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Software Engineer

Software engineers design, build and maintain the systems and applications that power digital products — from mobile apps to e-commerce platforms. One of India's highest-demand careers with strong salary growth.

Salary range
₹6–60 LPA
Job growth
very high
Work type
Office + Remote
Paths to entry
4 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Score 80%+ in Maths and Science for stream eligibility
  • Pick a beginner language (Python or JavaScript)
  • Decide on Science (PCM) stream for 11th

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Software Engineer

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

JEE → IIT/NIT B.Tech CS
Science

Most competitive route. Top tier-1 placements.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main or JEE Advanced
  3. Degree
    B.Tech Computer Science
  4. Colleges
    IIT Bombay · IIT Delhi · IIT Madras
  5. Career
    Software Engineer
BITSAT → BITS Pilani
Science
  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    BITSAT
  3. Degree
    B.E. Computer Science
  4. Colleges
    BITS Pilani · BITS Goa · BITS Hyderabad
  5. Career
    Software Engineer
State CET → State Engg College
Science
  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.E. Computer Engineering
  4. Colleges
    Coep Pune · Vjti Mumbai
  5. Career
    Software Engineer
BCA → MCA (no JEE)
Any Stream

Open to Commerce/Arts students who didn't take PCM.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    BCA + MCA
  4. Colleges
    Christ University · Symbiosis Pune
  5. Career
    Software 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
IIT Madras
IIT Madras
Central GovtChennai, Tamil Nadu
JEE Advanced + JoSAAIISER Aptitude Test
NIT Trichy
NIT Tiruchirappalli
Central GovtTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
JEE Main + JoSAA
BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani
Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan
BITSAT
BITS Goa
BITS Hyderabad
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Deemed UniversityHyderabad, Telangana
BITSAT
Coep Pune
Vjti Mumbai
Christ University
Symbiosis Pune
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.