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Written By Abhik Das - Content Writer

Mar 13, 2023 19:31PM IST

About B.Tech IT (Information Technology)

B.Tech IT (Information Technology) is a 4-year Under Graduate (UG) engineering course where students are taught and trained in the concepts of software development. B.Tech IT is on par with the BCA course. However, the career prospects may vary for BCA and B.Tech IT. If you are looking for a bright career in the field of Software Engineering/ Development, this course is the best option. As IT is one of the dominant industries in India, the scope of career prospects are high with this degree. Students aspiring to study an IT course at B.Tech course must note that a good knowledge of Mathematics and Physics is required to excel. All the details about the B.Tech IT course such as eligibility, admission process, fees, career prospects, fees etc can be checked here.

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About B.Tech IT (Information Technology)
B.Tech I.T (Information Technology) Course Highlights
B.Tech IT (Information Technology) Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech IT Admission Process
B.Tech IT (Information Technology) Syllabus
B.Tech IT (Information Technology) Career Options and Job Prospects
FAQs about B.Tech IT

B.Tech I.T (Information Technology) Course Highlights

Some major highlights about the B.Tech in Information Technology course can be found from the table below -

Level of programme	Undergraduate
Duration of programme	04 years
Admission process	Both merit-based and entrance test-based admission
Top entrance exams	JEE Main JEE Advanced BITSAT UPESEAT JNUEE
Top institutions offering B.Tech IT	Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur VIT Vellore Jadavpur University Kolkata Delhi Technological University SRM Institute of Science and Technology Chennai
Average course fee (In INR)	60k to 150k per annum
Major recruiters	HCL Technologies Ltd, Wipro Ltd, Infosys, NIIT Technologies, TCS etc
Average salary	INR 2 LPA to INR 10 LPA
Job profiles	IT Engineer, Software Developer, Database Manager, Data Security Officer, Web Developer and Designer etc

B.Tech IT (Information Technology) Eligibility Criteria

Candidates aspiring to study B.Tech in IT must satisfy the eligibility criteria/ conditions specified below to be eligible for the admission process -

Eligibility Rule 1	Candidates must have passed Class 12^th with a minimum of 45-50% of marks. Along with this, the candidates must have passed 12^th in PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
Eligibility Rule 2	Candidates who have passed Class 12^th with Computer Science as one of the subjects are also eligible for admission.
Eligibility Rule 3	Candidates must clear the entrance exam to be eligible for the admission process.

B.Tech IT Admission Process

There are different ways to get admission into the B.Tech IT course. The detailed admission process for the same can be checked below -

B.Tech IT Admission through Entrance Exam

Candidates aspiring for B.Tech IT admission must clear an entrance exam, i.e., national-level/ state-level/ university-level entrance exam. For example, JEE Main is the national-level entrance exam for admission in B.Tech courses at NITs, GFTIs and other private engineering colleges in India. States like Rajasthan, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra also accept JEE Main score for B.Tech admission. Therefore, the candidates need to clear the entrance exam.

On the other hand, various states conduct their own engineering entrance exams for B.Tech admission. For example, AP EAMCET in Andhra Pradesh, WBJEE in West Bengal, MHT CET in Maharashtra (JEE Main score is also accepted), TS EAMCET in Telangana, KCET in Karnataka etc. Candidates need to clear the respective entrance exam to be eligible for the admission process.

Various deemed universities in India also conduct an entrance exam for B.Tech IT admission. Some of the top deemed university entrance exams are SRMJEEE, VITEEE, BITSAT, Vignan SAT, SUAT, KLEEE etc.

After conducting the entrance exams, various exam bodies conduct a counselling process and each student who cleared the entrance test must take part in it to get admission.

Direct Admission in B.Tech IT

If you do not have a valid score in any of the entrance exams, you can still get admission into the B.Tech IT through the direct admission process. For this purpose, you will have to visit any of the private engineering colleges/ private deemed universities. The admission will be granted only if seats are vacant under the management quota of the respective college/ deemed university.

You can also fill CollegeDekho’s Common Application Form (CAF) for admission-related assistance. Our counsellors will get back to you and guide you through the admission process.

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B.Tech IT (Information Technology) Syllabus

The duration of the B.Tech IT course is four years, and the same is divided into eight semesters/ terms. The syllabus for all the terms/ semesters can be checked below -

Semester 1/ Term 1

Programming and Problem Solving	Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
Calculus and Abstract Algebra	Principles of Electrical and Electronics Engineering - 2
Semiconductor Physics	Physics Lab 1 & 2
Principles of Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Functional English Beginners 1
Environmental Science	Functional English Intermediate 1
Programming for Problem Solving Lab	Functional English - 1
Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering	-

Semester 2/ Term 2

Application-based Programming in Python	Mechanical Workshop
Probability and Statistics	Multimedia Application Lab
Engineering Physics	Physics Lab –I / Physics Lab-II
Engineering Chemistry	Functional English Beginners-II
Human Value & Ethics	Functional English Intermediate-II
Application-based Programming in Python	Functional English-II

Semester 3/ Term 3

Introduction to Biology for Engineers	Discrete Structures
Computer Organization and Architecture	Data Structures
Object-Oriented Programming Using Java	Data Structures Lab
Object-Oriented Programming Using Java	Aptitude Reasoning and Business Communication Skills-Basic
Project-Based Learning (PBL) -1	Industrial Internship-I

Semester 4/ Term 4

Principles of Operating System	Computer Networks Lab
Computer Networks	Database Management System Lab
Database Management System	Human-computer interaction
Human-computer interaction	Project-Based Learning (PBL) -2
Aptitude Reasoning and Business Communication Skills-Intermediate	-
Principles of Operating System Lab	-

Semester 5/ Term 5

Design and Analysis of Algorithm	Project-Based Learning (PBL) -3
Software Engineering and Testing Methodologies	Industrial Internship-II
Community Connect	-
Quantitative Aptitude Behavioral and Interpersonal Skills	-
Design and Analysis of Algorithm Lab	-
Technical Skill Enhancement Course-1 Simulation Lab	-

Semester 6/ Term 6

Management for Engineers	Android Application Development
Web Technologies	Technical Skill Enhancement Course-2(Shell Scripting Lab)
Android Application Development	Project-Based Learning (PBL) -4
Higher-Order Mathematics and Advanced People Skills	-
Web Technologies Lab	-

Semester 7/ Term 7

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Lab

Semester 8/ Term 8

Term 8/ Semester 8 of B.Tech IT course will mostly have project works.

B.Tech IT (Information Technology) Career Options and Job Prospects

Graduates of B.Tech IT can land lucrative jobs, as the scope of employment is high. As IT is one of the booming industries, there are higher chances of securing jobs in India as well as abroad -

Game Designer
IT Content Developer
Software Developer
IT Specialist
System Analyst
Database Designer
Graphic Designer
Quality Analyst

Some of the top recruiting companies for B.Tech IT graduates are -

IBM
TCS
Wipro
Amazon
Google
Infosys
Accenture
BEL
Siemens
Microsoft
Adobe

In all, a B.Tech IT degree will land you in the software industry. The career growth after this degree is high. You can also go for higher studies in IT or MCA.

FAQs about B.Tech IT

What are the top colleges offering B.Tech IT (Information Technology) courses ?

Following are some of the top colleges offering Engineering courses : Birla Institute of Technology and Science (Pilani) , Indian Institute of Technology (Guwahati) , Indian Institute of Technology (Chennai) , BITS Pilani-K K Birla Goa Campus (Goa) , Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (Delhi). You can explore these colleges on our website to check if they offer B.Tech IT (Information Technology) or not.

I want admission in B.Tech IT (Information Technology). Do I have to clear any exams for that ?

Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test , Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam , Bharati Vidyapeeth Common Entrance Test , Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test , Goa Common Entrance Test are some of the exams that you can appear for to get admission in B.Tech IT (Information Technology) courses.

What is the average fee for the course B.Tech IT (Information Technology) ?

The average fee for B.Tech IT (Information Technology) is INR 100000 per year.

What are the popular specializations related to B.Tech IT (Information Technology) ?

Some of the popular specializations for B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) are : Print and Media Technology , Metallurgical Engineering , Electronics and Instrumentation , Electronics and Communication , Aerospace Engineering.

What is the duration of the course B.Tech IT (Information Technology) ?

B.Tech IT (Information Technology) is a 4 Years year course.

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