Can I Do B.Tech After 12th: Admission 2024, Process, Fees, Top Colleges & Careers

Can I do B.Tech After 12th? Can I do B.Tech After 12th Science? Can I do a B.Tech after 12th Commerce/Arts? Can I Do B.Tech with 50% marks in 12th? These are some of the most common questions asked by the freshly intermediate students, if you are also searching for the same answers then you are exactly where you need to be. You will find all the answers to your questions in this article along with the most useful information about the B.Tech Course. Continue Reading this article to know more!

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What is a B.Tech Course?

B.Tech is a Bachelor of Technology undergraduate course with a 4 years duration in the discipline of Engineering & Technology. It is a technical course approved by the All India Council of Technical Education. This course is offered across numerous specializations providing diverse career options to the candidates. The curriculum of this is designed to impart the technical skills and knowledge among individuals so they can use their skills for innovation and development of advanced technology. A B.Tech course broadens the career prospects of an individual and provides ample career opportunities to a candidate after completing graduation.

Note: Career counselling options is also available at the College Disha, so if you still have questions about whether btech would be a right fit for you or not. Then, you must sign up for counselling through our website and choose the right career. Check out our Career Counselling in Delhi page for more information. 

Can I do B.Tech After 12th?

Yes, You can do a B.Tech course after the 12th if you have chosen the Science stream in the 12th class. A B.Tech course is a 4-year undergraduate degree course that can be pursued after passing 12th from a recognized board. However, the candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mainstream subjects in 10+2 are eligible to pursue a B.Tech degree. In other words, it is mandatory for a student to opt Science stream with Mathematics in 10+2 to pursue a B.Tech course after 12th. If you are someone who has opted for Biology in 10+2 instead of Mathematics are also eligible to pursue a B.tech course in specializations like Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering. 

Can I do B.Tech After 12th Commerce or Arts? 

On the other hand, If you have completed your 12th with commerce or Arts streams, then you will not be able to pursue a B.Tech course as you are not eligible to pursue this course. B.Tech is one of the most commonly opted courses after 12th (Science Stream). Every year millions of students complete their B.Tech graduation marks themselves as fresher Engineering graduates and hit the job market in search of good job opportunities. However, the demand for engineers is precisely lower than the actual availability. Besides this, The availability of jobs and career opportunities also depends on one’s course specialization. 

Some B.Tech specializations offer better career prospects than others.  So, If you are planning to pursue a B.Tech course, then we strictly advise you to conduct a thorough research about your chosen B.Tech Specialization and its career prospects but if you haven’t decided on your B.Tech specialization yet, then we can help you with the options. Here is the list of most popular B.Tech Specialization:

B.Tech Specializations After 12th:

• Automobile Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Biotechnology Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Automation and Robotics
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Power Engineering
• Textile Engineering
• Robotics Engineering
• Ceramic Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering, Robotics, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering are the most trending and promising engineering specializations currently. A candidate with a B.Tech degree in any of the above-mentioned specializations is more likely to get a good job sooner than any other engineering graduate. Harsh but True!

Can I do B.Tech After 12th with 50% Marks?

• It is not necessary to be outstanding at academics to pursue an Engineering course. It is well said that “Your marks will not determine your future”, that is why there are no such higher criteria stated by AICTE to pursue a B.Tech course. and yes of course you can opt for a B.Tech course if you have scored 45% or 50% in 10+2 board examinations but you must score passing marks in every subject separately. 
• A candidate having 45%- 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects are eligible for a B.Tech course. But if you are aspiring to pursue your course from an IIT, NIT, BITS Pilani, or any other prestigious college, then you need to score a minimum of 75% aggregate marks (65% aggregate for reserved category candidates) along with a valid score in the required entrance exam.

Can I do B.Tech After 11th:

As already mentioned, B.Tech is an undergraduate technical course that is done after completing 12th. Thus, one cannot pursue a B.Tech course without passing 12th from a recognized board. So, No you cannot do a B.Tech course After the 11th class.  

Steps to Get Admission in B.Tech After 12th:

• There are two ways of getting admission in a B.Tech  After 12th - the first one is an entrance-based admission and the second is merit-based admission. 
• Some of the reputed B.Tech Colleges offer admission in B.Tech after 12th based on the national, state, or university level entrance examinations (such as JEE Mains, JEE-Advanced, BITSAT, AMITY JEE, UPSEE, etc.) while some other colleges also offer admissions based on the 10+2 merit scores. 
• To get admission in the B.Tech after 12th based on merit, you just need to visit the official website of the college and fill the application form with all the required details, upload documents and pay the application fee. After that, you have to wait for the admission confirmation or final merit list. Usually, the college releases a merit list that consists of the names of the shortlisted candidates, this merit list is released on the official website of the college and shortlisted candidates will have to pay their semester fee to confirm their admission. Some colleges also call the shortlisted candidates for counseling sessions during which the seats are allotted to them and they have to confirm their admission by paying their fee after counseling.
• Entrance-based admissions are done on the basis of the University’s norms and admission criteria. Some reputed Engineering colleges such as Jamia Milia Islamia, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology grants B.Tech admissions based on the JEE-Mains entrance exam score. Many institutes and universities also conduct their own entrance exams to shortlist candidates for the Admission Process. 
•  Candidates who aspire to get admission in an IIT -the most prestigious engineering college in India, have to qualify JEE Mains entrance exam and then appear in JEE-Advanced. To appear in the JEE-Advance exam the candidate has an aggregate score of 75% in 10+2 along with JEE Main score equal to the JEE Mains cut off which is released by NTA( National Testing Agency). Then you have to obtain a valid All India Rank in the JEE-Advanced entrance exam. The qualified candidates will be called for JosAA counseling, on the basis of which the seats will be allotted to the candidates.

Top B.Tech Entrance Exams in India:

If you want to pursue a B.tech degree that has value in the job market, then we suggest you get admission into a reputed B.tech College. Most reputed Engineering colleges take admissions based on national, state, or university-level entrance examinations. So, below are mentioning the list of some of the Top B.Tech Entrance Examinations :

Exam Name	Conducting Body
JEE-Main	National Testing Agency (NTA)
JEE-Advance	National Testing Agency (NTA)
BITSAT	Birla Institute of Technology (BITS, Pilani)
MHT CET	The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
SRMJEEE	SRM Institute of Science & Technology
VITEEE	Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore (VIT)
WB JEE	West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board
KLEEE	KL University
KIITEE	Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
AP-EAMCET	JNTU Kakinada

Top B.Tech Colleges in India

The reputation and brand name of the College is a significant factor that affects your career. Choosing your college is a once-in-a-lifetime decision, and it will determine your future career prospects, so you must be careful while making this “Big-time” decision.  Yes, we know that there are thousands of engineering colleges in India, and choosing anyone from a plethora of options could be a quite daunting task. We understand it more than anyone else, so here we are mentioning the list of Top 10 private and public Engineering Colleges in India. Have a look : 

Ranking	College Name	City	Registration Form
1	Indian Institute of Technology, Madras	Chennai	Apply Now!
2	Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi	New Delhi	Apply Now!
3	Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay	Mumbai	Apply Now!
4	Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur	Kanpur	Apply Now!
5	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Kharagpur	Apply Now!
6	Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee	Roorkee	Apply Now!
7	Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati	Guwahati	Apply Now!
8	Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	Apply Now!
9	National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli	Tiruchirappalli	Apply Now!
10	National Institute of Technology, Surathkal	Surathkal	Apply Now!

Top Private B.Tech Colleges in India

Ranking	College Name	City	Registration Form
16	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore	Coimbatore	Apply Now!
18	Anna University, Chennai	Chennai	Apply Now!
23	Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology	Patiala	Apply Now!
26	Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani	Pilani	Apply Now!
31	Amity University	Noida	Apply Now!
32	Siksha "O" Anusandhan University	Bhubaneshwar	Apply Now!
34	SRM Institute of Science & Technology	Chennai	Apply Now!
38	Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy	Thanjavur	Apply Now!
39	Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology	Bhubaneshwar	Apply Now!
45	Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering	Kalavakkam	Apply Now!

Most Popular B.Tech Colleges with Fee 

Below, we are mentioning the List of Most Popular B.Tech Colleges along with their Fee:

S.No.	College Name	Course Fee	Registration Fee
1	J.S.S. Academy Of Technical Education	Rs 4.75 Lacs	Apply Now!
2	Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College	Rs 4.45 Lacs - Rs 5.67 Lacs	Apply Now!
3	ABES Engineering College	Rs 5.51 Lacs	Apply Now!
4	Amity University	Rs6.6 Lacs -Rs  8.96 Lacs	Apply Now!
5	Galgotias University	Rs 6.36 Lacs	Apply Now!
6	Roorkee College of Engineering	Rs 5.71 Lacs	Apply Now!
7	Mangalmay Institute of Management & Technology	Rs 4.17 Lacs	Apply Now!
8	UPES University	Rs 9.14 Lacs - Rs 17.15 Lacs	Apply Now!
9	Greater Noida Institute of Technology	Rs 4.35 Lacs	Apply Now!
10	Graphic Era University	Rs 5.07 Lacs -Rs 8.60 Lacs	Apply Now

Career Scope After B.Tech Course:

Usually, a B.Tech graduate can earn from Rs 1.7 L.P.A to Rs 12.2 L.P.A depending on his/her specialized stream. The B.tech specialization is also one of the most important factors that affect the Salary of a Fresher. There are some industries that are on the boom and some are emerging steadily.  To make it more clear for you, here we are mentioning the average salary of the various B.Tech Specialization:

B.Tech Specialization	Average Salary after B.Tech Course
Automobile Engineering	Rs 3 L.P.A
Aerospace Engineering	Rs 6.21 L.P.A
Computer Science and Engineering	Rs 2.64 L.P.A
Civil Engineering	Rs 3 L.P.A
Biotechnology Engineering	Rs 4.59 L.P.A
Electronics and Communication Engineering	Rs 3.15 L.P.A
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Rs 3 L.P.A
Petroleum Engineering	Rs 10.15 L.P.A
Automation and Robotics	Rs 4.36 L.P.A
Instrumentation Engineering	Rs 5.65 L.P.A
Chemical Engineering	Rs 5.73 L.P.A
Construction Engineering	Rs 3.95 L.P.A
Transportation Engineering	Rs 4.20 L.P.A
Structural Engineering	Rs 6.52 L.P.A
Power Engineering	Rs 4.92 L.P.A
Textile Engineering	Rs 3.08 L.P.A
Robotics Engineering	Rs 4.11 L.P.A
Ceramic Engineering	Rs 4.5 L.P.A

Why should I Do B.Tech After 12th?

“Why Should I Do B.Tech After 12th?”, This is a doubtful question that often strikes in the minds of science students who completes their higher secondary education. Well, here are some pros of pursuing a B.Tech degree :

• A B.tech course allows you to choose a specialization or engineering domain of your field of interest. It is a technical course that is offered across different specializations which provides you the choice to choose something that fits your career expectations. You can choose to become an Aerospace Engineer, a Ceramic Engineer, a Computer Science Engineer, or any other specialized Engineer. 
• Top Recruiting Companies in India are always interested in hiring B.Tech graduates. After a B.Tech course, you can get an opportunity to work with giant industries such as Infosys, Deloitte, Hindustan Unilever, Microsoft, Google, Morgan Stanley, Samsung, TCS. HCL Technologies etc. These companies are always open to hiring a skilled B.Tech graduate having adequate knowledge of his/her field.
• We know that Engineering is the evergreen and evolving field of study and the B.Tech course is a gateway to enter this field, this course is offered across diverse domains, moreover, the salary package of a B.Tech graduate is quite handsome. A fresher B.Tech graduate can earn from Rs 20,000 to Rs 80,000 depending on the factors such as Knowledge & skills, Academic Records, College, Course Specialization, etc. 
• For decades, Engineering has been considered one of the most respected professions of all. Engineers are the skilled professionals who work on the new ideas - ideas of innovation that lead to a betterment of the society and bring modernization to our lifestyle. Therefore The significance of the engineers holds a great value in the advancement of every nation and is hence respected by society.
• A B.Tech graduate can find ample job opportunities abroad. In foreign countries, especially in countries such as Cannada, Switzerland, Dubai, Australia, etc, the companies are always interested in hiring Indian candidates with the required skills and knowledge of diverse fields. That is why, every year more and more B. Tech graduates are turning their face towards the abroad for job opportunities. 
• A B.Tech course opens the door for higher studies, a candidate can pursue an M.E, M.Tech, MBA, or PGDM course after completing his/her graduation (B.Tech). Pursuing a post-graduation course after a B.Tech course will help you to find better job opportunities, higher job positions, and a higher pay scale.