Information Technology Engineer
Designs, installs and maintains a company's computer systems, hardware, software and networks.
Overview
Information Technology Engineers design, install, and maintain a company's computer systems. They are responsible for testing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware, software, and networking systems. They may also be required to train staff and manage projects.
Where they work
- IT specialists are required in almost all sectors such as Technology, Finance, E-commerce, Medicine, Defence, and other areas
Work environment
You will work in an office set up. Usually, you will work fixed hours. But you may occasionally be required to work extended hours to meet steep deadlines or in emergency situations. You may work full-time, part-time or on hourly basis as a freelancer. Work from home may be available.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good at logical thinking and reasoning.
- You enjoy solving problems.
- You are innovative.
- You are tech savvy and have good mathematical and analytical skills.
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
- 2Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc) in Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Science Engineering/Data Science and Engineering/Electronics and Communication Engineering
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field
Forms, exams and applications
For admissions, you must qualify entrance examination conducted at national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.) or state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc.). Check the official notification for current eligibility and dates.
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Department of Information Technology. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Delhi Technological University, New Delhi
- Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Government Polytechnic, Nashik, Maharashtra
- Government Polytechnic, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Government Polytechnic For Girls, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
- PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Jharkhand
- NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Junior IT Engineer
- 2Senior IT Engineer
- 3Software Developer
- 4Team Leader
- 5Project Manager, Information Technology
Expected income
₹25,000 – ₹1,67,000 per month
The card's stated source is a general Software Engineer salary page. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Computer Science Engineer
Designs, implements and manages information systems across both software and hardware.
Network Administrator
Supervises and maintains a company's computer network — both its software and its hardware.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Maths, Computer Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to coding.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Kuntal Chakraborty — An IT engineer by profession and education. He has worked as a systems engineer and network engineer at Siemens and Atos. He has done his B.Tech. in Information Technology from West Bengal University of Technology. Chakraborty's current passion is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 645 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Software_Engineer/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
NIMS University, Jaipur is a private university but is printed under government institutes on this card; it is listed under private here. The contents page lists this career on printed page 647, but the card is on 645.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.