Courses for hardware whiz kids after Class 12 in India
There are many youngsters who want to pursue a good hardware and networking course after 10+2. Well, this can be a great idea! Today we will look at the certificate, vocational, diploma and Bachelor’s Degree, i.e., UG (undergraduate) level courses for hardware and networking enthusiasts. Students who have passed 10+2 are eligible to pursue these.
What does hardware and networking signify?
To put it simply, networking means interconnecting two computers for facilitating the transfer of information between them. The medium used for this connection could be physical (for example, wires) or it could be wireless. IT (Information Technology) is a very vast field, comprising all aspects of data storage, protection, transmission, retrieval and conversion. Information systems are used to perform these tasks and are a collection of hardware, software, networks and databases.
What are the courses available after Class 12?
This is a list of courses available when you finish school:
- B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer Science (Networks and Cyber Security) – 4 years
- B.E. or B.Tech. in IT and Networking – 4 years
- B.Sc. in Hardware and Networking – 3 years
- B.Sc. in Networking Technology – 3 years
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) programs are 4 years long full-time courses. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) programs are 3 years long. Students who have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics subjects from any recognized board are eligible to pursue these courses.
There are also some diploma courses after 10+2:
- Diploma in Computer Hardware Maintenance
- Diploma in Hardware and Networking
- Diploma in IT and Networking
- Diploma in Computer Networking and Security
A standard Diploma course is also 3 years long. However, some institutes crash these down to 1or 2-year programs. There are also certificate courses for those who do not want to study full-time or want to study for less than 2 years. The certificate programs are mostly around network security and ethical hacking.
Career opportunities in hardware and networking
IT firms and firms reliant on IT systems, such as banks or large internet service providers, are the prime recruiters. As hardware and networking professionals, students can work as Network Engineer, Network Technician, IT Engineer, System Security Specialist, IT Administrator and System Manager.