Computer Engineer

Hello Zaid,
While Computer Engineering equally covers both hardware and software aspects, IT and software engineering has a lesser focus on the hardware aspect. However, this difference hardly matters as universities frequently keep updating the syllabus for each branch.
Unless and until, you get a job in a hardware manufacturing company like Intel, Logitech, etc., this little difference in the syllabus hardly matters. Most of the jobs offered is in the software domain.
So, there is no need to compare the little differences between the branches. Get admission in a good college in any of these branches, keep a percentage of over 70 without any backlogs and have a great start for your future.
All the best!
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As an ECE graduate you can become software engineer by following options:
(a) You can opt for interdisciplinary M.Tech computer science by appearing for GATE examination.
(b) Opt for IT companies in campus placement. Companies will train you to be a software engineer.
(c) Join training companies which train and produce ready to deploy resources for IT companies.
(d) Undergo automation testing courses and join as tester and then opt for developer roles within company.
(e) Undergo latest software certifications and work in small IT companies and move up career ladder with experience.(f) Look for trainee SE opportunities by referral, job portal, job consultant, etc.

Hello Akash,
It's good to know that you are looking forward to a career in software engineering. At the moment, you need to work really hard to secure a good percentage in your 10th and 12th board examinations. 75+ would be a decent percentage.
You need to understand the basics of physics, chemistry, mathematics and computers. This will help to increase your board examination percentage. Once you have entered the 11th standard, I would recommend you to join an engineering coaching institute. They will help you prepare yourself for engineering. They also conduct periodic tests which help you analyze your preparation level and you can study accordingly.
Once you've entered 11th standard, you should also solve various model test papers and competitive papers for AIEEE/IIT. Every time you complete a chapter of your 11th/12th syllabus, solve related IIT/AIEEE questions related to the chapter you completed. This will improve your knowledge on the chapter. Such competitive books are easily available in the market. This will also help you crack the various entrance examinations that you will appear for after passing 12th.
Ensure your percentage in class 12th is over 75 (at least 70). After you are done with your board examination, you should appear for the following entrance examination:
1. IIT JEE and IIT Advanced for admission into IITs.
2. AIEEE for admission into NITs and other government colleges.
3. Individual state examinations (OJEE for Odisha, COMEDK for Karnataka, EAMCET for Andhra Pradesh/Telangana etc.) for admission into private colleges in respective states.
The more the entrance examinations you appear for, the more options for colleges you will have for yourself.
Once you secure your position in a good college, ensure you maintain at least 70 percent throughout with no backlogs to be eligible for placement interviews in most companies.
I hope I have been able to answer your queries to your satisfaction.
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