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which one is better - mechanical engineering or computer engineering


Arnav Shah 23rd May, 2017
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Ankit raj 22nd Apr, 2018

Dear aspirant;

If your fundamentals of Physics (especially mechanics, waves & vibrations, thermodynamics) are clear and find them interesting,and if fundamentals of Maths are clear (especially calculus, 2D & 3D geometry, vector geometry, matrices), you can find mechanical engineering interesting. Good concepts in Chemistry(especially physical, although organic and inorganic also play considerable role) will also come in handy for mechanical engineering.

As for computer science, I can't speak much about it, but if you are very clear with the fundamentals of Maths (especially algebra, matrices & determinants) and if you could strive with abstractions (abstract concepts) easily, computer science will be easy for you.

Now,about the career side. We all notice non-computer science branches in engineering as not having much salaries immediately after college. But average salaries of the remaining branches (mechanical,chemical,civil) catch upto that of computer engineers after some years of experience [1] (mostly 4-5 years;less than that if you prove to be good in your field). So don't limit your preference to certain branches just because they offer higher pays just after graduation. Think about your strong areas and interests too.

Thank you.

Nitheesh Yennampelly Student Expert 22nd Apr, 2018

Hey Arnav Shah,

engineering itself is a highly pronounced technical field which is divided into various other fields; all unique in its class. two such fields are computer science engineering and the mechanical engineering.
when it comes to the software world, computer science engineering rules and when it comes to the core world, its the mechanical engineering.both of these fields are entirely different ones.
if you are interested in the computer applied field, go for computer science and if working with engines and modelling suits you the best, then go ahead with the mechanical
there is no gender restriction for admission to either of these fields. and coming to employment opportunities, both have bright scope, provided you score well and come out with no history of arrears.
so introspect yourself. decide what suits you the best an go ahead. be confident with your decision. you would roc

Avinash 25th May, 2017
Have you given jee mains or advance or bitsat or vitee or any other state engineering exam
Tausif Shahanshah. 23rd May, 2017
Both are good..

If you are interested about computer languages then go for CSE and if you are interested about machines go for ME
Shivshant Tripathi 23rd May, 2017
If your dream is to become rich then I would suggest go for CS in some good college .Because Cs package is always luring in comparison to mechanical
Tridip Narayan Roy 23rd May, 2017
If you want to become rich then don't go for electrical mechanical civil and computer science engineering go for marine petroleum mining engineering as there is a real money in it.
Tridip Narayan Roy 23rd May, 2017
Mechanical engineering  is obviously best. Because IT sector is in very condition.
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23rd May, 2017
if you want to become rich then don't go for electrical mechanical civil or computer science engineering go for marine engineering petroleum engineering mining engineering as there is a real money in it.
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