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Web Developer

Web developers design, build, and maintain websites and web applications for businesses, startups, and government portals across India. The field splits into frontend (UI), backend (servers/databases), and full-stack roles. With India's booming startup ecosystem and digital-India push, demand for skilled web developers is consistently high.

Salary range

₹4–35 LPA

Job growth

very high

Work type

Remote

Paths to entry

4 routes

Actions for your grade

Complete freeCodeCamp's Responsive Web Design certification (free)
Build 2-3 small projects (personal homepage, a quiz app) and put them on GitHub
Decide whether to pursue PCM in Class 11 for B.Tech or consider BCA after 12th

Actions for your grade

Complete freeCodeCamp's Responsive Web Design certification (free)
Build 2-3 small projects (personal homepage, a quiz app) and put them on GitHub
Decide whether to pursue PCM in Class 11 for B.Tech or consider BCA after 12th

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Web Developer

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

B.Tech Computer Science

Science

Strongest foundation; top IITs/NITs place well into product companies like Flipkart, Swiggy, and Razorpay.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
JEE Main or JEE Advanced or BITSAT or MHT CET
Degree
B.Tech CSE / IT (4 years)
Colleges
IIT Bombay · IIT Delhi · NIT Trichy
Career
Web Developer

BCA / B.Sc Computer Science

Any Stream

Lower barrier of entry; supplement with portfolio projects and certifications to stay competitive.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
BCA or B.Sc CS (3 years)
Colleges
Delhi University · Christ University Bangalore · Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies
Career
Web Developer

Diploma + Self-taught / Bootcamp

Any Stream

Portfolio matters more than degree here; open-source contributions and freelance projects unlock jobs faster.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
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Degree
Polytechnic Diploma in CS/IT (3 years) or intensive bootcamp
Colleges
Government Polytechnic Mumbai · Btech Lateral Nits
Career
Web Developer

B.Des / Interaction Design (Frontend focus)

Arts

Best route for design-leaning developers; strong fit for UI/frontend and design-systems roles.

Now
Arts Stream
Exams
UCEED or NID DAT or NIFT Entrance
Degree
B.Des Interaction / UX Design (4 years)
Colleges
IIT Bombay Idc · NID Ahmedabad · IIT Guwahati
Career
Web Developer

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
JEE Main NTA	Class 12 PCM	Very Hard	Jan & Apr
JEE Advanced IIT (rotating)	JEE Main top 2.5L	Very Hard	May
BITSAT BITS Pilani	Class 12 PCM, 75%+	Hard	May-Jun
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell	Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)	Medium	Apr-May
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun
NIFT Entrance NIFT	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	Feb
UCEED IIT Bombay	Class 12 (any stream)	Hard	Jan
NID DAT National Institute of Design	Class 12 (any stream)	Hard	Jan (Prelims) + Apr (Mains)

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

IIT Bombay

Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra

JEE Advanced + JoSAA

IIT Delhi

Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi

JEE Advanced + JoSAA

NIT Trichy

NIT Tiruchirappalli

Central GovtTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

JEE Main + JoSAA

BITS Pilani

Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan

BITSAT

VIT Vellore

Manipal Institute of Technology

Delhi University

Christ University Bangalore

Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies

Fergusson College Pune

Government Polytechnic Mumbai

Btech Lateral Nits

IIT Bombay Idc

NID Ahmedabad

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

Central GovtAhmedabad, Gujarat

NID DAT (Prelims + Mains)

IIT Guwahati

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.