Which is the best branch of engineering in terms of job opportunities, mechanical engineering or civil engineering?

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Sunil Soni
9 years ago
With respect to job opportunities, mechanical engineering has an edge over civil engineering because mechanical engineers are required in all types of industries.

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Konatham Abhishek
5 years ago
Job opportunities, mechanical engineering has an edge over civil engineering because mechanical engineers are required in all types of industries.

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R
9 years ago
Mechanical and civil engineering are both excellent at their distinct places. Civil engineering includes study of subjects like design of steel structures, reinforcement of cement concrete, etc. It deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, i

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Abhinav Sinha
9 years ago
Mechanical engineering has better scope than civil engineering. Mechanical engineering has more market demand. So, opt for mechanical branch. Top colleges for B.Tech in ME are: IITs Thapar, Patiala NIIDs UPES, Dehradun DTU, Delhi

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aman shukla
9 years ago
Mechanical engineering is the best option. It is more scope than civil engineering.

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