B.Tech

If you have scored good marks in JEE Mains then you can get direct admission on the basis of that rank. If you want to take direct admission then all the private colleges do that. You can fill various university forms such as UPTU, PTU, Jamia, AMU, etc.

Distance B.Tech in civil engineering is not good for your career in future because from distance you can't learn design subject without any guidance so it's better to join regular or part time B.Tech.

Yes, you can have a gap of almost 2 years before doing B.Tech. GATE examination is designed for engineering students.

You can opt some other courses related to your field, like if you are in civil then you cannot enroll for CSE.

It depends on you. If you belong to SC\ST then you have a chance, otherwise score more than 150.

You have to prefer to BE in CSE or IT for becoming a software engineer.

If done from the right college and in the right way, then every sector is fairly appreciable. It is you who has to decide your sector of interest based on your profile and personal interest.

Roughly 10-12 lakhs for category 1 for 4 years!

If you have studied physics, chemistry and maths in plus two, you can study B.Tech fire technology and safety engineering from Noorul Islam University AICTE approved and NAAC accredited by a grade. No entrance exam. Website: www.niuniv.com.