BTech Full Form

India is said to be a land of farmers and engineers. Engineering is the most popular yet underrated course running currently. Still, as we say, it’s the mindset to do something big, and focus makes a difference. The modern era is all set to witness technology as a boon and BTech as a professional and high-class visionary degree due to the advancements it brings through the internet.

BTech is a gateway to crack engineering, get into softwares, computer science, nanotechnology, and much more. The course includes knowledge of the technicality of things that can be applied to various sectors and benefit our country’s economic growth.

What is the full form of BTech?

BTech stands for Bachelor of Technology.

Eligibility Criteria of BTech

To study BTech and choose a career option out of it, students must qualify the following criteria to get admission or be eligible for this course:

• The student must have cleared class XII or 10+2 with a science background and physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• The student must have scored above 50% and qualify for the required percentage criteria for the college chosen
• The students must pass the entrance examination held by colleges either through Direct Entry or qualifying for JEE
• Students of any age group, financial background, caste can apply for this course

Admission Process of BTech

The admission procedure for Btech can be done in two ways:

• Either through Direct Entry – In the case of Direct Entry, students do not have to give any entrance examination, and they get admission either based on their merit or admission fees

• By qualifying and clearing for Entrance examinations followed by a counseling session or interview in some colleges. In this case, students are required to qualify for the entrance test and clear it. Entrance examinations include JEE MAIN- for IIT, NIT, JEE Advanced- for IIT, BITSAT, SRMJEEE, and other state-level examinations like WBJEE, OJEE, KCET, WBJEE. These exams are held in April, May, and June.

How can students apply for this degree?

Suppose the students are willing to apply to colleges after their entrance exams or direct entry. In that case, they need to select the colleges they wish to apply or seek admission in, prepare for their entrance examinations accordingly, and get selected for the interview or counseling round.

Direct entry students can directly select the college and apply by filling out the ‘admission form’ either online through the official college/ institute website or offline mode.

The students can apply for Full-time courses, Part-time courses, & distance learning, .

What is the duration of this course and the fee structure?

The duration of the BTech course is four years. One can even do BTech Honours, i.e., BTech (H).

The fee structure of this degree varies from college to college. On average, if a student gets admission to IIT, the fees can go around 2,50,000 – 7,00,000.

In private engineering or BTech colleges it ranges around 1,50,000 – 5,00,000 and in government and other colleges it can go around 50,000- 3,00,000.

Types of BTech Courses and Subjects

Some basic types or branches of BTech courses offered by colleges worldwide are:

• BTech in Aerospace Engineering
• BTech in Artificial Intelligence
• BTech in Food Technology
• BTech in Aeronautical Engineering
• BTech in Automobiles
• BTech in Agricultural Engineering
• BTech in Biomedical Engineering
• BTech in Biotech Engineering
• BTech in Bio-Chemical Engineering
• BTech in Chemical Engineering
• BTech in Civil Engineering
• BTech in Computer Science 
• BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• BTech in Information Technology
• BTech in Mechanical Engineering
• BTech in Nanotechnology
• BTech in Nuclear Energy
• BTech in Software Engineering
• BTech in Cyber Security
• BTech in Dairy Technology

Career opportunities with BTech

After completing this degree, there are several career opportunities available like:

• Students who are into IITs can directly apply for good high-package jobs arranged within the IIT campus
• Students can apply for further study and get MTech, i.e., Masters in Technology with a particular branch of BTech
• Students can apply for an MBA and specialise in any particular branch or sector
• The degree holders can become Civil Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Computer Science Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Web Developer, Software Developer or conduct research and be a researcher in fields like Food and Nano Technology

Various other options are available.

Conclusion

BTech is one of the most popular and opportunity-driven courses in India. Top companies like ICICI, HSBC, Apple, Google, TATA Group, Microsoft, HCL Technologies, Qualcomm, Mahindra, Infosys hire BTech graduates. However, it must not be confused with B.E i.e. Bachelors’ in Engineering. The course offers the chance to learn future algorithms, communicate with big companies, and lead to technical improvements in the corporate sectors and India’s growth. It provides job satisfaction, and placements are available in government jobs, private jobs, and MNC with a good salary package based on the experience and skill of the degree holder.