After completing B.Tech students are mostly confused in choosing what to do next. Because engineering gives you numerous options. There are a few options of which students are not even aware of. After this bachelor's degree, students can get higher education or work as corporate employees or they can do both. The Bachelor of Technology (B.tech) is an undergraduate degree program pursued by students who are interested in an engineering field or want to have a career in engineering and technology.
Students with mathematics as their major subject or from a science background are eligible to enroll in this. It is a four-year degree course divided into 8 semesters (2 semesters in each year). This course is very famous among students with a science background, therefore, there are so many universities or colleges offering this course. The universities that commence this course are divided on the basis of ‘tier’. B.Tech is not just about technology it offers various streams to choose from and from those streams there are various specializations.
The structure of this program is built in a way that enhances the skills of a student as an engineer. Students who a highly interested in the technology department must apply for this course. In this course, students get to learn theoretically and practically, the schedule of classes includes theory lessons as well as laboratories to perform practicals. After completion of this course, one can apply in both the private and public sectors for job opportunities. This degree program is not just for school pass-out students but even working professionals with diplomas or polytechnic can pursue this course. B.tech is a course that gives students multiple options for streams to choose from, it totally depends on the student's interest. In general, there are 55+ streams in this course to choose from
After B.Tech
- Higher Education
- Job
- M.Tech Programs with Flexible Timing
Higher Education
After B.Tech there are multiple students who are interested in pursuing higher education. Plus opting for a postgraduate degree can give you benefits. Students gain in-depth knowledge of the domain. Most of the students don’t know the postgraduate options after B.Tech, students are mainly aware of only M.Tech but there are a few more options apart from that.
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M.Tech with Flexible Timings
After B.Tech the course that is most looked for is M.Tech with flexible timings. If a student wants to gain more knowledge about technical and engineering then they should pursue M.Tech. Also in M.Tech students get to choose a specialization from their stream. For example, a student who has pursued a B.Tech in computer science has the opportunity to choose a specialization such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, etc. in M.Tech. To get admission to regular M.Tech in universities like IITs, NITs, or IIIts, a student has to clear an entrance exam - GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering). The scorecard for the GATE exam is valid for all the universities providing an M.Tech degree.
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MS Programs
MS stands for Master of Science. It is an engineering master's degree that students can pursue from abroad. There is a huge number of students looking to pursue MS after completion of B.Tech. Students get the chance to build connections internationally and educate themselves globally, it gives students a chance to get jobs abroad. Plus, the facilities provided by universities abroad are excellent.
To get admission to MS in foreign universities, a student has to clear an entrance exam - GRE (Graduate Record Examination). Other than this students can also appear in IELTS and TOEFL exams. The scorecard of these exams is valid to get admission to MS.
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MBA Online
After B.Tech, enrolling in an online MBA can bring many changes. If a student wants to switch from one technical field to a marketing field then they should opt for MBA online course . By this, students gain knowledge of both engineering and business management. MBA or Master of Business Administration program has become very popular among B.Tech graduates. Mainly because there is a great career scope after MBA. In this degree program, students get so many specializations to choose from. Plus there are huge job opportunities after an MBA. To get admission to a on-campus MBA in universities, a student has to clear an entrance exam - CAT (Common Admission Test). If a student is interested in pursuing an MBA degree from abroad then they have to clear the GMAT(Graduate Management Admission Test). The scorecard of this exam is valid to get admission to an MBA.
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PG Diploma Courses
Diplomas are for those who want to study for a short period. The diplomas have specializations to choose from. After B.Tech if a student wants to sharpen their skill or wants to learn more about any short specialization then they can opt for a diploma. These diplomas do not require any entrance exam or degree course. These PG diploma certificates can be used to highlight one’s resume.
| AI & ML Courses | Web Designing |
| User Interface (UI) Designing | Cyber Security |
| Software Testing | Programming Languages |
| Technical Drawing & Designing | Ethical Hacking |
Job Role
There are students who select to do a job directly after their B.Tech degree. It is possible to get a job after B.tech because it is one of the bachelor's degrees that provides a job immediately after graduation. B.Tech gives the facility of campus placement, students not interested in studying further and want to start working always look up to campus placement. University brings multiple companies for students to get recruited. But also, a student has to prepare hard to get through campus placement, because organizations only want to hire the best students and the process involves a few rounds such as an aptitude test, group discussion, technical test, communication round, and HR round. Other than campus placement a student can also pursue a job in the public sector. To get a job in the public sector a student has to appear in the GATE exam, every year they release their GATE score. However, there are some public sector companies that conduct interviews on their own or do not require a GATE score. Such as:
| Reserve Bank of India (RBI) | Bureau of Indian Standards |
| Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCIL) | National Mineral Development Corporation |
| Airport Authority of India | Border Security Force (BSF) |
| Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) | Hindustan Newsprint Limited |
Students also have job scope in the private sector. Apart from campus placement students themselves can go to companies through job portals/ job postings and walk-in interviews. Job portals like LinkedIn and Naukri.com are helpful in this.
Now, students who have graduated in the technical field but don’t want to pursue a job in technical and are not interested in higher studies have another option which is a government job. There are so many benefits that come with a government job. Students can pursue a government job by clearing the relevant entrance exam.
Work Integrated Learning Program
WILP is a combined form of education and employment. This program is specifically made for people who are employed but also want to pursue degree courses. People can opt for an online degree while continuing their job. After B.tech students want to pursue a job and have a monthly income but at the same time, they also want to have a postgraduate degree than they can look up to this program. In this program, the classes are conducted in the evenings or on weekends to match the schedule of working professionals, it also provides flexibility so that students can balance their commitments.
Conclusion
There are so many options one student can have after B.Tech. Therefore a student has multiple choices based on their interest. Whether a student wants to pursue higher education, a job, or both at a time. Nowadays there are engineers working in every department even in fields that are not related to engineering or technology.