What is the difference between CSE and IT engineering? Which is the best stream for my future?

Hi Amar, My answer to the question would be a reference from Ashish Kedia's answer coz he has answered it beautifully. If we talk of both technically: CS takes a more balanced approach between theory and application while IT focuses more on application. CS offers you an opportunity to learn variety of topics related to computers. IT offers you an opportunity to discovers innovative uses of those fundamental concepts. CS generally require a decent background in math while use of math in IT is limited to data analysis / processing / statistics, etc You may call IT as one of the sub-divisions of CS, however there are certain things that are unique to IT like integrated programming, system administrations, maintenance, etc. While these differences exist on paper, in India the line of difference between IT and CS courses is very blurry. Here are the similarities : None of them involves hardwares. You may have to take one or two courses on digital systems where you will study about ICs and logic gates. Thats it. You wont learn how to repair computers in any of them. Most of the courses offered in both the branches are related to programming. You will have to program on a daily basis in both the branches. Now in Indian context : IT branch was established to compensate for the increase in demand of CS. In India, demand for B.Tech in computer science has increased exponentially over the last two decades. Information Technology is relatively a new area of engineering. Most of the IT branches across India were established after 2000 to cater this demand. Many might argue that the number of seats in CS branch should be increased rather than establishing a new branch. I agree with that argument to an extent. But I guess, cost management and operation is easier if there are two branches of 100 students each rather than 200 students in the same branch. Moreover, originally these two branches were supposed to be much more different than they currently are. CS and IT are more common courses in Indian universities than those outside India. Both the branches are offered a lot of common electives also. Hope it helps you. All the best.

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