Computers are an essential part of any field these days. If you don’t know how to operate a computer properly then there is rarely any job that you can perform properly. But there is nothing to worry about if you are not fluent in using computers, computer courses are a saviour for you. Computer courses are not only for people who are not fluent in using computers but also for the people who want to increase their computer skills. So here we bring to you a blog on the Computer Courses After the 12th in 2023: Fees, Job scope, and Eligibility 

Computer courses can be done for both software and hardware-related skills. It completely depends on your interest or your career demands. Computer courses can be done from foundation to advanced level.

Some of the prominent courses which people can do after class 12th to shine in their careers are BCA, MCA,  B.TECH and also some cybersecurity courses.

It is not necessary that you have to pursue an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree after your class 12th for a career in the field of computers; you can also pursue certain diplomas and certificate courses in the field of computer science and information technology. 

If you want to pursue a degree course in computers there are various ways in which you can get admission to colleges. You can get admission based on merit, entrance exam and technical exams.

Some prominent entrance exams for admission in degree courses related to computers are JEE, IPU CET, GATE, etc. Now let’s talk about what we mean by technical exams?

So, technical exams are exams taken by universities to know your prior aptitude in the field of computers, in such exams you are asked to perform some tasks related to computers, for example, you can be asked to run a program in some particular coding language.

This blog will be helpful for everyone who wants a blossoming career in the computer field, no matter what he or she has done so far.

Types of computer courses

There are several computer courses 

available in the market, the basic factor for the distinction in the various courses in the period of the course can be divided into two categories,

1. Short term 
2. Long term

The other way of distinction in the courses is the educational qualification required to pursue that particular course if you have just completed your class 12th then you can pursue the following courses,

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Diplomas
3. Certificate courses
4. Associate degree

If you have completed your undergraduate degree then you can pursue the following courses,

1. Master’s degree 
2. Postgraduate diploma
3. PhD 

Now we are good to go to understand every course we have named so far.

Computer Courses after 12th in 2023

Since you have just completed your class 12th now, degree courses are assumed to be the best option for you to pursue but there are other options which you can consider if you are looking for a career in the computer science field i.e., an associate degree, certificate course and diplomas. Let’s start our discussion with a bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor’s courses in computer science after class 12th in 2023

The prominent degree courses you can consider for your career are B.tech, B.E, BCA and B.Sc. Let’s discuss these bachelor courses one by one.

B.Tech in computer science 

 B.Tech in computer science is one of the courses that most people want to pursue after completing their class 12th. Students have to take an entrance exam to get admission in this course i.e., JEE.

Most of the colleges offer these courses for 4 years but some private institutions keep the time duration for this course as 3 years. B.tech cannot be pursued in online mode, a hybrid mode of learning applicable for working professionals, and online classes for all the theory lectures and practicals are conducted in offline mode. The average fee to pursue B.TECH is around 5-8 lakhs(approximately) for the entire course. Some of the popular job roles which are offered to B.tech graduates are software engineer, software developer, full-stack developer etc.

The average salary after completing a B.Tech Degree is approximately INR 8-20 lakhs.

Some colleges you can consider for pursuing a B.tech are:

College	Total Fee in INR
Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)	5-8 lakh
National Institute of Technology (NITs)	6-8 lakh
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)	8-10 lakh
Anna University Chennai	2-3 lakh
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	15-20 lakh

The syllabus for the B.Tech course is as follows:

SYLLABUS FOR B.TECH

Basic Sciences (including Physics and Chemistry)Engineering Arts & Sciences Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Discrete Mathematical Structures Data Structures Computer Architecture Programming Languages & Algorithms Operating Systems Computer Networks Signals & Systems Design Practices in CSDigital Electronic Circuits Introduction to Probability Theory and Stochastics Processes Digital Hardware Design Database systems Simulation and Modelling Numerical and Scientific Computing Artificial Intelligence Computation Foundations of Automatic VerificationComputer Graphics Digital Image Analysis Embedded System Design Laboratory

B.E in computer science 

B.E(bachelor of engineering) in computer science is quite similar to that of b.tech, but the difference is the basic course structure. B.E in computer science focuses more on fundamental education, whereas B.tech focuses more on advanced education. Eligibility criteria for B.E are similar to that of B.tech but the fee for B.E is lower than that of B.tech, the fees for B.E Is 3-5 lakhs(approx.) for the entire course.

The average salary of the B.E is similar to B.Tech

College	Total Fee in INR
DSCE Bangalore	2-5 lakh
BITS Pilani	3-5 lakh
RVCE Bangalore	1.5-3 lakh approx.
Satyabhama University Chennai	1-2 lakh approx.
BMS College of engineering	1-1.50 lakh approx.

BCA

BCA is a 3-year degree course which prepares a person for a job in the field of software and Android development. Most of the colleges consider marks secured by students in class 12th for the admission process, but some colleges consider taking entrance exams for getting admission in colleges for example IP University take entrance exams for getting admission in BCA course.

The average total fee for the course is around 2-3 lakhs(approx.) for the entire course.

The average salary after completing BCA is around 5-10 lakhs approximately

Offline BCA College	Total Fee in INR	Online BCA College	Total Fee in INR
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)	1.7-2 lakhs	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	1.5-2 lakhs
Christ University, Bangalore	6-7 lakhs	Online Manipal University	1-1.5 lakhs
Lovely Professional University (LPU)	4-5 lakhs	Lovely Professional University (LPU)	1-2 lakhs
Chandigarh University	3 lakhs	Online Chandigarh University	1-1.65 lakhs
Amity University	3 lakhs approx.	Amity University Online	1.5-1.75 lakhs

The syllabus for BCA is as follows:

SYLLABUS FOR BCA

Discrete Structures Fundamentals of IT Programming methodologies Computer Networks Computer System Architecture Database Management Systems Object-Oriented Programming Data Structures Fundamentals of Web Programming Operating Systems Artificial Intelligence Software Engineering PrinciplesNetwork and Security Web Development Data Science Mobile Applications Development

Offline B. Sc College	Total Fee in INR	Online/Distance B. Sc College	Total Fee in INR
Delhi University (DU)	1-2 lakh approx.	IIT Madras	1-4 lakh
Lovely Professional University (LPU)	5-7.5 lakh (scholarships available up to 3 lakh)	Bharathiar University	20,000-25,000 Approx.
Chandigarh University	2-3 lakh	Punjab Technical University	40,000-50,000
Christ University	2-3 lakh	Dr CV Raman University	50,000-60,000

B.Sc. computer science

B.Sc. computer science is also an option when you’re considering 

computer science as your career field, the duration of the course is 3 years. The average total fee for the course is 1-2 lakhs(approx.). Almost every University considers marks in class 12th for admission to this course.

The average salary received by personnel after completing a B. Sc computer science is around 2-5 lakhs

Syllabus for B.SC computer science:

SYLLABUS FOR B.SC

Programming Fundamentals using C++Computer System Architecture Programming in JAVA Computer Networks Computer Graphics Discrete Structures Data Structures Design and Analysis of Algorithms Database Management Systems Operating Systems Software EngineeringArtificial Intelligence Internet Technologies Theory of Computation System Programming Numerical Methods Modelling and Simulation Machine Learning Combinatorial Optimisation Data Mining Introduction to Data Sciences Advanced Algorithms

Diplomas in computer science after class 12th in 2023

Diploma courses are usually completed within 1 year 

You can consider diplomas in computer science, information technology and computer applications. All the Diploma courses are usually job centric.

The basic eligibility criteria for a diploma are that a student must have studied computers till class 10th and have secured 50-55% marks(approx.) in computers.

Diploma courses can be pursued in both online and offline mode, eligibility criteria are the same for both the forms of diplomas.

Average fees for diploma courses can range between 15,000-3,00,00(approx.)

Associate degrees in computer science after class 12th in 2023

An associate degree is similar to a diploma but the difference is the duration of the course and the spectrum of knowledge given to the students in the associate degree.

Usually, an associate degree is a 2-year program. An associate degree in computer science teaches you everything from the foundation of computers to critical techniques of computing.

After completing an associate degree job roles like IT specialist, software engineer, programmer etc. Are offered to individuals.

Eligibility criteria for an associate degree in computers are that a student must have passed class 12th with 45-50% aggregate (approx.) And more preferably with computer science as a core subject in class 12th.

Certificate courses in computers after class 12th in 2023

Certificate courses are pursued to brush up on some skills that an individual feels are his weak point or wants to enhance the existing skills.

Usually, certificate courses last for 3-12 months but it completely depends on the topics you have chosen to take classes for, some courses even last for only a few hours.

Certificate courses are not as expensive as other courses we have discussed before because only one topic is covered in certificate courses; thus, they don’t demand a huge amount of money.

There are no minimum eligibility criteria to pursue a certificate course in computers but there can be eligibility criteria for individual courses as some advanced computer topics require prior knowledge of some computer concepts.

Some certificate courses you can pursue to boost your career are:

Web Designing Certificate

Programming Language Certificate

Tally Certificate

VFX & Animation Certificate

Cyber Security Certificate Courses

Graphic Designing Certificate

Data Analytics Certificate

UI/UX Certificate

Computer courses after graduation in 2023

Till now we have talked about computer courses one can pursue after class 12th. Now let’s talk about the courses one can pursue after graduation.

Following courses can be pursued after graduation,

1. M.Tech
2. M.Sc
3. MCA

M.Tech in computer science 

M.Tech is a master’s degree in computer science, it is a 2 Year degree, which is the best degree according to experts in the field of computers. A setback of an M.Tech degree is that it cannot be pursued in online mode, but professionals who want an M.tech degree without leaving their job can take classes in the hybrid mode under the WLP policy of the government.

The eligibility criteria for pursuing M.Tech is that a person must have completed a B.Tech or B.Sc degree in computer science with at least 55%(approx.) aggregate marks.

For admission, most colleges demand marks of GATE(graduation aptitude test in engineering).

For the WLP program, an individual must be working and must have completed a B.tech degree with 50% marks.

The average total fee for the program is INR 1-3 lakhs(approx.) For working professionals, the fees remain the same.

After completing M.Tech an individual can expect a salary of INR 10-25 lakhs

M. Tech College in India	Total Fee in INR
Indian Institute of Technology (IITs)	4-5 lakhs
National Institute of Technology (NITs)	4-5 lakhs
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)	4-5 lakhs
Anna University Chennai	2-3 lakhs
Delhi Technical University (DTU)	2-2.5 lakhs

M.Sc computer science

M.Sc computer science is another degree which you can pursue after graduation

The minimum eligibility criteria for pursuing M.Sc computer science is that an individual must have completed his graduation with one subject as computers and have scored at least 50% or an equivalent grade.

Most colleges ask for entrance exam marks for admission but some colleges give admission based on merit.

The average fee for M.Sc computer science is around INR 50,000-1,50,000(approx.) for the entire course.

After completing M.Sc in computer science an individual can expect an average salary of INR 5-10 lakhs.

Offline Degree College for M. Sc in CS	Total Fee in INR	Distance Degree College for M. Sc in CS	Total Fee in INR
Delhi University (DU)	60,000-65,000 approx.	IGNOU	26,000-30,000
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)	1-1.75 lakh	MKU-DDE	25,000-30,000
Lovely Professional University (LPU)	1-1.7 lakh
Christ University	1-2 lakh

Following is the syllabus for M.Sc

SYLLABUS FOR M.SC

Computer Organisation and Architecture Data Communication and Networking Information and communication technologies Mathematical foundation for Computer Science Database Management System Programming in CData Structures Data Warehousing and Data Mining Object-Oriented Programming Operating System Programming in Python Software Engineering Practices Big Data Web Technologies

MCA 

A Master’s in computer application is another job oriented course that one can pursue after graduation.

The duration of the MCA course is 2 years divided into 4 semesters

Eligibility criteria for MCA are that an individual must have a BCA degree and also maths as a core subject in class 12th.

To get admission to colleges you have to appear in any of the following CET, MAH MCA, NIMSAT etc. 

After completing MCA an individual can expect a salary of 5-15 lakhs. 

Offline Degree College for MCA	Total Fee in INR	Online Degree College for MCA	Total Fee in INR
National Institute of Technology (NITs)	1.5-2 lakh	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeeth	1.2-1.5 lakh
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)	2-3 lakh	Amity University Online	1.7-1.9 lakh
Lovely Professional University (LPU)	1.6-2 lakh	LPU Online	50,000-1,00,000
Chandigarh University	2.44-3 lakh	Jain Online University	1 lakh

The syllabus for MCA is as follows:

SYLLABUS FOR MCA

Data Communication and Networking Data Warehousing and Data Mining Linux and Shell Scripting Object Oriented Programming using C++Software Engineering practices Advanced Data Structures Cloud Computing Big Data Mathematical Foundation for Computer Science Programming in JAVA Web Technologies Programming in Python Cyber Security Data Science Web Development

Computer courses after post-Graduation in 2023

After post-graduation, a person can pursue a PhD in either computer application or computer science, the average salary drawn by an individual after completing the course is around INR 10-25 lakhs for both the courses.

PhD in Computer Application 

There is no fixed duration of the program, it may vary as PhD is a research-oriented program, once you are done with research in the program your course gets completed.

Eligibility criteria for the course are that the candidate must have completed masters in computer application with at least 50-55% aggregate marks or equivalent grade.

The average course fee for the course is approximately INR 50,000

PhD in Computer Science

Like PhD in Computer Application, the duration of the course is not fixed.

The eligibility criteria for PhD in Computer Science are that an individual must have an M. Phil degree or an equivalent degree

The average fee for the course is INR 50,000-2,00,000 approximately.