Why BTech still a popular career choice for students?
Representative imageAccording to a recent market study report by Nasscom, the Indian information technology (IT) industry is expected to grow 8.4% in constant currency to $191 billion in 2019-20. The report further states that the Indian IT industry made a net addition of 2.1 lakh people this year, the highest in four years. The growth in IT industry in India is expected to rise further in the future. This makes IT a popular career choice for many students. Further, the growth of specialised areas like big data, cloud computing and data analytics and artificial intelligence has increased the demand for trained IT professionals.
How to make a career in IT field?
To make a career in the IT industry, one requires a three-year BSc or a four-year BTech/BE degree. These courses teach students micro-processing, database management, operating systems, data structures, algorithms, coding and programming. Proficient mathematical skills, aptitude for logical reasoning are some of the key skills required for this field.
How to choose the right BTech course?
Many top institutions offer BTech/BE programmes in computer science, IT and software programming, analytics, date science etc. The students must check the difference in the curriculum of each programme and choose their specialisation accordingly.
For example, a BTech in IT trains students in technology-related tools like programming languages and databases, whereas a BTech in computer science focuses on the science behind computer organisation. The students should note that there could be variation in pedagogies and curricula across institutes.
Job opportunities for BTech graduates
Graduates with a BTech from reputable institutions can bag job offer by multinational giants like IBM, HP and Microsoft, among others, for profiles related to coding and programming. Some of the popular job profiles for BTech graduates include database management, product development and testing, apart from the conventional coding jobs.
The salary package and placement of BTech graduates mostly depend on the job profile, employer and the institution one has studied from. The average salary for beginners range from Rs 5-15 lakh per annum.
How to make a career in IT field?
To make a career in the IT industry, one requires a three-year BSc or a four-year BTech/BE degree. These courses teach students micro-processing, database management, operating systems, data structures, algorithms, coding and programming. Proficient mathematical skills, aptitude for logical reasoning are some of the key skills required for this field.
How to choose the right BTech course?
Many top institutions offer BTech/BE programmes in computer science, IT and software programming, analytics, date science etc. The students must check the difference in the curriculum of each programme and choose their specialisation accordingly.
For example, a BTech in IT trains students in technology-related tools like programming languages and databases, whereas a BTech in computer science focuses on the science behind computer organisation. The students should note that there could be variation in pedagogies and curricula across institutes.
Job opportunities for BTech graduates
Graduates with a BTech from reputable institutions can bag job offer by multinational giants like IBM, HP and Microsoft, among others, for profiles related to coding and programming. Some of the popular job profiles for BTech graduates include database management, product development and testing, apart from the conventional coding jobs.
The salary package and placement of BTech graduates mostly depend on the job profile, employer and the institution one has studied from. The average salary for beginners range from Rs 5-15 lakh per annum.
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