Mainframe Systems

A. Computer Mainframe Engineering is a branch of Computer Science Engineering where candidates learn the nuances of handling and maintaining a supercomputer. They deal with the usage of supercomputer in high-end decision making process such as billing and calculations in petabytes size. It also relates with the application of supercomputers in areas such as security, defence, IT companies and consultancies.

A. Eligibility criteria depends on the college. You need to pass class 12. Secure 50% marks atleast. Stream can be any choice. PCM is more preferred. You can also go for entrance exams. 

A. Professionals who have pursued Computer Mainframe Courses are highly in demand due to application of supercomputers and Internet of Things. They are instrumental in ensuring the safety and security of data of thousands of employees in an organisation. They also make sure that Mainframe Computers are able to operate properly and process billions of data accurately.

A. Candidates who wish to pursue Computer Mainframe Course must fulfil the minimum eligibility. In addition to it, they must have given any of the entrance exams mentioned below:

• JEE Mains
• JEE Advanced
• KEAM
• OJEE
• VITEEE

A. One should be very very hardworking and able to detect any errors in the system to become a Mainframe Systems Engineer. They must have knowledge on Cybersecurity and Database Management Systems to make sure data protection is there. They must also be able to prepare security models and have enough training on how to handle the Mainframe Hardware.

A. The subjects offered in Computer Mainframe Course deals with the nuances of Artificial Intelligence and various types of Computer Network. Students are introduced to subjects such as:

• GPU Architecture and Programming
• Data Security
• Algorithm Design
• Predictive Modelling
• Big Data Analytics

A. Many top IITs and NITs offer undergraduate course in Computer Science Engineering in which Computer Mainframe Engineering or Mainframe Systems Engineering is offered as a specialisation. It is popular course which prepares professionals who are trained in handling computers which acts as servers for thousands of users. Some top institutes include:

• Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai
• Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh
• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

A. Some of the websites of Mainframe Systems such as Udemy, EdX offer courses. Some of the top courses are:

• Complete VSAM From Beginner to Expert by Udemy
• CICS by Udemy
• IMS-DB by Udemy
• Tutorial by Udemy

A. Below lists shows the top recruiters participated in in Computer Mainframe. Some of these recruiters are mentioned below:

• Google
• Amazon
• IBM
• Coal India Limited
• Centre for Development of Advance Computing

A. Computer Mainframe Professionals are offered lucrative jobs in popular companies in job profiles such as:

• Network Engineer
• Analyst
• Mainframe Tester
• Mainframe Developer

An analyst is responsible in addressing issues arising in the mainframe systems whereas a Developer deals with the designing and preparation of the mainframe model.

A. It depends on your experience. Location also plays a big factor. Starting salary can be INR 3-6 lakhs per annum. Senior job profiles pay more. Range can be INR 8-12 LPA.