byGaganDeep
Updated on - 1 Jun, 2024
B.Sc. Information Technology is an undergraduate course which aims to equip students with knowledge and skills in areas such as software engineering, computer networking and communications, databases, web technologies and data analytics. The duration of the B.Sc. program is four academic years where the first 3 years consists of the school sessions and each of the school session is divided into two semesters with a total of six semesters. Information Technology course is of 3 years with six semesters. The subjects covered in the curriculum are programming languages Java, Python, OS, computer architecture, data structures and Algorithms, DBMS, computer Networks, web technologies, mobile computing, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and mathematics and soft skill development.
The entrance exams accepted for admission to the B.Sc Information Technology course by various colleges and universities are: JEE Main Paper 1, WBJEE, CUCET, Odisha JEE, UPSEE, AP EAMCET, Mumbai University CET, BITSAT, Manipal UGET, VITEEE and many more institutes provides direct admission through their 12th standard percentage. For getting admission in top NITs and IITs candidates have to take JEE Main Paper 1 examination and the candidates have to secure the required percentile.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Science in Information Technology |
| Duration | 3 years (6 semesters) |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 Science (PCM/PCMB) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks |
| Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Delhi Technological University (DTU), BITS Pilani |
| Entrance Exams | JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, State-level entrance exams, University-specific entrance exams |
1. A candidate must have passed 10+2 examination in any stream preferably science, commerce or arts with at least 50% marks from any recognized board.
2. Maths is mandatory in 10+2 for some universities while for other maths/computer science/statistics/business maths are required.
3. There are no set age boundaries for this type of learning. Applicants of all sorts, be it the fresher or students who have a gap year, can apply.
4. It is most often dependent on the scores obtained in the 10+2 examination for getting an admission in most of the colleges. The entrance requirements may also vary with colleges as some of them administer their own examinations.
5. It is also important to note that lateral admission for diploma holders in to 2nd year B.Sc IT is available in some of the institutes and universities.
6. All the candidates especially those from other countries/regions have to meet the requirements set by the respective institutes where they wish to attend.
1. JEE Main – Joint Entrance Examination for Engineering, a national level test conducted by NTA and JEE B.Tech Computer Science.
2. It has an Information Technology program and CUCET or Central University Common Entrance Test is for admission to central universities.
3. AMU: Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Test, an entrance exam conducted at the university level for admittance to B.Sc IT course offered at AMU.
4. BITSAT – Birla Institute of Technology & Science Admission Test, premier institute entrance exam, students who qualify can choose B.Sc IT.
5. NIMCET – National Institute of Technology MCA Common Entrance Test to take admission in Post Graduate Information Technology Programmes in NITs.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Programming Languages | C, C++, Java, Python, JavaScript |
| Data Structures and Algorithms | Arrays, Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees, Graphs, Sorting and Searching Algorithms |
| Database Management Systems | Database Design, SQL, NoSQL, Database Administration |
| Computer Networks | Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Internet Technologies, Cyber Security |
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Operating System Concepts, Process Management, Memory Management |
| Software Engineering | Software Development Life Cycle, Object-Oriented Programming, Design Patterns, Software Testing |
| Web Development | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web Frameworks, Server-side Technologies |
| Discrete Mathematics | Set Theory, Logic, Relations, Functions, Graph Theory |
| Computer Architecture | Hardware Components, CPU, Memory, I/O Devices, Instruction Set Architecture |
| Mathematics | Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics |
1. This entrance examination is open to candidates who have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in science stream with at least 50 % marks.
2. Submit online application form or fill the form manually along with the scanned copies of the marksheets and certificates.
3. Sit for any entrance examination if necessary such as JEE Main for several colleges.
4. Wait for merit list to be out and cross check to see whether one has been selected
5. To confirm the admission, pay the fees according to the schedule of the college.
6. Complete any outstanding paperwork and pre-enlist yourself in the program.
| College Name | Location | Annual Fees (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh | INR 1.2 Lakhs |
| National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT-W) | Warangal, Telangana | INR 1.5 Lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-D) | Delhi | INR 1.2 Lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati (IIIT-G) | Guwahati, Assam | INR 1.2 Lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune (IIIT-P) | Pune, Maharashtra | INR 1.2 Lakhs |
| Government College of Engineering, Salem (GCE Salem) | Salem, Tamil Nadu | INR 10,000 |
| College of Engineering and Technology, Bhubaneswar (CET Bhubaneswar) | Bhubaneswar, Odisha | INR 20,000 |
| Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) | Pilani, Rajasthan | INR 3 Lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | INR 6 Lakhs |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 3 Lakhs |
| College Name | Location | Annual Fees (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| RV University, Bangalore | Bangalore, Karnataka | INR 4.5 Lakhs |
| Amity University, Noida | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | INR 6.4 - 13.2 Lakhs |
| Amity University, Kolkata | Kolkata, West Bengal | INR 4.79 Lakhs |
| Shiv Nadar University, Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 4.5 - 7.5 Lakhs |
| Galgotias University, Greater Noida | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | INR 1.45 - 1.6 Lakhs |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal | Manipal, Karnataka | INR 3.5 - 5 Lakhs |
| VIT University, Vellore | Vellore, Tamil Nadu | INR 3.5 - 4.5 Lakhs |
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | INR 3.5 - 5 Lakhs |
| Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune | Pune, Maharashtra | INR 4.5 - 6 Lakhs |
| GLS University, Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | INR 2.9 Lakhs |
| Specialization | Job Titles | Average Salary (LPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development | Software Developer, Web Developer, Mobile App Developer | 4 - 6 |
| Network Engineering | Network Engineer, System Administrator, Network Security Engineer | 5 - 7 |
| Database Management | Database Administrator, Data Analyst, Data Scientist | 5 - 8 |
| Cloud Computing | Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer | 6 - 8 |
| Cybersecurity | Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Ethical Hacker | 5 - 7 |
| Artificial Intelligence | AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist | 7 - 10 |