Which is a better engineering branch among mechanical engineering and computer engineering?

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Asked by Harshit Gupta
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Pravin Javheri
8 years ago
Hi Harshit, I would first give a short introduction of these branches: 1. Mechanical engineering is the discipline that applies engineering, physics, engineering mathematics, and materials Science principles to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. 2. Computer engineerin

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Govinda Bhawsar
8 years ago
Hello Harshit, According to my experience, all the branches of engineering are best, but it purely depends on your interest or choice. Hence, before opting for any engineering branch, first you should check the syllabus and then choose a good branch of your interest. Hope, this helps. All the best.

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Parveen Kumar Sharma
8 years ago
Hi Harshit, This is a very common question on Shiksha and I wish that you do read ahe Answers given on those questions as well. The difference is quite limited between the two as both are a separate type of domains, initially. Computers, whereas, is a White Collar profile which does not demand man

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