Engineering is one of the most common career options for science students who have already cracked the joint entrance examination. It helps students learn more about the modern trends in technology and gives them a chance to use their innovative minds and develop state-of-the-art solutions that can further revolutionize the world. Out of all specializations you can pursue, the two most trendy options are artificial intelligence + machine learning and computer science.

As both these options come with huge career prospects and can change a student's future, there is a constant battle between them. Often students find themselves in a tough situation because they cannot choose which option is better for them. And that's where the mistake happens. Once decided, there is no going back, so you should be completely certain about which option you want to proceed with and then apply for the same.

If you are not certain about these two specializations, don't worry; we will make you more aware of them. Let's find out if the computer science engineering specialization is suitable for you or artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Specialization in AI & ML vs. specialization in CSE: Basic difference

Machine learning is a concept using which you can make the machines and software learn about certain aspects, and accordingly, they will evaluate the inputs given. This makes the outputs more accurate and precise. Now, the concept of machine learning is implemented in artificial intelligence. ML and other concepts are conjugated together to train different entities to think like humans in AI. Be it a machine or software, the product will be able to process a certain set of inputs like a human being and produce accurate results that can create an immersive experience for the users.

Computer science, on the other hand, defines everything related to computers. Almost everything is included in this domain, from programming languages to digital communications, chips, databases, cloud computing, automation, robots, performance, etc. It's quite ironic because artificial intelligence and machine learning fall under the computer science engineering flagship.

Specialization in AI & ML vs. specialization in CSE: Career and Salary

There is a huge competition between AI & ML and computer science engineering from a career perspective. Both are promising educational lines, and you will get outstanding opportunities once you complete graduation. However, if we consider the individual markets, it will become clearer for you.

• As computer science engineering is a huge domain, the demand for professionals with specific skills is not so high. But the demand for B.Tech professionals specializing in AI and ML is super high, and hence, there is a crunch of employees in the market.

• Salary for the CSE employee starts from INR 3 lakh per annum, while that of a professional with an AI and ML background gets a job with INR 6 lakh per annum.

• As a computer science engineer, you can pursue any further specialization and grow your career from DevOps to data science. But when you have done the specialization only in AI and ML, you won't have so many options.

  Conclusion

  Several institutes are offering specialization options in both CSE and AI&ML. Out of these options, JIET Universe is one of the best places where you can complete your graduation.