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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Skills Required |
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, JEE is not mandatory for addmission to the BCA course at veer narmada South Gujarat University (VNSGU) . addmission is typically based on merit from your 10+2 marks
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Answered 22 hours ago
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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 22 hours ago
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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Answered 23 hours ago
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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 23 hours ago
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:
Web developer
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Answered 23 hours ago
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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Answered 23 hours ago
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:
College | Fee (4 years) |
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SICSR Pune | 9.36 L |
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | 4 L |
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Answered Yesterday
The BCA is offered at both SICSR Pune and MIT WPU in full-time mode. Students wanting to know which college is best for pursuing BCA should see the table given below:
Particulars | SICSR Pune | MIT WPU |
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Duration | 4 years | 4 years |
Fees | 9.36 L | 8 L |
the highest Salary | 9.50 LPA | 51.36 LPA |
Shiksha Ratings | 3.6 | 3.8 |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
Students who want to apply for the SICSR Pune BCA programme, are required to follow the admission process. Seats are allotted to students after completing all the rounds of the admission process successfully. To secure a seat at SICSR Pune BCA, follow the process written below:
- Check the eligibility
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Answered Yesterday
The total seats available at SICSR Pune BCA programme is 180. Some seats are reserved for different categories like SC, ST, PwD. See the percentage of reserved seats tabulated below:
| Category | Seats |
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| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| Pwd | 3% |
| Wards of defense personnel | 5% |
| Kashmiri Migrants | 2 seats (Over and above the sanctioned intake) |
| International Students | 25% (Over and above the sanctioned intake) |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
The SICSR Pune BCA is a four-year full-time course. The institute offers 180 seats for the academic year of 2026 in BCA. Students can get a seat at SICSR BCA after clearing the selection rounds of the institute. The institute has seat reservations for SC, SC Pwd, Kashmiri migrants, and wards of defe
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The SICSR Pune BCA offers on-campus selection to its students. The students are getting good packages during placements at SICSR. Students can see the average salary offered to undergraduates in the last few years at SICSR in the table given below:
| Course | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| BCA | 4.48 LPA | 4.52 LPA | 4.84 LPA |
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The SICSR Pune provides on-campus placement opportunities to its students. The graduates from SICSR Pune get attractive salary packages at top leading companies. The highest salary package offered for undergraduates of SICSR Pune placement is 23.05 LPA. Every year more than 50 companies visit the ca
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Yes, the admissions are currently open for BCA at SICSR, Pune. The admission window is going to close soon. Interested students are suggested to apply for the course before the deadline. The institute opens the admission portal in March-April. After applying for the course, students have to appear f
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Students who are willing to pursue BCA from SICSR Pune must check the eligibility criteria of the course. The admission process of the BCA programme includes 2 selection rounds. The first round is the SET exam; students have to appear in the SET exam and earn marks as per the cutoff. Those who clear
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The SICSR Pune BCA programme requires 50% marks in Class 12 or an equivalent exam. For reserved categories like SC and ST, 45% marks are required in Class 12. And for the selection, the institute accepts the Symbiosis Entrance Test marks along with personal interaction. To get admission to SICSR Pu
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The SICSR Pune accepts the Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) for the BCA programme. SET is a common computer-based test organised by the Symbiosis International University for all the UG courses provided by the same. It is important to get marks according to the cutoff to get admission in BCA at SICSR P
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The application form for SICSR Pune BCA releases in April. Admissions are open till mid April. The last date is 15 April 2026. Interested students should apply for the programme before the deadline. Students should make sure to check the eligibility criteria for applying to the BCA programme at SICS
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Those who want admission to the BCA programme at SICSR Pune need to apply for the course in the first place. The application fee for the course is INR 1000. Except for this, students have to pay one more fee while applying. The registration in SET requires a registration fee of INR 2250. Both of the
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The BCA at SICSR is considered a good course. The SICSR Pune provides a four-year, full-time BCA programme. The institute follows NEP 2020 regulations and offers both honours and honours with research in BCA. The students of BCA get attractive packages at SICSR. The institute provides internships to
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Yes, the SICSR Pune provides BCA programme in a full-time mode with a duration of 4 years. The BCA course is split into eight equal semesters. BCA at SICSR is available in two pathways: honours and hons with research. Students can choose any of them as per their choice. Students need to be eligible
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Aspirants must pass Intermediate/ Higher Secondary examination with Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Computer Application subjects with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for BCA programme at College of Innovative Management and Science.
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Candidates need to pass Intermediate or Higher Secondary Examination with Mathematics or Computer Science or Computer Applications with a minimum of 50% aggregate to apply for BCA at College of Innovative Management and Science. Hence, Mathematics is not compulsory to apply for BCA.
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Yes, students need to have a Mathematics background at Class 12/ UG level to be eligible for Ashoka Women's Engineering College MCA admissions. Students can contact the college to know more.
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Answered Yesterday
Ashoka Women's Engineering College MCA intake is 300. This is the total annual intake for the programme. The total seats are divided in 70-30 ratio for convenor and management quota respectively.
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Answered Yesterday
Ahmedabad has a lot of good private MCA colleges, and only they provide specialisations for this master's degree. The government colleges here do not. If you go by competitiveness, industry reputation, placement and course ratings, GLS University is considered to be great.
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Answered 2 days ago
Aspirants need to complete Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate to apply for BCA programme at Surana College. Candidates also need to appear for SET conducted by the college for admission to BCA programme.
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Surana College conducts SET for admission to BCA programme. Candidates must pass the entrance test to get admission in BCA. Aspirants also need to complete Class 12 with at least 50% aggregate.
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To confirm seat, students must pay the required fees. Thapar University offers a total of 90 seats for MCA. The fees of MCA at Thapar University is INR 4.63 lakh.
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