Computers play a vital role in the modern business world, and many of the most basic computer science career options involve use of technology and computers. Computers are used for recording, analyzing, gathering, processing and documenting a particular data. Computers are used in almost every field as they have made work easier and quicker.
Children nowadays have computer classes at school. They are already familiar with the keyboard and the mouse. Most have a smart phone too. Nowadays children don’t have to worry about their computer literacy because they learn the basics at school and catch the rest by personal experiments. Teaching students how to use computers helps them prepare for any number of possible computer science careers and gives them an extra edge over others who don’t know how to function with computers.
Choosing a career in computer science: Courses in computer can be of long term or short term. One can choose whatever one likes according to convenience. There are numerous private institutes which provide training in computers. But it is essential to keep in mind that one gets a government recognized certification after the course.
Listed below are some of the main computer related courses – degree / diploma / certificate level – that are offered by different universities / training institutes after passing class tenth or twelfth:-
4 Year / 5 Year Engineering Courses after 12th
To apply for B.Tech or B.E you should be passed 10 + 2 with PCM. Below are the top most institutes offering you engineering degree in Delhi NCR region.
| Course | Institute | Duration | Entry Mode |
| B.Tech | DTU | 4 Years | JEE Main |
| B.Tech | IGDTUW | 4 Years | JEE Main |
| BE | NSIT | 4 Years | JEE Main |
| B.Tech | IIIT Delhi | 4 Years | JEE Main |
| B.Tech | NIT Delhi | 4 Years | JEE Main |
| B.Tech | JMI | 4 Years | JEE Main |
| B.Tech | GGSIPU | 4 Years | IPU CET |
| B.Tech | IIT Delhi | 4 Years | JEE Main + JEE Advanced |
| B.Tech + M.Tech | IIT Delhi | 5 Year | JEE Main + JEE Advanced |
3 Year Graduation Courses after 12th
Most popular courses in this category are BCA and B.Sc Computer Science. You should be 12th passed with Maths. If you do not have maths in 12th class, some institutes also allow you to appear for MTE 03 with 1st semester of BCA
| Course | Institute | Duration | Entry Mode |
| BCA | GGSIPU | 3 Year | IPU CET |
| BCA | IGNOU | 3 Year | |
| BCA | Jamia Hamdard | 3 Year | Merit |
| B.Sc Computer Science | DU | 3 Year | Merit |
| B.A.C.A | JMI | 3 Year | Entrance Exam |
NIELIT Courses
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (N.I.El.I.T.) is a society for providing computer education. It is under department of Electronics and Information technology, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Govt of India. Certification of NIELIT is valid all over India and it has 65 accredited centres in various parts of Delhi. The list is available on its website www.nielit.gov.in.
| Course | Duration | Entry Mode |
| ACC (Awareness in computer concepts) | – | 20 Hrs |
| BCC (Basic computer course) | 8th Pass | 1 Month |
| CCC (Course on computer concepts) | 10th Pass | 2 Month |
| ECC (Expert computer course) | 10th Pass | 2 Months |
| O Level (equivalent to foundation level) | 12th Pass | 1 Year |
| A Level (equivalent to Advance diploma) | Graduation | 1 Year |
| B Level (equivalent to MCA) | Graduation + A Level | 2 Year |
| C Level (equivalent to MTech) | Graduation + B Level | 2 Year |
Diploma Courses for 10th Pass / 12th Pass
You can appear for diploma courses after 10th or 12th. Here are few important institutes offering diploma in computer field.
| Course | Institute | Duration | Entry Mode |
| Computer Engineering | JMI | 3 Year | Entrance Exam |
| Computer Generated Imagery | IGNOU | 3 Year | Direct |
| Comp Engg, Info tech enabled services & management (ITES&M) | Polytechnics | 3 Year | Entrance Exam |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | NVTI | 1 Year | Merit |
| Desk Top Publishing | NVTI | 1 Year | Merit |
| Computer Aided Embroidery & Needle work | NVTI | 6 Months | Merit |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA | NDMC | 1 Year | Direct |
Certificate Course based on merit
Certification courses can be don eat various levels. Here are few popular courses offered by various institutes including IGNOU and ITI all over India
| Course | Institute | Eligibility | Duration |
| Certificate in Information technology | IGNOU | 10th Pass | 6 Months – 2 Year |
| Certificate in communication and IT skills | IGNOU | 12th Pass | 6 Months – 2 Year |
| Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance | ITI | 10th Pass | 1 Year |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | ITI | 10th Pass | 1 Year |
| Desk Top Publishing Operator | ITI | 10th Pass | 1 Year |
| Information Communication Technology System Maintenance | ITI | 10th Pass | 2 Year |
| Information Technology | ITI | 10th Pass | 1 Year |
