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BTech CSE is a 4 year UG course that studies practical and theoretical knowledge of computer hardware and software. This course lays emphasis on the basics of computer programming and networking while also comprising a plethora of topics. The admission process for the B.tech CSE is to clear entrance exams such as JEE at a national or state level.
BTech CSE Entrance Exams are JEE Mains, SRMJEEE, etc. The eligibility criteria for the course B.tech CSE is students have to qualify 10+2 with a minimum of 55% marks from the science stream. The average fee for the course B.tech CSE is INR 2 lakhs to INR 10 lakhs. BTech CSE Syllabus deals with Operating System, Data Structures, Computer Networks etc. If the student wants to do higher studies then MTech, MS and MBA are the popular destinations.
The average CTC from IIT Delhi is INR 16 Lakhs while that of IIT Bombay is INR 17.5 Lakhs. The job profiles after the course B.tech CSE are Data Analyst, Software developer, Game developer, networking engineer, testing engineer, database administrator, etc. The top recruiting companies are TCS, Infosys, Hexaware, Syntel, Wipro, etc.
1.1 Why Study?
2.1 Eligibility
2.1.1 Merit Based
2.1.2 Entrance Based
2.3 Entrance Exams
2.3.1 Important Dates
2.3.2 JEE Mains 2026 Cutoffs
2.3.3 BTech CSE Entrance Exam Syllabus
4.2 BTech CSE vs BCA
BTech CSE: Course Details
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| BTech CSE Course Duration | 4 years |
| Examination Type | Semester-Wise |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with minimum 55% marks |
| Admission Process | Merit based or Entrance exam |
| BTech CSE Course Fees | INR 2 lakhs- INR 10 lakhs |
| Average Salary | INR 1.5 lakhs – INR 4.5 lakhs |
| Top Recruiting Companies | Syntel, TCS, Hexaware, Infosys, Wipro, etc. |
| BTech CSE Job Profiles | Game developer, Software developer, testing engineer, database administrator, Data Analyst, networking engineer, etc. |
Why Study BTech CSE?
There are various advantages of studying BTech CSE. Check them in the points below.
- Good Compensation - Candidates having a BTech CSE degree, earn a good amount of compensation. The average annual salary of a BTech CSE graduate is INR 3 lakhs.
- Multiple Opportunities - There are a lot of opportunities for BTech CSE graduates. Candidates can work in renowned job positions such as Game developer, Database administrator, Software and Testing engineers, etc.
- Learning of various necessary skills - the BTech CSE course trains candidates with multiple skills which are necessary to learn, including website and software development, programming languages, etc.
- Candidates are trained to work in various centers - Candidates pursuing the BTech cse course get trained to work in various centers including software firms, banking sector, MNCs, etc.
- Job Security - Candidates holding the BTech cse degree have great job security. In this digital world, the value of a computer expert who has a degree is extreme. Hence job security is assured here.
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Who Should Study BTech CSE?
- Candidates who aspire to pursue a career in the Computer science field can pursue this program.
- Students interested in software development, troubleshooting problems and creating software that can be used must surely go for this degree.
- Candidates who aspire to explore the programming field and also desire expertise in computer science engineering can pursue this program.
- Students interested in Maths and Formulas must go for BTech CSE.
- Students must have attention to detail in order to study BTech CSE.
- Individuals, a plan to be an engineer can pursue the BTech cse course. The demand for Computer Science Engineers is very high.
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BTech CSE: Admission Process
Admission to the BTech CSE program is done both via seeing the merit of the previous exams or entrance exams. Check out the eligibility, detailed admission process and entrance exams for BTech cse course in the sections below.
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Eligibility
- Candidates aspiring for the B Tech cse course, need to qualify through their 10+2 exams from a recognized educational institute.
- Also, having a science stream in 12th standards is mandatory with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
See Also: BTech Qualification
Check out the merit based and entrance based admission for the BTech cse course below.
Merit Based Admission
- Candidates have to apply at the official website of the college they want to pursue.
- Next, they need to make an application ID and fill the application form with the subject they want to pursue.
- Applicants must fill in the details mandatory in the application form, and insert the mark sheets of previous exams, i.e., the marks gained in 12th standards.
- Candidates have to wait till the merit list of the college is issued on a particular date. If candidates find their names on the list, they need to report to the college campus either online or offline.
- This will follow a short round called the counseling phase, and after that seat, allotment will be done accordingly. Check: IIT Cut Off
Entrance Based Admission
- For entrance based admission, candidates need to go to the official website of the college they want to pursue and see what entrance exams are accepted by that college for the B Tech CSE course.
- Based on that, candidates need to apply at the official website of the conducting authority of that exam and sit for it.
- If candidates qualify for the exam, they will be eligible to apply at the official portal of the college.
- Make an application ID, and fill out the application form by putting the necessary details along with inserting the valid entrance exam scores.
- A merit list will be issued on a specific date, and if candidates get their names on the list, they might have to go for the interview round or group discussion, which will decide their final selection.
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Entrance Exams
There are various entrance exams, which candidates can sit for and access the B Tech cse program. Check them in the sections below.
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Important Dates
| Entrance Exam Name | Exam Dates (Tentative) | Result (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main | Session 1 - January 22 – 30, 2026 Session 2 - April 2026 |
May 2026 |
| JEE Advanced | May 26, 2026 | June 9, 2026; June 14, 2026 (AAT) |
| BITSAT | Session 1: May 26 to 30, 2026 Session 2: June 2026 |
July 04, 2026 (Session 2) |
| VITEEE | April 19 - April 30, 2026 | May 3, 2026 |
| LPUNEST | January 20 - February 05, 2026 | Released (Dates Vary With Course) |
| TJEE | April 24, 2026 | June 03, 2026 |
| SRMJEEE | Phase 1: April 19 - 21, 2026 Phase 2: June 21 - 23, 2026 |
June 29, 2026 |
| HITSEEE | May 3 – May 10, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| SAEEE | Phase 1: April 2026 Phase 2: May 2026 |
June 1, 2026 |
| COMEDK | February 3 – May 10, 2026 | 3rd week of May 2026 |
JEE Mains Cutoffs
JEE Mains Cutoffs are released by NTA or National Testing Agency along with the results of the last session. JEE Mains cut-off is the minimum qualifying percentile required to appear for the JEE Advanced exam. Given below in the table is the 2026 expected cutoff of JEE Mains Exam along with the cut offs of the previous year:
| Category | Expected Percentile Cutoff | Estimated Marks Range (out of 300) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 92–95 percentile | 105–115 marks |
| EWS | 85–88 percentile | 75–85 marks |
| OBC NCL | 83–86 percentile | 75–85 marks |
| SC | 60–65 percentile | 65–75 marks |
| ST | 45–55 percentile | 50–60 marks |
| PwD | ~0.001–0.01?percentile | Minimal threshold |
| Category | Cutoff Percentile 2025 | Cutoff Percentile 2024 | Cutoff Percentile 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved, UR) | 93.1023262 | 93.2362181 | 90.7788642 |
| Gen-PwD | 0.0079349 | 81.3266412 | 75.6229025 |
| EWS | 80.3830119 | 79.6757881 | 73.6114227 |
| OBC-NCL | 79.4313582 | 60.0923182 | 51.9776027 |
| SC | 61.1526933 | 46.697584 | 37.2348772 |
| ST | 47.9026465 | ~ 0.0018700 | ~ 0.0013527 (very low) |
Check out the BTech cse entrance exam syllabus in the table below.
| Physics | Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Physics and Measurement | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
| Work, Energy and Water | Atomic Structure |
| Rotational Motion | States of Matter |
| Kinematics | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
| Gravitation | Chemical Thermodynamics |
| Laws of Motion | Solutions |
| Properties of Solids and Liquids | Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry |
| Electrostatics | Equilibrium |
| Thermodynamics | Chemical Kinetics |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases | Hydrogen |
| Current Electricity | Surface Chemistry |
| Oscillations and Waves | Block Elements |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Classification of Elements and Periodicity of in Properties |
| Dual nature of matter and Radiation | General Principles and and Process of Isolation of Metals |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Coordination and Compounds |
| Atoms and Nuclei | Environmental Chemistry |
| Electromagnetic Waves | d - and f - Block Elements |
| Electronic Devices | Hydrocarbons |
| Optics | Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds |
| Communication Systems | Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry |
| Experimental Skills | Organic Compounds containing Halogens, Nitrogen and Oxygen |
| Chemistry in Everyday Life | - |
| Principles related to Practical Chemistry | - |
| Polymers | - |
| Biomolecules | - |
| Mathematics | |
| Sets, Relations and Functions | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations |
| Binomial Theorem and Its Simple Applications | Mathematical Inductions |
| Sequence and Series | Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability |
| Matrices and Determinants | Permutations and Combinations |
| Integral Calculus | Three Dimensional Geometry |
| Differential Equations | Vector Algebra |
| Coordinate Geometry | Statistics and Probability |
| Trigonometry | Mathematical Reasoning |
BTech CSE Syllabus
BTech CSE provides the best returns when compared to other BTech Specialisations.
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Check out the semester-wise syllabus for the BTech cse course in the table below.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Computational mathematics -I | Computational mathematics -II |
| Digital logic | Computer organization |
| Communication skill | Operating systems |
| Systems programming | Microprocessor & microcontroller |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Computer architecture | Software engineering -I |
| Compiler design | Object oriented system |
| Database management systems | Optimization techniques |
| Design & analysis of algorithms | Computer networks |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
| VLSI technology | Industrial management |
| Business process logic | Digital signal processing |
| Soft computing | - |
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
| Internet technology | Artificial intelligence |
| Multimedia technology | Economics |
| Practical’s | Practical’s |
| Elective - I | Elective - II |
BTech CSE Course Comparison
Check out the course comparison of BTech cse with btech it and BCA.
BTech CSE vs BTech IT
| Parameters | BTech CSE | BTech IT |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering | Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology |
| Domain | Science | Science |
| Examination Type | Semester Exam | Semester Exam |
| Admission Process | Merit/ Entrance | Merit/ Entrance |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 with minimum 55% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category candidates) | Minimum 50% in 10+2 with science stream and Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics as compulsory disciplines. |
| Course Fees | INR 2 lakhs- INR 10 lakhs | INR 30,000 to INR 8,00,000 |
| Top Job Profiles | Data Analyst, Networking engineer, Software developer, Database administrator, etc. | Software Developer, Programmer, System Engineer, IT Analyst, etc. |
| Top Recruiting Areas | Infosys, Wipro, Hexaware, TCS, Hexaware, etc. | Banks, Educational Institutes, IT Sectors, Hospitals, etc. |
| Average Salary | INR 1.5 lakhs – INR 4.5 lakhs | INR 3,00,000 - INR 4,50,000 |
BTech CSE vs BCA
| Parameters | BTech CSE | BCA |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| Domain | Technological Science | Computer Application |
| Examination Type | Semester Exam | Semester Exam |
| Admission Process | Merit/ Entrance | Merit/ Entrance |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 with minimum 55% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category candidates) | 50% marks in 10+2 in a relevant stream with English being a compulsory discipline. |
| Course Fees | INR 2 lakhs - INR 10 lakhs | INR 2 to INR 3 lakhs |
| Top Job Profiles | Data Analyst, Networking engineer, Software developer, Database administrator, etc. | Technical Analyst, Programmer, Software Developer, System Administrator, etc. |
| Top Recruiting Areas | Infosys, Wipro, Hexaware, TCS, Hexaware, etc. | HCL, NIIT, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Accenture, TCS, etc. |
| Average Salary | INR 1.5 lakhs – INR 4.5 lakhs | INR 4 lakhs |
BTech CSE Colleges
BTech cse is one of the most pursued courses in India. Check out the top btech cse colleges in the table below.
| NIRF Ranking | College Name | Average Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIT Madras | INR 75,116 |
| 2 | IIT New Delhi | INR 220,300 |
| 3 | IIT Bombay | INR 228,000 |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur | INR 215,600 |
| 5 | IIT Kharagpur | INR 82,070 |
| 6 | IIT Roorkee | INR 221,700 |
| 7 | IIT Guwahati | INR 219,350 |
| 8 | IIT Hyderabad | INR 222,995 |
| 9 | NIT Trichy | INR 149,250 |
| 10 | NIT Surathkal | INR 152,730 |
Top BTech CSE Colleges in Hyderabad
Check out the top btech cse colleges in Hyderabad in the table below.
| College Name | Average Fees |
|---|---|
| IIT Hyderabad | INR 222,995 |
| IIIT Hyderabad | INR 300,000 |
| GITAM Hyderabad | INR 222,200 |
| JNTUH, Hyderabad | INR 119,213 |
| Woxsen University | INR 302,500 |
| UCE Hyderabad | INR 27,770 |
| KGRCET, Hyderabad | INR 78,000 |
| CBIT Hyderabad | INR 134,000 |
| HITAM Hyderabad | INR 82,000 |
| MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad | INR 96,000 |
Top BTech CSE Colleges in Lucknow
Check out the top BTech cse colleges in Lucknow in the table below.
| College Name | Fees |
|---|---|
| Integral University, Lucknow | INR 560,000 |
| IET Lucknow | INR 339,100 |
| Amity University, Lucknow | INR 944,000 |
| BBDU Lucknow - Babu Banarasi Das University | INR 500,000 |
| Lucknow University | INR 480,640 |
| Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University, Lucknow | INR 308,000 |
| Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Lucknow | INR 282,805 |
| BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | INR 440,000 |
| Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology, Lucknow | INR 372,012 |
Top BTech CSE Colleges in Bhubaneshwar
Check out the top BTech cse colleges in Bhubaneshwar, in the table below.
| College Name | Fees |
|---|---|
| CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar | INR 3,56,000 |
| Silicon Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar | - |
| KIIT | INR 4,29,000 |
| IIIT Bhubaneswar | INR 8,17,400 |
| NM Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar | INR 2,68,000 |
| Trident Academy of Technology, Bhubaneswar | INR 4,02,300 |
| Synergy Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar | INR 2,75,500 |
| GITAM Bhubaneswar | INR 2,24,000 |
| Koustuv Institute of Self Domain, Khordha | INR 2,68,000 |
Top BTech CSE Colleges in Jaipur
Check out the top BTech cse colleges in Jaipur in the table below.
| College Name | Fees |
|---|---|
| Manipal University, Jaipur | INR 11,86,000 |
| LNMIIT Jaipur | INR 11,20,000 |
| MNIT Jaipur | INR 6,40,760 |
| Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali | INR 4,36,000 |
| NIMS University, Jaipur | INR 2,00,000 |
| Jaipur National University, Jaipur | - |
| JECRC University, Jaipur | INR 7,40,000 |
| Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre, Jaipur | INR 3,38,000 |
| Amity University, Jaipur | INR 7,60,000 |
Top BTech CSE Colleges in Kolkata
Check out the top btech cse colleges in Kolkata below.
| College Name | Fees |
|---|---|
| Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata | INR 383,400 |
| Techno India University, Kolkata | - |
| Kalyani Government Engineering College, Nadia | INR 39,420 |
| IEM Kolkata - Institute of Engineering and Management | INR 588,400 |
| Techno Main, Salt Lake | INR 483,800 |
| Aliah University, Kolkata | INR 52,800 |
| NIT Kolkata - Narula Institute of Technology | INR 408,000 |
| Budge Budge Institute of Technology, Kolkata | INR 381,700 |
| Bengal Institute of Technology, Kolkata | INR 288,000 |
Courses after BTech CSE
There are multiple courses which candidates can pursue after completing the BTech cse course. These are mainly MTech programs generally ranging for 2 years. Check them below.
M.Tech Computer Science
Candidates can pursue MTech in Computer Science after completing their Btech degree in CSE. MTech CS is a 2 year master degree where the candidates explore the field fundamental principles of science, multidisciplinary and technology.
M.Tech Information Technology
Many students pursue master of technology in the IT specialization, completing BTech cse. MTech IT is also a 2-year PG program that administers both practical and theoretical knowledge on computer based information systems.
MBA IT
One of the unique courses to pursue after completing BTech cse. MBA in Information Technology is a popular 2 year master level course surrounding knowledge regarding business information systems, telecommunications, project management, and modern concepts of information security.
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BTech CSE: Jobs
Candidates being a BTech cse graduate will hardly be jobless. Check out the top job profiles for candidates this degree with job description and average salary.
| Job Profile | Job Description | Average Salary (per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Game Developer | Game Developers are responsible for the translation of the requirements into complicated but in an efficient and clean mode. He constructs the engine or base, helping the game to run, and also produces prototypes of the features and ideas of a gameplay. | INR 5 lakhs |
| Software Developer | Software developers do the work of retrieving, storing and manipulating data, analyzing the capability and requirements of a system. They keep up the design as well as the maintenance of a software system. | INR 6 lakhs |
| Database Administrator | A data administrator is responsible for ensuring the database runs efficiently. They organize systems to secure and store a variety of data including customer shipping records and financial information. | INR 7 lakhs |
| Network Engineer | Network engineers work on designing, implementing network configurations, carry out network monitoring, troubleshoot performance issues, configure security systems including firewalls, etc. | INR 3.45 lakhs |
| Data Analyst | Data analysts are the gatekeepers of a particular data of an organization, helping stakeholders understand the data and use it in making strategic decisions regarding business. | INR 4 lakhs |
| Testing Engineer |
Testing or Test engineers check the materials, procedures and electrical or mechanical systems thoroughly ensuring customers getting good quality functional products. They also fix technical issues by running tests on various features and components. |
INR 5 lakhs |
BTech CSE: FAQs
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