Hello there,

Among B.Tech courses at SNU Chennai—CSE (IoT), CSE (AI & Data Science), and CSE (Cyber Security)—here is a comparison based on placements and long-term future scope:

• B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security):
  Cyber security is critical as digital threats grow. Demand for experts will remain strong for decades, making it a stable, high-growth field with good placements.

• B.Tech CSE (AI & Data Science):
  AI and data science are rapidly evolving fields with vast applications. This area offers excellent placements and is expected to have strong relevance and growth over the next 40-50 years.

• B.Tech CSE (IoT):
  IoT is growing with connected devices expanding in homes, industries, and cities. While promising, IoT is often combined with AI and security skills for greater impact.

Summary:

• For highest future scope and placements, AI & Data Science is currently the most versatile and in-demand.

• Cyber Security is critical for protecting data and infrastructure and will continue to grow.

• IoT has good potential but may be more niche and dependent on integration with AI and security.

Choosing AI & Data Science or Cyber Security would provide strong career prospects over decades.

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Hello Padmavathi,

When looking at the long-term future scope (40–50 years) and placement opportunities, B. Tech CSE (Cyber Security) is the most future-proof area. Here's why:

1. Demand for Cyber Security is never ending – With digital transformation, AI, and IoT evolving, the amount of cyber threats will increase. Every sector known to man - banking, healthcare, defense, etc. - will need long-term protective measures against cyber threats.
2. Global Skills Shortage - There is a global skills shortage of well-trained cyber professionals which is likely to ensure good job security and job packages for a time to come.
3. Regulations & Compliance - As data privacy laws evolve, the need for cybersecurity expertise across all sectors is not going away.

Comparison:

• AIDS (AI & Data Science): AIDs has high demand currently and in the next 20–30 years, but some of the work/employment could be automated by AI itself in the long run.
• IoT: potential in the future but subject to hardware and niche unless combined with either AI or Cyber.