Computers & IT (Non-Engg)

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. 

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.

Here are some colleges that offer BCA courses with fees under INR 20,000 per year:

– Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi – Fees around INR 8,000–12,000

– BHU, Varanasi– Approx INR 10,000

– University of Calcutta– INR 5,000–8,000

– Osmania University, Hyderabad – INR 10,000–15,000

-Government First Grade Colleges in Karnataka – Fees generally INR 10,000–18,000

These are government or public universities, so the fee is low. Check with each college for the latest details.

If you took PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in 12th and did not take a look at Maths, then you definately can't get admission in BCA at Kanpur University.

For BCA there, Maths in twelfth is needed. Without Maths, a few personal faculty members may additionally allow BCA, however Kanpur University does not.

You can strive a Diploma course first or pick some other college.

The OJEE cutoff for MCA at Khallikote University in a previous year ranged from 1000 to 3000

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.

Generally, there are no strict eligibility criteria for learning Linux. However, specific courses or certifications might have prerequisites, such as a certain educational background or prior experience, especially for advanced levels:

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.
However, formal certifications like RHCE, LPIC-1, and LPIC-2 (Linux Professional Institute) require prior experience with Linux.