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B.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering
About the Course
Computers are used in almost every aspect of our lives today. The computer industry is one of the fastest growing segments of our economy and that growth promises to continue in future also. An engineering degree in computer science and engineering (CSE) equips you with strong theoretical as well as practical knowledge of computer hardware and software.
Career Prospects
Computer engineering Is projected to be one of the fastest growing professions over the next decade. Strong employment growth combined with a limited supply of qualified persons foresees remarkable employment prospects in this field. Computer engineers have excellent career prospects in different areas like research and development, information security, software development and programming, project management, database management, system and network administration, data protection, consulting, software and Hardware Management, Sales user support, marketing, market research, controlling and information research, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects; Chemistry, Biology, Bio-technology, Computer Science, are eligible to pursue B.Tech course.
Lateral Entry to Second Year
The minimum qualification for admission to 2nd year/ 3rd semester of the B.Tech degree courses is as under :
All those candidates who have passed the diploma in Engg. Technology in any branch (as per details available in Information Brochure of PTU) from any Institution of Punjab / other State and have Punjab Domicile with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (for SC/ ST 40% )or equivalent grade point are eligible for admission to various disciplines of B.E. / B. Tech. course. Provided, however, if some seats remain vacant even after considering all the aforesaid candidates, then candidates from outside Punjab who have passed the diploma in any branch of Engineering/ Technology (as per details available in Information Brochure of PTU) from any other institution in the country, affiliated to any recognized Board with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (for SC/ST 40% ) or equivalent grade point shall also be eligible for admission to various disciplines of B.E. / B. Tech. course provided diploma courses in Engineering & Technology have been approved by AICTE.
Admission Procedure
Admission for 66.6% seats is carried out by PTU on the basis of AIEEE while 33.3% seats in each discipline are reserved for Management Quota. Admission to all seats is made on the basis of merit
