Which one has better scope between computer science and mechanical engineering?

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Abhinav Pandey | Contributor-Level 9

2016-05-04 21:19:36

Computer science is very lucrative branch these days because of opportunities people are getting in this field. Coming years are of Technology where most of the Businesses are heading towards the use of computer technology as part of their core system. Taking mechanical engineering in discussion, it

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Akash Taksande | Beginner-Level 3

9 years ago

Mechanical engineering has better scope.

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Nihar Jani | Beginner-Level 2

9 years ago

I think, CSE is better than mechanical because you can see how our country is becoming technically more powerful and just like Make in India projects and so many other project which are related to IT field will be useful to our generation, so there is no worries of job, but everyone is going for CSE

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Aniket Singh | Beginner-Level 4

9 years ago

Computer science has better scope because India collects 60% of its revenue through exports of software and IT services and products. Thus, creating better job opportunities which they call scope.

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Divya Prfs | Beginner-Level 4

9 years ago

Computer science is a better option to choose rather than mechanical engineering as it has more scope. But, it totally depends on you. Good luck.

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Pallavi Sharma | Contributor-Level 10

3 years ago

Computer Science, in recent times, in India, has gained a lot of popularity, thanks to the ever-growing demand for computer engineers all over the world. With the advancement of technology in IT industry, the importance of computer Science has also increased as day-to-day innovations in technology a

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Varun Dixit | Guide-Level 11

7 years ago

Both courses are good at their respective places. It is you who has to introspect yourself in which field you want to make career and if we compare both mechanical and CSE then I would suggest you to go with CSE rather than mechanical because with every business and organisation going digital, IT se

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Kartik Sharma | Contributor-Level 7

9 years ago

Both are good, but CSE has more scope as compared to mechanical engineering.

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Karishma Suri | Contributor-Level 6

9 years ago

According to me, both offer a lot of opportunities after completing your education, but, personally, I would suggest, you should pursue CSE. If you opt for CSE, you will get really worthy salary packages, avenues to go abroad and you can work anywhere. Computer science has a very wide scope. Indian

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Abhinav Sinha | Guide-Level 11

9 years ago

This question can be answered from several perspective. Both are good branches and offer a lot of opportunities after completing your education. If you go for computer science engineering, you have these positives and negatives: 1) CS fetches you more starting salary packages. 2) Avenues to go ab

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