BE Information Technology

Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology

B.E (Information Technology) or Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology is a four-year Under-Graduate Information Technology degree program. The degree course deals with the study of an industry that uses computers, networking, software programming, and other equipment and processes to store, process, retrieve, transmit, and protect information.

Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology degree course covers the study of a variety of functions performed by IT engineers; right from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. In short, this degree course mainly focuses on the study of the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve, store and transmit information in all its various forms like text, images, sound, multimedia, etc.

The B.E in Information Technology degree topics generally covers the study of the three main areas of specialization in Information Technology namely network administration, computer support, and programming. BE Information Technology course is aimed at transforming engineering aspirants into qualified professionals who are capable of meeting the demands of the industry both technically and academically. The course achieves this aim through a carefully crafted and structured academic curriculum.

B.E (Information Technology) Eligibility

• The candidates who have qualified 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board are eligible
• 10+2 class must be qualified with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects mandatorily
• Should possess a minimum of 55% aggregate marks at intermediate level
• Some reputed colleges also conduct entrance exams for admissions to their colleges
• A Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in the country. The entrance to the IITs can be secured only after clearing this JEE.
• Clearing the different national and state level entrance exams such as All India Engineering Entrance Exam (AIEEE), Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT), etc, conducted by different universities and colleges across the country.
• An examination is also conducted by the Associate Membership of the Institute of Engineers (AMIE), which enables working people in the private/public sector and diploma holders to acquire a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology through distance education. The degree awarded is considered equivalent to a regular B.E (Information Technology) degree.
• Selection to the B.E (Information Technology) degree course is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e. total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance exams.

B.E (Information Technology) Syllabus

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

B.E (Information Technology) Colleges

• Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology - CCET, Chandigarh
• AD Patel Institute of Technology - ADIT, Vallabh Vidyanagar
• Birla Institute of Technology - BIT Ranchi, Ranchi
• Aditya Engineering College, Beed

B.E (Information Technology) Suitability

• They should have proficiency in using productivity software such as create documents of various types and save in the desired location; retrieve an existing document from the saved location; select, copy, and paste text in a document or desired location, print a document; name, rename, copy and delete files.
• They should be known about the concepts and basic functions of a Windows or Macintosh operating system and other related things.
• Other essentials for the course are electronic communication, the Internet, moving files, and browsing skills.
• Applicants who have good academic records and want to have a Master’s degree and then further research degrees also are suitable for the course.

How is B.E (Information Technology) Course Beneficial?

• The Indian information technology (IT) industry has earned India the distinction of becoming the global brand ambassador of IT in the world.
• Today there are big Indian and international IT companies in many Metros and other big cities in India which offer excellent and very lucrative employment opportunities.
• Comparatively to other engineering fields, a degree in B.E. (Information Technology) offers a very high salary, which is the major attraction of the IT industry.
• B.E (Information Technology) degree is helpful to start a career in various sectors such as banking, business, agriculture, health and medicine, railways, forensic, police, wireless industry, education sector, etc.

B.E (Information Technology) Employment Areas

• Government Sector
• Academic Institutions
• IT Industry
• Hardware / Software Companies
• Apple
• Amazon
• Facebook
• Google

B.E (Information Technology) Job Types

• Associate Software Engineer
• Computer Programmer
• Computer Support Specialist
• Computer Software Engineer
• Database Administrator
• Information Systems Manager
• JAVA Developer
• Networking Engineer
• Project Leader
• Programmer Analyst
• System Analyst
• System Designer
• System Engineer
• Software Developer
• System Administrator
• Trainer
• Technical Trainer
• Web Developer

Advanced Courses B.E (Information Technology)

• M.E. (Information Technology)
• M.Phil. (Information Technology)
• Ph.D. (Information Technology)