Difference between B.E. and B.Sc.

Key Difference: B.E. stands for Bachelor of Engineering. It is an undergraduate degree conferred after completion of a three to four year program of an engineering academic programme. On the other hand, B.Sc. stands for Bachelor of Science. It is an undergraduate academic degree that is conferred on completion of a four to five year science academic programme.

B.E. is a course that is opted by one who aspires to be an engineer. B.E. is available in various fields like Aeronautical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc. and many more.

It is quite difficult to explain B.Sc. It describes a course that deals with Science. Science is a subjective term and thus, differs from one country to another. The subjects that are studied in the syllabus reflect the country’s notion about science. The difference arises due to segregation of arts and science; as what should be considered as science and what should be considered as art.

Some of the general characteristics are listed below in the table. However, it is important to note that the characteristics may differ from country to country.

	B.E.	B.Sc.
Full form	Bachelor of Technology	Bachelor of Science
Duration	4-5 years	3-4 years
Course Coverage	Applied science (technological or technical).	Basic science, also referred to as pure science.
Preferred Master Degree	M.E. or M. Tech.	Generally, M.Sc.
Study	First year syllabus contains a brief of almost all the branches of engineering. Generally, the branch specific subjects are taught third semester onwards, and thus depends upon the opted branch.	Throughout the course years, emphasis on science theory is laid, with focus on experiments, if required. The course is available in various fields of science. For example, B.Sc. (computer science), B.Sc. (IT), and honors.
Career options	Depends upon the specific branch studied in the course. For example, somebody with a Civil branch degree may get to work in a construction company	Generally, the research areas are explored by the candidates. They have a good career option in research and development departments of various organizations.
Focus area	Studies generally include information on digital electronics, Microprocessor and its programming, apart from software languages.	Studies generally involve theories related to science and also the emphasis on experiments and practicals is laid, if required.
Eligibility	Generally, 10+2 or its equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects.	Generally, 10+2 or its equivalent examination with science stream.
Ph.D	Are not eligible for Ph.D (Needs a post graduate degree)	Are not eligible for Ph.D (Needs a postgraduate degree)
Include	Physics & Chemistry	Depends upon the subjects included in the course.
Curriculum rigour	Tough and demanding	Comparatively easy
Opted by	Students looking for a core engineering course.	Students looking for a scientific course with less technical considerations.