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SGVU offers compelling advantages.
Finishing a B.Tech is a big milestone, but the real struggle is now. What do you do now? Because, as a B. Tech graduate, you have many options to choose from. Some say you should pursue M. Tech for advanced engineering knowledge. Others say to pursue an MBA and combine technical expertise with business knowledge. And the other block of people say you should get a job to support your finances. There are multiple options after BTech; we'll help you how to make a decision that's right for you.
You'll find many successful individuals pursuing an MBA after they've done a B. Tech. Whether it's Peyush Bansal (Founder of Lenskart) or Vineeta Singh (Founder of Sugar Cosmetics), the trend is gaining technical knowledge first and business knowledge afterwards. It helps transition to consulting, marketing, finance, and operations roles.
To get into the best business schools, it's recommended that you take an entrance exam like CAT, XAT, GMAT, or MAT. A good business school can help you get into Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, ICICI, and Flipkart, which offer packages ranging from ₹7 LPA to ₹25 LPA. An MBA might provide you with faster growth to managerial positions in any domain, but, at the same time, it might get very expensive and less relevant if you love doing technical work since your roles will now be more about management.
If you want to run your own business and handle leadership, strategy, communication, and people management, or just don't align with engineering anymore, you might consider pursuing an MBA.
While it's a less popular choice, there's still a good number of audience that chooses it. Since it's a less popular choice, colleges generally offer the B. Tech + M.Tech Integrated Program at lower fees. Gaining deep technical knowledge also helps you in entering core sector companies or pursuing even higher education. However, be aware that you'll be trading time for money since M.Tech equates to longer study time before income starts.
Pursuing an M. Tech in a college like IIT requires you to take the GATE entrance exam, where you can choose from Mechanical Design, Data Science, Structural Engineering, Embedded Systems, and much more. You are mostly signing up for R&D roles at companies like ISRO, DRDO, Qualcomm, Infosys R&D, and TCS Research with a salary of ₹4-15 LPA.
If you enjoy problem-solving with an interest in R&D, teaching or public sector contribution, you are the right fit to work in niche areas like AI, robotics, VLSI, etc.
The most preferred option by B. Tech graduates. It is the best choice if you already have a job offer and want learning topped up with financial independence. Also, you can pursue higher studies later through part-time or executive programs.
Start applying through LinkedIn or other job platforms and work in industries including IT, core engineering, analytics, sales, etc., with companies like Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Capgemini, L&T, and many more. These companies are willing to hire freshers like you for ₹3–10 LPA (varying by role and college tier).
An early start gives you early access to professional growth with on-the-job training and upskills certifications in your dynamic long-term career. However, climbing the hierarchy or career shifting might be harder.
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Whether you choose MBA or MTech after BTech or dive into a job right away, each path can lead to a successful career—it depends on your interests, strengths, and goals. Don't follow trends blindly; make a decision that aligns with your personal and professional aspirations.