Education and Career Forum

i have got 53% in 12th board exam in 2012 .can i get admissions in computer engineering college in navi mumbai

Originally Posted by animesh2802

i have got 53% in 12th board exam in 2012 .can i get admissions in computer engineering college in navi mumbai

Computer Engineering Eligibility Criteria

An educational career in computer engineering can be started after class 10th. Here the individual is only eligible to pursue Diploma program in computer engineering. After successful completion of the course, he/she can join as a junior engineer in various public and private sector jobs.

The minimum eligibility for doing undergraduate program i.e. BE/BTech in Computer Engineering is + 2 Science with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. The selection is generally made on the basis of entrance tests (e.g. IITJEE, AIEEE, BITSAT etc.) conducted at both national and state level.

One can also continue his/her study further by joining ME/MTech programs offered by various engineering colleges/universities including the IITs and NITs. A GATE qualification can further make one’s admission process easier.

AMIE Associate Memberships of the Institution of Engineers also offers courses in computer engineering which is equivalent to BE/BTech provided by other institutes/universities.

Those who are interested to study further can join PhD programs offered by various universities and technological institutions situated at various parts of the country.



Computer Engineering Career Prospects

Computer engineering graduates find job opportunities in a variety of environments in academia, research, industry, government, private, business organizations and so on. They are involved in analyzing problems for solutions, formulating and testing, using advanced communications or multi-media equipment, or working in teams for product development.

The software and IT companies are the major employers of computer engineering graduates. They offer the best packages to the young graduates which are unmatched with other branches of engineering profession.



Computer Engineering Pay Package
There has been significant development in software sector in last few years which has opened the door of new opportunities for young computer engineers. The salary of computer engineer depends on the type of employer – public or private. Generally private firms offer excellent salary as compared to government departments.

Working experience, qualifications, ability are important factors in determining the pay level. In India, a fresh pass-out from an average engineering college can expect starting monthly salary somewhere between Rs.10, 000 – Rs.25, 000.

With having 1-2 years of industrial experience, the salary may go up to Rs. 50, 000 per month and even more or beyond expectations. Freshers from elite technological universities/colleges (IITs and NITs) are offered annual pay package up to 10 lakhs.