Hi dear,

Hope you are doing well!

Now let's go through your question.

Well true that it all comes down to preferences but let's have a look at what the branches are meant to be.

Information technology: where you learn about processors, compilers develop algorithms etc. But at the end of the day it all comes down to your coding skills.

Electronics and communication: well you learn about microcontrollers and communication but keeping in mind that microcontrollers need to be programmed so you have to learn coding anyhow. And if you are dedicated enough you can use your little bit of coding knowledge on sites like codechef and develop your algorithms alongside.

Since most of the things are getting automated these days. People do need programmers. But automation also means lot of electronics. If you're an Indian and are willing to stay here then you must have heard about the H1B visa ban making most Indian programmers unfit for jobs in the silicon Valley. Well that is where all the big boys that can fetch you high paychecks recite. Also this news was well promoted that a mechanical engineer student was able to get job in Google developing his coding skills online which just proves that you can really replicate CSE/IT courses through a bit of dedication.

And only in first year you may have chemistry which differ from college to college.

Thank You & All the best!

Hello Madhur,

It all depends on personal choices as both the streams have their own perks.

Information Technology is all related to computers and coding and your basic knowledge about processors. It is where you develop your coding aptitude and algorithms.

Electronics and Communication is related to microcontrollers and communication which again falls under coding. So, you can learn it on your own interest which can make you comfortable with the topics. As coding has become a really important aspect. Being an Electronics student, I would suggest Electronics as it gives you a wide range of knowledge.

And as per your question, yes, chemistry is just one subject in the first year.

All the best.