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Salary of BCA Graduates: Top Job Roles & Career Opportunities [2024]

Updated on 27 January, 2024

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You’ve completed your BCA and are now wondering what career you should pursue? Don’t worry; we’ve all been there. Choosing a career can be quite challenging. To help you make a better-informed decision, we’ve prepared the following article. You’d know which jobs offer the best BCA salary. Moreover, this article will tell you the most prevalent jobs for BCA graduates and much more. Let’s get started. 

If you have just completed your school and enrolled yourself on a BCA course, here is a short introduction to the course for you. 

Bachelor of Computer Application which is the BCA full form salary growth wise, is a great degree course. Differing from Btech, it is a three-year long full-time degree course which successfully helps a candidate to get their foot into the world of Information Technology. 

BCA job opportunities and salary growth are comparatively better than any other mainstream bachelor’s degree course, such as physics, biology and so forth because it enables the candidate with subjects like C++. Java, Networking, Data Structure, web designing etc. it is needless to say that as we progress towards the future, these subjects will gain significantly more importance.

Therefore, after graduating from BCA highest salary in India can be earned in software-based jobs. Such as software engineers, full-stack developers, data-science professionals, cyber security professionals, cloud computing experts etc. On that note, some jobs might also require you to have a higher degree for better opportunities and lucrative after BCA course job and salary.

Salary of BCA Graduates as Freshers

As fresh BCA graduates ready to enter the job market, the typical salary range in India is Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh per annum at the entry-level. This can vary based on multiple aspects.

BCA scope and salary are higher for graduates from premium institutes or top-ranked private colleges where the course rigour and campus recruitment prospects are better. Additionally, graduates possessing certifications like OCJP (Oracle Certified Java Programmer) or OCJA (Oracle Certified Java Associate) command 10-15% higher salary packages, even as freshers.

With sound programming skills, communication abilities, fast learning capability and the right attitude, BCA freshers can expect to start their IT careers in India on a healthy note while building their domain expertise and emerging as future leaders contributing immense value through technology leverage.

In this section of our article on BCA salary, we’ll discuss some popular jobs for BCA freshers. Having this information will help you make your career plans and determine your next steps. Before seeing the after BCA course job and salary, you need to keep in mind that these are all entry-level jobs, and you can significantly increase the number of after BCA jobs and salary by gaining experience or opting for higher studies. 

SEO Executive

If you’ve wanted to enter the digital marketing sector, then you can pursue this role. SEO executives help companies with daily marketing tasks. They will generate reports and assist their team in performing the overall SEO of their client. It’s an excellent job for freshers with no industry experience.

Skills Required:

After BCA jobs and salary as an SEO executive would demand candidates to have a certain level of skill set. Knowing BCA full form salary is not enough. Here is an example of what skills could be expected of you to bag BCA highest salary in India. BCA job opportunities and salary are more likely to improve the more you upskill yourself, so make sure to go through these skill sets!

  • The ability to think critically is a must for any SEO personnel. Their ability to understand gaps in the content and what is required to bridge them is very crucial.
  • Communication skills, both verbal and written, are important. An SEO executive often needs to prepare writing decks, case studies and POVs for the writing team to understand. 
  • Programming skills are not mandatory, yet they can be a significant bonus in getting a job. Knowing programs such as rendering, server-side redirecting, and microdata tagging are some technical aspects an SEO executive needs to know. 
  • Knowing the basics of varied analytical tools like Google Analytics is also required. 
  • Having basic to intermediate level excel skills to manipulate data and get insights from them. 

You’ll get to learn various digital marketing skills and gain professional experience while helping your team. The average salary of an SEO executive here is INR 2.41 Lakh per year. It starts from INR 2.2 Lakh per year and goes up to INR 5.17 Lakh per year. With sufficient experience in this field, you can pursue higher roles such as SEO Manager or Marketing Director. 

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SEO Executive Salary Based on Location:

City Salary
Bangalore ₹2.7 Lakhs
Pune ₹2.5 Lakhs
Mumbai ₹2.5 Lakhs
Hyderabad ₹2.6 Lakhs
New Delhi ₹2.4 Lakhs
Noida ₹2.3 Lakhs
Gurgaon ₹2.6 Lakhs

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SEO Executive Salary Based on Experience:

Experience Salary
1 Year ₹2.3 Lakhs
2 Year ₹2.5 Lakhs
3 Year ₹2.9 Lakhs
4 Year ₹3.2 Lakhs

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SEO Executive Salary Based on Industry:

Industry Salary
IT Services & Consulting ₹2.3 Lakhs
Financial Services ₹2.3 Lakhs
Real Estate ₹2.8 Lakhs
Legal ₹3.3 Lakhs
Engineering & Construction ₹2.7 Lakhs

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IT Assistant

IT assistants (also called Information Technology assistants) are responsible for assisting with their organization’s systems department’s daily tasks. They help monitor the various support ticket systems and follow up to solve the related issues.

IT assistants are responsible for maintaining and updating the current software across operating systems and networks. They offer service to end-users of the company and so their role is quite crucial. IT assistants assent with training duties when their company introduces new software.

Skills Required:

  • Knowing the basics of the computer systems to be able to perform daily tasks, maintaining security regulations and other supporting tasks.
  • Having knowledge of computer hardware to perform tasks like troubleshooting, monitoring and operating computer equipment, assisting the information technology department, diagnosing hardware-related problems and removing and replacing defective hardware components. 
  • Having knowledge of customer service such as producing invoices, generating monthly follow-ups and surveys, providing comprehensive support to customers, maintaining data entry and doing clerical duties. 
  • Knowing Active Directory to manage computers on others and organise the company’s hierarchy. 

They ensure that their databases and servers run properly and create backups if any data loss occurs. The average salary of an IT assistant in India is INR 3.6 Lakh per year. Depending on several factors, your pay can go up to INR 5.5 Lakh per annum.

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IT Assistant Salary Based on Location:

City Salary
Bangalore ₹4.6 Lakhs
Pune ₹2.5 Lakhs
Mumbai ₹2.3 Lakhs
Hyderabad ₹5.0 Lakhs
New Delhi ₹2.9 Lakhs
Noida ₹3.0 Lakhs
Gurgaon ₹2.5 Lakhs

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IT Assistant Salary Based on Experience:

Experience Salary
1 Year ₹2.3 Lakhs
2 Year ₹2.6 Lakhs
3 Year ₹2.8 Lakhs
4 Year ₹3.5 Lakhs
5 Year ₹3.9 Lakhs

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IT Assistant Salary Based on Industry:

Industry Salary
IT Services & Consulting ₹5.7 Lakhs
Financial Services ₹7.5 Lakhs
Real Estate ₹2.4 Lakhs
Engineering & Construction ₹3.0 Lakhs

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Read: Best Career Opportunities After BCA

Software Developer Trainee

Software Developer trainees learn about the tech sector’s ropes and programming while developing the required programs for their employer. The average pay for a software developer trainee in India is INR 3.59 Lakh per year.

Beginners earn around INR 1.81 Lakh per year, and the income can go up to INR 6.76 Lakh per year. If you’ve always wanted to enter the software development sector, this is a great way to do so.

You’d get to learn how you can develop industry-specific solutions while gaining valuable professional experience. Prominent employers for this role include Tata Consultancy Services, Infogain, LTI, etc. 

Skills Required:

Due to the fact that you graduated with a BCA and not Btech. Your training period will be rather very helpful in enhancing the basic programming and computer applications skills that you have learnt so far.  However, the skills required to be a Software Developer Trainee include

  • Knowing the basics of major programming languages like Python, Java, C group etc.
  • Having moderate knowledge of database systems such as how to search, add or manipulate data, securing data and making backups. SQL is a helpful knowledge to have for all these.
  • Knowing about data structures and algorithms.
  • Knowing fundamentals of Source Control Management (SCM).
  • Having knowledge of different software testing such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing etc. 
  • Knowing how to debug and encrypt data, also known as cryptography.  

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Software Developer Trainee Salary Based on Location:

City Salary
Bangalore ₹3.3Lakhs
Pune ₹3.3Lakhs
Chennai ₹2.9Lakhs
Hyderabad ₹3.4Lakhs
Mumbai ₹3.6Lakhs

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Software Developer Trainee Salary Based on Experience:

Experience Salary
1 Years ₹2.8 Lakhs
2 Years ₹3.3 Lakhs

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Software Developer Trainee Salary Based on Industry:

Industry Salary
IT Services & Consulting ₹3.8 Lakhs
Financial Services ₹4.4 Lakhs
Real Estate ₹2.8 Lakhs
Engineering & Construction ₹3.2 Lakhs

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Programmer Trainee

The average salary of a programmer trainee in India is INR 2.98 Lakh per year. It ranges from INR 2.05 Lakh per year and goes up to INR 4.9 Lakh per year. Your pay depends on many factors, such as your location and employer.

Prominent companies hiring for this role include Cognizant and Bitwise. A trainee programmer has to analyze, modify, and develop computer programs for their client. They get training from their employer about the required skills for their role.

However, some of the basic skills that a programmer trainee would learn include

  • Data structure and algorithms to perform day-to-day tasks.
  • Database and SQL to access distributed databases and store organizational data in an organized manner.
  • Object-oriented programming (OOP) languages such as Java, C++, Python and Perl. 
  • Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) to get familiar with a large variety of tools to be able to perform a broad spectrum of tasks. 
  • Cloud computing
  • Web development

The training could be through conferences, training plans, or any other method. It’s a suitable role for BCA freshers as it enables them to get the necessary professional experience while learning new skills.

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Programmer Trainee Salary Based on Location:

City Salary
Bangalore ₹2.9 Lakhs
Pune ₹2.9 Lakhs
Mumbai ₹3.0 Lakhs
Hyderabad ₹2.9 Lakhs
New Delhi ₹3.4 Lakhs
Noida ₹2.7 Lakhs

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Programmer Trainee Salary Based on Industry:

Industry Salary
IT Services & Consulting ₹2.9 Lakhs
Financial Services ₹2.6 Lakhs
Engineering & Construction ₹2.6 Lakhs

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Jobs with the Highest BCA Salary

In the following section, we’ll look at the highest-paying jobs for BCA graduates:

Data Scientist

The average salary of a data scientist in India is INR 8.13 Lakh per year. Apart from a BCA degree, you’ll need a data science certification to pursue this role. Data scientists help companies in generating valuable insights from vast quantities of data. They allow businesses to make informed decisions and plans by leveraging data.

Skills Required:

Technical Skills

  • Having knowledge of different programming languages such as Python, Perl, SQL and C/C++ to organize unstructured data.
  • Having a grasp of SAS and related analytical tools to extract valuable information from organized datasets.
  • Accustomed to working with unstructured data that come from vast sources.
  • Knowing the basics of AI, ML and Deep learning

Non-Technical Skills

  • Having good business acumen to be able to identify the potential problems and challenges within the organization.
  • Being good at both written and verbal communication to be able to share the findings with the team members successfully.
  • Having strong intuitive skills and attention to detail to excavate important insights from large data sets.

Experienced data scientists earn around INR 20 Lakh per annum. Data scientists in Gurugram, Haryana earn around 23% higher than the average, whereas Pune professionals earn 10% less than the same. Data scientists help companies find answers to business problems. They combine modeling, analytics, computer science, and statistics to do so.

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Data Scientist Salary Based on Location:

City Salary
Bangalore ₹15 Lakhs
New Delhi ₹14.3 Lakhs
Mumbai ₹13.1 Lakhs
Hyderabad ₹14.4 Lakhs
Pune ₹12.8 Lakhs
Chennai ₹13.1 Lakhs
Noida ₹13.5 Lakhs
Gurgaon ₹15.3 Lakhs

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Data Scientist Salary Based on Experience:

Experience Salary
1 Year ₹9.3 Lakhs
2 Year ₹10.4 Lakhs
3 Year ₹11.6 Lakhs
4 Year ₹14.1 Lakhs
5 Year ₹16.4 Lakhs

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Data Scientist Salary Based on Industry:

Industry Salary
IT Services ₹13.3 Lakhs
Internet ₹18.5 Lakhs
Software Product ₹16.6 Lakhs
Financial Services ₹15.5 Lakhs
KPO ₹10.8 Lakhs

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Also Read: Career Options after MCA

Technical Support Engineer

A technical support engineer helps their company oversee and handle their software and hardware systems. They focus on helping the company in solving technical issues related to any client’s accounts. Apart from the client’s issues, a technical support engineer solves problems related to its software infrastructure.

You need some industry experience to pursue this role. If you have experience in client service, it will increase your chances of bagging this role substantially. Businesses look for candidates that have a BCA degree, along with an additional certification in networking.

Having a PG certification in networking will certainly help you bag this job in major companies. From tech giants such as Microsoft to IT services companies, many companies look for technical support engineers. 

Skills Required:

  • Knowledge of developing, enhancing and supporting application systems.
  • Having expertise in developing various testing methodologies 
  • Good at critical thinking and decision making 
  • Having good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Being service-oriented and customer-focused.
  • Having good organizing skills

The average pay for a technical support engineer in India is INR 4.8 Lakh per year. Freshers in this field earn around INR 2 Lakh per year. You can become a senior technical support engineer where you can earn around INR 8.3 Lakh per year with experience. The upper limit for the payment of a senior technical support engineer is INR 17 Lakh per year.

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Technical Support Engineer Salary Based on Location:

City Salary
Bangalore ₹5.2 Lakhs
Pune ₹5.2 Lakhs
Chennai ₹4.7 Lakhs
Hyderabad ₹5.2 Lakhs
Mumbai ₹4.5 Lakhs

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Technical Support Engineer Salary Based on Experience:

Experience Salary
1 Year ₹3.2 Lakhs
2 Year ₹3.8 Lakhs
3 Year ₹4.4 Lakhs
4 Year ₹4.9 Lakhs
5 Year ₹5.4 Lakhs

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Technical Support Engineer Salary Based on Industry:

Industry Salary
IT Services & Consulting ₹4.5 Lakhs
Financial Services ₹4.7 Lakhs
Real Estate ₹4.0 Lakhs
Legal ₹2.6 Lakhs
Engineering & Construction ₹4.0 Lakhs

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Digital Marketer

A prominent field with a lucrative salary for BCA graduates is digital marketing. As a digital marketer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining your company’s online presence and ensuring that it maintains a great reputation. Digital marketers use content marketing, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and many other techniques to enhance their companies’ online presence.

Being a budding profession, the list of required skills for this role can be variable. However, some of the common skills that employers demand in an entry-level digital marketing role include

  • Having a basic knowledge of data analysis, which includes knowing the functional process of data gathering with the help of modern software.
  • Having a mind that curates attractive and efficient marketing campaigns which will help the company to attract the targeted audience. 
  • Having proficiency in SEO and SEM to utilise Google’s algorithm and support the marketing content at different stages with strong optimization. 
  • Knowing CRM or Customer Relationship Management to be able to come up with strategies that aim to maximize customer experience and connect with the customers. 
  • Great communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Having knowledge of various social media platforms and their algorithms.
  • Knowing the basics of designing skills.

The average pay of a digital marketing professional in India is INR 5.4 Lakh per year. With more experience and expertise, you can earn around INR 10 Lakh per year in this role. Digital marketing professionals develop and apply strategies for their company, handle ad campaigns, and track all the implementations.

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Digital Marketer Salary Based on Location:

City Salary
Bangalore ₹5.3 Lakhs
New Delhi ₹4.1 Lakhs
Mumbai ₹4.5 Lakhs
Hyderabad ₹4.5 Lakhs
Pune ₹4.5 Lakhs
Chennai ₹3.9 Lakhs
Noida ₹3.5 Lakhs
Ahmedabad ₹2.6 Lakhs

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Digital Marketer Salary Based on Experience:

Experience Salary
Fresher ₹2.7 Lakhs
1 Year ₹2.9 Lakhs
2 Year ₹3.6 Lakhs
3 Year ₹4.1 Lakhs
4 Year ₹5.2 Lakhs
5 Year ₹6.2 Lakhs

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Digital Marketer Salary Based on Industry:

Industry Salary
IT Services & Consulting ₹6.9 Lakhs
Internet ₹6.4 Lakhs
Software Product ₹5.0 Lakh
Financial Services ₹6.6 Lakhs
BPO/KPO ₹6.6 Lakhs

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Cyber Security

One of the most in-demand sectors for BCA graduates is cybersecurity. As companies are focusing more on digitization, the threat of hackers and dangerous organizations has increased accordingly. Cybersecurity professionals help organizations in avoiding those threats and ensure the total safety of their data and resources.

Skills Required:

  • Having the skills of detecting and solving various cybersecurity-related problems.
  • Having the strong technical aptitude to be able to adapt to the very technology-focused and rapidly evolving field. 
  • Knowing how to troubleshoot, update and maintain security systems.
  • Having sound knowledge of security standards across various platforms. Such as operating systems, computer systems, mobile devices, wireless networks and cloud networks. 
  • Having an eye for detail to detect any abnormality and vulnerabilities within the systems.
  • Knowing the fundaments of computer forensics.
  • Good at communication, both written and verbal.

The average salary for cybersecurity skills in India is INR 5.4 Lakh per annum. Popular roles for this skill include Cyber Security Analyst, Security Analyst, Ethical Hacker, etc. You’d need a cybersecurity certification with your BCA degree to pursue lucrative roles in this field. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is continually rising.

You can find jobs in MNCs, tech companies, IT services agencies, or even start a freelancing business. It is an excellent choice if you want a lucrative BCA salary.

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Cyber Security Salary Based on Location:

City Salary
Bangalore ₹5.3 Lakhs
Pune ₹4.5 Lakhs
Mumbai ₹4.6 Lakhs
Hyderabad ₹5.2 Lakhs
New Delhi ₹5.1 Lakhs
Noida ₹3.8 Lakhs
Gurgaon ₹11.0 Lakhs

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Cyber Security Salary Based on Experience:

Experience Salary
1 Year ₹4.1 Lakhs
2 Year ₹6.2 Lakhs
3 Year ₹5.6 Lakhs
4 Year ₹7.2 Lakhs
5 Year ₹12.9 Lakhs

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Cyber Security Salary Based on Industry:

Industry Salary
IT Services & Consulting ₹5.4 Lakhs
Financial Services ₹5.9 Lakhs
Software Product ₹5.0 Lakhs
Internet ₹4.7 Lakhs
Engineering & Construction ₹12.0 Lakhs

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Factors Affecting Your BCA Salary

While reading this article on the salary of BCA graduates, you must’ve noticed how the pay for each role varied depending on different factors. You should know what affects your BCA salary so you can plan your career accordingly. Here are the prominent factors that determine your BCA salary:

Experience

How much experience you have is probably the biggest factor that determines your pay. Freshers with no industry experience earn an average salary of INR 2.5 lakh per annum. Mid-level professionals with a BCA degree earn INR 3.8 Lakh per year.

On the other hand, senior-level professionals with more than seven years of experience earn around INR 12 Lakh per annum on average. As you gain more experience, you can pursue higher roles in your industry and, thus, earn a better salary. 

Location

Where you get your job tends to affect your salary substantially. This is a prominent reason why people migrate from a small town or city to a metro city. Take the case of a system administrator, for example.

A system administrator in New Delhi earns around 21% more than the national average. On the other hand, a system administrator in Mumbai earns around 2% less than the average. The cost of living in a city affects this factor substantially. 

Academic Performance and College Brand Value

A consistently outstanding academic record through the 3 years of BCA demonstrates strong learning agility in grasping complex technical subjects, the ability to shine under examination pressure and excellence across theoretical fundamentals and practical applications.

Leading technology institutes and premium private colleges have rigorous selection processes, coursework and evaluations, enabling them to produce highly competent graduates. Hence, BCA students graduating from such reputed colleges are valued greatly by recruiters and secure average after BCA jobs and salary or after BCA job salary packages between Rs 3.5 to 5 lakhs per annum.

Real-World Software Projects 

BCA graduates who actively participate in hackathons, coding contests, developer meetups and technology interest groups to build interesting real-world projects beyond college syllabus in domains like mobile apps, data analytics, AI/ML, IoT, etc., demonstrate genuine passion. 

Working to develop solutions addressing genuine problems, they gain valuable expertise. Having work samples and demonstrable skills makes candidates highly prized recruits. Additionally, such individuals contribute wonderfully towards the overall coding culture.

Internships During Studies

By undertaking 1-2 serious software development internships spanning 4-6 months during college semesters or summer vacations at tech startups, IT service companies or product engineering firms, students get professional work exposure and insight into technology roles, processes and deliverables expected in the industry.

This experience enables a smooth transition into full-time jobs. Recruiters notice such candidates quicker owing to proven skills. With industry-oriented training and networking connections, entry-level after BCA job salary packages comfortably reach BCA jobs salary or BCA salary in India of Rs 3.5 lakhs per annum.

Specialisation in In-Demand Technology Areas

Choosing electives and projects deliberately focused on high-growth domains like Data Science, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, Cybersecurity, Full-Stack Web/App Development, Cloud Technologies, etc., aligns one’s BCA skill-building neatly with industry needs. 

Such conscious specialisations targeting market demand signal to recruiters that a graduate can be quickly deployed in those specific technology roles – increasing after BCA jobs and salary or BCA salary in India potential between 10-25% relative to peers having generic BCA skills.

Relevant IT Certifications

Earning professional certifications mapped to critical tools and technologies widely leveraged in the tech industry like Oracle Certified Java Programmer/Architect, AWS Solutions Architect/Developer, Cisco Certified Network Associate, CompTIA A+/Network+, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, etc., during one’s BCA program adds enormous value.

Beyond formal college knowledge, these verify hands-on expertise in mission-critical platforms and infrastructure vital for enterprise IT environments globally, hence offering superior after BCA salary in India and Rs 3.5 lakh plus starter after BCA salary in India specifically in Associate Engineer/Developer job roles.

Communication, Collaboration and Visualisation skills 

While having robust core programming skills is imperative for BCA graduates to qualify for developer roles, equally important is having excellent communication ability – both written and verbal, competence to understand software requirements by interacting effectively with business teams, collaborating within globally distributed project teams and ability to create meaningful visual representations of technical architectures, solutions and workflows.

Candidates possessing these “soft skills” in addition to functional expertise have a huge advantage and can, therefore, attract 15-20% higher salary packages from leading software services firms or product companies.

Fundamentals in System Design and Software Engineering 

Recruiters and tech leaders emphasise that rather than focusing solely on coding skills in languages like Java and Python. BCA students should invest appropriate time in strengthening their understanding of operating systems, databases, networking and distributed systems architecture to grasp overall system design considerations and gain exposure to software engineering best practices spanning analysis, architecture, development, testing, deployment and maintenance. 

Graduates with well-rounded training beyond just programming prove better positioned for more specialised, high-value software developer jobs offered by top firms – commanding attractive starting BCA jobs salary or salary after BCA of Rs 4-5 lakhs per annum.

Self-Initiative to Stay Updated on Technology Innovation

The exponential pace of technological change means BCA graduates must make ongoing self-learning an integral part of their career progression strategy. Graduates who proactively enrol in online training courses, leverage developer communities like GitHub to contribute code to open-source projects, experiment hands-on with new languages and platforms beyond the college curriculum, and read technology publications and blogs/podcasts regularly to stay updated have a marked edge.

Recruiters notice such initiative and continuous skills updation ability since that drive is extremely valuable. Hence, freshers hungry for the latest technology breakthroughs garner salary packages crossing Rs 4 lakhs annually.

Job Role and Employer Profile 

The specific nature of work and employer brand influences salary levels for BCA freshers considerably. Software developers focused on cutting-edge domains like IoT, AI/ML, Blockchain, etc., are better compensated than generic application programmers. Startups tend to pay BCA course salary or bca job opportunities and salary higher to attract top talent coping with rapid growth and change.

Additionally, leading software product development companies, IT consulting firms and premium tech services organisations like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Accenture, Infosys, TCS etc. can offer fresh BCA graduates BCA course salary packages ranging from Rs 3.5 lakhs going up to Rs 6 lakhs per annum for special talent.

BCA Salary in Different Cities

The BCA salary in India will differ across different cities. Let us dive deeper to understand the salary available to BCA graduates in different Indian cities. 

BCA Salary in Ahmedabad

In Ahmedabad, the BCA salary for job roles like PHP developer, iOS developer, Android developer, Magento developer, and software engineer will range between 3 to 5 lakhs per annum. The top companies hiring BCA graduates in Ahmedabad are as follows:

  • TCS: Rs 1.9 to 2.7 LPA
  • RapidOps: Rs 5.3 LPA
  • OpenXcell: Rs 3 to 7 LPA
  • RadixWeb: Rs 4.7 LPA

BCA Salary in Bangalore

In Bangalore, the BCA jobs salary will range between Rs 3.6 to 6.6 LPA for roles like technical support supervisor, full stack developer, Java developer, analytics manager, and more. The top companies offering BCA placement salary in Bangalore are as follows:

  • Google: Rs 3 to 6 LPA
  • Intuit Technology Services: Rs 16 LPA
  • Adobe Systems India Private Ltd: Rs 0.5 to 6.5 LPA
  • SAP Labs India Private Ltd: Rs 2 to 4 LPA

BCA Salary in Mumbai

Mumbai is home to different IT and software development companies offering the BCA highest salary in India. The salary for BCA graduates in Mumbai ranges between Rs 3.4 to 6 LPA. The salary package offered to BCA graduates by top companies in Mumbai is as follows:

  • Tech Mahindra: Rs 50,000 to Rs 3 LPA
  • Accenture: Rs 2.1 to 5 LPA
  • L&T Infotech: Rs 11.7 LPA
  • Focskill Pvt Ltd: Rs 1.8 to 3 LPA

BCA Salary in Kolkata

A BCA student salary in Kolkata will range between Rs 2.50 and 4 LPA. The top companies hiring BCA graduates in Kolkata are as follows:

  • Tata Consultancy Services: Rs 7 LPA
  • IBM India Pvt Ltd: Rs 2.2 to 7.3 LPA
  • Capgemini: Es 3.4 LPA

BCA Salary in Hyderabad

In Hyderabad, the expected salary after BCA is between Rs 3.1 and 5.1 LPA. The top companies hiring BCA graduates in Hyderabad are as follows:

  • Datadot Labs: Rs 8.1 LPA
  • Capgemini: Rs 3 to 19 LPA
  • Kellton Tech: Rs 8.3 LPA  
  • ValueLabs: Rs 3 to 23 LPA
  • Microsoft: Rs 31 LPA

BCA Salary in Jaipur

The BCA course salary in Jaipur ranges between Rs 2.5 to 3 LPA. The salary for BCA graduates in Jaipur largely varies according to the industry. IT services and software development companies in Jaipur are known to offer higher salaries to BCA graduates. The top companies hiring BCA graduates in Jaipur are as follows:

InfoObjects: Rs 6.50 to 10.62 LPA

  • Appirio: Rs 9.6 LPA
  • Genpact: Rs 2 to 18 LPA
  • Infosys Pvt Ltd: Rs 3 to 16 LPA
  • Systweak Software: Rs 5.7 LPA

BCA Salary in Pune

The BCA job salary in Pune is pretty great because the city is a thriving IT hub. A BCA graduate in Pune can expect a starting salary of Rs 3.16 LPA. The top companies hiring BCA graduates in Pune are as follows:

  • BMC Software India Pvt: Rs 3.5 to 24 LPA
  • Amdocs Development Center India LLP: Rs 1 to 80 LPA
  • Techila Global Services: Rs 3 to 4 LPA

Expertise

The level of competition has increased considerably in the last few years. Having industry-specific knowledge and expertise can help you stand out and get better-paying roles. Many high-paying roles require additional qualifications apart from a BCA degree.

For example, if you want to become a digital marketing manager, you’d need a digital marketing certification along with your BCA degree. Your expertise in your domain will surely help you in getting a handsome salary. 

Areas of Specialised Expertise for BCA Graduates

While a BCA degree builds a foundation across subjects like programming languages, database management, networking and hardware concepts, software engineering, etc., augmenting skills with deep expertise in specific high-demand technology domains has huge advantages:

Cloud Computing Specialists

With exponential growth in cloud adoption across industries and complexities in migrating workloads, security, availability, etc., specialists with hands-on cloud platform training like AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud earning certifications like AWS Solutions Architect can grab attractive openings.

Python AI/ML Programmers

Having worked extensively on real-world machine learning data pipeline development, model building/optimisation leveraging Python libraries is the golden ticket to lucrative ML engineer/data science roles today in various analytics applications.

Android/iOS Mobile App Developers

With widespread app usage scenarios in the consumer/business world, BCA graduates skilled in native or hybrid mobile app development using the latest frameworks like React Native, Flutter, etc., are much sought after to meet surging enterprise mobility demand.

Full-Stack JavaScript Specialists

Expertise spanning front-end web development with ReactJS/Vue.js to backend API development with Node.js/ExpressJS and database skills like MongoDB make for highly valued full-stack programmers catering to web/app projects.

Information/Cyber Security Analysts

With increasing cyber risks, qualified security professionals well-versed in risk analysis, threat detection, and security tools/technologies have abundant openings across industries to safeguard critical business infrastructure.

Beyond Technical – Business & Communication Skills

While specialised technology skills get your foot through the door, a well-rounded business domain perspective, analytical approach, problem-solving ability and effective communication style enable impactful contributions, ensuring accelerated career growth and higher rewards.

Staying updated through continual learning in a fast-changing industry is key to sustained success. Patience, persistence, and consistent performance ultimately pay off for BCA professionals aspiring for leadership roles in technology.

Importance of Hands-on Practical Exposure

Amidst the breakneck pace of technological change, BCA programs need to impart integral hands-on training through lab sessions, workshops, live projects, etc., rather than just focusing on theoretical concepts. Students must code extensively to apply programming language principles, analyse systems, troubleshoot problems, and improve efficiencies – such practical immersion prepares them for real-world complexities.

Developing Well-Rounded Perspective

Alongside strengthening core technical skills, BCA students need a balanced curriculum that builds appreciation for business contexts, user experiences, process viewpoints, creative design thinking, etc. Holistic development across technology, communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities will maximise professional preparedness.

Customised Career Guidance & Training Alignment

Reputed BCA colleges maintain deep industry linkages, alum networks and dedicated placement cells while offering personalised career guidance and interview preparation workflows customised to individual aptitudes and specialisations – this proves invaluable for students aligning training with career aspirations while exploring the most fitting openings.

Lifelong Learning Matters Most

Given the fast evolution of technologies, languages, frameworks, etc., the learning orientation inculcated during BCA years sets the stage for sustaining relevance through flexibility and hunger for upskilling. Just as important as landing first jobs is the career perspective spanning how job roles will change and the constant reskilling imperative.

With diligent efforts and a lifelong learning approach, BCA graduates can target building expertise in almost any desired technology specialisation – realising stellar growth in long-term, rewarding tech careers.

Final Thoughts

If tech sounds like the choice of career for you, we recommend you acquire a Bachelor of Computer Applications degree from a reputed university like the UGC-recognized Chandigarh University. You can pursue this 3-month course through upGrad and learn from top-class faculty and industry experts who also provide 360-degree career assistance. The program covers over 450+ hours of content and 100+ live sessions. Students gain hands-on experience by working on 30+ case studies and projects included in the 6-semester curriculum.

If you’d like to know more about upGrad’s programs, get in touch with us today!

We hope you found this article on BCA salary for freshers and the best jobs for BCA graduates useful. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this article, please let us know through the comments. We’d love to hear from you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the role of a technical support engineer?

Technical support engineer is a job designation used to describe someone in the support field who primarily provides support to users and groups of users. It generally describes a person who is able to assist people who are having problems with their software or hardware, solve those problems, and provide solutions. They do this primarily by providing troubleshooting help. Technical support engineers are skilled and experienced problem solvers who can provide solutions to any technical problem that a user may face with their computer, phone, or any other electronic device. They also work closely with users to provide the support they need, and are often responsible for troubleshooting non-working problems and providing ongoing support.

2. Why prior experience is required to get a high paying job?

The first step towards obtaining a high-paying job is to gain experience. It can be obtained by gaining hands-on experience. A high level of experience is one of the most important and often overlooked requirements for a high paying job. More experience means more opportunities to gain more skills and work on more complex problems. Work experience is important because it trains you for the job that you want. It allows you to put your skills into real-world situations and see what you learned. It also helps you learn better how to think critically, how to solve practical problems, and how to work with teammates more effectively.

3. Apart from degrees, what are the skills required to become a successful data scientist?

Data science is the process of extracting meaning and insight from data through the application of data science techniques. It is, in a sense, the process of turning big data into knowledge. The skills you’ll need to succeed as a data scientist are: Strategic thinking, Analytical thinking, Problem solving and Critical thinking. Data scientists are people who apply data science techniques to data to extract information and knowledge from the data for practical purposes. They create and use data models to carry out data analytics.

4. What is the role of a technical support engineer?

Technical support engineer is a job designation used to describe someone in the support field who primarily provides support to users and groups of users. It generally describes a person who is able to assist people who are having problems with their software or hardware, solve those problems, and provide solutions. They do this primarily by providing troubleshooting help. Technical support engineers are skilled and experienced problem solvers who can provide solutions to any technical problem that a user may face with their computer, phone, or any other electronic device. They also work closely with users to provide the support they need, and are often responsible for troubleshooting non-working problems and providing ongoing support.

5. Why prior experience is required to get a high paying job?

The first step towards obtaining a high-paying job is to gain experience. It can be obtained by gaining hands-on experience. A high level of experience is one of the most important and often overlooked requirements for a high paying job. More experience means more opportunities to gain more skills and work on more complex problems. Work experience is important because it trains you for the job that you want. It allows you to put your skills into real-world situations and see what you learned. It also helps you learn better how to think critically, how to solve practical problems, and how to work with teammates more effectively.

6. Apart from degrees, what are the skills required to become a successful data scientist?

Data science is the process of extracting meaning and insight from data through the application of data science techniques. It is, in a sense, the process of turning big data into knowledge. The skills you’ll need to succeed as a data scientist are: Strategic thinking, Analytical thinking, Problem solving and Critical thinking. Data scientists are people who apply data science techniques to data to extract information and knowledge from the data for practical purposes. They create and use data models to carry out data analytics.

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This isn’t just a catchy headline meant to shock you, though that would be a justified reaction. If you are 25 years old, have graduated from a reputed institute in a traditional higher education discipline and are looking for a job, you may not be handed one on a platter any time soon. You may be cushioned within the famous Indian demographic that is supposed to yield a “dividend”, but unlike what you’ve been reading everywhere, this does not guarantee you employment. Between 1980 to 2010, 90% of world labour force growth occurred in developing countries and about 500 million new workers emerged in India and China alone (workers went from 260 million to 470 million in India, between this period). India, along with other developing counterparts, is all set to fuel 60% of the global growth in labour in the upcoming years. Keep in mind that enrolment in Indian higher education is only 24% right now. With India attaining almost universal elementary education and increased retention in secondary schools, the projected demand for higher education and jobs thereafter, will only escalate. By 2050, India will be home to more than a billion job seekers. This means providing jobs for over 12 million new entrants annually. There is also the challenge of finding jobs for the backlog, which reached 60 million by 2014. So isn’t this good news? India finally placed on the world map with a solid advantage where labour supply is concerned. Well, it may not all be good news. The new-age job-seeker must strive to acquire specific skill sets to be considered employable. Currently, only 43% of Indian youth are considered fully employable. Indian millennials are being touted as the future of jobs and the saviours of the working world. But this won’t hold true if in-demand skills are not imparted to the youth entering the workforce. The world of work is changing and industries are transforming. It’s a fact that we are moving towards a massive labour pool, but we are possibly riding a low-skill, low-wage cycle to get there. The country is on a trajectory that involves a surplus of millions of low-skill workers, whereas most nations, including India, will be increasingly demanding a high-skill workforce. Impacting Education: My Journey and UpGrad Most industries are replacing low-skill jobs with high-skill ones. Skills relating to upcoming technologies like cloud computing, social media, artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology, etc, are gaining immense relevance. Unfortunately, our education system is not preparing students well enough to enter the workforce as high-skill workers or equipping them with skills in the mentioned emerging domains. Gone are the days when just holding a graduate degree was enough to get employers to clamour to hire you. Education is not enough. The new-age job-seeker must strive to acquire specific skill sets to be considered employable. Currently, only 43% of Indian youth are considered fully employable. Gone are the days when just holding a graduate degree was enough to get employers to clamour to hire you. Education is not enough. The positive connotation associated with our demographic shift has been taken for granted and assigned the term “dividend.” But if we don’t strategically harness this change, we could very easily be faced with a demographic disaster. We don’t want to be stuck in a situation where we have too many job-seekers with inadequate skills, and therefore not enough jobs for them. India is moving workers out of farm jobs at a very fast rate, and this will only add to the burden of providing jobs in other sectors. We need a wake-up call and more concerted efforts towards large-scale skill development and training. We may have a situation of too few high-skill workers and not enough jobs for medium- or low-skill workers. This needs to be rectified by adjusting the education and skilling system to ready ourselves for the jobs of tomorrow. UpGrad develops various programs such as Digital Marketing Certification Program, and Product Management Certification Program in collaboration with IIIT Bangalore, specially designed for working professionals looking to up-skill themselves.  Check out the free courses.
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by Mayank Kumar

20 Jun'16
Only 25% Of Indian Graduates Are Employable, And The Solution Is Obvious

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Only 25% Of Indian Graduates Are Employable, And The Solution Is Obvious

Co-authored by: Apoorva Shankar, Business Development Associate, UpGrad The world today has enhanced productivity requirements. Due to this, the demand for highly skilled labour is growing. China and India are set to drive this demand. Globally, the share of low-skill jobs is likely to decline from 74% of employment in 2010 to 62% by 2020. On the other hand, the shortage of highly skilled workers with a tertiary level of education is expected to reach 18 million by 2020, globally. But due to its demographic dividend, India will have a labour surplus of 47 million by 2020. However, this surplus may only be of low-skilled labour. And while the demand for highly skilled labour is increasing, the supply isn’t quite keeping up. The challenge, as well as opportunity, that India faces is how to train such a large reserve of labour and convert low skills to high skills. One solution that immediately comes to mind is providing higher education for all. But at present only 24% of those meant to be participating in higher education, are actually enrolled. Plus, traditional college or university pedagogy has been increasingly criticized for being outdated and irrelevant to the jobs market. If you attended school or college in India, you will have first-hand experience of the ills that plague the system. Some of the reasons for this are: Absence of a customized or personalized approach to education (necessary as different students have different needs and learning capabilities). Restricted resources due to not-for-profit nature of educational institutes and over-regulation. Lack of technology infrastructure. Poor teaching quality. Lack of skills-based learning. Low focus on research and development. Minimal partnerships with industry/foreign academia. Outdated curricula not reflecting requirements of a dynamic market environment. Skill-intensive industries are expected to contribute more than 90% of India’s GDP by 2030. The opportunity is staring at us in the face. Only about 25% of Indian graduates are considered employable by the organized sector. Further, 48% of Indian employers said they were having difficulty in filling jobs, in 2012. Despite employers expressing difficulty in finding employable candidates, in 2009-10 the unemployment rates in India were higher for those who were more educated (graduates had more difficulty finding jobs than secondary or primary level graduates). [b_color background=”#EDFF3D”] Also Read – Technology will surely kill some jobs, but not all of them [/b_color] So Indian education, in its current form, hasn’t proved to be enough training for the incoming workforce. The numbers also prove that just completing higher education in any field is not all it takes anymore. This pinch is being increasingly felt as the world of jobs is turning upside down; which is why we need skill training. Skill-intensive industries are expected to contribute more than 90% of India’s GDP by 2030. The opportunity is staring at us in the face. It’s not just about the potential but also the responsibility we are tasked with — restoring balance to the global supply of labour. The country needs to invest in skill development and training for a large chunk of its population. Exploiting sheer numbers is therefore one major reason to skill our workers. Secondly, the demand for advanced skill-sets in emerging areas is growing. Knowledge-intensive roles such as finance, business, etc, and those related to information technology and entrepreneurship are gaining momentum. The reality that these skills must be acquired will take root for more and more individuals, including drop-outs from the mainstream education system and those who have completed such education. Currently, the actual supply of these workers falls drastically short of matching growing demand. Hence, the gaps in domain knowledge are another reason to scale up the skilling. You are likely to be at a disadvantage, in terms of skill training and thereby employability, when compared to someone your age in China, USA, South Korea… In China about 47% of the workforce has received some kind of skill training, 52% in USA, 68% in UK, 75% in Germany, 80% in Japan and 96% in South Korea. Comparatively, only about 10% of the Indian workforce received such training in 2008. India is seventh in the category of countries facing maximum difficulty in filling jobs, i.e., 58% difficulty, where the global average is 38%. These figures reflect that just belonging to the young Indian demographic is not enough. You are likely to be at a disadvantage, in terms of skill training and thereby employability, when compared to someone your age in China, USA, South Korea etc. To address these imbalances, India needs unprecedented increase in both education and job creation. At this point, there is no guaranteed advantage for India in the contest for high-skill talent. It will be dependent on skilling. Considering the state of higher education and the skill upgrade required to be carried out in the future, the process will not just be about learning for professionals, but rather unlearning and re-learning.
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by Mayank Kumar

13 Jul'16
7 reasons to watch UpGrad Talks today

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7 reasons to watch UpGrad Talks today

There is really no secret sauce for success. Provided you have had the opportunity to view the exclusive online tete-e-tete sessions brought to you by UpGrad Talks. With an amazing roster of world-class speakers, some from the top 1000 companies of India such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Sky, Coca Cola, JP Morgan, JWT to start-up poster children such as RedBus, Snadeal, Ola & Zivame and many more, Upgrad Talks provides insights into their formulae for success. The talks also share deep learning from situations that didn’t work out and many valuable nuggets of honest, down-to-earth and practical advice from successful entrepreneurs, experts and industry leaders. While some lip service has been paid to new-age technologies and skill sets, and the evolution of industries because of these, a deeper understanding of what this signifies is missing. Upgrad Talks intends to fill this gap by bringing together thought-leaders from different walks of life and raising the level of discourse in this area, as they share their experiences. Here are the top reasons why you must visit talks.upgrad.com today and make it your daily source of insights and motivation: Get Inspired Inspiration can come from many different sources. You may get inspired when you see a problem that needs a solution, which you are able to ideate, or get inspired when you hear stories of adversity being overcome by sheer willpower. Rarely does the simple existence of wealth inspire us. It may motivate us to work harder, but inspiration stems from a deeper place that needs real stories. Upgrad Talks are stories from the folks who have lived these stories, first hand. Not only does hearing someone’s complete story of challenges, thought process and subsequent outcome inspire, it also gives birth to new ideas and provides impetus to grow in your own space.  Moreover, inspiration also stems from well-put statements such as, ‘attitude will sail you through,’ by Harit Nagpal, CEO of Tata Sky. A key benefit of listening to industry leaders is that it also inspires us to think. ‘What we think, we become,’ is a quote by Buddha that sums up this well. Go ahead, face challenges It does not matter if you are a startup or an established financial organization; challenges, big or small, exist in every level of most businesses. Challenges faced, strategized and overcome is the rite of passage for almost everyone. Not only do Upgrad Talks cover challenges faced by leading industry veterans, it also covers it from various stages of businesses along with discussion of the solutions that helped overcome them. Upgrad Talks speakers’ discuss challenges faced by businesses in different spaces, which makes these talks an interesting listen. Furthermore, is quite motivating to hear the candid conversations of business leaders. So what is the common thought on challenges in the Upgrad Talks? No challenge is too big. It also strengthens the belief that challenges help you grow and become stronger and develops a sense of confidence to take on the next big challenge. Learn from influencers People who can motivate are great influencers. To hear success stories at Upgrad Talks, which have been driven by deep-rooted passion as well as courage of conviction can be a great influence on most people. It is likely to help you push yourself to greater heights and also follow your dreams a bit more diligently. To quote Snapdeal’s Kunal Bahl, ‘ there is a fine line between stubbornness and persistence.’ Upgrad Talks is likely to help you define the lines as an excellent selection of influencers talk also about the key soft skills required to make it a significant mark on the industry that you belong to. Mentoring As you listen to entrepreneurs, business leaders and experts on models that have worked, one can also start drawing parallels to one’s one business or profession. Mentoring of this kind is both subtle and effective as it helps you choose some key takeaways from the shared experiences that are most relevant to you. Follow the series to get premium access to the best mentors in the country as they talk about education, the emerging digital age and its impact on businesses, talent shortages and advice to youngsters. A bit of crystal gazing In the series of Upgrad Talks, one is likely to come across a vast amount of business knowledge which has been converted into digestible insights that can also help you choose the next steps in your career. Speakers’ at Upgrad Talks share their business mantras and what the future is likely to be.  This is crystal gazing of the finest variety and yet another reason to tune into the talks. A healthy dash of optimism One of the unique selling points of the Upgrad Talks is that they also brings out the combined optimism in business from key industry leaders. Apart from that one can learn what is next in the industry, and explore potential future opportunities in the workspace. The upbeat and positive nature of these talks makes them a must-listen. Easily available online Just in case you were wondering how far you would need to travel to listen to such a wide range of speakers, you can breath easy. Upgrad Talks are delivered online and you can listen to them at your own convenience. All you need to do is to long onto talks.upgrad.com and you can access high quality, pre-recorded sessions online. Upgrad is making content richer, bigger and better as it kicks off with 15+ talks delivered by entrepreneurs, experts & business leaders.  You definitely do not want to miss out on the educational transformation that UpGrad is fuelling in partnership with some of the greatest minds. Remember, one can never stop learning. So, if you always aspired to hear great advice and insights from the top Indian business leaders on how you can grow your business, choose a career goal or get inspired, do take a look at Upgrad Talks. They are truly the voices that impact. Join us today and be a part of it at talks.upgrad.com.
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by Omkar Pradhan

06 Aug'16