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Compare UG and B.FTech: 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.
UG and B.FTech show similar average salaries (around ₹ 11.5 L), so salary alone shouldn't decide this.
B.FTech is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 8.6 L vs ₹ 10.2 L for UG). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 8.6 L.
One year of average salary for B.FTech covers about 1.3× its average fees, compared with 1.1× for UG.
UG admits via JEE Main, UCEED and 5 more; B.FTech admits via NIFTEE, CAT and 1 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
B.FTech leads on lower average fees (₹ 8.6 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (1.3×). 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.
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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Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 4.2 L - ₹ 18.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 4.1 L - ₹ 15.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 3.7 K - ₹ 17.2 L
Top Recruiters
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For UG, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: JEE Main, UCEED, CUET, NEET, SAT, ACT, NATA. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For B.FTech, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: NIFTEE, CAT, CBSE Class 12 Exam. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
UG shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹3,00,000 – ₹20,00,000) than B.FTech (₹4,20,000 – ₹18,00,000).
B.FTech has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹3,700 – ₹17,19,700) than UG (₹37,500 – ₹20,00,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 4 years.
