How can I become a Software engineer?...what are the steps required?

Hello Aspirant,

Software engineers are also referred to as software developers and are known for designing innovative software for different businesses and clients and it is the application of engineering principles to design, develop, and implementation of software. Software engineering is a unique and technically driven field and for this special training, & formal degrees are necessary. A software engineering graduate can work in any field whether it is creating video games or developing an application on a computer they can excel in any field.

Below I am giving details about the courses available in India, how to prepare yourself for this course, eligibility criteria, job options, expected salary, skills required for this, and so on.

Eligibility-

• The aspirant must have passed 10+2 or any equivalent exam from a recognized university/board with PCM as major subjects

• A minimum aggregate mark of 55% in 10+2 or equivalent is mandatory for pursuing B.Tech/ B.E.courses in software engineering, or diploma courses in the same

• For admission in M.Tech in Software engineering, the aspirants must have passed the graduation level course with a minimum aggregate of 50% in the relevant field

• You need to have a passing scorecard of the required entrance exams is compulsory for admission in diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and other doctoral programs

Different courses are available-

• B.Tech

• M.Tech

• Integrated B.Tech+M.Tech

• Diploma courses

• Ph.D.

Skills required to become a software Engineer-

• Updated and current technical knowledge and understanding

• Attention to small details

• Always being a team player

• Problem-solving and leadership quality

• creative and innovative skills

Types of job options-

Software engineers can get a job in almost every field whether it is an IT or Non-IT company. Name of some job opportunity for a software engineering degree holder is given below-

• Web Developer

• Business Information Analyst

• Computer System Analyst

• Information Security Analyst

• Database Administrator

• Mobile application developer

• Quality Assurance Manager

Jobs available at different sectors-

• IT companies

• Non-IT companies

• Insurance

• Finance & Banking

• MNCs

• You can open your own business/ start-up

Salary-

As a fresher, you can expect around Rs. 3,5,000 LPA and with experience and work profile you can earn more money, approx Rs 6,50,000 LPA or more.

Admission process-

If you are planning to get admission to one of the top institutes for software engineering then you have to score well in the engineering entrance exams. Some of the popular entrance exams are JEE Advanced, JEE Mains, BITSAT, VITEEE, COMEDK, and so on.

Preparation process-

For cracking the entrance exams you need to prepare yourself accordingly. You can join a coaching center where you will get a personal mentor who will guide you or you can do self-study. And if you are planning to do self-study then here i am giving some tips which will help you.

• Make proper planning, and make a time-table and study accordingly

• Collect study materials and sample paper

• Start practicing sample papers and mock test

• Do proper revision before few days of the entrance test

• Use internet to gather information, study materials, and for attending online classes

Some name of the book which you should read for the preparation of these entrance exams

• Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach Book by the authors Roger S. Pressman

• Software Requirements by the author Karl Wiegers and Joy Beatty

• Design: Software Design: David Budgen

• GATE Software Engineering - 23 Year's Chapter - Wise Solved Papers (1996 - 2018) 2019 Edition by GKP

Top educational institutes-

• IITs

• NITs

• Amity University, Noida

• Lovely Professional University, Phagwara

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

• IIS, Bangalore

• Galgotias University, Greater Noida

There are also many other colleges/ institutions/ universities where you can pursue software engineering courses.

I hope this helps you and if you have any further queries then feel free to ask in the comment section.

Good Luck.

• You must qualify 10 + 2 by obtaining at least 50 per cent marks from any recognised Institute in the science stream with PCM.

• Then,you have to seat for an Entrance Exam (namely JEE MAINS,BITSAT,SRMJEE,etc.) for admission to a software engineer school and you have to complete your graduation.After that you may look for job or may pursue your Masters degree.