While it is true that to have a successful career in software engineering, it is better to study Science in 10+2 and thereafter but there are some ways to get into software engineering even if you have studied Arts. Please read the following ways to get into software engineering:

1. Graduate in any subject with Mathematics as one of the subjects of study MCA (Master of Computer Application) A job in a Software development firm

2. Graduate in any subject (if one has Mathematics up to class XII and passed in the paper) MCA (in some Institutions) A job in a software development firm

3. Graduate in any subject DCA (Diploma in Computer Applications) OR CIC (Certificate in Computing) from Indira Gandhi National Open University MCA from Indira Gandhi National Open University A job in a Software development firm.

4. Graduate in any subject DOEACC (Department of Electronics Accreditation of Computer Courses, Government of India) A level course from a Computer Institute DOEACC B level course (this is equivalent to MCA) A job in a Software development firm.

5. Graduate with major in any subject DOEACC B level course as in above A job in a Software development firm.

6. Graduate in any subject MBA (Master of Business Management with specialization in Systems/IT) OR MCM (Master of Computer Management) OR an equivalent course A job in a Software development firm.

7. Graduate in any subject Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) OR A good diploma from a private computer institution At least 1 year software development experience in any firm An advanced course in Information Technology (of 3 months 1 year duration course) OR Certifications like MCSE/MCSD, etc. A good job in a Software development firm.

8. Graduate in any subject with Mathematics as one of the subjects Master of Information Technology A job with a software development firm.

Some of the good institutions offering BCA courses:

Graduate School of Business Administration

Gaziabad-201001

URL: www.ghaziabad.net/gsba

National College of Education

39/2, Bhandari Bagh

Dehradun-248001

Dr. B.R Ambedkar University, Agra

Integrated Academy of Management & Technology

R-9/223, Rajnagar,

Ghaziabad-201002. (U.P)

Web site: www.inmantec.edu.

Head of Mathematics & Computer Department

Bundelkhand University

Jhansi-284128

Chowdhury Charan Singh University

Mewar Institute of Management

R-2/14, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad-201002 (U.P)

HNB Garhwal University

Institute of Management Studies

21, New Cantt. Road, Dehradun-248001 (U.P)

Web site: www.imsddun.com

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprashta University

Kashmere Gate, Delhi-110 006

C.C.S University, Meerut

NICE Management College

University Road, Saket, Meerut

Institute of Management Studies

C-238, Bulandshahar Road, G.T. Road, P.O. Box No.57, Ghaziabad-201009

HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar

Institute of Management Studies

4th KM Stone, Delhi Road, Post Box No.91, Roorkee-247667

Purvanchal University

School of Management Science, Hathua Market, Varanasi.

University College of Business Studies

H.P University, Ava-lodge, Shimla-171004

Guru Ghasidas University

Bilaspur-495009

Department of Computer Science

Arts Faculty Building, Room No.303, University of Delhi, Delhi-110 007

Invertis Institute of Management Studies

B-186, Civil Lines, Bareilly, U.P.

Apeejay Institute of Technology, School of Computer Science,

1, Institutional Area, Surajpur-Kasna Road (Near Jagat Firm),

P.O. Tughlakpur, Greater NOIDA, U. P 201 306

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