Sir/madam, I asked this this question many times regarding the placement of my son but unfortunately I did not get my question answered. My son is pursuing B. Tech program from UPES, Dehradun with AI. He is is 5th semester at present. Sir what is the scope of placement for this course from UPES? What will be the average CTC for a candidate in various corporates? Is there any opportunities of placement in government sector? Thanks,

Ans: Good morning!

I’d be happy to help. After completing B.Tech in CSE (Artificial Intelligence), your son can explore various fields for placement such as Data Analytics, AI Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, Business Intelligence Development, and Big Data Engineering.

Some of the top recruiters for B.Tech graduates in Artificial Intelligence include Schlumberger, Autodesk India, and IBM.

As for government jobs, there are many opportunities available for computer science graduates in various departments such as Railways, Defence, Police departments, PSUs, Banking sectors, and BSNL4. Some of the exams that lead to government jobs for CSE/IT graduates include GATE, SSC JE, RRB JE, and State Government AE/JE Exams.

Ans: Your son’s choice of pursuing B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) is commendable! Let’s dive into the details:

Scope of Jobs for B.Tech-CSE in AI&ML:
The field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is booming globally. As a B.Tech graduate in this domain, your son will have exciting career prospects.
Here are some potential roles he can explore:
Machine Learning Engineer
Data Scientist
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Deep Learning Engineer
Placement Record of UPES:
UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies) has a strong track record in placements.
It is the first Indian university to be awarded 5-Stars on Employability (placements) by the globally acclaimed QS Rating.
Over the past few years, UPES has consistently achieved a placement record of 90%+.
The university’s partnerships with industries ensure that students get rapidly absorbed into professional roles upon completing their studies12.
Average CTC for B.Tech-CSE in AI&ML:
According to Payscale, the average salary for B.Tech graduates in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is around INR 4 to 10 LPA.
Here’s a breakdown of some roles and their corresponding average annual salaries:
Software Engineer: INR 6.4 LPA
Software Tester: INR 6.4 LPA
Application Developer: INR 4.85 LPA
Information and Multimedia Designer: INR 8 LPA
Chief Information Officer: INR 9.5 LPA
Web Designer: INR 5.5 LPA3
Top Recruiters:
Companies like Oracle, Wipro, and TCS actively recruit graduates from this course.
The demand for B.Tech AI&ML graduates is expected to grow further, making it a rewarding career path.
In summary, your son’s B.Tech-CSE in AI&ML opens doors to exciting opportunities in cutting-edge technology. With UPES’s strong placement support, he’s well-positioned for a successful career!

Ans: Stating that this is the best time to be a computer science graduate would be stating the obvious. Your son need to connect with the Placement head and seek his advice. In the mean time he must take interest in Hackathons, do additional projects, work hard at his internships. I am clear about why you mentioned Manipal, Bangalore and Uttarakhand.