A host of institutions offers dual/ integrated courses (both terms are interchangeable) across disciplines ranging from engineering, management and science to humanities, giving way to flexible academic structure. With the pressure of graduates being unemployable in the market, the integrated programmes are designed to help students become job- ready. It’s a unique opportunity for students to pursue simultaneously two or more degrees without a break. Some companies look for both engineering and managerial skills and finds dual graduates handy. The job readiness is much higher than regular degrees. Along with B.Tech, you can finish MBA in one year (4+1). Some IITs offer 5-year integrated M.Tech programme whereby you will get joint degrees in just 5 years. The main benefit of taking admission to an integrated programme is that it removes uncertainty about admission after one programme. Usually these degree programmes are timesaving and cost effective in comparison with traditional degrees but as far as employment is concerned it has better potential. Dual degree or integrated programmes vary from course to course, if you do BA-LLB or BBA-MBA or B.Tech-M.Tech then the placement opportunities are better in comparison with unconventional courses such as B.Tech-MBA integrated degree.