B.Sc. (Information Technology)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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B.Sc. Information Technology or Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is an undergraduate Information Technology course. The degree course is awarded after successfully completing a three years program in the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of information systems with the use of software applications and computer hardware to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and securely retrieve information. In other words, B.Sc. (Information Technology) degree is the comprehensive course that involves the study of computing technology, covering everything from installing applications to designing complex computer networks and information databases. B.Sc. (Information Technology) degree course includes the study of software development, software testing, software engineering, computer networking, web design, databases, programming, etc.

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B.Sc. Information Technology Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing B.Sc. (Information Technology) degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in Science stream with Maths, Physics and Chemistry as subjects studied and with a minimum of 50% marks secured in Maths and/or in aggregate from a recognized board of the country.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes also conduct entrance examination to get admission to their B.Sc. (Information Technology) degree course. Selection to the degree course in these colleges are based on marks secured in the final merit i.e. total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance exam.

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B.Sc. Information Technology Course Suitability

• Candidates also have good communication skills and the ability to understand a wide range of perspectives.
• They should have a solid understanding of mathematical concepts and a high degree of skill in data manipulation and multiple step logic is required.
• Detail orientation and mental focus are other necessary skills for the course.
• Those who want to have Master degree and then further research work are also suitable for the course.

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How is B.Sc. Information Technology Course Beneficial?

• B.Sc. (Information Technology) degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as M.Sc., Ph.D. and M.Phil. Degree in Information Technology, the successful completion of which makes one eligible for the post of a lecturer in any university/college.
• B.Sc. (Information Technology) degree holders have plenty of opportunities in various sectors such as in electronics, information technology, communication, manufacturing, finance, business, banking, marketing, entertainment, education, defence, railways, police, automobiles, quality product manufacturing, etc. and in numerous other fields.
• The Indian information technology (IT) industry has earned India the distinction of becoming the global brand ambassador of IT in the world.
• Information Technology related jobs and services are expected to grow by 4.2% in the current year.
• Today, there is big Indian and international IT companies in many Metros and other big cities in India which offer excellent and very lucrative employment opportunities.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing B.Sc. (Information Technology) degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in Science stream with Maths, Physics and Chemistry as subjects studied and with a minimum of 50% marks secured in Maths and/or in aggregate from a recognized board of the country.