B.Tech 'n' B.E.,Whats the difference???

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As simple as the topic goes, what is the difference between the two degrees especially with regards to Computer Science.

Also which is better in your view.

Thanks.
 
Both are same. But some colleges (like DCE/NSIT) use BTech for part time course and B.E. for full time degree.
 
No difference.

afaik there used to be a time when only the IITs and suchlike could offer a B.Tech degree. No such restrictions now.
 
B.E is Engineering oriented... B.Tech is Technology oriented...
B.E is closer to theory and centres on laying strong fundamentals... B.Tech is slightly upto date with day-to-day happenings, more industry interface...

But I do not think there is any such difference..

My Perspective:-

University of Roorkee used to award BE. When it was converted into an IIT, the degree awarded was changed to B Tech. with no change in courseware or anything else.
If we consider a specific department, first Roorkee used to award BE in Computer Science and Technology. And afterwards, it started awarding B Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. So the difference between BE and B Tech is only nominal and as much as the difference between CSE and CST.

In spite of the nominal differences between these derivatives of Science, Engineering and Technology, there are marked differences between the words from which these degrees are derived.

1. Science - acquisition of knowledge (pure research)

2. Engineering - application of knowledge gained via science to solve a problem or meet a need

3. Technology - utilization of processes and products made via engineering, or the specific processes or products themselves

Hence Btech is valued higher in chain than BE.

In Pune too,VIT was before affiliated to pune university and used to offer BE degree,now its autonomous and is giving Btech degree.

:)
 
AFAIK B.E is engineering course on general engineering subjects like mechanical and B.tech is engineering course with more focus on a particular area like robotics...however in pratice its the same
 
sahilshah1987 said:
In spite of the nominal differences between these derivatives of Science, Engineering and Technology, there are marked differences between the words from which these degrees are derived.

1. Science - acquisition of knowledge (pure research)

2. Engineering - application of knowledge gained via science to solve a problem or meet a need

3. Technology - utilization of processes and products made via engineering, or the specific processes or products themselves

Hence Btech is valued higher in chain than BE.

In Pune too,VIT was before affiliated to pune university and used to offer BE degree,now its autonomous and is giving Btech degree.

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By that definition, the humble BSc (or the BS degree over in the US) is the best degree since research and acquisition of knowledge pwns all.

To be honest though, if you're going to follow the masses (work as a programmer etc.), there's very little difference between a BS, BE or BTech. The name of your alma-mater matters more than an alphabet on your résumé.
 
IMO the B Tech degree can only given by a handful of colleges in the country approved by the HRD (IIT, NIT, etc). It is distinguishable from the B Tech diploma given by many colleges like VIT.

BE is the common engineering degree given from all engineering colleges in India.

B Tech was first started I think in IITs to distinguish that they were "Technological" institutes. It counts for crap nowadays. No difference in course etc, apart from the variation from college to college. Unless you are snobbish and want it on your resume :P
 
For all practical purpose, there is no difference between B.Tech, B.E as well B. SC (Engg) (in AMU and also few others institutes)
 
^^B.Sc is a 3 year course while a B.Tech or B.E. is a 4 year course. So there is a difference. Now coming to B.E./BTech - it doesn't matter which one you get. However it does matter where you get it from.
 
Chaos said:
^^B.Sc is a 3 year course while a B.Tech or B.E. is a 4 year course. So there is a difference. Now coming to B.E./BTech - it doesn't matter which one you get. However it does matter where you get it from.
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he never asked abt Bsc:P
 
AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) was earlier awarding B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer, Civil, mechanical, electrical...etc. with full fledged 4 years course which they have now changed it to B.Tech. There are other few institutes awarding same degree i.e. B.Sc (Engg.) which is 4 years course only.

Chaos said:
^^B.Sc is a 3 year course while a B.Tech or B.E. is a 4 year course. So there is a difference. Now coming to B.E./BTech - it doesn't matter which one you get. However it does matter where you get it from.
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jith77 said:
AFAIK B.E is engineering course on general engineering subjects like mechanical and B.tech is engineering course with more focus on a particular area like robotics...however in pratice its the same
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I am a BE Electronics&Communication graduate.that makes your theory wrong ;) I remember bharathiar university later Engg Courses were labelled B.Tech.

BE was long back - it was 97-2001(with a 93 syllabus :P )

B.Sc Engg was before B.Tech came -in kerala until 1995 or so.
 
prakashan said:
I am a BE Electronics&Communication graduate.that makes your theory wrong ;) I remember bharathiar university later Engg Courses were labelled B.Tech.

BE was long back - it was 97-2001(with a 93 syllabus :P )
B.Sc Engg was before B.Tech came -in kerala until 1995 or so.
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in practice it makes no difference. . . What mallik said is right. . . Only a few awarded b.tech and now many are taking the route of b. Tech. . . .
The bharathidasan case: they initially awarded b.tech only to courses that werent basic-petrochem, biotech, IT . Your example is the one in which my theory is right :D
 
I'm a B.Tech degree graduate. From my experience, there is actually no difference between B.Tech and B.E. They r just naming conventions taken by different universities for their engineering degree. The syllabus depends upon the university that offers B.Tech or B.E., and not according to whether it is BTech or BE.

btw don't compare it with IIT standards as they call their engg. as BTech. dats completely different :D
 
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