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Course Details

UG, PG & OTHER COURSES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSE

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, Research

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

4 Year

Course Fields 

Computer

Average Course Fee 

2000 -250000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

300000 - 900000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

The IT course is one of the most demanded courses in Idia as well as aboard. Therefore, candidates need to check the highlights of the IT course before proceeding to the other topics of the course.

Particulars

Highlights

Course name

IT course

Full form

Information Technology

Duration 

3 months to 3 years


Degree 

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

Ph.D.




Specialisations 

Data Science

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning

Robotics

Software engineering  


Top institutes

IIT Delhi

IIT Bombay

IIT Kharagpur

Eligibility criteria

50% in aggregate 

Entrance exam


Admission process

Entrance based: Candidates are given admission on the basis of national level or Institute level or state level entrance exam

Merit-based: Candidates are given admission on the basis of the marks scored in the qualifying exam

Average course fee

INR 2K to 2.5 Lakh

Average Salary

INR 3 to 9 LPA




Top IT jobs

Data Scientist

Big Data Engineer

Cloud Architect

Software Architect

Blockchain Engineer

Dev Ops Engineer

AI Engineer

Product Engineer

About Course 

IT course is the abridged form of Information Technology course is a two to four-year course that deals with the study of computers and networks to process, clean, and store information that can be useful to secure companies or any other professional purposes.

Some of the top institutes that conduct Information Technology courses are IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, etc. Candidates can also pursue an Information Technology course in online mode. There are many platforms that offer IT courses such as Coursera, Udemy, etc. In order to get admission into diploma courses, candidates need to score an aggregate mark of 50% in their class 12 with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and computer science as the main subjects. 

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

If you have a question on why one should choose an IT course in India or Abroad, here is the answer.

1. The demand for IT courses is increasing in India as well as abroad as seen in the statistics report of the course The diversity is huge and is beyond the myths about repairing computers and laptops. The career in IT courses range from professions such as technical writers to web developers, CTOs, etc.

2. Choosing an IT course will not only give economic benefits but mental too. 

3. IT course pursuers can be hired as computer network architects, programmers, computer system analysts, database administrators, information security analysts, information architects, web developers, etc.

Candidates who want to pursue IT courses should have certain interpersonal and technical skills that will help them understand and perform better in their studies and in their careers. Check the required skill set for IT given below. 

1. Organizational Skills

2. Comp Skills + Typing

3. Communication skills

4. Writing

5. Problem-Solving

6. Planning

7. Research

8. Word + Office

Eligibility  

To get admission into IT courses, candidates need to secure 50% marks for the general category and 45% marks for the reserved category in the relevant degrees. The scores of entrance exams also count. There are many institutes where only the pass percentage counts. Let's discuss the eligibility criteria based on various degrees-

1. Eligibility for B.Tech- A minimum mark of 50% is required in class 12 with PCM or PCB subjects from a recognized board. Computer science is the mandatory subject

2. Eligibility for BCA- Candidates are is required to pass with PCM or PCB subjects in class 12 from a recognized board. Computer science is the mandatory subject

3. Eligibility for M.Tech- Candidate must have completed B.Tech/ B.E/ BSc from a recognized university with an aggregate of 60% marks

4. Eligibility for MCA- Candidate must have completed BCA from a recognized institute with mathematics in graduation, class 10 and 12.

Entrance Exams Details 

There are several entrance exams that offer admission to candidates willing to pursue IT courses. These entrance exams include 

1. BHU UET

2. LPU NEST

3. JEE Main

4. JEE Advanced

5. BITSAT

6. VITEEE

7. GATE

8. AP PGECET

9. TANCET

Degree Course Syllabus 

The IT syllabus has been divided into various specializations such as data science, cloud computing, cyber security, and DevOps.

IT syllabus for Data Science

Introduction to Data Science

Mathematical and Statistical Skills

Coding

Machine Learning

Algorithms used in Machine Learning

Scientific Computing

Scholastic Methods

Data Visualisation

Matrix Computation

Exploratory Data Analysis


IT syllabus for Cloud Computing

Virtualization Concepts

Cloud Fundamentals

Public Cloud Environment

Private Cloud Environment

Auto-provisioning

Cloud as PaaS, SaaS

Cloud Computing Securitisation

Ethics and Standard of Clouds


IT syllabus for Cyber Security

Cyber Defence

Basic Data Analysis

Cyber Threats

Intro to Cryptography

Basic Scripting

IT Systems Components

Top Colleges 

There are several colleges in India that offer quality education to candidates. These institutes include the top Indian Institute of Technologies (IIT), 

Top Colleges offering IT Course in India:

College Names

Average IT Fee

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi

Rs. 2,20,300

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Rs. 82,070

National Institute of Technology K, Surathkal

Rs. 1,52,730

Jadvapur University, Kolkata

Rs. 2,400

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai

Rs. 2,28,000

CEG, Anna University, Chennai

Rs. 50,000

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Dhanbad

Rs. 2,27,500


There are several universities and IT colleges abroad that you can consider for your higher education. Check the list of IT abroad top colleges given below. 

College Name

Location 

River University 

Manchester, USA 

Kent State University 

Kent, US 

Fleming College

Peterborough, Canada

New Jersey Institute of Technology 

Newark, US 

Southern Arkansas University - Main Campus

Little Rock US

University of New South Wales

Sydney, Australia 

Monash University

Melbourne, Australia 

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, USA

University of Bridgeport

Hartford, US 

Valparaiso University

US


The top IT colleges according in the cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Candidates can check them for better references. 

Top Colleges offering IT Course in Delhi:

The top IT colleges in Delhi are:

College Names

Average IT Fees

JMI, New Delhi

Rs. 16,150

IIITD, New Delhi

Rs. 3,60,000

IIT New Delhi

Rs. 2,20,300

DTU, New Delhi

Rs. 1,90,000


Top Colleges offering IT Course in Mumbai:

The top IT colleges in Mumbai are:

College Names

Average IT Fees

IIT Mumbai

Rs. 2,28,000

Atharva College of Engineering, Mumbai

Rs. 1,33,824

VJTI, Mumbai

Rs. 84,051

TCET, Mumbai

Rs. 1,47,500


Top Colleges offering IT Course in Bangalore:

The top IT colleges in Bangalore are:

College Names

Average IT Fees

RVCE, Bangalore

Rs. 3,00,000

BMSCE, Bangalore

Rs. 2,29,110

Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Rs. 86,266

CMRU, Bangalore

Rs. 1,75,000

Course Fees 

The IT course fees vary as per the level of programme you are pursuing and the university you are studying. If you opt to pursue IT courses at top-tier colleges like IIT colleges the fees will be high and if you consider pursuing IT from a private college it may be less depending on the university fee structure. To get a fair idea about IT course fees go through the table given below.

Level 

Fees

IT course fees for Diploma Programme 

Around 5,000 INR to 1.5 Lakhs INR

IT courses fees for bachelor’s degree

Around 75,000 INR to 3,50,000 LPA 

IT course fees for master’s degree

Around 20,000 INR to 4,00,000 LPA

Top Recruiters And Salary 

The IT salary for fresher is around INR 5 LPA to INR 10 LPA. But, once you gain the skills and experience it can hike up to 14 LPA or even more. Candidates can check the IT salary for various job profiles given below. 

Job Profile

Average Salary

Senior Software Engineer

INR 7 LPA and above

Software Engineer

INR 4 LPA and above

Team leader

INR 10 LPA and above 

Software Developer

INR 4 LPA and above

IT Consultant

INR 8 LPA and above

Project Manager, IT

INR 13 LPA and above 

Sr. Software Engineer/ Developer/ Programmer

INR 7 LPA and above

Course Scope And Career Options 

Currently, one of the most active sectors both domestically and internationally is information technology. IT specialists are required in all facets of creating and running a business, from operations, logistics, and finance to administration, human resources, and security. As junior programmers, database administrators, junior network administrators, data analysts, software developers, software engineers, client-server system administrators, etc., IT professionals might begin their careers in businesses rather than government agencies.

Today, all daily activities outside of industrial and dangerous ones are controlled and carried out using information technology (IT). Contrary to popular belief, computer science is simply one aspect of information technology courses. Information technology permeates every aspect of our everyday lives, from developing spacecraft to using programmes to bring food to our doorsteps. A profession in IT is the most pertinent and lucrative choice for students in such a situation.

So, if you are planning to make your career in the IT industry it's going to be fruitful for you are there are several job opportunities with good pay.  

Several career options are available under the IT courses from various domains. These career options have been explained in the table below. Candidates are advised to check them so that they are well aware of the job they will be hired into. 

Job Profile

Job Description

Software Engineer

A software engineer implements the principles of software engineering into the design, maintenance, development, testing, and evaluation of computer software.

Software Developer

Software developers design and develop software to meet users’ needs by analysing their needs. Recommended software upgrades for users’ existing programs and systems.

Project Manager, IT

An IT project manager is a professional person who is charged with overseeing, executing, and delegating responsibilities around an organization’s technology goals.

IT Consultants

IT Consultants are the company's external analysts who evaluate an organization's IT systems and programs to meet its goals.

Senior Software Engineer

Senior software engineers are the persons who are experienced and would take the lead in any project-related software development and programming.

Senior Software Developer/Programmer

Senior Software developer/programmer will develop information systems by studying operations, developing and installing support, and designing and developing software requirements and goals..

Team Leader

A team leader is a person who guides instructs gives direction and leads a group of individuals for the purpose of achieving the assigned goals or group-aligned results.

Admission Process 

The IT courses admission process depends upon what type of course (like bachelor’s, diploma, master's) you are pursuing. Each level of course has its own IT admission process. Check the details information on how to get admission to IT given below.

IT Admission Process for Certification Courses

The IT courses admission is done via the merit list. Candidates get admission based on their class 10+2 merits. The colleges publish the merit list. Candidates should perform good well in their class 10+2 to get admission in IT certification courses. 

IT Admission Process for Diploma Courses

The IT course's diploma admission process varies as per the university. However, candidates must have passed class 10th or 12th with the relevant scores required by the University of their Choice for admission.

IT Admission Process for Bachelor’s Degree

Admissions to the bachelor’s degree IT courses are done via the entrance exam. Candidates should sit for the entrance exam and score a rank to get admission to IT bachelor’s courses. 

IT Admission Process for Master’s Degree

The candidate's result on the entrance test determines whether they will be admitted to the M.Tech programme. A minimum GATE exam score is often accepted by colleges or institutions for admission to IT master’s degree programmes.