Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication (ECE) and Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) are related disciplines. Both have good scope in terms of higher studies and career opportunities. Admission to these courses will be based on the entrance examinations conducted by the respective colleges/state. Candidates can also gain admission through the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE).

B.Tech in ECE

B.Tech in ECE graduates can find a number of job opportunities in the public and the private sector organisations. Career avenues are open in the technical section for those who complete a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Various private sector companies like Wipro, Infosys, Siemen,TCS, Accenture, etc recruit ECE graduates as Technician, Project engineer, Assistant engineer, etc. Numerous other Multi National Companies dealing with Semiconductors and Chip Design like Motorola, IBM, Philips etc offer placement for graduates in ECE. They offer a remuneration of around Rs.25,000 and above per month. Indian Engineering Service (IES), Indian Telephone Industries like BSNL/ MTNL, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Civil Aviation Department, Steel Authority of Indian Limited (SAIL) etc also offer employment opportunities.

Those who opt for B.Tech in ECE can also pursue higher studies in relevant fields after the completion of the course. Aspirants can opt for Master of Engineering or a Master of Technology course in Electronic and Communication Engineering after which they can pursue an M.Phil.  Candidates can also opt for Master of Science in Electronics and Communication.

B.Tech in EEE

Career avenues are open for B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduates in technical areas where there is integration of electrical and electronics disciplines. Job opportunities are available in companies dealing with power generation, its distribution and transmission. Employment opportunities are available in electric power stations, electricity boards, industrial process control units etc. Opportunities are available both in the public and private sector organisations.

Aspirants can opt for a Master of Technology course in EEE after graduation. M.Tech can also be done in Power Apparatus and Systems and Electrical Energy Systems. Candidates can also opt for specialized fields like Earthquake Engineering, Electrical Drives and Control etc. Aspirants can pursue an M.Phil and Ph.D. after the completion of M.Tech or other post graduate courses in the related field.

Which course is better?

While Electronics and Communication course deals with the combination of electronics with telecommunication, Electrical and Electronics is mainly concerned with various aspects of electrical energy and its transmission and generation. Both these courses have good future scope.. The thrust is on the electronics part in B.Tech in ECE and stress is more on electrical side when you are doing B.Tech in EEE.