B.Tech Course - Full Form, Courses List, Fees, Syllabus, Eligibility, Career

About Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

Bachelors of Technology often referred to as B.Tech, is a four-year full-time course that cover different fields of engineering and technology. The course is designed to develop the technical skills of aspirants who wish the work in the core technology and development sector. B.Tech comprises both theoretical and practical knowledge. Students are also offered hands-on training in order to learn how different software and hardware in their respective fields are operated. Apart from the core engineering sectors, B.Tech enables candidates to work in the Information Technology, Data Analysis, Consultancy and Management sectors. With good technical skills, Bachelor of Technology graduates can also apply for jobs in various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and other jobs in the government sector.

B.Tech Course Highlights

Some of the major highlights of the B.Tech course are as follows -

Name of the Course	B.Tech
Duration	4 Years
List of Popular Specializations	Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Engineering Artificial Intelligence Electronics and Communications Engineering Chemical Engineering
Entrance Exams	JEE Main MHT CET KCET AP EAMCET TS EAMCET KEAM Goa CET WBJEE UPSEE KLEEE VSAT KIITEE BITSAT
Minimum Eligibility	Class 12^th with PCM stream/ PCB for specializations like Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering
Lateral Entry Option	Diploma in Engineering/ Polytechnic qualifiers can get direct 2^nd-year admission in B.Tech.
Integrated Courses	B.Tech + M.Tech
Admission Process	Entrance Based/ Merit Based/ Direct Admission
Average Fee	Rs. 40,000-50,000 Per Annum
Scholarships	Private deemed universities offer scholarships based on the performance in the entrance exam/ Class 12th marks AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme State-Level Scholarship Schemes
Internships	Recently, AICTE directed Engineering colleges to offer Internships to students, and it is mandatory for all final-year students. Some private colleges and IITs, NITs offer internships from 2nd-year B.Tech only.
Career Options	Career options differ from one specialization to others. Some of popular career options are - Mechanical Engineer Electronics Engineer Computer Engineer Instrumentation Engineer Mining Engineer Chemical Engineer Civil Engineer Electrical Engineer Communication Engineer

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Syllabus

Engineering Mathematics is the common syllabus for all B.Tech specializations in India. However, other subjects vary from one specialization to others. Basic concepts of Physics and Mathematics are similar across all specializations. For example, some of the subjects in Electrical Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering are similar. Similarly, some of the subjects in CSE and IT may be same.

B.Tech Career Options and Job Prospects

Bachelor of Technology is one of the most widely accepted programmes. Since technological advancement are taking place in almost every field, there are countless opportunities for B.Tech graduates. Students with Bachelor of Technology gain a lot of advantage during job interviews due to their technical skills. The salary packages vary from organization to organization. Recruiters in core sectors offer the best salaries, ranging from Rs. 8 lakh to 25 lakh per annum. Some overseas firms may also offer salary packages up to Rs. 1 crore per annum. In other sectors salaries may vary from Rs. 3 lakh to 12 lakh per annum. Salary package also vary from college to college. Graduates from top B.Tech colleges are offered better salaries as compared to graduates from other technical colleges.