B.Sc or B.Tech?

Which is the best

career option
after 12th ?
 Know About B.Sc
B.Sc (Bachelor of Science) is an undergraduate course offered
at almost all universities in India.

Students who have passed their 12th class can pursue B.Sc
course in different branches.

It offers theoretical as well as practical knowledge about

different subject areas. These subject areas usually include any
one of the main Science fields (Physics, Chemistry, and
Biology) and other fields depending on the specialization a
student opts.
 Know About B.Tech
B.Tech (Bachelor of technology) is an undergraduate course which
can be pursued by students after their 12 th class and is offered by
many universities in India.

Students who have passed their 12 th class with aggregate of 60%

marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with not less than 55%
in each of these three subjects are eligible for this course.

It offers many branches. Candidates can pursue this course from any
branch of their interest.
 B.Sc vs. B.Tech- The difference
Years of Study
B.Tech: 4 years
B.Sc: 3-5 years (depending upon the
university/college policy)

Study focus
B.Tech: Applied Science (technical/ technological)
B.Sc: Basic Science (pure science)
 B.Sc vs. B.Tech- The difference
What will you study
B.Tech: Practical and Technical.
B.Sc: Broad and Theoretical.

Which is more tough

B.Tech: Tough and demanding.
Students need to be excellent in Science, especially Maths
subjects.
B.Sc: Comfortable.
Students need to be good with Science and Maths subjects.
 B.Tech Career Options

If you take up B.Tech and perform very well in each

semester like around 80%, you are sure to get a very
good job.
After B.Tech you can choose the following PG courses:

M.Tech/ M.E.:
Through GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in
Engineering), UPES MEET (UPES M.Tech Engineering
Entrance Test), AUCET (Andhra University Common
Entrance Test) you can take admission to M.Tech/M.E
courses.

 B.Tech Career Options

Doctorate:
Adoctoral degreeis a more advanced degree, but it
takes more time (often a great deal more time).
Depending on the program, a Ph.D. could take four to
eight years to complete.

MBA/ PG Diploma:
Through Common Admission Test (CAT), Common
Management Admission Test (CMAT), Xavier Aptitude
Test (XAT) you can take admission in MBA/PG Diploma
courses.
 B.Sc Career Options
If you are pursuing B.Sc, you should aim for the highest
level of degree possible in your field, which might take
many years.

After B.Sc you can choose the following PG courses:

M.Sc:
IIT JAM (Joint Admission test for M.Sc) is one of the best
entrance exams to get admitted in M.Sc. If you want details
regarding IIT JAM, you can get from here- IIT JAM exam.
 B.Sc Career Options
Doctorate:
Adoctoral degreeis a more advanced degree, but it takes
more time (often a great deal more time). Depending on
the program, a Ph.D. could take four to eight years to
complete.

MBA/ PG Diploma:
You must qualify any entrance exam such as CAT, MAT, XAT,
JMET, IBSAT, TANCET, SNAP, ICET, GCET, OPEN MAT etc. to
get admitted in MBA/PG Diploma courses.
Which one to choose B.Sc or B.Tech
B.Sc:
If you are comfortable with basic science and are more inclined to
non-technical aspects of science, B.Sc is a good choice, and
coupled with M.Sc you can make good progress in your career.

B.Tech:

If you are interested in the technical side of science, designs,

calculations etc., and ready to do take on a demanding and
challenging route, B.Tech is the right choice.
Thank You