Software Engineering

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.