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Computer Science & Engineering (B.Tech CS)

B.Tech CS → Software Developer / Data Engineer → Senior SDE / Tech Lead / Architect → VP Engineering / CTO / Founder

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

Stream

PCMC

Entry Salary

₹6,00,000–₹15,00,000/year (campus placement — highly dependent on college and skills)

5-Year Salary

₹15,00,000–₹40,00,000/year (product companies, MAANG-level firms)

Eligibility

PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Minimum 45% aggregate (40% reserved). CS is the most competitive branch — requires a high rank.

Entrance Exam Details

ExamKCET / JEE Main / COMEDK UGET
Conducting BodyKEA (KCET) / NTA (JEE Main) / COMEDK
ScheduleApril (KCET, JEE) / May (COMEDK)
PatternSame as general engineering — KCET (PCM, no negative), JEE (90Q, +4/-1), COMEDK (180Q, no negative).

Career Progression

B.Tech CSSoftware Developer / Data EngineerSenior SDE / Tech Lead / ArchitectVP Engineering / CTO / Founder

Expected Salary Range

Entry Level (Year 1)

₹6,00,000–₹15,00,000/year (campus placement — highly dependent on college and skills)

Starting salary for freshers

After 5 Years (Experienced)

₹15,00,000–₹40,00,000/year (product companies, MAANG-level firms)

With relevant experience and specialisation

Preparation Roadmap

CS branch requires the highest KCET rank among all engineering branches — typically top 5,000–15,000 for good colleges. Start learning programming (C, Python) alongside PU preparation. Strong Maths (calculus, algebra) is essential for both the entrance exam and the course itself.

Available at The City Academy

The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).

Related Career Paths

If this path interests you, you might also want to explore these alternatives.

BSc Computer Science (3 years) → MSc
Data Science / AI specialised degree
Information Technology (B.Tech IT) — similar, slightly different curriculum