Diploma holders in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) have adequate opportunities for higher studies as well as career. They can try for degree, PG diploma or advanced diploma courses like Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Technology in Software Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Computer Applications, Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Hardware and Advanced Diploma in Software Development. Technical jobs in firms like Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited offer salary package up to Rs. 25,000/- per month. Other than this, Diploma holders in CSE can try for a job with software developing firms, Railways, BPO, Call centers, etc.

Higher study Options after Diploma in CSE

• Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
• Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
• Bachelor of Technology in Software Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Statistics and Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Applications
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer programming
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Hardware
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Interior Space
• Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
• Advanced Diploma in Software Development
• Advanced Diploma in Programming in Advanced Computer Languages
• Bachelor of Science + Master of Science in Computer Science

Career Opportunities after Diploma in CSE

Diploma holders in CSE have limited job opportunities when compared to B.Tech graduates. IT firms usually recruits these candidates for the positions of Web Designer, System Administrator and Programmer. Network Engineer, Hardware Engineer, etc are other job profiles suitable for them. Enough work experience or good academic record is required for them to join MNC. Usually MNC consider diploma holders for BPO or call center jobs.

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti often considers Diploma/B.Tech holders with 50% or above marks for the position of ‘Post Graduate Teacher’. The position can offer salary package up to Rs. 10,500/- per month.  It is also possible for them to join as Apprentice Trainee in firms like HAL and NAL.

Technical job vacancies in Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited can offer salary up to Rs. 25,000/- per month. Also they can join National Institute of Technology Karnataka as Project Assistant. Entry level salary for the position amounts to Rs. 7000/- per month.

Railways are another major employer of diploma holders. These candidates can join the position of Junior Engineer by qualifying the selection procedure of RRB. Other than this, they can try for a job in banking or defense sector.