Entry Level Qualification 

12

Career Fields 

Engineering & Technology, Information Technology & Computer Science

For Specially Abled 

Career Entrance Exam 

JEE MAIN BE/BTECH

About Career 

As a Computer Engineer after your Diploma, you will mainly be involved in developing, testing and evaluating the software that make our computer systems work. You may also help in developing business applications (like Microsoft Word, Excel) and new computer games, or even in designing new operating systems (like Windows 7).

You may also be responsible for constructing and maintaining official computer systems and supplying technical support to your company or clients. Computer Engineers generally enjoy a traditional work schedule. They work in an office or laboratory environment enjoying a comfortable, well-lit, and air-conditioned setting.

As a Computer Engineer, you will spend most of your time sitting in front of a desktop/laptop. Generally, they work around 9-10 hours daily. Work can be tiring for a Computer Engineer as you may have to put in extra hours and sometimes even weekends to meet project deadlines or resolve emergency issues.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Computer Engineer, you will be engaged with one or more of the following roles and responsibilities: -

1. You will design, develop, install, perform regular and timely analysis of computer hardware and software using the latest technology and testing tools.

2. You will create efficient plans for identifying and isolating hardware/software defects.

3. You will design, write codes, and debug (make error free) applications in different programming languages.

4. You will make alterations to existing computer software to introduce new technology.

5. You will design and oversee the production of computer hardware equipment as and when required.

6. You will collaborate with other project teams to meet project specifications and client requirements.

7. You may have to verify that the final product adheres to the best industry practices and is within the budget of the client/company.

8. You will stay updated on techniques, technology, industry trends, by researching on current literature, discussing with colleagues, participating in meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies - Diploma in Computer Science Engineering

After Class 10, you can do a Diploma in ‘Computer Science Engineering’, ‘Computer Engineering’ or similar from any Polytechnic college or any other institute recognized by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) / AIU (Association of Indian Universities) / UGC (University Grants Commission) / a State Board. Diploma is usually a 3-year course.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies - training for Computer Trades or similar at an ITI or similar institute – admission to 2nd year of Diploma in ‘Computer Science Engineering’

After Class 10, you can go for training at any Industrial Training Institute (ITI), National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Regional Vocational Training Institute (RVTI), National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI), Industrial Training Center (ITC), Vast Vocational Training Institute (VVTI) or other vocational institutes for ‘Certificate Course in Software Programming’, ‘Programming and Software Engineering’, ‘Computers’, ‘Computer Applications’, ‘Computer Hardware’, ‘Computer Hardware & Networking’ or any trade related to computers for which Science and Mathematics are compulsory in Class 10. Minimum duration of the ITI training has to be 2 years. Then you can be admitted directly to the 2nd year of Diploma in ‘Computer Science Engineering’, ‘Computer Engineering’ or similar in Polytechnic colleges or other institutes through lateral entry route.

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies – 3 year Diploma - admission to 2nd year of B. Tech

After Class 10, you can do a Diploma in ‘Computer Science Engineering’, ‘Computer Engineering’ or other engineering trades from any Polytechnic college or any other institute recognized by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) / AIU (Association of Indian Universities) / UGC (University Grants Commission) / a State Board. Diploma is usually a 3 year course. Then you can be admitted directly to the 2nd year in many engineering colleges offering undergraduate courses (B. Tech) in ‘Computer Science Engineering’, ‘Computer Engineering’ etc.

Required Qualification & Competencies 

After completing Class 10, you can go for:

1. Diploma courses.

2. ITI training courses.

These Diploma courses are output oriented technical skill training programs with the objective of turning a student or non-worker to a professional.

If you are interested in going to a college after your Diploma, you can also get a lateral entry into an undergraduate course like B. Tech (Computer Science Engineering).

Various private/public vocational training establishments across India offer related courses for:

1. Computer Science & Engineering

2. Information and Computer Engineering and Technologies

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

1. You should have interests for Investigative Occupations. Investigative occupations involve working with ideas and quite a lot of thinking, often abstract or conceptual thinking. These involve learning about facts and figures; involve the use of data analysis, assessment of situations, decision making and problem-solving.

2. You should have interests for Conventional Occupations. Conventional occupations involve repetitive and routine tasks as well as fixed processes or procedures for getting things done. These occupations involve working more with data, systems, and procedures and less with ideas or creativity.

3. You should have knowledge of Technical and Engineering Design - Knowledge of various techniques, methods, specifications and tools for creating, developing and laying out designs. This includes developing blueprints, drawing, and models.

4. You should have Technical Skills - using various technologies and technical methods to get things done or solve problems.

5. You should have Systems Analysis Skills - determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect outcomes.

6. You should have Quality Control Analysis Skills - conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

7. You should have Systems Evaluation Skills - identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

8. You should have Active Listening Skills - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, understanding the points being made by others, asking questions, etc.

9. You should have Critical Thinking Skills - analysis of complex situations, using logic and reasoning to understand the situations and take appropriate actions or make interpretations and inferences.

10. You should have Problem Solving Skills - analysis and understanding of problems, evaluating various options to solve the problems and using the best option to solve the problems.

11. You should have Active Learning Skills - Focused and continuous learning from various sources of information, observation and otherwise for application in getting work done.

12. You should have Mathematical Reasoning Ability - choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

13. You should have Mental Stamina - The ability to sustain prolonged mental effort.

14. You should have Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

15. You should have Numerical Reasoning Ability - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform other basic numerical calculations correctly.

16. You should have Information Ordering Ability - arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

17. You should have Deductive Reasoning Ability - apply general rules and common logic to specific problems to produce answers that are logical and make sense. For example, understanding the reasons behind an event or a situation using general rules and common logic.

18. You should have Inductive Reasoning Ability - combine pieces of information from various sources, concepts, and theories to form general rules or conclusions. For example, analysing various events or sitations to come out with a set of rules or conclusions.

19. You are always or mostly careful about your actions and behavior.

20. You are practical always or in most situations.

21. You are always or mostly disciplined in your action and behavior.

22. You are always or mostly organized in your day-to-day life and activities.

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

As a fresher in the industry, you can get job roles with software companies or hardware companies (IT companies) as:

1. Computer Engineer

2. Trainee Software Engineer

3. Desktop Support Engineer

4. IT Support Engineer

5. Junior Computer Engineer

CAREER GROWTH

You can certainly grow through job roles like Senior Software Engineer, Senior QA (Quality Assurance) Executive, Chief Engineer, Team Lead etc.

Salary Offered  

1. In the entry-level jobs: You may expect to get about Rs. 12,000.00 –Rs, 20,000.00 per month.

2. Salaries increase with your work experience and as you get promoted.

3. After you’ve gained an experience of around 1-5 years, you can expect Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000 a month or more.

4. With 6-12 years of work experience, you may expect to get about Rs. 25,000.00 – Rs. 75,000.00 per month.

5. With 12+ years of work experience, you may expect to get about Rs. 45,000.00 – Rs. 1, 20, 000.00 per month.

MONTHLY EARNINGS IN INDIAN RUPEE 

1. Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience 

2. Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience 

3. Mid-Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience 

4. Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also in the near future, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and in some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job).

Famous Personalities 

Information not available.

Work Activities 

1. Computing - Computing using various computer software applications; writing algorithm for various computer and mobile applications; using software applications for scientific and technical work.

2. Working with computers, programming and performing technical tasks - Using computers and computer systems, both hardware and software for programming, developing software and/or hardware, developing computer applications, systems, and networks; developing mobile applications.

3. Analysing and interpreting data and information - Analysis of data and information to find facts, trends, reasons behind situations, etc.; interpretation of data to aid in decision making.

4. Organising, planning and prioritising tasks - Planning and organising tasks in order to achieve work goals; prioritising tasks to achieve goals and making the best use of the time available.

5. Getting Information and learning - Observing, hearing, reading, using computers, or otherwise obtaining information and learning from it.

6. Processing information - Searching, compiling, tabulating, calculating, auditing, verifying or otherwise dealing with information processing including data entry, transcription, recording, storing and maintaining databases.

7. Monitoring processes, systems and performance - Observing and recording information on various criteria to monitor progress of projects and tasks.

8. Identifying objects, actions, and events - Identifying various characteristics of objects; observing and understanding actions and events; understanding changes in actions and events.

9. Making decisions and solving problems - Analysis of data and information; evaluation of alternative decisions and results of decisions; taking the right decisions and solving problems.

10. Updating and using relevant knowledge - Keeping updated with the latest knowledge relevant to your fields of work and use of the relevant knowledge in getting things done.

11. Using computers for work - Using computer software for various applications in day-to-day professional work; entering data and process information; for writing; drafting specific technical information using simple tools/computer software –providing detailed instructions or drawingsfor others to refer to.

12. Working in a team - Working in a team of people; developing team; maintaining professional relationships among team members.