Good morning sir. My son is pursuing B. Tech in CSE (Artificial intelligence) from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) ,Dehradun (Uttarakhand). At present he studying in 4th semester. What are fields there to get a placement? What are the name of corporates for his placement? Can he apply for a government jobs also? Please tell.

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: Dear Yam,
Your son is at 5th semester of BTech from UPES in AI. There is a huge requirement of AI Professionals in the Private sector.
I am sure that the university is going to provide good placements for your son. You can contact the placement cell of the university for better understanding.

Ans: Congrats, your son has a a good score and AL and ML are among the hot and emerging areas. Am sure your son is workign with the Placement team to get a suitable job, and get started. Though there are reports of fewer job openings in the market currently, do encourage him to keep improving his skills on the job he gets as also keep looking for better job opportunities as the job market improves.

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.