Career Talk

I want to become a software engineer

I am interested in Computer Science and I want to become a software engineer. I’m confused whether to take Science with CS or commerce with CS. What do I have to do to become a software engineer? Which degrees are important for this field?
Hitesh Meghwal

To become a software engineer, you should go for BE/ BTech (Computer Engineering) for which eligibility is 10+2, with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. You may also go for MCA (Masters in Computer Applications) for which graduation with mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 level is the requirement.

Dr Vibha Gupta, a feature writer, is a Ph.D. in Mathematics from IIT Roorkee. Her book Careers: A Pathfinder and articles in various publications are an attempt to guide students in choosing a career according to their natural strengths, talents and skills.

Dr Vibha Gupta

Dr Vibha Gupta, a feature writer, is a Ph.D. in Mathematics from IIT Roorkee. Her book Careers: A Pathfinder and articles in various publications are an attempt to guide students in choosing a career according to their natural strengths, talents and skills.