Updated on Jun 28, 2025 10:18 IST
Akansha Bisht

Akansha BishtSenior Executive

Information Technology jobs are synonymous with a vast scope of career opportunities in India in both government and private sectors with a decent earning potential. The IT sector has an expansive reach and deals with the gathering, storage, and transmission of electronic data using computer software and hardware systems.

Fresh graduates can look forward to promising career opportunities after IT courses, including IT Engineer, IT Specialist, Computer Programmer, Networking Systems Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Web Developer, etc. The Information Technology salary offered at entry-level positions is around INR 4 LPA to INR 6 LPA, for mid-level profiles INR 7 LPA to INR 10 LPA, and for senior-level profiles INR 10 LPA and above.

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Stepping into the IT industry is like stepping into a pool full of opportunities and benefits. IT being one of the most dynamic and fast-growing industries has never failed to attract well-reputed and valuable careers offering high salaries and satisfaction. IT professionals with accurate skills have an abundance of options when it comes to the employment prospect.

The IT jobs list and salary in India in both government and private sectors are mentioned in the below section.

Information Technology Salary in the Government Sector

There are various government jobs for IT professionals in the government sector in the PSUs, government IT departments, banking sector, and defense. This section throws light on some of the popular job profiles and Information Technology salaries offered by the top recruiters in India:

Government IT Jobs

Job Description

Average IT Salary

IT Officer

Looks after the overall execution, management, and maintenance of IT operations and infrastructure within government departments.

INR 5.3 LPA

IT Engineer

Responsible for the development and implementation of computer systems and network infrastructure, along with security compliance.

INR 5.1 LPA

Cyber Security Analyst

Safeguards networks, systems, and confidential government data from cyberattacks to protect sensitive information from getting misused.

INR 6 LPA

Software Developer

Designs and develops software systems that power computer networks and devices within government units.

INR 8 LPA

IT Consultant

Provides strategic guidance and solutions to government agencies to improve their IT security and efficiency.

INR 5 LPA

Network Administrator

Looks after the smooth functioning and troubleshooting of network infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity of computers and electronic devices within government units.

INR 9 LPA

Note: The above salaries have been taken from external sources, and may vary.

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Information Technology Salary in the Private Sector

There are various job profiles available in the private sector with promising salaries for students, particularly in industries like IT advisory and consulting, cloud computing and data services, education, cybersecurity, trade and commerce, etc. Students can check the table below to see the popular private Information Technology jobs for freshers that they can opt for in India:

Private IT Jobs 

Average IT Salary

Software Developer

INR 9 LPA

Web Developer

INR 5 LPA

Mobile App Developer

INR 6.8 LPA

Full-Stack Developer

INR 8.9 LPA

Data Analyst

INR 6.1 LPA

Data Scientist

INR 14.3 LPA

Machine Learning Engineer

INR 10.2 LPA

Networking Systems Engineer

INR 4.8 LPA

Cloud Engineer

INR 7.3 LPA

IT Security Specialist

INR 9.8 LPA

QA Tester

INR 4.7 LPA

Help Desk Analyst

INR 4.5 LPA

Systems Analyst

INR 10.6 LPA

Database Administrator

INR 12.2 LPA

Note:- The salaries have been taken from Ambitionbox.com, and hence may vary.

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Emerging Trends in Information Technology Careers

Getting to know the emerging trends is essential for every person working or owning a business. This is how the skills and processes evolve in a company. Some of the rising trends in Information Technology include:

  • Datafication: This technology is nothing but transforming every piece of data in the real world into software to upgrade regular human chores into data-driven, effective functions.
  • Metaverse: Though many of the people have already begun interacting with others in real-time in digital spaces, the technology is still budding with advancements that we never anticipated.
  • Extended Reality: It is a synergy of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), and any other form of mixed reality.
  • Generative Artificial Intelligence: Certainly called a dangerous emerging technology by some people, it is a new automation technology that has automated AI, which means it enables machines to act like humans. For example, create content, compose music, write content, develop an image, etc.
  • Robotic Process Automation: It is when people use software and IT to automate the repetitive business processes that employees currently do. Responding to emails, interpreting applications, processing requests, etc.
  • Internet of Things (IoT): Devices that are operating through internet connectivity with the help of advanced software and sensors fall under the category of IoT. IT professionals will keep tapping the potential of the internet to improve the overall technological experience of consumers.

Information Technology Salary in India: Jobs and Further Education

In today’s world of modernity, our era is governed by the ‘IT’ pavements. It has been estimated that more than 3.5 million individuals in India are serving or employed in the IT sector. Many companies and organizations state that the developmental future of India is hidden in the IT world. It’s because of the IT sector that almost everything has been shifted from conventionally being in an offline mode to now, unconventionally, being in an ‘electronic’ mode. Ranging from e-banking to e-learning, everything stands electronically, leading to diversification in technological advancements. Students can pursue advanced-level professional courses or postgraduate degree courses after completing a UG degree in Information Technology. Further, they can choose to enter the job market directly.

Courses after Graduation in Information Technology

Professionals in India with an IT degree or even a well-settled job in the IT sector have various options to advance their professional career and areas of expertise.

Following are some of the course options, they may choose after completing IT related courses:

Courses

Course Description

M.Tech in Information Technology This is a two-year postgraduate level programme where students get exposed to the advanced-level theoretical knowledge and practical aptitude in computer programming and IT systems management. This could get students placed at a high-paying position in an organization.
PG Diploma in Information Technology This is a one-year professional programme for providing detailed information regarding all IT-related verticals, including cutting-edge technologies, networking, database management, etc.
MSc in Information Technology This course is two years long, focusing on the core aspects of IT management that would prove to be beneficial in the long run after entering the competitive corporate world.
Specialized Certificate Courses in Data Science, AI, and Cybersecurity

These specialized short-term courses can lead to advancement in career prospects with enhanced technical expertise and analytical effieciency. Recruiters prefer such professionals, offering them good salary packages.

Note: This information is taken from external sites and may vary.

Information Technology Salary: Industry-Wise Top Recruiters

There are many key work sectors that provide a variety of Information Technology jobs, ensuring graduates have multiple career paths to explore. Here’s a table below providing the core employment industries where graduates can find decent earning opportunities, along with the top recruiters in the respective industrial sectors:

IT Services & Consulting

Infosys

TCS

Wipro

HCL Technologies

Software & Product Development

Microsoft

SAP Labs

Oracle

Adobe

Cloud Computing & Data Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Google Cloud

IBM

Microsoft Azure

Cybersecurity

Cisco

Palo Alto Networks

Quick Heal Technologies

Kaspersky Labs

Telecom & Networking

Reliance Jio

Airtel

Cisco Systems

Ericsson

Note: This information has been taken from external sources and may vary.

Information Technology Salary: Best Colleges for Placements in India

Given that IT as a subject is difficult yet very happening, it is highly important to choose a college carefully before stepping ahead to make a career in the IT industry. To captivate all the benefits that come with an IT course, it’s important to carefully chose the college which is good both in academia and placement. Some of the best Information Technology colleges in India and their average placement packages are mentioned in the table below:

IT Colleges in India

Average Package Offered

Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore Placements

INR 50 LPA

IIIT Allahabad Placements

INR 15 LPA - 30 LPA

IIIT Lucknow Placements

INR 25.67 LPA

Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Placements

INR 17.5 LPA

NIT Surathkal Placements

INR 11 LPA - 15 LPA

IIT Hyderabad Placements

INR 15 LPA

NIT Rourkela Placements

INR 13.2 LPA

NIT Kurukshetra Placements

INR 12.82 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counseling body and may vary.

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Table of contents
  • Popular Information Technology Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Information Technology Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Information Technology UG Courses
  • Popular Information Technology PG Courses

Popular Information Technology Colleges in India

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7.74 L - 10.48 L
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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Information Technology. Students interested in pursuing a career on Information Technology, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Popular Information Technology UG Courses

Following are the most popular Information Technology UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Information Technology PG Courses

Following are the most popular Information Technology PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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The highest package offered during KIET Ghaziabad MCA placements was INR 16.42 LPA. Have a look at the table below to know more about the highest package offered in the past three years:

ParticularsMCA Placement Statistics (2023)MCA Placement Statistics (2024)MCA Placement Statistics (2025)
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KIET Ghaziabad provides good placements to its MCA students. For MCA the highest and average package stood at INR 16.42 and INR 3.63 LPA. Check out the MCA placement statistics given below:

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No. You cannot manually convert CGPA to percentage or vice-versa to qualify. If your university uses a 10-point scale, a 6.5 CGPA is the minimum requirement for General/OBC candidates.

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Candidates must pass Class 12 in relevant stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognised board to apply for BCA programme at Swami Vivekananda University. Aspirants must have Maths/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications as main subjects in Class 12 for BCA.

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The average package offered during the Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology placements 2025 was INR 6.5 LPA

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UNIPUNE MAH MCA CET Cutoff 2025 has concluded with the release of cutoff for all rounds and categories under the Home State and the All India quota. For the General category under the AI quota, the cutoff ranged from 99.83 percentile to 99.28 percentile for admissions to the MCA course, according to

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Every year July-august. 

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The MCA programme is a two-year-long master programme approved by the UGC. Earlier, the duration of the course was three years.

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MCA or Master of Computer Applications course 2 year postgraduate degree in computer and IT-related fields. Students pursue the MCA programme after BCA or any related field. Students aspiring for IT software career can opt for this course.

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The shortlisted candidates must appear for an online interview. The interview will carry 100 marks. The minimum cutoff is 40 marks. Candidates must earn 38 total weighted marks apart from being in the top 600 to make it to the final list. The interview part of BIT MCA Entrance exam is significant an

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To qualify for the next stage, candidates must achieve a minimum qualifying score. The qualifying score in the written test is 35 out of 100 marks. Only those students who meet or exceed this score will be considered for the shortlist. Marks in the written test carry 40% weightage in the final selec

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The BIT MCA entrance test application fee is INR 1500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC and ST category candidates would need to pay INR 1000. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the online payment gateway using credit/debit cards or net banking.

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Jadavpur University WBJEE JECA cutoff 2023 was released for all categories and rounds for the students belonging to the All India quota. The university accepts the WBJEE JECA cutoff ranks for admission to the MCA course. 

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The new GIBS Bangalore campus is simple, comfortable, and very student-friendly.

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The GBPUAT exam is held in offline mode. The anticipated dates for the UG and MCA exam is the first week of June 2026. The exam will be held once a year. Students must prepare for the exam as per the available time. 

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The GL Bajaj Noida CUET PG Cutoff 2025 was announced for admission to various post-graduate courses. The GL Bajaj Noida CUET PG Cutoff 2024 for MCA course admission was 3292 in the last round for the students belonging to the General All India quota. For the OBC AI category, the cutoff was 5922 for

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The institution has been offering good placements to BTech graduates. The BTech placements are not out as of yet. Check out the Indian Institute for Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology placements 2025 given below: 

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Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest Package 

INR 35 LPA

Average Package 

INR 5 LPA

Total Placements 

2725+

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