Can I get a job in software industry after completing B.Tech in mechanical engineering?

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9 years ago

Dear, As far as my concern Mechanical Engineering is a very good and standard field. Even Mechanical Engineering students are trained in CAD/CAM. But if you are very much interested in software/IT field you can additionally study software subjects and prepare yourself to attend placement interviews

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Ankit Kumar | Guide-Level 15

6 years ago

Hello Kapil, No, it not necessary. It actually depends on your college that offers placement opportunities. If core companies for mechanical engineering branch comes then you may get a core job or else, you will be forced to get a job in software companies only. So, you need to choose a college th

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Mahesh Goswami | Contributor-Level 7

9 years ago

Dear, As far as my concern Mechanical Engineering is a very good and innovative branch. Even Mechanical Engineering students are trained in CAD/CAM. But if you are very much interested in software/IT field you can additionally study software subjects and prepare yourself to attend placement intervie

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Sree Vignesh Sundaresan | Scholar-Level 17

9 years ago

Hello Kapil, No, not necessary. It actually depends on your college that offers placement opportunities. If core companies for mechanical engineering branch comes then you may get a core job or else, you will be forced to get a job in software companies only. So, you need to choose a college that o

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