Software Engineering

Nitin, I am not sure how good you are with maths and programming. If you are, then you must pick up a language whether PHP/ HTML5 (web dev), .Net (for software dev) Java/ Android (for apps) or C#/ Unity (for games). However like i mentioned, you must be good with programming to move ahead in this area since you have to compete with MCAs and BTech(CS) applicants. So choose your internship/ industrial training very carefully. Do not just go for the cheapest to save money. See the IT company's credentials on the net. for example if someone provide LIVE PROJECTS are they there near the TOP on PORTALS like JUSTDIAL? Or if the company is registered with STPI (Software Technology Parks of India) - all good IT companies are lregistered with STPI. If a company spends money to market themselves to customers, only then they are able to get LIVE PROJECTS. Also, if you are an average programmer, and if you you're better with creative work, then you can head for web design or even vfx/ animation since there is a huge requirement coming up in that domain. There is also an intermediate path in games design and development. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion and expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

Hi Anu,
Switching careers is not advisable, specially when you have been associated in this industry since past 3 years.
If the student is interested in taking his career forward, eligibility for postgraduate programmes will be on the basis of a bachelor's degree in (B.E/B.Tech) or any other equivalent branches of engineering. The duration for this course is two years.
However, you can pursue some technical courses in Design like CADD
Other courses:
Diploma in Architecture Engineering
Diploma in Architecture Assistantship
Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Architecture Engineering
Master of Technology in Architecture Engineering
Master of Technology in Town & Country Planning
Master of Philosophy in Architecture Engineering
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Dear Diwakar,
The minimum eligibility to pursue Bachelors in Software Engineering is to pass the higher secondary school certificate (10+2) examination with science subject such as physics, maths and chemistry. For IITs, It is mandatory to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examinations (J.E.E). The duration for this course is 4 years.
Software Engineering as a career has a demand for software engineers across the industries. Plenty of job opportunities are available for software engineers in a lot of software companies in India. Some of the recognized software companies consist of Wipro Ltd, HCL Infosystems Ltd, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Infosys Technologies Ltd, Infotech Ltd, NIIT Ltd, IBM, Tata Infotech Ltd, etc. in the multinational companies such as Cisco Systems, Apple Computer, Dell etc are top employers in software market.
Software Engineering is a sector which is very competitive and hectic but it's a lucrative career option. For fresher's software engineers are probable to test and confirm ongoing designs.
Few computer software engineers with sufficient years of experience can find lucrative opportunities such as systems designers or independent consultants or they can even start their own computer consulting firms.
Software engineers are also required in public/private sectors school and colleges. Moreover, software engineers can also start their own software company. They can also choose teaching as a career option in engineering colleges.
Few Job Types under this field: -
Chief Information Officer
Chief Technical Officer
Director Quality Engineering
Independent Consultants
Information Systems Manager
Project Manager
Software Designers
Few Employment Areas:
Communications Firms
Computer Consulting Firms
Construction Firms
Educational Institutes
Financial Institutions
Financial Institutions
Insurance Providers
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Hope this helps
Thanks
All The Best!

Hi Bhaskar!
My honest suggestion to you would be to pursue what your heart says and do it with full confidence and zeal.
However, I sure would like to point a few things that could act as a hurdle for you while pursuing software engineer but trust me if you want to have it, you will easily break the barrier.
In regards to this please find my comments below:
1. Had you been from Mathematics background, the journey to become a software engineer could have been a lot easier. Please note that I have spoken to a lot of software engineers and most of them say they never use their maths skills as a software engineer. But one of my engineer friends put it very nicely. He said maths as a subject is not essential to be a software engineer but the skills that you develop while solving complex mathematics problem goes a long way in helping you become a good software engineer.
2. People/Companies are more comfortable hiring a software engineer with a technical (engineer) background. You being from a commerce background will be a few steps behind the technical guys. But as I said, If you have what it takes no one can stop you from winning the race. So what if you are a few steps behind.
3. MBA as an option will help you to be at par with other guys (you wont be a few steps behind as before) but if this does not interest you then don't go for it.
4. If you are neutral between the two, I would suggest keep both your options open and appear for MBA entrance exams as well. If you get into a renowned college, I am sure you will have second thoughts about pursuing software engineering course. Appearing for CAT or any other exam will only increase your knowledge.
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Hi,
There is good scope in the field only if it matches your interest and skills. If it matches, then you must opt for it.
* Jobs in government sector after computer engineering are :
- Graduates can work with different government companies such as DRDL, ISRO, ONGC, HCL, ISRO, ECIL and BEL.
- They can also attend competitive exams conducted by UPSC, SSC etc.
- The job profiles offered in public sector is much similar to that in private sector enterprises. The main advantage of government, sector job is that it provides job security.
* Graduates in this field can work as technical administrators or researchers in different computer industries.
* The majority of graduates in this field pursue their career as a project leaders, junior programmer and system analysts etc.
* Top recruiting companies are :
-AT&T
-HP
-IBM
-Dell
-Intel
-Google
-IBM
-Yahoo
* One may work as :
-Computer Communications Specialist
-Computer Engineer
-Consultants
-Database Administrator
-Data Communication Analyst
-Professor
-Research Analyst
-System and Security Administrator
* One may find employment in the below mentioned sectors :
-Banks
-Consultancies
-Database Management Companies
-Design Support Firms
-Data Communications Companies
-E-Commerce Industry
-Order Processing
-Stock Exchange
-Simulations Manufacturers
-Universities
* Salary :
Salary depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience etc.
But, still, to give you a brief idea,
In government sectors one can earn a salary ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs.25,000 per month.
In private sectors one can initially earn a salary ranging from Rs. 8000 to Rs.15000 per month and the salary increases up to Rs.8,00,0000 per annum with an experience of 3-4 years.
Private sectors offer an attractive salary when compared to the public sector. In India students who pass out from a reputed IT institutes can expect a direct placement in good firms with pleasing salary packages.
Hope it helps.
All the Best!

As you are pursuing your B.com so i guess you should go for M.com as there is a large scope in its masters degree.Post graduates in M.com can look for jobs in private as well as in public sectors. Jobs offered here are very challenging itself and mostly will be in the field of commerce only. Field for job opportunities are like budget planning,marketing, banks,investment banking and many more are available but as you said that you want to apply for software engineering well the answer is Yes. you can apply for MCA if you wish to become a software engineer. as it also provides with a wide platform and job opportunities. you can browse some universities like Pondicherry central university, Lovely Professional University, Vellore institute of technology.Banaras Hindu University.