Which engineering branch should I opt for B.Tech among mechanical and civil after completing Diploma?

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Vinay kr Pandey
3 years ago
Civil Engineering is considered a good engineering branch and students pursuing a course in the branch get different types of jobs. If you are interested in the field then you should definitely go for the branch. Hope it helps.

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4 years ago
Since the piping course requires knowing certain basics in mechanical engineering, it is the most suitable for those who have either done their Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. Engineering is a stream of education that involves the application of Science, Technology and Mathematics to in

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M
5 years ago
The pay is slightly better for Mechanical and the field is more general (they have a broader knowledge of many areas verses the more specialised Civil. ). Civil Engineers can work in nearly any sized city; whereas, MS are slightly more limited. So, you can choose as per your interest. Admission in a

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AANCHAL JHINGAN
6 years ago
It all depends on your interest in which field you find more interesting.

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Bhanita Sarmah
6 years ago
Both the branches are equally good, rest it depends on your interest. Good Luck.

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rakesh kumar uikey
6 years ago
It depends upon what all branches take admission via Diploma. That is the deciding factor to get the desired B.Tech branch.

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7 years ago
Hello AVI, Every trade or stream can be challenging and interesting If you go deeper as each one of engineering discipline is good. It all depends on your personal interests and sometimes the inspiration you get from a friend or relative who is working the same field (this happens normally). Peopl

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K
7 years ago
Well, it depends upon your pursuit. Both the stream goes through field work. Both streams will give you the opportunity to work in top PSU (public sector) through GATE exam and top leading companies also. In civil, you will get deep learning about the material sciences whereas mechanical is more man

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Siddharth Sahu
7 years ago
It totally depends on your subject of interest. Firstly, you have to find which field you are interested in, although both the branches have wide scope.

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sourabh soni
7 years ago
Basically, it depend on you which kind of work you want to go for. If you want to go for mechanical engineering, then you can go for it, but from my opinion there is good career scope and increment in civil engineering field. You can start your own work after graduation, and also get some high oppor

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