B.Sc Computer Science

B.Sc (Computer Science): Admission Process
Most Universities grant merit-based admission to B.Sc computer science programme. The application forms are made available in the months of May and June. In the application forms, students mark their preference for computer science. Universities then declare a cut-off list. Students who will fulfill the cut-off are eligible for admission in that particular university. Universities such as Banaras Hindu University conduct Undergraduate Entrance Test BHU UET for admission to their honors programme in computer science. The syllabus for entrance test cover topics from physics, chemistry and mathematics. There are a total of 150 question, i.e., 50 questions from each topic. The questions are of 10+2 level. For universities which have provision for merit-based admission, the selection criteria is fulfillment of the cut-off percentage. For universities which grant admission on the basis of entrance examination, about 60% weightage is given to marks scored in entrance exam and 40% weightage is given to marks scored in 10+2.

Salary Package:
There has been significant development in software sector in last few years which has opened the door of new opportunities for young computer engineers. The salary of computer science professionals depends on the type of employer public or private.
Generally private firms offer excellent salary as compared to government departments. Working experience, qualifications, ability are important factors in determining the pay level.
In India, a fresh pass-out from an average engineering college can expect starting monthly salary somewhere between Rs.8000 - Rs.25,000.
With 1-2 years of industrial experience, the salary may go up to Rs. 50,000 per month and even more or beyond expectations. MCA pass outs from reputed universities/colleges are offered annual pay package up to 10 lakh or more.