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Compare M.E./M.Tech and BPA: 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.
M.E./M.Tech and BPA show similar average salaries (around ₹ 13.1 L), so salary alone shouldn't decide this.
BPA is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 5.3 L vs ₹ 6.2 L for M.E./M.Tech). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 1.7 L.
One year of average salary for BPA covers about 2.5× its average fees, compared with 2.1× for M.E./M.Tech.
M.E./M.Tech admits via JEE Main, GATE and 8+ more; BPA admits via CBSE Class 12 Exam, UGAT and 2 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
BPA leads on lower average fees (₹ 5.3 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (2.5×). None of the compared parameters favour M.E./M.Tech, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Eligibility
10+2
Top Entrance Exams
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.3 L - ₹ 23.9 L
Median Salary
₹ 34.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 480.0 - ₹ 15.4 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 13.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 8.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 6.5 K - ₹ 10.5 L
Top Recruiters
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For M.E./M.Tech, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: JEE Main, GATE, TANCET, OJEE, KCET, CUET, GUJCET, IPU CET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, WBJEE. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For BPA, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CBSE Class 12 Exam, UGAT, CUET, WUD Aptitude Test. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.E./M.Tech shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹2,30,000 – ₹23,91,000) than BPA (₹13,00,000).
BPA has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹6,520 – ₹10,50,000) than M.E./M.Tech (₹480 – ₹12,49,100).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for M.E./M.Tech and 4 years for BPA.
