What is the difference between IT and CSE? Which one offers better teaching for these courses among NIT's and GFTI's?

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Sutapa Moitra
9 years ago
Major difference in course and core areas: CSE: Computer science engineering students study about design, implementation, and management of information system of both software and hardware processes. IT: Information technology deals with installation, development and implementation of computer syst

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Generally for placements or higher studies, preference is given to a student from CSE background as compared to IT. This is because a student from CSE is presumed to be familiar with all concepts of subjects offered in IT, but the same cannot be said for a student of IT.

Bharath Krishna
8 years ago
The major difference is- IT deals with softwares whereas CS has both hardware and software.

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