Electrical and Mechanical both courses are good in engineering. Both have good scope in future. We can't compare these two branches

You can check below points to decide which branch is suitable for you-

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering graduates can work in the automotive, aerospace, chemical, computer, communication, paper, power generation and almost all manufacturing industries. Mechanical engineers also work in maintenance and service profiles in all industries. Also they can choose teaching profession in universities and colleges.

Mechanical Engineering have job opportunity in private sector and public sector (CSE branch doesn't give much options in public sector)

Top Recruiters for Mechanical Engineer:

BHEL, BPCL, DRDO, Indian Oil, GAIL, NTPC, Ashok Leyland, Hona, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Infosys, L&T, DMRC Etc.

Below  are job profiles in ME:

Design Engineer
Machine component designer
Technical Officer
Product Manager
Purchasing Officer
Sales & Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering is a popular branch of engineering which deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. The subfields include electronics, digital computers, power engineering, telecommunications, control systems, RF engineering, and signal processing.


Job profiles

Research and blueprinting the design

Design, manufacture, develop, evaluate, sell, market and administer new electric components and testing equipment

Generation, Transmission and Distribution of energy

To deal with all kinds of electronic devices ranging from biggest machines to small size pocket devices

Troubleshooting and Controlling devices for generating electricity

Quality, security and conversion of applications and electrical systems

Using diverse technologies and equipment for production and operation of electrical energy

Top Recruiters

BHEl, Samsung, Crompton Greaves, Reliance, Hitachi, TATA Power, Jindal, , NHPC, Siemens