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M.E. Computer Engineering: Eligibility, Duration & Career Scope

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M.E. Computer Engineering

Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering

Eligibility | B.Tech/B.E. + GATE

M.E. Computer Engineering (Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (computer engineering). It covers programming, data structures, computer organisation and architecture, operating systems, networks, databases and software engineering.

Level
Postgraduate (PG)
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
B.Tech/B.E. + GATE
Stream
Engineering

About M.E. Computer Engineering

Overview

M.E. Computer Engineering (Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (computer engineering). It covers programming, data structures, computer organisation and architecture, operating systems, networks, databases and software engineering.

Course Details

  • Level: Postgraduate (PG)
  • Duration: 2 years

M.E. Computer Engineering is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Eligibility

A B.Tech or B.E. degree in the relevant branch (or a related one) from a recognised institute with the marks set by the institute, and a valid GATE score where the institute requires it.

Admission

Admission is through GATE (with COAP for the IITs and IISc and CCMT for NITs and other institutes), or through institute and university tests and merit; sponsored and part-time routes exist at some institutes. Check each institute's notice.

Registration & Recognition

Engineers do not need a licence for most roles in India. Chartered Engineer status (Institution of Engineers, India) is optional, and government and PSU engineering posts follow their own recruitment rules (for example the Engineering Services Examination, and PSU recruitment through GATE). Check that the institute and programme have AICTE approval, and look at NBA accreditation of the branch.

What You Will Learn

The programme covers programming, data structures, computer organisation and architecture, operating systems, networks, databases and software engineering.

Where You Can Work

Typical settings include manufacturing, construction, power, IT and technology companies, public-sector undertakings and government departments, consulting and design firms, research and development labs, start-ups, and your own business.

Career Options

Graduates can work as software engineer, systems or network engineer, embedded or hardware engineer, or IT roles across industries. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

After This Course

You can move on to a PhD, faculty roles, R&D and specialist engineering roles, PSU and government technical posts, or entrepreneurship.

Good to Know

M.E. is the title used by many university-affiliated colleges; it is a separate degree title from the M.Tech, with a similar 2-year structure.

Path to reach this course

The route from school to M.E. Computer Engineering, step by step.

  1. 10th
  2. 12th
  3. 12th Science
  4. 12th Science (PCM)
  5. B.E Undergraduate (UG)
  6. M.E Postgraduate (PG)
  7. M.E. Computer Engineering You are here

Skill & certification programmes

Certification programmes for this course are being compiled. Meanwhile, browse all skill courses.

Top colleges for this course (10)

Rank College Location Type
— A R M COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, KANCHEEPURAM Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— A. R. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, TENKASI Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— A.R.J. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, THIRUVARUR Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— A.V.C. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MAYILADUTHURAI Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— A1 GLOBAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, MARKAPUR Rural, Andhra Pradesh Affiliated College
— AARUPADAI VEEDU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHENGALPATTU Rural, Tamil Nadu Constituent / University College
— ADHIPARASAKTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KANCHEEPURAM Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— ADITHYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— ADIYAMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KRISHNAGIRI Rural, Tamil Nadu Affiliated College
— AHMEDABAD INSTITUTE OF TECH Urban, Gujarat Affiliated College

Frequently asked questions

M.E. Computer Engineering (Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering) is a 2-year postgraduate programme in engineering (computer engineering). It covers programming, data structures, computer organisation and architecture, operating systems, networks, databases and software engineering.

A B.Tech or B.E. degree in the relevant branch (or a related one) from a recognised institute with the marks set by the institute, and a valid GATE score where the institute requires it.

M.E. Computer Engineering is listed as a 2-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Admission is through GATE (with COAP for the IITs and IISc and CCMT for NITs and other institutes), or through institute and university tests and merit; sponsored and part-time routes exist at some institutes. Check each institute's notice.

Engineers do not need a licence for most roles in India. Chartered Engineer status (Institution of Engineers, India) is optional, and government and PSU engineering posts follow their own recruitment rules (for example the Engineering Services Examination, and PSU recruitment through GATE). Check that the institute and programme have AICTE approval, and look at NBA accreditation of the branch.

Graduates can work as software engineer, systems or network engineer, embedded or hardware engineer, or IT roles across industries. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

You can move on to a PhD, faculty roles, R&D and specialist engineering roles, PSU and government technical posts, or entrepreneurship.

M.E. is the title used by many university-affiliated colleges; it is a separate degree title from the M.Tech, with a similar 2-year structure.

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