Linux certification institutes in India

1.Check Eligibility for the Linux Course you are considering.
2. Fill application form, if required.
3. Submit the documents, if required.
4. Some Linux courses are based on entrance, (eg: C-CAT for C-DAC's Diploma courses), or are merit-based.
5. Pay the course fee to access the learning materials & confirm your enrollment.
6. Begin to learn from live sessions, accessing pre-recorded lectures, or engaging with online learning modules.

Usually, there are no hard and fast rules to take a Linux Course; still, there is a set of pre-requisites advisable for students about to pursue a course in Linux.

• One should have a basic familiarity with using a computer and navigating its interface.
• Successfully pass Class 12. (with subjects like Computers and English, preferably).
• One should have a basic knowledge of how operating systems work.
• Formal certifications like RHCE, LPIC-1, and LPIC-2  (Linux Professional Institute) require prior experience with Linux.

There are numerous online platforms which provide free courses in Linux. Interested candidates can find these courses majorly on platforms like coursera, great learning and even microsoft has its own set of courses in Linux along with the certificates.

Main Components of Linux:

Features	Details
Bootloader:	This software manages the computer's boot process.
Kernel	This is the core and the lowest level of the operating system. It manages the CPU, memory, and peripheral devices.
Graphical server	It displays the graphics on the monitor.
Daemons	These include background services such as printing and scheduling that start during boot or after logging into your system.
Init system	This sub-system bootstraps the user space and controls the daemons.
Desktop environment	It is the component that the users interact with.
Applications	An application is a kind of software that lets users perform a task. Applications include everything, ranging from desktop tools to programming languages. Many Linux distributions provide a central database to download additional applications.

Master's degrees on Coursera usually take 1-3 years to finish, depending on your enrollment status and program. Some accelerated options, like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Master of Science in Management, can be completed in as little as one year.

The duration of your online degree depends on the degree programme you select, your course load, and your ability to transfer credits. Some programs, like the Master of Science in Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, can be completed in as little as one year.

Study Commitment: The amount of time you need to dedicate weekly varies by program. For instance, some universities recommend committing around 25 to 28 hours per week to your coursework.

Given are some of the top Linux job roles in the current market scenario as of 2025. Interested candidates can refer to the list below.

• Linux Administrator.
• System Administrator.
• Network Administrator.
• DevOps Engineer.
• Cloud Engineer.
• Database Administrator.
• IT Manager.
• Technical Support Engineer.

In India, the salary of a Linux Specialist is usually based on the range of experience of the candidate, location of workplace, company reputation & Industry type. On average, the salaries of Linux Specialists can range from INR 4 Lakhs to INR 20 Lakhs per year. 

CDAC - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has courses such as Certificate, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, M.E./M.Tech, MCA, MBA/PGDM which are primarily in the stream of IT & Software, Science, Engineering, Business & Management Studies. CDAC - Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has specializations such as Certificate specializations in Data Analytics, Android, PG Diploma specializations in GeoInformatics, Embedded Systems & VLSI, M.E./M.Tech specializations in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, VLSI Design, MBA/PGDM specializations in IT & Systems.

Udemy is probably NOT for you if you want to take a course in a core discipline like molecular biology or classical literature – or if you’re looking for an internationally accredited Diploma from a recognised university.

On the contrary, you probably SHOULD give Udemy a try if you need to learn a practical skill to advance your career if you prefer to learn by doing, and if you value the widest possible range of topics, languages, and teaching methods.

CISCO Regional Academy ( Centre for Electronic Governance) provides programmes including Certificate in streams such as IT & Software, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in C / C+, J2SE, J2EE.

Yes, Simplilearn provides learners with certificates of completion even for free courses. These certificates can be shared with employers and added to professional profiles on your resume as well as platforms like LinkedIn.

ECCU offers a range of cybersecurity courses that can help students gain skills relevant to cybersecurity domain.  Those who are certified cybersecurity professionals can get an opportunity to get better-paying and high-level jobs. 

Yes, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University is a good university as it is a member of the AIU (Association of Indian Universities), ACU, AAOU, ICDE, and is accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) with an A Grade. YCMOU Nashik offers MBA, BSc, and various other programmes to postgraduate and undergraduate students. For more information please visit the official website or click here.

Alison's courses are accredited by CPD UK and comply with globally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards. The course certificates qualify the learner’s CPD requirements for their organisations. 

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Aurangabad is considerably cheaper and better than National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Delhi in terms of fees and ranking. While UG Diploma in Delhi National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology costs 18k to 25k, the same course in National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Aurangabad costs only 3.5k rupees. NIELIT Aurangabad offers B.Tech course for only INR 3.2 Lacs for a 4 year program.    

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Gorakhpur Centre, previously known as The Centre for Electronics Design & Technology of India (CEDTI), was established in 1989. This college operates as an autonomous scientific society under the direction of the Indian government's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. It provides a wide variety of recognised 'O' and 'A' level courses in the software, bioinformatics, and hardware fields. The institute provides 55 courses across 5 streams, including M.E./M.Tech, CCNA, MCSE, UG Diploma, and Certificate. 

You can read more information about the Institute on the following site - https://www.shiksha.com/college/national-institute-of-electronics-information-technology-gorakhpur-22175

Grras IT Solutions Ahmedabad, does not require an entrance exam. The courses are open to anyone with the passion to learn, whether you're a student, a graduate, or a working professional. Grras IT Solutions offers beginner to advanced-level training, so no prior knowledge is necessary unless specified in specialised programs.

IANT - Institute of Advance Network Technology is a well-known institution for CCNA, CCNP, Certificate courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, IANT - Institute of Advance Network Technology has a rating of 4.2 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.67 on Campus Life, 3.33 on Placements, 4.33 on Faculty and 4.67 on Infrastructure.

Aptech Computer Education is a good option. This college consists good infrastructure, good faculty, good placements. There are lot of facilities in this college. They contain Wifi and classrooms. This college gives good placements which offer highest package from 50000 per month. Almost 70% of the students are placed in the jobs and internships every year from top companies. Faculty is kind and supportive. They are always ready to help the students. Faculty here are very certified, qualified, and knowledgble.

Kohinoor Technical Institute is a good institution for Certificate, MOS, UG Diploma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Kohinoor Technical Institute are .NET, 3DS Max, C / C+, Makeup & Beautician, AutoCAD, Graphic Design, Automobile Engineering, Linux, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Network Administration.

Bascom Computer Education was established in 1999 and is a private college. The college is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and is certified by ISO. The college is mainly concerned with the Computer Applications stream and has more than 65,000 students enrolled in its programmes. Further, the college offers a wide range of certificate programmes at the Certificate level.

At their respective rates, Cotton University and NIELIT Guwahati are the best. Cotton University is a public state university, but the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Guwahati is a self-governing scientific society that falls under the administrative purview of the Indian Government's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MietY). Cotton University accepts applications based on the CUET, AHSEC, and CBSE 12th, whereas NIELIT Guwahati accepts applications based on class 12th, and in certain situations, a NIELIT entrance test. Applicants may select any of these two options based on their performance. 

BCA is the topmost course in both universities and the average fee for BCA at NIELIT Guwahati is 1.20 Lacs and at Cotton University, it is 1.33 Lakh. Likewise, there is a slight difference between the courses also. Both universities are best in providing excellence with better career pursuits. Therefore, opting for courses from either of the institutes depends on your personal preference. 

Besant Technologies, Velachery - Chennai has courses such as Certificate which are primarily in the stream of IT & Software.

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous institutes under the control of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY),  Government of India, certifications from them have national validation. Institute qualification and courses quality has high validation many core companies like Bosch, Wipro Technologies, TCS, NEST, HCL Technologies, Digital Core Technologies, etc. have approached NIELIT Kolkata for recruitment. NIELIT has online placement portal and there is a placement department for placement support. All trainings are done at centers but internships are only available in long term graduation courses in centers, there are no facility for internship in short term courses and in online courses.

Yes, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Chennai is indeed more expensive than NIELIT Delhi. Both have different fee structures and Delhi is less costly. You can also visit their website to check the fee structure according to the other courses. Moreover, the Shiksha website also helps you in this. You can check the all-important details for admission for both institutes. But, both are best for getting the degrees and taking your career forward.

NIELIT Imphal admission is open throughout the year for enrolment of short-term courses. The selection for long term courses is based on NIELIT Entrance Exam. The NIELIT 2024 theory exam for O/A/B/C levels is scheduled to be conducted on Aug 3, 2024, to Aug 7, 2024. The results for the July cycle is expected to be out in October. 

Hello Nishar,

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Ropar offers a wide range and variety of courses in the fields of Computer Science, Electronics, and IT. The tuition fees for various courses at NIELIT Ropar also vary but to give a general bracket we can see the fee structure as follows:

• Certificate courses: INR 2,300 - 15,000
   
• UG Diploma courses: INR 22,700 - 1.1 lakh

But here mentioning this is also important as this is just an estimate, for the most updated and accurate information you must go through the user friendly official website of the institution with your specific subject and course.

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.