Compare B.E and MPH: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
B.E graduates report a higher typical average salary (₹ 21.1 L vs ₹ 19.6 L for MPH).
MPH is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 3.8 L vs ₹ 13.0 L for B.E). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 1.9 L.
One year of average salary for MPH covers about 5.2× its average fees, compared with 1.6× for B.E.
B.E admits via JEE Main, MHT CET and 7 more; MPH admits via SET Exam, KIITEE and 2 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
Match the choice to what matters most to you.
MPH leads on lower average fees (₹ 3.8 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (5.2×). B.E has the edge on higher average salary (₹ 21.1 L). Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Private
BITS Pilani
Fees: ₹ 23.2 L - ₹ 23.8 L
Salary: ₹ 16.1 L - ₹ 18.0 L
Courses: 10
College
CU Mohali
Fees: ₹ 4.0 L - ₹ 14.8 L
Salary: ₹ 7.5 L
Courses: 24
University
Aligarh Muslim University
Fees: -
Salary: ₹ 6.0 L
Courses: 3
Private
BITS Goa
Fees: -
Salary: ₹ 17.6 L
Courses: 4
College
College of Engineering Guindy
Fees: ₹ 3.4 L
Salary: ₹ 7.5 L
Courses: 7
Eligibility
10+2
Top Entrance Exams
Eligibility
Graduation
Top Entrance Exams
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 21.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 50.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 6.0 K - ₹ 26.0 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.2 L - ₹ 37.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 2.0 L - ₹ 24.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 1.6 K - ₹ 11.2 L
Top Recruiters
For B.E, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: JEE Main, MHT CET, KCET, CUCET, MAH MBA CET, COMEDK UGET, TNEA, KMAT Karnataka, uGNET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For MPH, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: SET Exam, KIITEE, IUET, Karnataka PGCET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
MPH shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹2,20,000 – ₹37,00,000) than B.E (₹21,13,989).
MPH has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹1,595 – ₹7,50,000) than B.E (₹6,000 – ₹26,00,000).
The most common duration shown is 4 years for B.E and 2 years for MPH.
