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Introduction
Career in IT is considered one of the most high-paying jobs and is full
of opportunities; particularly when India’s prowess in information technology
industry is recognized across the globe. The pool of talented computer
engineers working in IT companies of the USA and Canada shows that IT can take
a person to higher levels. Numerous IT companies from India employ huge number
of computer professionals in their Indian and overseas offices.
Step-by-Step
A BTech or BCA/MCA can become an IT engineer. And a person requires +2
with mathematics to pursue BTech or BCA. Others without mathematics too can do
various short term certification and diploma courses in various small packages.
However, there is a stringent selection procedure at place for computer
engineers wherein admission to the BE/ BTech courses is extremely competitive.
An internship program at Various IT companies would garner practical knowledge
and employability and it is a must and can be either after or during the
course.
Start Early
Candidates willing to excel in computer engineering should have sound
command over mathematics and science to clear entrance exam conducted soon
after 12th class. Advanced knowledge of chemistry and physics would help the
candidates get through the entrance exam conducted by engineering colleges in
India. Candidates who wish to do BE / BTech in Computer Engineering must have
passed 10+2 or equivalent examination, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Similarly, those who wish to do Diploma in Computer Engineering must have
passed 10 + 2 with Science Subjects. Candidates may opt for M.E/ M. Tech in
Computer Science for further specialization in Computer Science.
Is it the right career for me?
Depending upon the interest the career in IT can be chosen. Those who
love programming and coding can do software engineering and those who prefer
networking and system administration, can do hardware engineering. IT sector is
quite broad in terms of employment and job options. Roles are varieties for
Computer engineers in IT sector, but their primary role is to apply the knowledge
of mathematics and science to design and develop software to be used by clients
or users. There are network engineers, system management professionals besides
the computer engineers. Computer software engineers have bright career
prospects as the application of software and dependency on it in various walks
of life are increasing.
What Would It Cost Me?
Studying Information
Technology can cost a lot in private engineering colleges. However, government
sponsored engineering colleges charge comparatively low. IITs charge from Rs
2,00,000 to Rs 2,70,000, but the fee depends upon the rank of engineering
college and reputation. Diploma programs on the other hand cost less and a
diploma in computer application can be done at 50,000.
Funding/Scholarship
A number of scholarships are available for computer science students.
One such scholarship is the Paul Foundation Scholarships and is offered to
study BTech and MTech in computer science. Candidates with outstanding academic
records are eligible for it. The NTPC Scholarship for Disabled or Handicapped
Engineering Students is also there for students who have some kind of handicap
including of visual, hearing or orthopedic.
Students willing to do research in computer science can apply for the
Young Engineering Fellowship Program which is offered to students of BTech who
are willing to do summer projects conducted by the Indian Institute of Science
in Bangalore. Students in third year of any type of engineering degree are
applicable for it.
Job Prospects
Booming IT sector in India has plenty of jobs for fresh computer science
graduates. Candidates from top notch engineering colleges however get
attractive job offers from MNC IT companies in comparison to not so known
engineering colleges. Additionally, candidates with high percentage of mark and
good communication skills as well as sound computer knowledge do not face
problem in getting a job whether they are from a reputed engineering college or
not. Computer engineers can get jobs in non-IT companies like universities,
research, private and public industries, government departments, business
organisations, commercial organisations and the manufacturing sector, etc.
Besides the Computer Engineers have plenty of options to work in IT
companies in departments such as design, development, assembly, manufacture and
maintenance, etc. Working as programmer, web developer, and E- commerce
specialist with telecommunications companies, automotive companies, aerospace
companies, etc. can be a lucrative career option as well. Moreover, numerous
national and multi-national computer manufacturing companies, computer hardware
system design and development companies, computer networking companies,
software development companies, etc. require computer professionals in large
numbers.
Pay Packet
It is the attraction of higher salaries in IT sector which urges
youngsters to opt for a course in computer science. In comparison to other
sector, computer science graduates fetch higher salaries from INR 15,000 –
25,000 in the beginning. After gaining +2 years of work experience, they can
get a salary of INR 40000. Candidates who get opportunities to work in overseas
project get numerous benefits and incentives which may even go to six figures.
However, the salary depends a lot upon some factors such as the state of the
industry, work experience, qualifications and ability of the candidate, etc.
amongst others. Computer Science graduates who are in teaching can fetch a
salary of INR 20000 plus dearness allowances and other benefits.
Demand and Supply
True to its global reputation, the Indian IT sector has lots of scope in
terms of growth in employment opportunities. A huge requirement of trained IT
engineers is expected in next couple of years. While according to NASSCOM, the
Indian IT exports are expected to expand to the tune of US$ 175 billion by 2020
and the domestic sector will account for US$ 50 billion in terms of earnings.
Similarly, a huge quantum of profit is expected from the export and domestic IT
sector which would be worth US$ 225 billion.
Market Watch
Widening scope for computer science professionals can be prophesied from
the fact that after the recession is over, new jobs would come in large numbers
in IT sector. Moreover, with low service cost Indian IT companies have leverage
over IT companies in the USA, Canada, and Australia. The low cost Indian IT
service attract lot more business even during recession as companies in
developed nations try to reduce their production cost and outsource their IT
work to Indian IT firms.
International Focus
IT sector can truly be considered a global career in terms of its wide
scope for professionals. India has been one of the leading exporters of IT
talent and Indian computer engineers have played major role in the growth and
development of IT sector in the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada. Numbers of
employment opportunities are waiting for Indian computer professionals in these
countries. Some new avenues too are being opened for Indian computer
professionals in Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, etc. Thanks to global demand for IT
services, which is around USD $70 trillion for many new and exciting
international careers are opened up for computer professionals.
Positives/Negatives
Despite the fact that recent recession showed the worse days for
computer engineers, a great hope still persists for Indian computer science
professionals for the reason that India has potential to offer IT services at
the fraction of the cost of the USA software developing companies. India has
advantage in terms of IT professionals as it produces more in numbers than
Western countries; therefore, the demand can be filled only with Indian
professionals who are par excellence vis-a-vis computer professionals of the
West. Indian IT companies such as Wipro, Infosys, TCS, Patni, HCL, etc. have been
able to garner gains even during the recession and have hired a number of
computer professionals.
Different Roles, Different Names
• Software Developers: Software developers are
professionals who are concerned with facets of the software development process
which involves activities such as design and coding, computer programming,
project management, etc.
• Hardware Engineers: These professionals do research,
design, develop, test, and oversee the installation of computer hardware which
inter alia includes computer chips, circuit boards, systems, modems, keyboards,
and printers.
• System Designer: Professionals involved in system designing,
Logical & Physical Designing wherein logical designing can be enumerated as
the structure & characteristics such as output, input, files, database
& procedures, etc.
• System Analyst: Computer engineers who work as systems analyst do
research about the existing problems and plan solutions for the problem. They
also recommend software and system related problems and coordinate development
between business development teams.
• Networking Engineers: Networking engineers are computer
professionals involved in designing, implementation, and troubleshooting of
computer networks.
• DBA: DBA or Database Administrator are the professionals who are bestowed
with the job to design, implement, maintain, and repair an organization's
database. Inter alia DBA professionals are also known as Database Coordinator
or Database Programmer in IT sector.
Top
Companies
• Google
• Yahoo
• Hewlett-Packard
• International Business Machines Corporation
• Toshiba Corporation
• Dell Inc
• NEC Corporation
• Canon Inc
• Apple Inc
• ASUSTEK Computer Inc
• Acer Inc
• Lenovo Group Limited
• SAIC
• Sun Microsystem
• TCS
• Infosys
• HCL
• Wipro
• Techmahindra
Tips for Getting Hired
Like all other engineering professions, Computer Engineering too
requires practical knowledge to be employable. There is no short-cut for
computer professionals, whatever one knows needs to be put into practice and
loopholes would come out only when exposed to projects and other practices.
Therefore, candidates who are willing to make a career in IT industry should
have maximum exposure to practical knowledge so that they can perform
efficiently. Most of the top IT colleges impart practical knowledge and offer
internship programs which enlarge the chances of getting hired. Additionally,
candidates from not so known colleges should do add-on certification courses
offered by Microsoft, Oracle, Redhat, etc. so that they have higher chances of
getting hired.
Institutes
A number of
engineering colleges in India offer BTech/BE in computer science and many of them
are internationally acclaimed. Most of the engineering colleges are in public
sector, which include IITs and NITs.
• Indian Institute of Technology IIT Kanpur
• Indian Institute of Technology IIT Kharagpur
• Indian Institute of Technology IIT Bombay
• Indian Institute of Technology IIT Madras
• Indian Institute of Technology IIT Delhi
• BIT, Mesra
• NIT- National Institute of Technology Trichy
• Delhi College of Engineering , Delhi
• BITS Pilani
• IIT Roorkee
• IT-BHU
• IIT-Guwahati
• College of Engg , Anna University, Guindy
• Jadavpur University , Faculty of Engg & Tech., Calcutta
• Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad
• NIT- National Institute of Technology Warangal
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