Engineering is a stream of education that involves the application of Science, Technology and Mathematics to innovate, design, develop and maintain machines, structures, software, hardware and systems & processes. This field provides a range of career opportunities across all industries, making it one of the most sought after courses pursued by students after Class 12th, especially for the students of science stream. B.Tech programme is the gateway to a career in engineering with a duration of four years.
Students planning to study engineering in India can choose from nearly 100 specialisations. Some of the most prominent ones are:
- Computer Science Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology
- Electronics Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Instrumentation Technology
Eligibility criteria for course may differ from college to college. However, the basic eligibility criteria for B.Tech is as follows. The candidates:
- Must have passed Class 12 with minimum 60% aggregate from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects (the pass percentage may vary in different colleges).
- Admission is based on merit, written exam, Group Discussion or Personal Interview and it varies from college to college.