Which branch of engineering should I opt for in B.Tech as I am physically unfit, IT or mechanical engineering?

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Rudra Shaurya | Guide-Level 15

7 years ago

Physical eligibility should not limit you to pursue your desired engineering branch because you don't necessarily have to be physically fit to pursue most of the courses. Civil could be an exception as it requires you to do the field visit. But all other branches offer the option to work comfortably

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Taslim Arif | Contributor-Level 8

9 years ago

See dear first of all, wish you a bright future. Mechanical Engineering is not a good idea for you. I will suggest you to do B.Tech in CSE or IT or ECE.

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Abhishek Shah | Contributor-Level 9

9 years ago

IT is having more scope than other branches of engineering. So, I would say you choose IT engineering. All the best.

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Ankit Kumar | Beginner-Level 4

9 years ago

IT and ME are completely different branch. Being a core branch, ME has always dominated other branches. It has the most diverse applications in society. IT sector is increasing day by day. It is also good and developing branch.

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Rohit Dhenge | Beginner-Level 3

4 years ago

Physical eligibility should not prevent you from pursuing your selected engineering branch because most b tech engineering degrees do not require you to be physically fit. Civil engineering may be an exception, as it necessitates a field visit. All other branches, on the other hand, provide the choi

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Rocky Singh | Contributor-Level 10

5 years ago

It hardly matters your physical condition for IT or mechanical as you should be strong enough from your mind. So choose your interest and prepare well to get good placement. To know more about courses you can visit the UEM Kolkata website which will let you know the different prospects of the subjec

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Ritesh Kumar | Contributor-Level 10

6 years ago

You can pursue any of the education as mentioned by you but it should be of your interest. To finalize one course visit the list of streams from here of UEM Kolkata https://www.shiksha.com/university/university-of-engineering-and-management-kolkata-47398/courses/engineering-s

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Sachin Namdev | Contributor-Level 9

7 years ago

You should take IT. You will have very less physical activity in your job or work with IT.

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Himanshu Dwivedi | Contributor-Level 6

7 years ago

If you want to sit and work at one place for hours, then IT should be your preference.

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Saurabh Kumar Kar | Contributor-Level 10

7 years ago

If you just want to work like lazy fellow, IT will be suitable. Working with computers just require mental ability and thinking. No physical fitness is required for such field. However Mechanical is kind of working with engines and machines and all. I am sorry I don't know much about mechanical. I a

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