Top Computer Science Courses After 12th: Diploma/Degree/Online
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💻 Top Computer Science Courses After 12th 2026
Diploma/Degree/Online: B.Tech CSE, B.Sc CS, BCA, Data Science, AI/ML, Cyber Security | JEE Main/BITSAT | ₹5-12 LPA Starting Salary
Computer Science Courses: Quick Navigation
🎓 Diploma in Computer Science & Engineering
Diploma CSE
Duration: 3 Years | Fees: ₹25K-80K/yr
Programming, Database, Web Dev, OS
Jobs: IT Support, Web Developer (₹3-6 LPA)
Eligibility
10+2 PCM (50%) | Diploma Entrance (JEECUP etc.)
Polytechnic Colleges | Govt/Private
🎯 Top UG Degree Courses
B.Tech CSE ₹8-20 LPA
4 Years | JEE Main/BITSAT/VITEEE
AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security specializations
IITs, NITs, BITS Pilani
B.Sc Computer Science
3 Years | Merit/University Test
Programming, Networks, Software Engg
DU, Christ University
B.Sc IT
3 Years | Application-focused
Web Tech, IT Infrastructure, Networks
BCA
3 Years | Any Stream + Maths
Computer Applications | IPU CET/NPAT
🔗 Integrated 5-Year Programs
| Course | Career Path | Top Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech + M.Tech CSE | Software/Data Engineer | IITs, NITs |
| B.Sc + M.Sc CS | Research/Academia | IISERs |
| B.Tech CSE + MBA | IT Manager/Product Lead | IITs |
| BCA + MCA | System Analyst | NIP University |
📱 Online Certificate Courses (6-12 Months)
Full Stack Web Dev
HTML/CSS/JS/React/Node | ₹4-10 LPA
Coursera/Scaler
Data Science/ML
Python/Tableau/PowerBI | ₹6-15 LPA
UpGrad/Simplilearn
Cyber Security
Ethical Hacking/CEH | ₹5-12 LPA
Udemy/Coursera
Cloud (AWS/Azure)
AWS Certified Architect | ₹7-18 LPA
🏆 Top CS Colleges India 2026 (NIRF)
| Rank | College | State | Entrance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIT Madras | TN | JEE Advanced |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | Delhi | JEE Advanced |
| 3 | IIT Bombay | MH | JEE Advanced |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur | UP | JEE Advanced |
| 5 | IIT Roorkee | UK | JEE Advanced |
💰 Salary Expectations
- Fresher: ₹5-12 LPA (India) | $60K-120K (Abroad)
- 5-8 Yrs: ₹18-40 LPA (Product Companies)
- 10+ Yrs: ₹30L-1Cr+ (Leadership Roles)
