B.Tech Information Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology

B.Tech Information Technology or Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology is an undergraduate Information Technology course. Information Technology is a discipline that deals with the use of computers to store, retrieve and transmit information.

While the degree has a major focus on computers and technology, it differs from a Computer Science degree in that students are also expected to study management and information theory. Therefore, while a degree in computer science can be expected to concentrate on the scientific aspects of computing, a degree in information technology can be expected to concentrate on the business and communication applications of computing, although there is more emphasis on these two areas in the e-commerce, e-business, and business information technology undergraduate courses. The duration of the course is four years and its syllabus is divided into eight semesters.

B.Tech Information Technology Eligibility

• The students should have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized University
• 10+2 Class should be completed with the Science stream having Mathematics as the main subject
• Should possess a minimum of 55% aggregate marks at the intermediate level
• Some reputed colleges conduct entrance exams for admissions to their colleges. Admission to the program is done through a nationwide entrance test

B.Tech Information Technology Syllabus

Syllabus of Information Technology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Tech Information Technology Colleges

• Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology - NIT Allahabad, Allahabad
• National Institute of Technology - NIT Kurukshetra, Kurukshetra
• National Institute of Technology - NIT Srinagar, Srinagar
• Gandhinagar Institute of Technology, Gujarat

B.Tech Information Technology Course Suitability

• They should have proficiency in using productivity software like Retrieving an existing document from the saved location; selecting, copying, and pasting text in a document or desired location, and printing a document.
• They must have basic knowledge of computers such as understanding basic computer hardware components and terminology; understanding the concepts and basic functions of a Windows or Macintosh operating system and the like.
• Applicants also have Internet skills to use a browser effectively, including bookmarks, history, toolbar, forward and back buttons; understanding and effectively navigating the hyperlink structure of the Web, and so on.

How is the B.Tech Information Technology Course Beneficial?

• Have also Job opportunities also exist in Internet/ web development, network/ communication technology, programming, video gaming, data entry, systems analysis, database management, multimedia, data communications expert, software development, computer technician, or security officer.
• A career in Information Technology (IT) is fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic. IT specialists are sought after in nearly every business or organization and in a range of employment fields such as finance, medicine, arts, education, the military, manufacturing to high-tech business.
• Candidates have also the option of going for a Master’s Degree and after that further research studies.
• There are many multinational companies (regarding the IT sector) that are recruiting candidates from college/university campuses.

B.Tech Information Technology Employment Areas

• Government Sectors
• Academic Institutions
• Banking Sector
• Colleges/Universities
• IT Firms
• Cisco Systems India
• Dell
• HCL Technologies
• IBM
• Infosys
• Microsoft
• Matrix Solutions
• NIIT
• Oracle
• Patni Computer Systems
• Tech Mahindra
• Wipro

B.Tech Information Technology Job Types

• Database Manager
• Data Security Officer
• Information Technology Officer / Information Technology Engineer
• Software Developer
• Senior Information Technology Recruiter
• Teacher & Lecturer
• Web Developer & Designer

Advanced Courses in B.Tech Information Technology

• M.TechInformation Technology)
• Ph.D. (Information Technology)