Computer Science

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.

In India, there are many top game design institutions and colleges offers several game design courses from certificate level to Masters level. Some most popular courses are listed below:
Certificate & Diploma Courses:
Certificate in Gaming
Certificate course in Game Art & Design
Diploma in Production Gaming
Diploma in Game Design and Integration
Diploma in Animation, Gaming and Special Effect
Diploma in Game Design (DGD)
Diploma in Game Development
Diploma in Game Programming
Advanced Diploma in Game Art & 3D Game Content Creation
Advance Diploma in Game Programming
Advance Diploma in Game Design and Development Application
Bachelor Courses:
B.Sc. in Gaming
Bachelors in Media Animation & Design (BMAD)
B.Sc. Animation & Gaming
Bachelor of Science in Animation Game Design and Development
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) Computer Science and Game Development
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Animation & Computer Graphics
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Digital Filmmaking & Animation
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Graphics, Animation & Gaming
Master Courses:
Integrated M.Sc. in Multimedia & Animation with Game Art & Design
M.Sc. in Gaming
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Game Design and Development
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Multimedia and Animation
Educational Requirements
For admissions in diploma courses, you must have cleared 10+2 or equivalent exam with any stream from any recognized board. Some colleges prefer minimum 60% marks criteria for providing admissions in diploma courses. If you are seeking for admission in certificate courses, you should have passed 10th standard from any recognized board.
Students who have successfully completed higher secondary/ 12th class from any recognized board are eligible to apply for undergraduate courses. For admission in postgraduate courses, candidates must have a Bachelors degree in the related discipline or branch.
Admission
For admission in game design or gaming courses, firstly you have to meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by the institution or college where you are seeking for admission. Some colleges offer admission to students on the basis of merit list of qualifying exam.
Various colleges give admission on the basis of entrance examination followed by group discussion and personal interviews.

M.Sc. Computer Science: Admission Process
Admission to M.Sc. Computer Science program is both entrance examination based and merit-based. Certain universities like Delhi University offer both direct admission and entrance based admission to the program.
Universities like Delhi University and Savitribai Phule Pune University, conduct entrance examination for admission to M.Sc. Computer Science. The Entrance exam is of 2-3 hours duration and contains questions from Computer Science, Mathematics and English Language. The test paper may be of subjective and/or objective type.
There are many universities in India which offer merit-based direct admission in M.Sc. Computer Science course. Some of these universities are Banastahli University and Ramnarain Ruia College. The merit is decided on the basis of marks scored in B.Sc. Computer Science (honors).
In University of Delhi, which also conducts entrance exams for admission to the program, 50% seats are also reserved for direct admission. Direct admission is offered to candidates who have passed B.Sc. Computer Science with 60% marks from affiliated colleges of Delhi University.