How to become a software engineer after 12th in India?
Tags: beginners, career, motivation
Published: 2022-12-27 12:43:14

Software engineering undoubtedly is a very prestigious and promising career path many young people consider for themselves. What do you need to start it? In this guide, we are going to tell you all you need to know to become a software engineer based on the streams you choose.

 

## What is software engineering?

First of all, let's define what software engineering is. The term involves the field of engineering, implying everything about developing, creating, testing, and maintaining a software piece or an app. The demand for these skills is enormously high today as all companies, from small start-ups to corporations, use all kinds of software, and many need it created from scratch. The fields where you can work as a software engineer are broadest than ever. You can apply for positions in state institutions, private companies, corporations that develop software used internationally, companies offering data management solutions, and so on.

 

## What does software development do?

As we have mentioned above, the profession of software engineer covers many aspects of software development. Thus, you should be ready to code for the creation of the app, participate in front-end development to improve user experience, test the software for usability, and find and fix bugs.

 Depending on the size of the company and its specialization, you may be involved in developing tools and software for various purposes. Besides, if you reach a high position, you will have to participate in decision-making on the future or existing software features, improvements, integrations, managing the team of developers, setting timeframes, and so on.

 

## What to study to become a software engineer?

Although we defined what software engineering is in general terms, you may ask yourself a question, "what should I study to become a software engineer"? And it's natural. First of all, to make your career path easier, we advise you to choose the science stream. The stream includes such exact sciences as chemistry, maths, and physics as the major subjects. Of course, the main is mathematics for you. First of all, you will have a deeper knowledge of mathematics if you opt for the science stream than if you choose any other, and that will definitely help you with further study to become an engineer. Secondly, having this degree, you will have more chances to easily apply for the next levels of education, i.e., bachelor, university or academy degree.

 

Bachelor's degree in Computer science - what faculties can you choose?

We have already pointed out that it is best to opt for the science stream if you are thinking about the path of software engineering after 12th grade. But what are the exact faculties you can choose from after? We recommend you pay attention to the following:

B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) in Computer Science
B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) in Computer Science and Information Technology
B.E (Bachelor's in Engineering) in Software Engineering
BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application)
 

Worth noting that you will be eligible for all of the faculties if your stream is science. If you choose arts or commerce, you will not be eligible for some or will have to pass an entrance test. We will cover that later in this guide.

Studying for one of these degrees, you will have an amazing basis for becoming a software engineer in the future. You will get the necessary knowledge and skills and a diploma relevant to the profession. Of course, getting a degree is only a part of the work. You will also need to learn and practice certain skills on your own.

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