Computer Courses (IT & Software)

Information Technology (IT) and Software are two different braches of engineering. While IT branch deals with the use of computers to retrieve, transmit and manipulate data or information, software engineering is the application of engineering to develop new software. However, in layman term, IT software is a category that enlists multiple courses in information technology, computer science, computer applications and CAD/ CAM.

IT software computer courses are offered at undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctoral (PhD) levels in India. Candidates can opt a course of their choice basis interest and qualifications. Such courses are designed to develop the technical skills of a candidate and provide relevant training to individuals planning to make a career in this field.

IT Software Eligibility & Entrance Exams

Colleges offering IT software courses in India have a different selection and admission process that varies from college to college. However, the general eligibility criteria to be met by candidates is as stated below: 

Eligibility for UG IT software courses: Candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate IT software courses need to complete their 10+2 in science from a recoganised board with a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination.

Eligibility for PG IT software courses: Candidates seeking admission to the post graduate IT software courses need to complete their graduation in the relevant courses from a recoganised university with a minimum of 60% marks in qualifying examination.

Top IT Software Exams  

Admission to IT software courses in India is done through scores obtained in the national level exams or inhouse exams conducted by various government and private universities. Given below is the list of IT software exams, scores of which are valid for admission to IT software courses.

Popular IT Software Courses
BITS MCA	BVP B-CAT
MAH MCA	NIMCET

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IT Software courses

Candidates can pursue degree, diploma and certificate IT software courses at UG, PG and Doctoral level.

Degree IT Software courses: Candidates who have just cleared class 12^th can either obtain BCA degree or opt for a BTech programme in IT or Software engineering. However, candidates with a graduate degree can opt for either MCA or MTech in the same.

Diploma IT Software courses: Candidates can pursue diploma IT software courses at UG and PG level. The duration of diploma or PG diploma law courses usually ranges from one to two years.

Certificate IT Software courses: Candidates can pursue certificate IT software courses, duration of which ranges from one to six months.  Some of the popular IT software certifications are offered by Sun, Microsoft and Cisco. 

Mode of IT Software Courses

Candidates can pursue IT software courses as full-time, part-time, distance/ correspondence, online, and virtual classroom and apprenticeship programmes. However, it may be noted that a majority of IT software courses in India are offered as full-time programmes by private colleges and universities. Nonetheless, some of the IT and software courses are also offered by public/ government or public private institutions.

IT Software Course Specialisations

IT Software courses in India are offered across various specialisations as listed below:

IT Software Specialisations
Linux	Cisco CCNA
Cyber Security	CAD/ CAM
Ethical Hacking	AWS Certification
Microsoft certification	MCITP
Cloud Computing	ITIL
Sun SCJP	Cisco CCNP
Cisco CCCP	Cisco CISE

IT Software Subjects and Syllabus

Take a look at the syllabus for IT software courses offered at colleges in India.

IT Software course curriculum
Information Technology
Introduction to Information Technology	Computer Organization and Architecture
Programming and Data Structures	Information Systems
Design and Implementation	Analysis
Operating Systems	Data Base Management Systems
Computer Communication Networks	Object-oriented Analysis and Design
Network Programming	Artificial Intelligence and Applications
Software Engineering	Software Engineering
Business Management
Introduction of Management Functions	Oral and Written Communication
Management Support Systems	Accounting and Management Control
Organizational Behaviour	-
Mathematics
Mathematical Foundations	Probability and Combinatorics
Statistical Computing	Optimization Techniques

IT Software Jobs

Numerous opportunities are available for IT and software professionals in India. Their average salary package ranges from Rs 355,531 - Rs 2,013,581. Below is a list of some of the common job profiles from IT software industry.

IT Software Job Profiles
Cloud Computing Engineer	Data centre support
Cloud Architect	Date quality manager
Cloud Consultant	Information Security expert
Computer and Information Research Scientist	Mobile App developer
Computer network architect	Programmer/ Coder
Network engineer	Software engineer
IT Analyst	Frontend developer
Customer Support	Web developer
IT support	-

 

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