Average Duration | 4 years | ||
Average Fee | 50 K-1.5 L INR annual | ||
Exams Accepted | BITSAT, JEE Main, JEE Advanced ... | ||
Study Mode | Regular |
B Tech is the abridged form of Bachelor of Technology. It is a professional four-year undergraduate course that covers all the fields of engineering as well as technology. BTech is available in various specializations like BTech computer science (CSE), BTech Biotechnology engineering, BTech Information Technology engineering (IT), BTech mechanical engineering (ME), BTech electronics and communication engineering (ECE), BTech civil engineering (CE), BTech in electrical engineering (EE), etc. Apart from the core engineering field, B Tech allows candidates to work in the Information Technology, Data Analysis, Consultancy, and Management sectors. BTech graduates having good technical skills can also apply for jobs in the public sectors and various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). B. Tech courses can be pursued in both online and offline modes.
The BTech course is designed for developing the technical skills of candidates who aim to invest themselves in the core technology and development industry of our economy. It comprises both workings of theoretical and practical knowledge of an individual. Students are offered admission on the basis of state level, national level, and university level entrance exams such as JEE Main, WBJEE, BITSAT, KLEEE, AP EAMCET, and JEE Advanced (applicable only for IITs), etc.
The table below has the highlights of the B. Tech course or Bachelor of Technology course both online and offline, which is a glance at the following topics- eligibility criteria, admission process, course fees, average salary, entrance exams such as JEE Main, JEE Advanced, WBJEE, TS EAMCET, etc and duration of the course.
Course Name | Bachelor of Technology or B Tech |
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B Tech Fees | Rs. 2.80 Lakhs to Rs. 4.50 Lakhs |
Average salary | Rs. 40 K to 50 K Per Month |
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Career Options after BTech |
Bachelor of Technology or B Tech is one of the most important courses for Indian undergraduate students who have science in their class 10+2. The points below will give an idea about why we should choose Bachelor of Technology or BTech after class 10+2.
There are more than 20+ specializations in BTech. Candidates have a diverse range of specializations, from which they can choose the required specialization for themselves. Below is the list of popular BTech specializations.
There are many specializations in BTech out of which the popular ones have been mentioned below. The top specializations include B Tech in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, BTech in Data Science and Engineering, BTech in Marine Engineering, BTech in Civil Engineering, B Tech in Artificial Intelligence, and B Tech in Aeronautical Engineering, etc.
BTech in Biotechnology | B Tech in Agriculture Engineering |
BTech in Production Engineering | B Tech in Petroleum Engineering |
BTech in Computer Science | B Tech in Plastic Engineering |
BTech in Data Science and Engineering | B Tech in Aeronautical Engineering |
BTech in Mechanical Engineering | B Tech in Artificial Intelligence |
B Tech in Footwear Engineering | B Tech in Automobile Engineering |
Biotechnology Engineering | B Tech in Nanotechnology |
B Tech in Civil Engineering | B Tech in Marine Engineering |
B Tech in Food Technology | B Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering |
B Tech in Electronics Engineering | B Tech in Chemical Engineering |
B Tech in Information Technology | B Tech in Aerospace Engineering |
B Tech in Robotics Engineering | B Tech in Electrical Engineering |
B Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | B Tech in Telecommunication Engineering |
B Tech in Software Engineering | B Tech in Genetic Engineering |
The eligibility criteria required for admission to B Tech are as follows -
Note: Original copies of all necessary documents and mark sheets have to be presented during the time of admission at the respective college or university.
Bachelor of Technology or BTech is itself a technology course. This course is an undergraduate degree course which helps the students to choose specialisations for having better career opportunities in the future. There are classifications such as full-time BTech, part-time BTech, online B Tech, offline BTech and distant BTech. Below is the table that highlights the B Tech types along with the fee structure.
Types of B Tech course | Average BTech fees |
BTech Full time | Rs. 2- 3 Lakhs ( 3 to 4 years) |
B Tech Part-time | Rs. 45, 000 |
B Tech Distance | Rs. 22, 000 |
Bachelor of Technology or B Tech and Bachelor of Engineering or BE are two different courses even though the orientation is similar. There is also an overlap in eligibility criteria, subjects taught in the syllabus, and the job opportunities between BE and BTech. The key difference between BE and BTech is with the course material taught during these 3 to 4 years and the orientation of the programs.
Bachelor of Technology or B Tech | Bachelor of Engineering or BE | |
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2. | The course deals with technical aspects of science | The course deals with engineering aspects of science |
3. | This course is developed to apply the principles of technology and engineering, for the modification of structures and thereby enhance their quality. | The course is developed to enhance the innovative equipment and use of technical gadgets in science and technology |
To get admission in engineering, below are the sequence of steps that have to be followed by the candidates before applying for BTech courses.
There are numerous entrance exams in India, divided into national, state level, and university levels. The national level top B Tech entrance exams are JEE Main, JEE Advanced state-level BTech exams include WBJEE, MHT CET; And university level exams include BITSAT, VITEEE, and SRMJEEE. To know more about these exams, read the following.
The Joint Entrance Examination is conducted by the national testing agency or NTA. It is conducted for admissions in NIT, IIITs, GFTIs, and other institutions all over India.
The JEE Advanced is conducted for admissions in IITs. Candidates who come under the ranks of 2.5 Lakhs are eligible to apply and sit for JEE Advanced.
WBJEE is conducted by the West Bengal joint entrance examination board. It is conducted for admissions in undergraduate B Tech courses.
MHT CET is conducted by the state common entrance test cell of Maharashtra. The exam is conducted on the basis of class 11 and class 12 syllabi.
BITSAT is conducted by the Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani for students who are interested in taking admissions in the Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad campuses.
VITEEE is conducted by the Vellore Institute of Technology for candidates who are interested in taking admissions for the Vellore and the Chennai campus.
SRMJEEE is conducted by SRM University for candidates willing to take admissions in B Tech for various campuses. Admissions are taken on the basis of entrance exams and merit and the seats are allotted on the choice filling and merit.
The top BTech colleges in India are always the IITs and NITs. The table below shows the top 100 BTech colleges in India along with their NIRF rankings.
Top Engineering Colleges in India | NIRF Ranking 2021 |
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras | 1 |
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi | 2 |
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | 3 |
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur | 4 |
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur | 5 |
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee | 6 |
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati | 7 |
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad | 8 |
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli | 9 |
National Institute of Technology, Karnataka | 10 |
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Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 27 |
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Amity University, Gautam Buddha Nagar | 31 |
Siksha o’ Anusandhan | 32 |
Jamia Millia Islamia | 33 |
S.R. M . Institute of Science and Technology | 34 |
Aligarh University | 35 |
Delhi Technological University | 36 |
Malaviya Institute of Technology | 37 |
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy | 38 |
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | 39 |
Indian Institute of Space Science Technology | 40 |
Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi | 41 |
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology | 42 |
Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur | 43 |
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra | 44 |
Sri Sivasubramhaniya Nadar College of Engineering | 45 |
Birla Institute of Technology | 46 |
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology | 47 |
National Institute of Technology, Silchar | 48 |
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology | 49 |
K L College of Engineering | 50 |
Manipal Institute of Technology | 51 |
College of Engineering, Pune | 52 |
PSG College of Technology | 53 |
International Institute of Information Technology | 54 |
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 55 |
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education | 56 |
Visvesvaraya technological University | 57 |
Defense Institute of Advanced Technology | 58 |
National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya | 59 |
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology | 60 |
Chandigarh University | 61 |
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University | 62 |
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology | 63 |
National Institute of Technology, Raipur | 64 |
M.S Ramaiah Institute of Technology | 65 |
Lovely Professional University | 66 |
Banasthali Vidyapeeth | 67 |
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University | 68 |
National Institute of Technology, Srinagar | 69 |
Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) | 70 |
Thiagarajar college of engineering | 71 |
National Institute of Technology, Patna | 72 |
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Guwahati | 73 |
College of engineering | 74 |
Graphic Era university | 75 |
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore | 76 |
R. V College of Engineering | 77 |
Shri Krishna college of engineering and technology | 78 |
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | 79 |
Pandit Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, designing and manufacturing, Jabalpur | 80 |
Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Guwahati | 81 |
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute | 82 |
PES University | 83 |
Manipal University Jaipur | 84 |
National Institute of Technology, Goa | 85 |
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur | 86 |
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad | 87 |
Netaji Subhash University of Technology | 88 |
Punjab University | 89 |
Kumaraguru College of Technology | 90 |
University of Petroleum and Management studies | 91 |
National Institute of Technology, Agartala | 92 |
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 93 |
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology | 94 |
College of Engineering, Trivandrum | 95 |
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering (Deemed University) | 96 |
The Northcap University | 97 |
B. M. S College of Engineering | 98 |
National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur | 99 |
C.V Raman Global University | 100 |
There are other Btech colleges in India than the IITs and NITs which are listed in the table below:
UPES Dehradun | LPU Jalandhar |
Jain University, Bangalore | KL University Guntur |
SRM University, Chennai | NIIT University, Neemrana |
GD Goenka University, Gurgaon | GNA University, Phagwara |
Chandigarh University | BML Munjal University |
Candidates interested to pursue a Bachelor of Technology from abroad. Countries that offer quality education in BTech include Canada, the USA, UK, Germany, Australia, etc.
Bachelor of Technology in Canada is available as a BASc ( Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering) or B Eng ( bachelor of engineering). The tenure of BTech in Canada is 3 to 4 years with BTech fees around 158000 CAD to 323000 CAD.
BTech in Germany is known as a bachelor in engineering or BS degree. The average BTech fee in Germany is 1500 Euros, delegating a course of 3 to 4 years.
There are various BTech colleges abroad that provide quality education to the students which include MIT, Stanford University, University of Chicago, Princeton University, etc. The below table shows the top B Tech colleges abroad along with the BTech fee structure.
College Name | BTech Fees |
MIT course fee | USD 53,000 (Rs. 39,30,600) |
Australian National University course fee | USD 31000 (Rs. 22,99,000) |
Stanford University course fee | USD 75,000 (Rs. 55,62,200) |
University Of Sydney course fee | USD 32,000 (Rs. 23,73,200) |
University Of Chicago course fee | USD 56,000 (Rs. 41,53,100) |
Monash University course fee | USD 33,000 (Rs. 24,47,370) |
Yale University course fee | USD 43,000 (Rs. 31,89,000) |
University Melbourne course fee | USD 23000 (Rs. 17,05,740) |
Princeton University course fee | USD 49,000 (Rs. 36,33,970) |
University Of Edinburgh course fee | USD 34,000 (Rs. 25,21,530) |
University Of Cambridge course fee | USD 42,000 (Rs. 31,14,830) |
University College London course fee | USD 33,000 (Rs. 24,47,370) |
Imperial College course fee | USD 44,000 (Rs. 32,63,150) |
University Of Oxford course fee | USD 16,000 (Rs. 11,86,600) |
There are many top B Tech colleges that you may come across. Here is the table that shows the top B Tech colleges on the basis of state preference.
There are many top Bachelor of Technology colleges that you may come across. Here is the table that shows the top BTech colleges on the basis of city preference.
Bachelor of Technology Colleges in Hyderabad | |
The BTech fees of all the top colleges are different depending on various factors such as faculty, rankings, and placements. Some of the top Bachelor of Technology colleges are IIT Madras, Delhi and Bombay. Top private Bachelor of Technology colleges include Vellore Institute of Technology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani, etc. The table below shows the top Bachelor of Technology colleges in India along with their NIRF rankings.
Institute Name | BTech Fee |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras course fee | Rs. 8.04 Lakhs per Annum |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi course fee | Rs. 8.39 Lakhs per Annum |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay course fee | Rs. 9.08 Lakhs per Annum |
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur course fee | Rs. 8.38 Lakhs per Annum |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur course fee | Not Available |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee course fee | Rs. 8.52 Lakhs per Annum |
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati course fee | Rs 3.69 Lakhs per Annum |
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad course fee | Rs 8.88 Lakhs per Annum |
Indian Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli course fee | Rs 7.29 Lakhs per Annum |
Indian Institute of Technology Karnataka course fee | Rs 8.71 Lakhs per Annum |
Vellore Institute of Technology course fee | Rs 7 Lakhs per Annum |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham course fee | Rs 9 to 13 Lakhs per Annum |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology course fee | Rs 8 to 18 Lakhs per Annum |
Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani course fee | Rs 6 to 12 Lakhs per Annum |
Amity University course fee | Rs 7 to 18 Lakhs per Annum |
Siksha `O` Anusandhan course fee | Rs 3.9 to 10.1 Lakhs per Annum |
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology course fee | Rs 10 to 18 Lakhs per Annum |
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy course fee | Rs 4.72 to 7.71 Lakhs per Annum |
| Rs 9.75 to 18.99 Lakhs per Annum |
The syllabus for BTech is the same for the 1st & 2nd semesters. The variations start from the second year or 3rd semester of the course. The table below shows the syllabus of 1 st year B Tech:
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
Joy of Engineering | World Civilizations |
Communication and Professional Skills | Data Structures |
Workshop Practice | Writing Skills |
Computing Fundamentals & C | Environmental Studies |
Chemistry | Mathematics 2 |
Mathematics 1 | Physical 2 |
Physical 1 | Basic Electrical and Electronic Practice |
Below is the table that will take you to the syllabus of the different specializations such as BTech course in Computer Science, B Tech course in Mechanical Engineering, etc
In order to be a successful engineer, one must be creative and have excellent communication skills. There are various skill sets needed for a BTech course engineer to be successful in their own field of importance. The table below highlights the skills required for Bachelor of Technology.
Required skillset for Bachelor of Technology | |
Creativity | Communication skills- verbal or written |
Team work | Familiarity with industry standards |
Knowledge of the core subject | Application of the knowledge |
Multi disciplinary exposure | Acquaintance with computers and IT |
Leadership skills | Analytical and creative thinking |
Individuals who have completed their engineering course are added the prefix depending on the specialization that they have opted for. Candidates who have pursued BTech courses will have a choice, either to join in the job or continue with their MTech or some other master’s course. Master’s in Technology or MTech can be pursued after one completes his or her Bachelor of Technology in a particular specialization. While completing their master’s, candidates will be specializing in a particular field only.
Candidates can also choose to study for master's along with their job. They can apply for distance education. There are numerous distance mode colleges that provide quality education to the students opting for it. Securing a higher degree will not only enhance your study skills but also highlight your position in the professional field.
If the candidates after pursuing the BTech course are having leadership skills, then they can proceed with their own start-ups. With the emergence of new technologies and styles, new engineering graduates are starting up their own businesses.
When speaking about Bachelor of Technology jobs, there is a lot of abundance in the facilities as the BTech course is very diverse. One can opt for jobs in private and public sector undertakings too, depending on the criteria met by the company.
Job Profile | Job Description | Average BTech Salary |
Automobile Engineer | An automobile engineer uses CAD to design and develop new designs. Takes care of maintenance-related issues, supply chain management, and adjustment of mechanical systems. | Up to Rs. 6.1 Lakh |
Biomedical Engineer | They work with a wide range of medical, technical, and administrative staff. It also includes designing, developing, and testing medical equipment and devices. | Up to Rs.3.7 Lakh |
Aeronautical Engineer | They design, manufacture and take care of the maintenance of military and civil aircraft and aeronautical components and systems. | Up to Rs. 5.9 Lakh |
Civil Engineer | They deal with the designing, development and maintenance of small and large construction projects. | Up to Rs. 3.1 Lakh |
Software Developer | Designing, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of a software system. Write codes to develop a software resource and take care of its maintenance. | Up to Rs. 2.5 Lakh |
Chemical Engineer | Their job is to take care of the manufacturing and packaging of pharmaceutical products for clinical trial purposes, it also involves simulation and construction of oil test rigs. | Up to Rs. 4.8 Lakh |
Bachelor of Technology salary received by the graduates at the initial level is moderate. For the professional field, candidates need to be experienced to earn a healthy amount of BTech salary every year. Once experience is gained, the earnings are beyond expectations.
The starting BTech salary of an engineer is around Rs. 20 K to Rs. 30 K per month. After the experience is gained by the graduate, the BTech salary is around Rs. 5 to 10 Lakhs per annum spending on the scope. The salary of an experienced B Tech engineer may be more than Rs. 15 Lakhs per annum. Experienced engineers are also demanded abroad with a healthy package.
There are particular skill sets that make up a perfect engineer. Some of the Bachelor of Technology skills include possessing great technical skills but also social and emotional intelligence. Other skills needed to be an efficient engineer are as follows:
The types of jobs that the Bachelor of Technology graduates get hired from are commonly Computer Science Engineer, Automobile Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Electrical Engineer, etc. Other career options have been mentioned below that are trending in the present technological era.
Top Recruiters that hire B Tech Students after graduation have been listed below:
The average annual starting salary could fluctuate between Rs. 2.5 Lakh Per Annum to Rs. 9 Lakh Per Annum given the degree or diploma a candidate carries.
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Yes, a B Tech course is a good career. Following are the points that will give you reasons to choose a Bachelor of Technology as a career.
There are 8 semesters in BTech or Bachelor of Technology which means the course is a four year duration. The subjects differ for all the semesters. The first six semesters are focused on theoretical and practical aspects of learning and application. The last year or the fifth and the sixth semester focus on internships and projects.
Since there is diversity in the B Tech course, aspirants have a lot of choices to choose from the specializations. The degree of easiness depends on the perspective of the candidate. The common specializations chosen are Computer Science Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Robotics Engineer.
There are various career options after BTech course graduation that the candidates can apply for. Below are the popular options that the BTech engineers choose after graduating.
There are various career options after BTech course graduation that the candidates can apply for. Below are the popular options that the BTech engineers choose after graduating.
There are many good colleges for BTech courses. Out of all the good colleges, the best colleges are ranked by the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF). These Engineering Colleges are ranked based on the NIRF rankings, enrollment data, qualifications of the faculty members, placement details, etc. The ranks given by various agencies are different and depend on the factors mentioned above, state-wise and category-wise. The best colleges are the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT M) followed by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT D) and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT B).
JEE Main can be compulsory for a few institutions. There are other entrance exams that you can apply for such as JEE Main, WBJEE, BITSAT, KLEEE, AP EAMCET, JEE Advanced (applicable only for IITs), etc.
Yes, you can opt for a Bachelor of Technology after pursuing your class 10+2 from a recognized board or university.
To apply for Bachelor of Technology course or Bachelor of Technology, candidates will have to qualify for the criteria given below:
The full form of B Tech is Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of Technology or B Tech, is a four year graduate course that comes under various specializations such as B Tech computer science (CSE), B Tech Biotechnology engineering, BTech Information Technology engineering (IT), B Tech mechanical engineering (ME), B Tech electronics and communication engineering (ECE), B Tech civil engineering (CE), BTech in electrical engineering (EE), etc. The B Tech course is designed for developing the technical skills of candidates who aim to invest themselves in the core technology and development industry of our economy.
There is a lot of variation in the fee structure of the B.Tech courses for different institutes. The fee may range between Rs 50,000 to 1.20 Lakhs per semester.
VIT, SRM, BITS Pilani, BIT Mesra, MIT Manipal, KIIT are some of the top private B.Tech colleges in India
IITs, NITs, Delhi Technological University, Indian Schools of Mines, Jadavpur University Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi are some of the top government engineering colleges funded by the central or state government.
While different institutes/ colleges set their own minimum percentage criteria for admission, a minimum of 50% marks is preferred for admission in top engineering colleges.
IIT JEE, WBJEE, MHTCET, COMEDK, UPSEE, VITEEE, BISAT, SRMJEEE, OJEE are some of the popular B.Tech entrance exam in India
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must appear in national level/ state level/ institute level engineering entrance exam which is conducted every year for admission in B.Tech course.
Candidates who have passed Class 12th in Science Stream (PCM or PCB) can apply for B.Tech admission
Different government and private institutes in India offer B.Tech course in India
The duration of B.Tech course is 4 years, and the same is divided into eight semesters
B.Tech or Bachelor of Technology is an undergraduate degree programme in the engineering field. It is offered in various disciplines like computer science and engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering etc.
There are many types of B.Tech specialisations such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Genetic Engineering and more.
Yes. All the engineeringf faculties are from technical background.
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The achievements of any B.Tech institute can be its placements, student success record etc