Web & App Development (Freelance / Full-Stack)
Self-taught / Bootcamp → Junior Developer / Freelancer → Full-Stack Developer → Senior Developer / Tech Lead → Architect / CTO / Freelance consultant
Duration
6–12 months (self-taught to job-ready) or 3–4 years (BCA/B.Tech formal route)
Stream
PCMC
Entry Salary
₹3,00,000–₹8,00,000/year (junior developer or freelancer starting)
5-Year Salary
₹12,00,000–₹30,00,000/year (senior full-stack, or ₹50,000–₹2,00,000/month freelancing internationally)
Eligibility
No formal degree strictly required. Logical thinking and basic computer literacy needed. BCA/B.Tech CS helps for corporate jobs but freelancing does not require a degree.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹3,00,000–₹8,00,000/year (junior developer or freelancer starting)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹12,00,000–₹30,00,000/year (senior full-stack, or ₹50,000–₹2,00,000/month freelancing internationally)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
Start with HTML/CSS/JavaScript (free on freeCodeCamp). Build 5–10 real projects. Learn React or Next.js (frontend) and Node.js or Python (backend). Create a GitHub profile with your projects. Start freelancing on Upwork or local businesses. A formal degree (BCA/B.Tech) adds credibility for corporate jobs but is NOT required for freelancing or startups. Many successful developers are self-taught. The market values what you can build, not what certificate you hold.
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