Difference between CSE and IT Branches of Engineering

Computer Science Engineering deals with the design and development of computer components, whereas, Information Technology is the branch of engineering that deals with the application of computers in businesses.

CSE stands for

Most of us have this question of what is CSE. The word CSE stands for “Computer Science Engineering” and one shouldn’t get confused with Computer Engineering which comes under the Diploma course. CSE includes the domain under technologies such as Software Development, Microprocessors, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and so on.

Computer engineering programs tend to resemble computer science at the lower division with similar introductory programming and math courses but diverge from computer science at the upper-division with heavy electrical engineering requirements such as digital and analog circuits, integrated circuit design, VLSI design, and control systems. Computer Science and Engineering integrates all of the above and is intended to develop a solid understanding of the entire machine including computer hardware and software.

IT stands for

The word IT stands for “Information Technology” also as Information science and Engineering in colleges which provides a B.E. degree and there is an observed difference between both the branches.

IT plays a major role in the field of communication, Inventory management, Data management, Management information systems, and customer relationship management. It concentrates on the study of utilizing computers and telecommunications in order to control, gather, store and circulate information.

Difference between CSE and IT – Course

Let’s discuss the difference between CSE and IT in terms of course and syllabus

CSE: the student’s study designing, implementation, and management of information systems of both software and hardware processes.

IT: the students study the area which involves installation, development, and implementation of computer systems and applications.

MAKAUT CSE Syllabus

MAKAUT IT Syllabus

Here are a few job roles for CSE:

Software Developers
Testing Engineer
Project Manager-IT Software
System Analyst
Technical Support Engineer
IT Technical Content Developer

Here are a few job roles for IT:

Software Developer
Testing Engineer
IT Coordinator
System Analyst
Applications Developer
IT Technical Content Developer

Here is a general comparison in terms of the salary between CSE and IT graduates.


Job	Average Salary
Software Engineer	Rs 444,004
Senior Software Engineer	Rs 722,545
Software Developer	Rs 396,437
Associate Software Engineer	Rs 323,130
Systems Engineer, IT	Rs 347,455
Sr. Software Engineer Developer / Programmer	Rs 636,759
Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer	Rs 448,616


Job Category	Experience	Average Annual Salaries
Principal Software Engineer	1-4 years	INR 4,87,000 – INR 16,00,000
	5-9 years	INR 6,10,231 – INR 17,55,970
	10-19 years	INR 10,18,224 – INR 29,96,666
Associate Software Engineer	Less than a year	INR 1,82,746 – INR 3,84,722
	1-4 years	INR 1,75,083 – INR 548,532
	5-9 years	INR 4,01,345 – INR 948,799
	10-19 years	INR 6,10,419 – INR 1,220,838
Software Engineer/Programmer/Developer	Less than a year	INR 1,06,523 – INR405,470
	1-4 years	INR 1,64,279 – INR 5,52,803
	5-9 years	INR 2,71,240 – INR 10,13,674
	10-19 years	INR 4,80,000 – INR 20,00,000
Software Engineer/Programmer/Developer	Less than a year	INR 2,76,950 – INR 3,20,470
	1-4 years	INR 3,21,904 – INR 7,50,387
	5-9 years	INR 4,47,539 – INR 10,72,805
	10-19 years	INR 4,89,559 – INR 24,26,171