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Software Engineer
Design, build and maintain software applications and systems.
- Eligibility
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Entrance exams
- JEE Main, JEE Advanced, state CETs (e.g. MHT CET, KCET, OJEE)
- Typical salary
- ₹4–12 LPA at entry level (varies widely)
What they do
Software engineers write code, design systems and solve problems using technology.
Path
- Class 12 with PCM
- B.Tech/BE in CSE or IT, or BCA + MCA
- Internships and projects
Last updated 14 Oct 2026