Engineer	Chief Engineer
Assistant Engineer	Lecturer
Executive Engineer	Researcher
Software Engineer	Ceramic Engineer
Mechanical Engineer	Software Developer
Electronics Engineer	Civil Engineer
Mining Engineer	Production Engineer
Electronics and Communication Engineer	Automobile Engineer

  As an ME/MTech graduates, it’s important to be aware of the choices that you are or you will be making for your future. To make the right decision, you must be aware of all the choices available to you to lead a better career. Some ME/MTech graduates also launch their own start-ups. Top recruiters for ME/MTech The demand for ME/MTech graduates is high across every domain. Every company – private of government, big or small recruit engineers in various capacities. Herein the list of some of the top companies recruiting ME./MTech graduates after a successful 2 year programme.

Google	Morgan Stanley
Apple	Schlumberger
Microsoft	ITC Limited
Infosys Technologies	Sysmex
IBM Global Services	ISRO
Accenture Services	Mahindra and Mahindra Limited
HCL Technologies	Triveni Turbine Limited
Qualcomm	ICICI
Samsung	HSBC
Intel	Siemens
EXL	Flipkart
Amazon	Cairn
Mckinsey Knowledge Centre	Rubrik and Uber