B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 

at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Women’s Institute of Technology, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga

Graduates with a BTech degree in CSE are in high demand across a plethora of work fields, as everything is ruled by computer technology these days and every industry needs strong software applications, network security, and database management systems for effective working. A few top industries recruiting BTech in CSE graduates are given here:

• IT & Software
• Product Development
• E-Commerce and Digital Commerce
• Cloud Computing & AI
• Data Science & Analytics
• Banking and FinTech
• Automotive
• Healthcare

Useful Link: BTech CSE Career Scope

Here are some commonly used books in BTech CSE course are as follows:

• Introduction to Algorithms.
• Programming: Principles and Practice Using C+.
• Data Structures and Algorithms in Python.
• Database System Concepts.

Hope it cleared your doubt !

The BTech CSE syllabus differs on the basis of the college offering the course. Every college follows a particular coursework pattern set by the college committee. Though the subjects might vary, the overall conceptual framework is more or less similar for students to get hold of the important concepts of the CSE field.

The syllabus includes core subjects, elective subject choices, practical lab work, workshops, and a final year research project.

Below are some of the general subjects that you can pick during your BTech studies, as these course will advance your technical and practical knowledge:

Mathematics: A mathematical background includes understanding of Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations and Statistic Stamina.
Physics: Mechanics, electricity & magnetism, kinetics & dynamics, thermodynamics and wave & optics.
Chemistry: This common general chemistry course involves sub-topics such as organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry among others.
Programming: C+,  Python,  Java
Engineering fundamentals: Statistics, dynamics, fluids and their action, heat and its work, properties of matter
Engineering design: Aesthetics, reasoning process, design tools and methods, using of computer-aided design (CAD).

Rest, the subjects taught in the BTech courses would be specialization-specific, based on your chosen field.

The BTech CSE syllabus is incomplete without regular lab classes and internship programs because of the importance of programming, software development, and AI and ML knowledge required in the CSE field, which cannot be taught only through theory classes.

Premier institutes often collaborate with leading industrial partners to provide their students with the best internship exposure and training opportunities, which may act as an entry point to excellent earning opportunities later.

While it is not mandatory to have extra certifications to get a high-paying job after BTech CSE, additional certificates for skill-based learning definitely gives you an edge over other potential candidates, as the recruiter looks at you as an asset for the company. In the digitalized world that we're living in today with advancements taking place every day, it important to upskill yourself to stay relevant in the job market and enjoy health salary packages.

Skill-based certificate courses in Blockchain Technology, AI & ML, IoT, and Cloud Computing Technology, can prove to be an excellent move on your part to climb the ladder of career success in field.

The salary of an engineer depends on various factors like specialization, role, organization, and work. The average starting salary in India for a fresh engineering graduate can range from INR 3-5 Lacs per annum. The salaries vary according to the number of years of experience as well as location. Many companies offer greater salary packages in metropolitan cities which are hub for IT companies as well as other reputed MNCs. The salary also varies as per the entry level of the candidate. After gaining experience of 2-5 years, candidates can expect a salary of INR 8-12 Lacs per annum and subsequently shift from technical to managerial positions.

You can look forward to some exciting work opportunities across various work sectors with top recruiters offering healthy salaries, given you have the required skills and technical proficiency. Here are a few popular recruiters for BTech IT graduates in India:

• Google
• Microsoft
• Accenture
• IBM Global Services
• Deloitte
• Adobe
• Oracle
• Tech Mahindra
• TCS
• Infosys

Engineering job profiles vary across the industry as well as the domain where the person is recruited. Since the popular industries include petrochemicals, civil engineering, construction and other allied industries, the following job profiles are very popular and offer promising career opportunities:

Note- The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.

The BTech in Computer Science and Engineering course offers a pool of electives for you to opt from 3^rd semester onwards where you get the chance to pick a subject that interests you more and is easy to understand for you.
You can choose a subject according to the career path and work industry that you would like to enter into in the coming future, where you see yourself earning well and enjoying your job. There are a variety of elective choices like Linear Algebra and Applications, Software Engineering, Computer Graphics, Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms, Digital Signal Processing, etc.