BE vs BTech - Which degree to pursue?

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Jul 31, 2024

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Students who wish to pursue Engineering are often confused between BE and BTech degrees. Here is the distinction 

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Both Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) are four-year engineering UG courses with similar prospects

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While BE is believed to be theoretical, BTech is practical. But this is a misconception, experts say

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The curriculum for BE and BTech are not different, and choice of students should depend on the institution that they wish to attend

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BE nomenclature evolved from Licentiate in Engineering to BSc Engineering, and then to BE (Bachelor of Engineering)

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The term BTech was popularised post 1951 with the establishment of IITs. IITs preferred the term BTech, and private universities soon followed suit

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Experts agree that the popularity of BTech is due to the technology-driven world, but both degrees are considered equal

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IITs and other institutions do not differentiate between BE and BTech for Master's programs

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Companies also view both degrees equally, focusing on the institution and the candidate's talents rather than the title of the degree

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