B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 

at MPUAT, Udaipur

Well, this is a subjective question. Both the fields have their own pros and cons. Information Technology has a wide scope and career opportunities, given the technological advancements and digital revolution that the world is heading towards. If you are passionate and have skills you can get amazing opportunities in abroad as well with lucrative salary. 

Further, Food technology is rather a growing field with increasing demand for the food technologists across the country with rasing concerns around food safety and nutrition in India. So, you need to think about your interest areas and then decide for yourself. Best of luck!

The BTech Mechanical Engineering syllabus is not the same across all colleges, as every college committee sets a particular coursework pattern at the start of every academic year to be followed for the respective batch. The syllabus includes some core subjects, interesting electives, and lab work that gives detailed knowledge to the students about the workings of the field.

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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.

Well, yes. The private sector BTech jobs in India offer a higher earning potential than the government sector jobs, including promotions, yearly bonuses, performance rewards, etc., along with a plethora of career options across different sectors. Having said that, there is less scope for job stability in the private sector due to market downturns.

The government sector is known for decent job security and other benefits like health insurance and retirement benefits. Rest, you can sit and decide for yourself whatever suits your interests the best. Best wishes.

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The BTech Mechanical Engineering syllabus gives importance to both theory-based knowledge and practical training. You need to study the core subjects that are compulsory as they provide a strong base for the field, opt for interesting electives to explore new concepts, and attend laboratory classes and intriguing workshops to get hands-on training regarding the mechanical design aspects. So, you will get a mix of both aspects with a strong inclination towards practical application to prepare you for a fulfilling career journey ahead.

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As an MSc in Food and Nutrition student, you can opt for jobs in industries like healthcare, food production, research, education, etc. While a high-paying job depends on your skills, experience, employer, etc., becoming a Nutritionist, Dietician, Research Associate, or Assistant Professor can also increase your chances of getting a good pay along with relevant experience in the industry. Meanwhile, here are some average salaries of MSc in Food and Nutrition salary options in the table below:

Generally, BSc Food Science and Nutrition include subjects like Human Physiology, Principles of Nutrition, Fundamentals of Food Preparation Practical, Food Microbiology, Dairy Technology etc. The syllabus might include practical / research work as well  as require students to do an apprenticeship/ internship in the last semester.

The syllabus of BSc in Food Science and Nutrition has a moderate difficulty level. It requires a good foundation in subjects like biology and chemistry. While the study material is interesting, it may require a dedicated effort by the average students. It also highly depends on the individual's capabilities and interest in the relevant field.