Compare M.E. and UG: 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. and UG show similar average salaries (around ₹ 11.9 L), so salary alone shouldn't decide this.
M.E. is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 6.3 L vs ₹ 10.2 L for UG). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 1.6 L.
One year of average salary for M.E. covers about 1.9× its average fees, compared with 1.1× for UG.
M.E. admits via TANCET, GATE and 1 more; UG admits via JEE Main, UCEED and 5 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
M.E. leads on lower average fees (₹ 6.3 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (1.9×). None of the compared parameters favour UG, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
Private
BITS Pilani
Fees: ₹ 11.9 L - ₹ 12.5 L
Salary: ₹ 16.1 L - ₹ 18.0 L
Courses: 16
College
CU Mohali
Fees: ₹ 2.4 L - ₹ 3.3 L
Salary: ₹ 6.5 L
Courses: 14
Private
BITS Goa
Fees: ₹ 11.5 L
Salary: ₹ 17.6 L
Courses: 10
College
College of Engineering Guindy
Fees: ₹ 88.5 K
Salary: ₹ 6.3 L
Courses: 7
University
Panjab University
Fees: ₹ 58.2 K - ₹ 1.3 L
Salary: ₹ 6.5 L
Courses: 6
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 2.6 L - ₹ 21.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 18.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 6.0 K - ₹ 12.5 L
Top Recruiters
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Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 3.0 L - ₹ 20.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 3.5 L - ₹ 8.8 L
Average Fees
₹ 37.5 K - ₹ 20.0 L
Top Recruiters
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For M.E., the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: TANCET, GATE, CUCET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For UG, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: JEE Main, UCEED, CUET, NEET, SAT, ACT, NATA. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.E. shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹2,65,000 – ₹21,13,989) than UG (₹3,00,000 – ₹20,00,000).
M.E. has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹6,000 – ₹12,49,100) than UG (₹37,500 – ₹20,00,000).
The most common duration shown is 2 years for M.E. and 4 years for UG.
