BTech – Admission, Eligibility Criteria, Scope Etc.

Bachelor of Technology also referred to as B.Tech. is a four-year course in engineering that covers a wide range of technological fields. Designed for people seeking careers in the core technology and development industry, this course provides a foundation for their technical skills. In the B.Tech program, theoretical as well as practical knowledge is taught. Additionally, students are provided with hands-on training in order to learn how to operate different types of software and hardware in their fields. Candidates with a B.Tech may also pursue jobs in data analytics, consultancy, information technology, and management, in addition to engineering. Graduates with good technical skills are also qualified for jobs in the government sector, including in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

Course Highlight:

Name of Degree	Bachelor of Technology
Commonly Known As	B.Tech
Level	Undergraduate
Duration	4 years
Semester/Yearly	Semester
Admission Process	Entrance test followed by counselling by the authorities.
Eligibility Criteria	Should have completed 10+2 in PCM or PCB from a recognized institute/board
Course Fee	Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 12 lakhs per annum
Top Institute offering Admission	IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs along with some private institutes such as VIT, BITS, MIT and more
Top Recruiters	Google, Apple, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, ISRO, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, Intel, TATA Consultancy and more
Types of Careers	Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Marine Engineer and more

Eligibility

To be eligible for admission to a BTech program, one must meet the following requirements:

For admission to a Btech program, you must complete a 10+2 or equivalent examination from an accredited educational board like CBSE, ICSE, etc.
You must have at least 60% marks combined in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
The aggregate and qualifying marks of SC/ST students are relaxed by 5%.
As a requirement for admission, scores of the JEE Mains and other equivalent entrance exams must be submitted.

BTech Entrance Exams:

All technical programs, such as BTech, in India, fall under the regulatory purview of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Entrance examinations for B.Tech programmes are conducted at the national/state/institutional levels. There are five main engineering entrance exams taken by a large number of students each year:

JEE Main- NTA conducts JEE Main, the entrance examination for BTech admissions to NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. There are two papers in JEE Main - Paper 1 (BE/BTech) and Paper 2 (BArch/BPlan)

JEE Advanced - BTech admissions into IITs are conducted through the JEE Advanced examination. Attempting JEE Advanced requires passing JEE Main.

VITEEE - A top private institute entry exam, VITEEE offers admissions to its campuses' BTech courses.

MHT CET - Students applying to state-run BTech colleges can apply through the MHT CET.

TS EAMCET - Through TS EAMCET, students can apply for admission to state institutes based on their results in the entrance examination

Required Skills for BTech:

Knowledge of computers and information technology
Ability to communicate - both verbally and in writing
Familiarity with Industry standards
Understanding of the core subjects
Teamwork
Creativity
Multi-disciplinary exposure
Application of the knowledge
Leadership Skills
Critical and Creative Thinking

BTech Admission

The engineering field is one of the best-paying professions in the world, especially in western countries, which is why many aspiring engineers in India dream about pursuing a career in this field. Taking engineering courses gives many students the opportunity to become highly paid professionals. Engineers are among the most sought-after jobs in India. Therefore, the competition for admission to the top engineering schools in India is fierce.

Candidates must apply, appear, and pass the Engineering entrance exams after appearing for 10+2 exams. By going onto the online application portals, students can upload documents such as academic certificates, identification cards, and proof of age. Following a successful Btech application, the applicants must remember to pay the fees for applications. In order to apply to various IITs, candidates must pass a main and advanced JEE examination. State entrance exams include MHT CET, WBJEE, OJEE, KCET, etc. Additionally, students may choose to apply to autonomous colleges for admissions, in which case they must pass university-level exams such as the MI Entrance Exam (Jamia Millia Islamia) or the MET (Manipal Institute).
After the results of the entrance are released, aspirants desiring to get into IITs and NITs will need to take part in JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority). Counseling will be offered to those who want admission to other colleges after the results are released.
During this round, based on the candidates' choices of colleges and courses, the counseling board allocates colleges and courses to students according to their merit lists and entrance scores.
Aspirants are offered admission to the best colleges after the counseling process is completed successfully. Students who accept the admission offers are asked to make further payments for admission confirmations once they accept their offers.
Students admitted to Bachelor of Technology programs are required to verify original documents after admission has been confirmed.

Specializations:

The BTech degree is offered across a wide range of specializations in India. The following are some of the more prominent ones:

Computer Science Engineering	Mechanical Engineering	Chemical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering	Civil Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Ceramic Engineering	Electronics and Communication Engineering	Marine Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering	Petroleum Engineering	Electronics and electrical Engineering

All of these specializations offer bright prospects for students to get into different careers, but computer science engineering is perhaps the most sought after. Furthermore, top engineering colleges such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs) have high cut scores from which to enrol their respective applicants in this course.

Popular Engineering Colleges in India are:

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, Gurgaon

Scope and Career Opportunities in BTech:

A Bachelor of Technology is a widely accepted degree program. A B.Tech degree can lead to a plethora of opportunities because technological advancements are occurring in almost every field. Technical skills play a big part during job interviews for students with a Bachelor's degree. Each organization offers a different salary package. There are many recruiters who offer highly competitive salaries in core sectors, between Rs. 8 lakhs and Rs. 25 lakhs per annum. It is possible that some overseas firms will offer salary packages worth as much as Rs. 1 crore. Salaries may range from 3 lakhs to 12 lakhs per year in other sectors. The salary package also varies from college to college. As compared to graduates from other technical colleges, graduates from the top B.Tech colleges tend to earn better salaries.

The following are a few career options students with a B. Tech degree can pursue according to their chosen specializations:

Computer Science Engineer: Computer science engineers are responsible for the development, testing, and evaluating of computer software. Games and software are often developed by them.
Mechanical Engineering: Power-generating machines are the primary responsibility of mechanical engineers. In addition to electric generators and internal combustion engines, these machines can also be in the form of refrigerators and air conditioners.
Civil Engineering : Civil engineers design, construct, maintain and operate infrastructure while keeping environmental and public health impacts in mind.
Automobile Engineer: Professionals involved in the development of automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles are known as automobile engineers. Automotive engineers are also responsible for designing products and altering existing models.
Marine Engineer: An engineer in the marine industry designs, builds, tests, and restores vessels, boats, underwater vehicles, offshore platforms, and drilling equipment. Marine engineers are often in a position to work together with naval architects in order to design sea vessels of all shapes and sizes.
Aeronautical Engineer: Engineers who work with aircraft are called aerospace engineers. The primary responsibility is to design propulsion systems and aircraft. Aerospace engineers are also concerned with the aerodynamic performance of aircraft and construction materials.

Top Recruiters for BTech :

ISRO
Google
Apple
Microsoft
HCL Technologies
IBM Global Services
Infosys Technologies
TATA Consultancy
Hindustan Unilever Ltd
Intel
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
Myntra
Amazon
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