Computer Courses - Online Degree Courses, Certifications and Job Opportunities

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Computer courses teach you how to use computers and software.
Computer Course Details
Candidates can see detailed information of the course below -
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Course Level |
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Online Programmes |
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Duration |
Online Courses - 3 months to 36 months UG- 3-4 years PG-2 years |
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Eligibility |
For Online Courses - 10+2 in any stream For Postgraduate Courses- Bachelor's degree in computer courses |
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Fees |
Up to INR 50 lakhs |
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Top Institutions |
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Average Salary (Per Annum) |
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Top Recruiters |
Accenture, Microsoft, Yatra, Tata Consultancy Services, UKG, Ford, ITC Infotech, Infogain, Ericsson, IBM, Nokia, PwC Service Delivery Center, Photon, KPMG India, ION, etc. |
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Job Positions |
IT Specialist, Web Developer, Network Systems Administrator, App and Game Developer/Tester, Product Manager, Software Tester, Information Security Analyst, Software Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, DevOps Engineer, etc. |
Computer Science - Basic Terms
Candidates can see table below -
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Definition |
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
AI is a branch of computer science that aims to create systems capable of performing tasks that would typically require human intelligence. |
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Systems that store, retrieve, and manage data in a structured format, enabling efficient access and manipulation of information. |
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Data Structure |
A specific way to organize and store data within a computer that can be easily accessed and modified. |
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The practice of connecting computers as well as other devices together for sharing resources and information. |
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A program that translates the source code written in high-level language into machine code. |
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Computer Architecture |
The conceptual design and fundamental operational structure of a computer system. |
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OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) |
A programming paradigm that is based on the concept of "objects," that contains data in the form of fields. |
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It is the process of creating a set of instructions that instruct a computer on how it can perform a particular task or solve a problem. |
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3D Graphics |
The creation of three-dimensional models, animations, and visual effects in a digital environment. |
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The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks, theft, or damage. |
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Distributed Computing |
It is a branch of computer science that studies distributed systems, where various components located on different networked computers communicate. |
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Algorithms are finite sets of instructions or step-by-step procedures for solving a problem or performing a task. |
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Computing |
The use of computer technology to manage and process information involves both hardware and software to perform several tasks. |
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Coding |
The act of writing code, or instructions for computers, using programming languages. This is to create software, applications, and websites. |
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Computability Theory |
It is a branch of computer science that studies the limitations and capabilities of computers. |
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Debugging |
The process of identifying, analyzing, and removing errors or bugs from computer software or hardware. |
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Software Engineering |
The systematic application of engineering approaches to the development, maintenance, and evaluation of software. |
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A fundamental concept in computer science and programming that involves hiding complex details to simplify processes. |
Best Online Computer Courses After Class 12th
Candidates can see tables below -
Computer Courses - Online
Candidates can see the table below -
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Course Name |
Course Provider |
Duration |
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University of Leicester |
48 months |
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The Open University |
36 months |
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Coursera |
36 months |
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San Jacinto College |
24 months |
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NUS-ISS |
36 months |
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Lamar University |
36 months |
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Edinburgh Napier University |
24 months |
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The Open University |
36 months |
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BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Communications and Software) |
The Open University |
36 months |
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The Open University |
36 months |
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Bachelor of Computer Applications Specialization in Data Science |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology |
36 months |
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University of Roehampton |
36 months |
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Thomas Edison State University |
48 months |
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The University of Arizona Global Campus |
48 months |
Best Online Computer Courses After 12th Science
Candidates can see list below -
- Web Development
- Cybersecurity
- Programming Language
- Software Development
- Web Design
- Hardware and Networking Courses
- Ethical Hacking Course
Best Computer Courses After 12th Arts
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- Data Entry Courses
Computer Courses - Career
Candidates can see the table below -
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Description |
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IT Specialist |
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Network Systems Administrator |
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App and Game Developer/Tester |
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Product Manager |
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Software Tester |
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Information Security Analyst |
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Software Engineer |
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Machine Learning Engineer |
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DevOps Engineer |
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No, admission under AIQ is not possible. Seats are divided in two categories only. The seats are allotted by ACPC (85%) and University (15% for NRI). ACPC allots seats under State Quota. However, candidates can appear for CMAT exam and register on ACPC website. Provided UG degree completed from a re
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There are total 60 seats. Out of which, 51 seats are allotted by ACPC. Nine seats are reserved for NRI category students. For admissions, students have to register on ACPC official website. It allots seats on the basis of CMAT exam score and AIR. It conducts counselling in multiple rounds.
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There is no specific seat reservation in Nirma University, MCA. However, the seats are categorised in two parts. 15% of total seats are reserved for NRI students. Rest 85% seats are allotted by ACPC. It allots seats on the basis of entrance rank. Seat allocation is conducted in multiple counselling
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The selection is completely based on CMAT scores. Seats are allotted by ACPC. It releases list of selected students on the basis of merit rank. First, candidates have to appear for entrance exam and secure an AIR. After that, register on ACPC website for admission. Counselling is conducted to alloca
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To get admission, candidates have to appear for CMAT. Application fee is INR 2,500 for Males and INR 1,250 for females. After entrance exam, students have to register on ACPC website. The application fees for registration is INR 500 (non-refundable). It allots seats to students on the basis of entra
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To apply, candidate have to appear for CMAT exam. It is mandatory to secure an All India Rank. After result declaration, separate registration on ACPC website is required. It allots 85% of total seats. Counselling is conducted to allocate seats in multiple rounds. A list of selected students is rele
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For admissions under State Quota, candidates need to register on ACPC website. ACPC allots 85% of total seats. Seats are allocated on the basis of CMAT ranks. It conducts counselling in multiple rounds. A list of selected students is released in each round. The cutoff is different for each category
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The admissions are based on CMAT scores. The seats are allotted by ACPC. Total 85% seats are filled by ACPC. Hence, candidates need to register on official website. It conducts counselling in multiple rounds. Cutoff is released in each round. Based on that, list of selected students is released. The
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ACPC registrations for admissions start in June. Registrations are open till last week of July. Process of seat allotment start from August. It conducts counselling for seat allotment. The counselling is conducted in multiple rounds. A separate list of selected students is released in each round.
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The total fee is INR 1.8 Lacs per annum. Fees includes various components. Some components are paid one-time and some have to be paid annually/semester-wise. Components like security deposit (refundable), registration fees, etc. are paid one-time only. Examination fee, semester grade report fees, et
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No, ITNU offers MCA for two-years only. The course is offered in full-time mode. It is divided in four semesters. Eligibility is BCA/BTech/BSc/BCom/B.A. with mathematics with minimum 50% aggregate. For reserved categories, minimum aggregate of 45% is required. Admissions are conducted by ACPC. The a
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There are various core and elective subjects taught in MCA at ITNU. All subjects include practical work as well. Moreover, students get to choose elective subjects in semester II & III. Apart from academics, internships are also a part of curriculum. Completing an internship in Semester IV is mandat
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The SICSR Pune accepts the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) for the BCA programme. This exam is generally considered tough. The SET is a common test conducted by SIU. The SIU is a top-ranked university, so the competition level of the SET exam is very high. The syllabus of the set focuses on logical re
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The SICSR Pune has a 100% placement rate. 50+ companies visit every year the campus of the institute and recruit the eligible students. Some top recruiting companies of the institute are Deloitte, Accenture, EY, PwC, Morgan Stanley, and more. The highest package offered during 2025 UG placement was
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The SICSR Pune BCA programme commencement starts after completing the admission process. The admission process starts in July and ends in the first week of July. As per the official website, the programme commencement of BCA starts from 15 July. Students must apply for the course before the deadline
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After completing BCA from the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, students are getting good salary packages at top companies. There are several job roles students can apply for after graduating from SICSR Pune BCA. Some roles are listed below:
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If you want to take admission to the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research Pune BCA programme, you have to fulfill eligibility criteria of the course. You should have passed Class 12 with 50% marks (45% for scheduled caste/ scheduled tribe). If you are eligible for the course, you can
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The BCA programme is available at both SICSR Pune and Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune. Those who want to pursue BCA programme from Pune must analyse the fees of different colleges. Check the table below for the course fees of both colleges:
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SICSR Pune | 9.36 L |
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | 4 L |
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