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
Career Progression
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).
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