Computers and Information Technology

Information Technology covers a very wide area that includes but is not limited to processes, computer software, information systems, computer hardware, programming languages, and data constructs. This branch of engineering is clearly the most popular, with progress in the field being constant and at a pace not seen in other branches. India has become a feasible destination for IT hubs where availability of natural resources and adept manpower is aplenty. In order to excel in this field, one should couple dedication with skills to solve logical complications.

Course Details:

• Courses in the field of IT are conducted at different degree levels in various colleges and universities across India and in training institutes and IT corporations such as Microsoft, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems.
• Minimum qualification for an undergraduate program is a 10+2 certificate in science stream and for a postgraduation program the requirement is a BE/BTech degree.
• The various courses available in this sector are data management, networking, computer hardware engineering, database and software designing, as well as system management and administration.

Career Prospects:

• The IT industry has great scope for people as it provides employment to technical and nontechnical graduates and has the capability to generate huge foreign exchange inflow for India.
• Many financial institutions are providing funds for the expansion of IT and ITES businesses. The Indian Government is taking many steps to promote IT and ITES.
• Currently there are more than 2.2 million jobs in the IT sector, a figure that is poised to get better with time.
• Information technology is applied in many sectors, including banking business, health and medicine, railways, agriculture, forensic science, and education.

Remuneration:

A beginner can expect a salary of Rs. 15,000–Rs. 25,000 per month. With higher qualification and more experience, one can earn well over as Rs 40,000 per month.