R V S College of Engineering and Technology Karaikal B.Tech Information Technology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Introduction

B.Tech. Information Technology or B.Tech (IT) is an undergraduate academic degree offered in India which focuses mainly on computers and technology. It is generally a 4 year course and the minimum eligibility required for this course is an intermediate or 10+2 from a recognized board or university.

B.Tech. Information Technology is offered by many private and public colleges in India. You have to study minimum of 5 subjects during the course of the program. Tuition fee for B.Tech (IT) may range from 30, 000 to 50,000 in government colleges. The fee structure may vary among the government and private institutions.

A fresher holding a B.Tech (IT) degree can expect a salary between Rs. 15000 to Rs. 30000 every month. An individual pursuing this course can get jobs in companies like Google, Infosys, Adobe, Microsoft, TCS, Siemens, BEL, Accenture and work in different profiles as an IT content Developer, software developer, system analyst etc.

What is the Course about?

B.Tech. Information Technology or B.Tech (IT) is the field of study, devise, development, execution, support and running of computer-based information systems. Information Technology or IT is an engineering division that covers both software and hardware sectors. It helps to generate, manage, store, communicate, and flow information.

It is a different course from computer science degree as it mostly emphasizes on management and information science and less on mathematics. B.Tech (IT) focuses on business and communication.

Who should opt for the course?

If you love computers and programming, building and breaking things and implementing your own ideas, then B.Tech Information Technology is the best choice for you. Information Technology is one of the most booming and growing sector of Indian economy.

Duration of B. Tech (IT)

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology is a 4 years long course divided into 8 semesters. Each year is divided into two semesters. The course can be extended up to a maximum of 7 years.

It can be done in two ways:-

• Regular Mode- The minimum duration to finish the course in regular mode is 4 years and maximum is 6-7 years.
• Distance learning Mode- The minimum duration to finish the course in distance learning mode is 4 years and maximum is 6-8 years.

Top Institutes offering B.Tech Information Technology course are:-

Presently there are several Colleges and Universities offering B.Tech (IT) course. Some of these are mentioned below:-

The course is also available in distance learning mode, where student doesn’t require going to college regularly and can still pursue the course.

Some colleges that offer B.Tech IT course in distance learning mode are as follows:-

·   International Institute of Engineering and Management, Mumbai

·   Mahatma Gandhi University, New Delhi

·   Annamalai University, Kolkata 

·   Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi

ACADEMIC OPTIONS AFTER B.TECH (IT)

Students who wish to continue studies after completion of their B.Tech. degree in IT have multiple options to choose from. An obvious option is an M.Tech. degree in Information Technology. Some other options are listed below:

• PG Diploma in Information Technology (2 years)
• M.Sc. in Information Technology
• Certificate course in embedded technology, VLSI, robotics, ethical hacking, etc.
• MBA

Candidate should have passed the higher secondary school certificate (10+2)examination with science subject such as, maths, physics, and English as compulsory courses. In addition they must also have one Subject out of Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science. Minimum percentage of marks in class 12/ higher secondary Examination is generally from45% to 50 %.