In India engineering is one of the most popular career options. So many students choose Engineering courses after 10+2 for their better future. B.Tech is a professional engineering undergraduate degree. B.Tech stands for Bachelor of Technology. In other words, we can say B.Tech is that course after which you can become an engineer. In many institutions, it is also known as Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

About B.Tech. Course

Full Name: Bachelor of Technology

Duration for B.Tech program

B.Tech is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course leading to the engineering degree.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech

Candidate who wants to take admission in B.Tech program should have cleared Class 12 or 10+2 from science stream. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects are preferred for the programme so the students should have PCM group in their 10+2 class. Students holding a Diploma degree in engineering domains can get admit by lateral entry scheme to B.Tech programme. They should have  Diploma programmes after Class 10 or Class 12 in technical trades.

What does B.Tech course cover?

The program focuses on theoretical as well as the practical skill-based training of engineering students but more focused on the application and skill-based study as the name suggests. It is a technology-centric programme so it lays emphasis upon practical training and skill oriented learning of the students.

Admission Process for B.Tech 

For B.Tech program the competition to get admission to top engineering colleges in India is fierce. Admission to B.Tech program is granted on the basis of students’ performance in engineering entrance tests to screen the students as per their merit. These Entrance Exams are based on basics of engineering, in line with the Class 12 syllabus. Students who clear entrance test will be shortlisted for counseling and further screening process. 

B.Tech Entrance Exams

• JEE Main – Joint Entrance Examination - Main
• JEE Advanced – Joint Entrance Exam – Advanced
• WBJEE – West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination
• UPSEE - Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination
• Institute Specific Engineering Entrance Exams
• BITSAT 
• VITEEE – VIT Engineering Entrance Examination

Career after B.Tech.

Further Studies after B.Tech

You can go for higher studies if you are interested to study more in this field. You can pursue M.Tech(Master of Technology) after B.Tech. which is an advancement in this field. In M.Tech you are particularly specialized in one area. Some candidates also choose MBA after B.Tech.

• M.Tech / M.E
• MBA

Job Scope 

There is a placement cell in ll engineering colleges that work towards getting the engineering graduates placed in reputed organizations. For entry-level job roles in technical fields, B.Tech students are hired by private companies. Through the GATE / Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering students can also take up technical jobs in Public Sector after B.Tech. Based upon their GATE score many PSUs hire B.Tech students for entry-level jobs.

Top Recruiters:

• Accenture
• TCS
• ONGC
• GAIL
• SAIL
• Tata Motors
• DRDO
• Bajaj
• HPCL
• CPCL
• Infosys
• Cognizant
• BHEL

Salary

Salary completely depends upon experience in this field. As you gain experience your salary is gained exceptionally and beyond expectation. An engineering graduate can earn between Rs 20,000 to 30,000 per month as a starting salary. You may get a handsome salary in this field after earning experience. Depending upon the organization you are working for the remuneration of experienced graduates will be 5 lacs to 10+ lacs per annum. With attractive salary package engineers are also demanded in abroad countries.

Books & Study Materials

There are lots of books available in the market for study engineering. As per your specialization, you can buy books. In engeering, there is a separate book for each discipline. For preparation, there are also online resources available. Here are some best books for B.tech.

• By Hugh Jack Automated Manufacturing Systems with PLCs
• By Subhash Chander Basics of Civil Engineering
• By S. Sukhija Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• By T.K. Nagsarkar Power System Analysis
• By Rajib Mall Fundamentals of Software Engineering
• By H. Taub and D. Schilling Digital Integrated Electronics
• By Derek P. Atherton Control Engineering
• By Miltiadis A. Boboulos CAD-CAM & Rapid prototyping Application Evaluation