Compare B.E and M.Tech + Ph.D: 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 ₹ 19.2 L for M.Tech + Ph.D).
M.Tech + Ph.D is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 7.1 L vs ₹ 13.0 L for B.E). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 7.1 L.
One year of average salary for M.Tech + Ph.D covers about 2.7× its average fees, compared with 1.6× for B.E.
B.E admits via JEE Main, MHT CET and 7 more; M.Tech + Ph.D admits via GATE.
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.
M.Tech + Ph.D leads on lower average fees (₹ 7.1 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (2.7×). 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
₹ 14.6 L - ₹ 23.9 L
Median Salary
₹ 8.0 L - ₹ 21.2 L
Average Fees
₹ 22.0 K - ₹ 13.9 L
Top Recruiters
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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 M.Tech + Ph.D, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: GATE. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.Tech + Ph.D shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹14,55,000 – ₹23,91,000) than B.E (₹21,13,989).
M.Tech + Ph.D has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹22,000 – ₹13,93,400) than B.E (₹6,000 – ₹26,00,000).
The most common duration shown is 4 years for B.E and 5 years for M.Tech + Ph.D.
