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

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Particulars

Details

Course Level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Online Programmes

Duration

Online Courses - 3 months to 36 months

UG- 3-4 years

PG-2 years

Eligibility

For Online Courses - 10+2 in any stream
For Undergraduate Courses -10+2 in any stream

For Postgraduate Courses- Bachelor's degree in computer courses

Fees

Up to INR 50 lakhs

Top Institutions

Average Salary (Per Annum)

  1. IT Specialist: ₹ 11.5 Lakhs
  2. Web Developer: ₹ 4.5 Lakhs
  3. Network Systems Administrator: ₹ 4.3 Lakhs
  4. App and Game Developer/Tester: ₹ 3.8 Lakhs
  5. Product Manager: ₹ 21.1 Lakhs
  6. Software Tester: ₹ 4.6 Lakhs
  7. Information Security Analyst:  ₹ 6.9 Lakhs
  8. Software Engineer:  ₹ 7.64 Lakhs
  9. Machine Learning Engineer: ₹ 10.2 Lakhs 
  10. DevOps Engineer: ₹3.8 Lakhs

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.

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 - 

Term

Definition

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.

Databases

Systems that store, retrieve, and manage data in a structured format, enabling efficient access and manipulation of information. 

Data Structure

A specific way to organize and store data within a computer that can be easily accessed and modified. 

Networking

The practice of connecting computers as well as other devices together for sharing resources and information. 

Compiler

A program that translates the source code written in high-level language into machine code.

Computer Architecture

The conceptual design and fundamental operational structure of a computer system. 

OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)

A programming paradigm that is based on the concept of "objects," that contains data in the form of fields. 

Programming

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. 

3D Graphics

The creation of three-dimensional models, animations, and visual effects in a digital environment. 

Cyber Security

The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks, theft, or damage. 

Distributed Computing

It is a branch of computer science that studies distributed systems, where various components located on different networked computers communicate. 

Algorithms

Algorithms are finite sets of instructions or step-by-step procedures for solving a problem or performing a task. 

Computing

The use of computer technology to manage and process information involves both hardware and software to perform several tasks.

Coding

The act of writing code, or instructions for computers, using programming languages. This is to create software, applications, and websites.

Computability Theory

It is a branch of computer science that studies the limitations and capabilities of computers. 

Debugging

The process of identifying, analyzing, and removing errors or bugs from computer software or hardware. 

Software Engineering

The systematic application of engineering approaches to the development, maintenance, and evaluation of software. 

Abstraction

A fundamental concept in computer science and programming that involves hiding complex details to simplify processes.

Best Online Computer Courses After Class 12th

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Computer Courses - Online

Candidates can see the table below -

Course Name

Course Provider

Duration

Computer Science BSc

University of Leicester

48 months

BSc (Honours) Data Science

The Open University

36 months

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Coursera

36 months

Associate of Science in Computer Science

San Jacinto College

24 months

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science

NUS-ISS

36 months

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Sciences

Lamar University

36 months

BSc in Computing

Edinburgh Napier University

24 months

BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Software)

The Open University

36 months

BSc (Honours) Computing and IT (Communications and Software)

The Open University

36 months

BSc (Honours) Cyber Security

The Open University

36 months

Bachelor of Computer Applications Specialization in Data Science

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

36 months

BSc in Web Design and Development

University of Roehampton

36 months

BA in Computer Science

Thomas Edison State University

48 months

Bachelor of Science in Computer Software Technology

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 

  • Basic Computer Course 
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Marketing Course
  • Animation

Best Online Computer Courses After 12th Commerce

  • Tally ERP Course 
  • Online BCA
  • Data Entry Courses

Computer Courses - Career

Candidates can see the table below -

Profile

Skills Required

Description

IT Specialist

  1. Technical support
  2. Network management
  3. Hardware/software troubleshooting
  1. Maintains computer networks
  2. Ensures optimal performance
  3. Provides technical support and advice to users

Web Developer

  1. HTML/CSS
  2. JavaScript
  3. Backend languages (PHP, Ruby)
  4. Frameworks (AngularJS, React)
  1. Designs and builds website
  2. Maintains the look as well as technical aspects like performance and capacity

Network Systems Administrator

  1. Network configuration
  2. Security
  3. Management
  4. Knowledge of operating systems
  1. Manages daily operation of networks
  2. Ensures availability to all system users
  3. Performs necessary maintenance to support network availability

App and Game Developer/Tester

  1. Programming (C++, Java, Swift, etc.)
  2. Game engine experience
  3. Debugging skills
  1. Creates as well as tests applications and games for computers and mobile devices
  2. Focuses on the development and identification of bugs and issues for quality assurance

Product Manager

  1. Marketing research
  2. Product development
  3. Strategy and Leadership skills
  1. Oversees development and marketing strategy of a product from inception to launch
  2. Ensures that product meets customer needs and company goals

Software Tester

  1. Analytical skills
  2. Testing frameworks/methodologies
  1. Assesses software quality through manual and automated testing
  2. Identifies bugs and issues before the product reaches end-users

Information Security Analyst

  1. Cybersecurity principles
  2. Risk assessment
  3. Knowledge of Security software/tools
  1. Protects an organization's computer systems and networks from cyber threats
  2. Implements security measures and monitoring for breaches

Software Engineer

  1. Programming languages (Python, Java)
  2. Software development methodologies
  1. Applies engineering principles to design
  2. Develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems

Machine Learning Engineer

  1. Machine learning algorithms
  2. Data modelling
  3. Programming (Python, R)
  4. Statistics
  1. Designs and develops Machine Learning models
  2. Optimizes and tunes Machine Learning algorithms
  3. Deploys Machine Learning models into production

DevOps Engineer

  1. Coding/scripting
  2. Knowledge of DevOps tools/methodologies
  3. System Administration
  1. Works with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff to oversee code releases and deployments
  2. Unifies and automates software development and infrastructure management processes

 

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Popular IT Software Courses Colleges in India

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Popular IT Software Courses UG Courses

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UG Courses

Popular IT Software Courses PG Courses

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Popular IT Software Courses Specializations

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Popular Specializations

Popular Exams

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

Important Exam Dates

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
01 Nov ' 25 - 29 Dec ' 25

CGCUET 2026 Registration

ONGOING
Dec ' 25 - Feb ' 26

MAH MCA CET 2026 Registration

TENTATIVE
10 Jan ' 26

Commencement of Theory Examinations of 'O'/'A'/'B'/'C' Levels

07 Feb ' 26

Commencement of Practical Examinations

Mar ' 26

CUET 2026 Application Process

TENTATIVE
30 Mar ' 26

MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Date

Apr ' 26

MAH MCA CET 2026 Answer Key

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
03 Nov ' 25 - 15 Nov ' 25

O/A/B/C Level Examinations Online Examination Application Forms (OEAF) Submission

09 Aug ' 25

NIELIT 2025 O/A/B/C Practical Exam Start Date - July Cycle

12 Jul ' 25 - 16 Jul ' 25

NIELIT 2025 O/A/B/C Theory Exam A/B/C Level - July Cycle

Dec '25 - Feb '26

MAH MCA CET 2026 Registration

TENTATIVE

Mar '26

MAH MCA CET 2026 Application Correction Facility

TENTATIVE

Apr '26

Karnataka PGCET Registration

TENTATIVE

May '26

Karnataka PGCET admit card download (MBA/MCA)

TENTATIVE

Apr '26 - May '26

NIMCET 2026 Application Form

TENTATIVE

May '26

NIMCET 2026 Application Form Correction Facility

TENTATIVE

Mar '26

CUET 2026 Application Process

TENTATIVE

May '26 - Jun '26

CUET 2026 Exam

TENTATIVE
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Jaya Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

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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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

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Aspirants must pass HSc with Mathematics to apply for BCA at PSG College of Arts and Science. Candidates must have documents proving their eligibility at the time of admission. The selection for BCA is merit-based. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 days ago

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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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 days ago

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

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Answered 5 days ago

It covers Electronics, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering so that a strong foundation in ML, Mechatronics, Control systems and programming is built. You gain experience in designing and building robotic prototypes. After this programme, you can build a career in healthcare, aerospace, autom

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Jaya Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

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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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Every year July-august. 

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Bibekananda

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

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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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

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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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

The BIT MCA Entrance exam is a computer-based practored test. It includes 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks. The question paper is going to be divided into two parts: Part A (Computer Fundamentals) and Part B (Mathematics, Analytical Ability, and General English), each with 50 questions. 

For each correct

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

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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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Candidates who have completed any UG degree (B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Sc / B.Com. / B.A./ B. Voc./ BCA) with at least 55% aggregate with Mathematics at the Class 12 or graduation level can apply for MCA programme at Lovely Professional University (Admission Office).

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

After the objection window closes, a panel of subject matter experts from Bharati Vidyapeeth reviews the submitted challenges. If they find an objection to be valid, the university updates the answer key accordingly. This ensures the final result is most accurate and fair.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Bharati Vidyapeeth first releases the provisional answer key so students can compare their answers and raise any objections. After considering all objections, it releases the final answer key, which is the revised version published after the university has reviewed all candidate objections. This key

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

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. 

In 2023, for the General category candidates under the All India quota, the cut

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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

Learning becomes easy because classrooms are spacious and well planned, and there are enough places to sit, study, and work on assignments. The environment feels calm, which helps you stay focused.

For networking, the cam

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Ahmedbasha

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

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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Ishita Chauhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The total tuition fee for MIT MCA course is INR 2.54 lakh. Candidates may have to pay the first semester fee at the time of admission for seat confirmation. The institute also has a well defined fee refund policy in place. It needs to be noted that the given fee is as per the official website/ sanct

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Lalit Bhandari

Guide-Level 15

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A JEE Main score supports admission to specialised CSE branches at Chandigarh University. Candidates with high scores are rewarded with merit-based scholarships, preferential counseling, and preferred seat distribution for the competitive programs of Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, and Data Science

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Urvashi

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a week ago

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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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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: 

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest Package 

INR 35 LPA

Average Package 

INR 5 LPA

Total Placements 

2725+

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The average package offered during the Indian Institute for Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology placements 2025 was INR 5 LPA. Check out the table for clarity: 

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2025)

Average Package 

INR 5 LPA

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The placement report 2025 has been out on the official website. The institution has been offering good placements. Check out the Indian Institute for Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology placements 2025 given below: 

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest Package 

INR 35 LPA

Average Package 

INR 5 LPA

Total Placements 

2725+

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

University of Lucknow has released the cutoff of CUET- PG for admission to the MCA courses. The CUET- PG cutoff 2024 ranged from 3463 to 16804 for students belonging to the General category under the All India category. The university accepts the CUET-PG cutoff for admission to the MCA course. Stude

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Mumbai University CUET PG cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the various post graudate courses, like MBA, MCA, etc. According to the Mumbai University CUET PG Cutoff 2023 for the MCA course was 23918 for the General AI category. For the OBC AI category, the MCA course had a cutoff of 239

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The Mumbai University MAH MCA CET Cutoff 2025 was released for all rounds and categories under both the All India and Home State quota. For the General category candidates under the All India quota, the cutoff ranged from 80.54 to 99.37, according to the first and last round closing scores. VIVA Ins

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Hi...

Yes, you are likely eligible for B.Sc IT even if you did not take Maths in 12th, because most colleges in India require either Maths or Computer Science / IT / Information Technology as a background subject for admission.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc IT

Minimum Qualification: 10+2 (HSC) or equiv

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Scholar-Level 18