Computers & IT (Non-Engg)

There is scope in every field. You must opt for the one which matches your interest and skills as it will help you to achieve your long term career goal.
1) VLSI :
* If you are planning to begin a career in the semiconductor industry then you must have a sound knowledge of jobs and growth opportunities in the VLSI domain. The VLSI industry is growing at a fast pace and requires skilled professionals.
* Some of the companies which employ VLSI professionals are :
-Analog Devices
-Cadence
-Synopsys
-Cypress Semiconductor
-HCL Technologies
-Texas Instruments (TI)
-PMC Sierra
-Alliance Semiconductor
-Intel
-Micron Tech
-Philips Semiconductor
-Qualcomm
-Wipro
-EInfochips
* Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience, etc.
But, still, to give you a brief idea, as a fresher, you can expect a salary of up to Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per month.
PG students can earn up to Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000 a month.
As an experienced professional, you can expect to earn Rs. 50,000 to 1, 00,000 per month.
For more detailed view regarding the scope, you may refer to :
https://www.shiksha.com/vlsi-or-very-large-scale-integration-article-4614-1
2) Embedded Systems :
* An embedded system is a computer system designed for specific control functions within a larger system, often with real-time computing constraints. It is embedded as part of a complete device often including hardware and mechanical parts.
* There is good scope for the electrical and electronics students because many MNCs are hiring the students mostly on the background of embedded systems course as this course is very important in the electronics field.
Scope is in Communication, Industrial Tools, Medical Equipment, Power Electronics, Control System.
* As far as scope and salary is concerned, it depends on you. If you have interest in the field then you may get promoted and enjoy the benefits of getting promoted with increased salary.

Most computer software development jobs require Bachelor's degrees in computer Science or software engineering. These programs have significant math requirements that include a sequence in calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. A sequence in physics is also required. Students typically complete these requirements in the first two years of a program.
The software engineering tracks of these programs teach students how to construct, analyze, and maintain software through lectures and laboratory sessions. Programs include topics in computer programming, operating systems, and networks. In many programs, the capstone requirement is a senior design project that allows students to apply the principles they've learned to an original concept. Students may also take part in cooperative internships to gain experience as part of an engineering program.
Computer software engineering students may want to consider programs that are accredited by ABET, Inc., formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. According to ABET, graduate schools, employers, and certification boards may require that applicants hold degrees from accredited programs.
Prospects
What tends to happen is that as developers progress in their careers they tend to either move into specialist technical roles or move into management, while at the same time, the need for more developers increases. So while there still are many developers around who are 40+, they are generally outnumbered by the new entrants to the industry.
The demand for software developers is still increasing. It has done ever since the birth of computer programming. With each innovation that has come along, and as programming languages and development environments have improved, people thought the demand for developers would peak and start to decrease, but that hasn't happened - yet.
Certainly for the next five years or so I don't see it changing, but IT is now seen as lucrative career option and there are huge numbers of people around the world doing computer Science degrees.

A computer network or data network is a telecommunications network which allows computers to exchange data. In computer networks, networked computing devices exchange data with each other using a data link. Networking is a good profession and all types of business enterprises require Networking professionals.
CISCO certification are well recognized certifications which can help candidates to have long term well paid networking career. CISCO offers five levels of network certification: Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert and Architect, the highest level of accreditation within the Cisco Career Certification program. You may refer to following link for details of all CISCO certifications: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications.html#~Cert.
CISCO also has specialist certifications. The specialist designation certifies the specific expertise of technical professionals, including those with Cisco Career Certifications at the associate, professional or expert levels. By earning specialist certifications, network professionals can enhance their core networking knowledge in technologies such as security, data center or video. You can start with CCENT and the CCT certifications to start career as a networking professional.