How to Become a Software Engineer After 12th

Short Summary

1 Eligibility
2 Courses and Duration
- 2.1 Related Information

Software engineering is the field of study dealing with the designing of software along with its implementation and maintenance. It directly leads to the development of computer technology as a whole. In order to be a software engineer, one should have a keen interest in coding and implementation along with testing.

Eligibility

In order to become a software engineer, one should have completed class 10+2 with PCM. Also, if a person wants to opt for a diploma course, then class 10 is compulsory from any recognized board. Also, clear Entrance exam JEE Mains for pursuing bachelors.

Courses and Duration

A student should check below the courses along with the duration of each course for entering the field of software engineering. One should also check the particulars from their end for the course to be opted for.

Type of Course	Name of course	Duration of course
Diploma	Diploma in Software Engineering	3 year
Bachelor	B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology	4 year
	BCA	3 year
	B.Sc in Computer Science/Information Technology	3 year
Master’s	M. Tech in software engineering	2 year
	MCA	3 year
	M.Sc IT	2 year
PG Diploma	Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Software and Network Technology	1 year