B.Tech. in Mechatronics 

at Maharashtra State Skills University, Mumbai

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 syllabus for BTech in Mechatronics Engineering is a mix of both core and elective subjects. The core subject modules are compulsory for you to study in each semester because they give you foundational knowledge of the field, leaving little to no scope for customization.

Talking about the elective subjects in particular, you can pick the subjects based on your interests and understanding - the ones that seem easy to understand and fun to explore, can help you score good marks, and are relevant as per market demands.

If we look at the market demand, no doubt there is huge demand for BTech (Full Form: Bachelor of Technology) graduates among top recruiters who are constantly looking for skilled and knowledgeable students with fresh ideas to enhance their business growth and profitability.

Having said that, a few previous-year employment reports published by the Business Standard and Times of India suggest that students found it a struggle to land a high-paying job after completing BTech because of a lack of industry-specific skills and knowledge and cut-throat competition between Lacs of engineering students hunting for a job.

Hence, it is very important for students to focus on enhancing their skill set according to industrial demands and technological advancements, stay updated regarding all industry trends, build good networks and, most importantly, take up internships to gain experience and stand out in front of the employer.

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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.

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

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

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.

The BTech IT syllabus includes some interesting core and elective subject choices, along with practical training and projects. Some of the popular electives are Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, IoT, and Advanced Database Systems. To pick the right electives, it is important for you to think about your interest areas and pick the easy-going subjects, the ones that align with your future plans and are interesting to learn and explore.

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.

When it comes to customizing the syllabus for B Tech in IT, you can always find some scope in the elective subject choices that you choose based on your interests. Every college give you a plethora of elective options to choose from.

On the contrary, the core subjects are compulsory for you to study with zero scope for customization as they are meant to give you a strong base for IT-related concepts for you to become well-equipped and job-ready for the future.

Helpful Link: BTech Information Technology Syllabus