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Joining an engineering course is the first step in student’s life. Unless a proper plan is made in the first year itself, the journey into the engineering course is not going to be easy. A clearly laid roadmap with careful planning can make the pursuit of knowledge enjoyable, enterprising. Also, this step can give a focus for proper planning of professional career as well. Hence, the student should plan the study of engineering course in line with the plan for life. Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail. The following paragraphs provide a set of guidelines as to how to plan for studying for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. With a slight modification, the same plan can be adapted to study B.Tech in IT also. Before a plan can be made, the following set of questions needs to be answered.

1. What is the aim in life?
2. What would I like to be?
3. What is the line of specialization I want to pursue in the long run?
4. What is my plan after B.Tech(CSE)?

Having answers for these set of questions in very clear manner is quite necessary before making a plan. In addition to this, an idea of what B.Tech in CSE can offer is essential. Some of the options available are:
a. A job in the software industry as a developer
b. A job in the IT sector
c. A job in the government sector
d. A job in the IT enabled services sector
e. Higher studies in the lines of MS, M.TECH, MBA etc

Preparation Plan:

Before making a plan, one should know how many subjects are offered in B.Tech and how many subjects are required to be passed for the award of the degree. The first step in preparing the plan is to have a bird’s eye view of the course offered by the University. Categorize the subjects in CSE into audit, core, skill and service subjects. A brief description of each of these is given below.
Audit courses: An audit course is a mandatory course that needs to be passed compulsorily. Performance in other subjects will not be evaluated if a student fails in an audit course. Truly speaking, there are no audit courses in B.Tech. Performance or non-Performance in one subject does not have any bearing on any other subject in B.Tech. Here they are termed as audit courses only to emphasize the point that passing these subjects is required to be eligible to be awarded a degree. Answer the following questions.

How many mathematics related subjects are offered?
How many management related subjects are there?
How many skill based subjects are there?
How many core subjects of CSE/IT branch are there?
How many other subjects are there?

The following diagram details of interrelationship between the subjects studied by CSE student. The following paragraphs describe the preparation plan.

A Computer Science Engineering has to have clear answers for all the above questions before making any effective plan and make it workable. The following paragraphs detail how to approach for different subjects that are offered in different semesters.

Making good use of an engineering degree needs careful thought before and after making the decision. Most of the engineering graduates looking for higher education after completing their B.E./ B.Tech degree. Opportunities exist to pursue higher qualification both in India as well as abroad. Many Universities are offering several specializations for B.Tech students. There are many specializations in M.Tech in India and MS in US.

In India, all IITs, NITs and other major universities are offering different specializations to pursue M.Tech programs. One should qualify the GATE exam to join in any M.Tech program. After completion of B.Tech, most of the students are choosing MBA which is offered by IIMs and other Government and Private universities. Such candidates should qualify CAT exam to pursue MBA. After completion of Post graduation (M.Tech / M.E / M.S ) engineering, one can do Ph.D. in various branches of engineering.

Engineering studies Abroad

In abroad, M.S programs are offered by many prestigious institutions/ universities in various specializations. One should have GRE/ TOEFL score to pursue admission. Several reasons lie behind on student’s interest to pursue engineering courses in abroad.

Generally, western countries provide the latest technologies and wide range facilities in their education system. In recent years, Asian countries like Singapore and Hong Kong have attained fame for their engineering education as they provide ample industrial exposure, international approach and good employment opportunities.

Multinational companies have started to recognise the importance of international education. Inability to obtain seats in premier engineering colleges in India is also the reason for students desire to study abroad.

However, nowadays, all admission procedures have come under online method. As a result, it has become lot more easier. Almost all foreign universities generally seek academic documents, other related documents, recommendation letters, personal statements and financial proofs from students.

Preparation Plan for B.Tech CSE and IT Branches

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