Think Twice Before Picking These 5 BTech Branches—Unless You Love Regrets
Let’s Be Real Here
Every Indian kid with decent PCM marks gets shoved toward engineering—it’s practically a rite of passage. But here’s the thing: not all BTech degrees are created equal. Some specializations? Total money pits with job prospects as exciting as watching paint dry. I’ve seen too many bright students stuck in dead-end careers because they picked the wrong branch. So grab a chai, and let’s talk about the five BTech fields you should probably avoid unless you enjoy unemployment.
1. Textile Engineering: Where Dreams Go to Shrink
The Ugly Truth
- Dying Industry: Our textile sector’s on life support—factories closing left and right.
- Peanuts for Pay: You’ll earn less than a decent IT fresher. Seriously.
- Same Old, Same Old: Most jobs involve babysitting decades-old looms. Thrilling, right?
What You Should Do Instead
- Mechanical Engineering—way more options, same factory vibe if that’s your thing.
- Fashion Tech if you actually want to work with clothes (and get paid).
2. Agricultural Engineering: Government Job or Bust
Why It’s a Gamble
- Private Sector? What Private Sector?: 90% of jobs are sarkari naukri with UPSC-level competition.
- Colleges Straight Outta 1980: I visited one—their “lab” had equipment my grandfather used.
Better Bets
- Environmental Engineering—helps farmers without trapping you in a dying field.
- Biotech if you’re into the science side of agriculture.
3. Petroleum Engineering: Riding the Oil Rollercoaster
The Reality Check
- One Word: Volatility: Your career depends on OPEC meetings. Sleep well knowing that.
- Global Chess Game: When Saudi Arabia sneezes, you get laid off.
- Three Good Colleges in India: And good luck getting in.
Smarter Moves
- Chemical Engineering—same oil companies hire them, but with more options.
- Renewable Energy—because the future isn’t dinosaurs.
4. Ceramic Engineering: The Invisible Degree
Nobody Tells You This
- Job Hunt = Needle in Haystack: Unless you live near Morbi, Gujarat, forget it.
- Salary Graph = Flatline: That starting salary? Probably your ending salary too.
Escape Routes
- Materials Science—same concepts, actual job openings.
- Civil Engineering—everyone needs construction folks.
5. Printing Technology: Like Betting on Fax Machines
Let’s Be Honest
- Digital Ate Your Future: Newspapers are folding faster than origami.
- Still Teaching Letterpress: Meanwhile, the world’s using AI design tools.
- Campus Placements?: Best case? You’ll be selling printers door-to-door.
Pivot Fast
- Computer Science—because everything’s digital now.
- Electronics if you like hardware more than coding.
Bottom Line
Look, I’m not saying these fields are worthless—but they’re about as safe as riding a scooter in Bangalore traffic. If you’re going to spend 4 years and ₹5-10 lakhs, at least pick something with a fighting chance. Right now? AI, cybersecurity, anything renewable—that’s where the smart money’s going. And for God’s sake, stalk alumni on LinkedIn before choosing.
FAQs (Because Parents Will Ask)
- Which engineering actually pays well?
CS, IT, AI—basically anything involving computers. Shocking, I know. - But my uncle says ceramic engineering is stable!
Your uncle probably also thinks ‘computer’ is a government job title. - What if I love agriculture?
Do agri-tech startups, not this dinosaur degree. - How to check if a college is decent?
If their placement brochure features companies that shut down in 2017, run. - Any branches actually growing?
Data science, IoT, robotics—anything that sounds like a sci-fi movie.
Source: News18 Hindi – Nation