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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, deploy and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, VPNs and security appliances for organisations across India. Typical work includes routing & switching, network security, cloud connectivity and performance monitoring. Career paths start from engineering degrees or computer-science undergrad courses and are reinforced by vendor certifications and internships.

Salary range
₹4–30 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hybrid
Paths to entry
2 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Continue strengthening maths and basic physics concepts
  • Start learning basic programming (Python) and command-line usage
  • Join school computer/technology club or online communities

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Network Engineer

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Tech / B.E. (Engineering)
Science

Strong fundamentals from an engineering college speed entry into network engineering roles; internships and lab projects help.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main or JEE Advanced or BITSAT or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics & Communication (4 years)
  4. Colleges
    IIT Bombay · IIT Delhi · BITS Pilani
  5. Career
    Network Engineer
B.Sc / BCA → Entry-Level Roles
Any Stream

A viable route if combined with strong practical skills, internships and vendor certifications (e.g., CCNA).

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Sc (Computer Science) or BCA (3 years); can progress to MCA or direct jobs with certifications
  4. Colleges
    University of Delhi · Christ University Bangalore · St Xaviers College Mumbai
  5. Career
    Network Engineer

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
JEE Main
NTA
Class 12 PCMVery HardJan & Apr
JEE Advanced
IIT (rotating)
JEE Main top 2.5LVery HardMay
BITSAT
BITS Pilani
Class 12 PCM, 75%+HardMay-Jun
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay
Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
JEE Advanced + JoSAA
BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani
Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan
BITSAT
IIIT Hyderabad
NIT Trichy
NIT Tiruchirappalli
Central GovtTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
JEE Main + JoSAA
University of Delhi
Christ University Bangalore
St Xaviers College Mumbai
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.