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Simultaneously with ur MCA get hands on with C on Linux, C++ on Linux, JAVA on Linux, PHP on Linux MySQL Database, Oracle Database as well. Cos Most of the Solutions now a days r Network Solutions and Linux is most popular in Network solutions. If u get certified with RHCE which will give u Linux Administration knowledge+hands on practical experience & PHP & MySQL combination for Web Development will be ultimate. If u r not looking for getting degree only then u can directly go for Certifications only and get much early JOB. First u decide in which line u wanted to work in IT line. U must have to get certified according with latest industry trends.cos Degree will provide theoretical based knowledge according to their syllabus only. But Industry runs on the latest practical trends only. There are lots of Job opportunities in System Administration, Network Administration, Web Development, Security Administration, Database Administration, Virtualization Administration, Data-center Administration, JBOSS Administration, JAVA Professionals, Kernel Internals, SAP-ABAP, SAP BASIS, ANDROID - mobile application Development and many more. These specializations can be done through International Certifications only not by getting degree.

MCA post graduates are hired both by Government agencies NTPC, GAIL, BHEL, etc and private IT companies like Accenture, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Cognizant, IBM, American Express, HCL, HP and so on. As a fresher, an MCA professional can expect anything around 2.4 to 3.4 lakhs, and with experience, sky is the limit! With some years of experience, a Software Engineer can become a Lead, an Analyst, a Project Manager, a General Manager and so on. Initially MCA students are given a few weeks of training on the job, before they get started on LIVE projects. They need to work in different roles and areas in the beginning and then gradually specialize in a specific field.
Career Opportunities after MCA:
After getting an MCA degree, one can enter any of the following roles:
1. Software Developer/Programmer/Engineer:
Software Developers are responsible for designing, installing, testing and maintaining the software systems. They provide IT services by analyzing the client needs and designing the system to meet those requirements. It is a very creative field that goes beyond the usual job of coding.
2. Troubleshooter:
Troubleshooters are the lifeline of any organization. They make sure that the technology (hardware and software) is easily accessible to all those who require them. If any issue comes up, troubleshooters take the charge of resolving it so that the projects are delivered on time. They also maintain the resources required by software developers and others.
3. System Analyst:
A system analyst is responsible to design innovative IT solutions to drive businesses and increase efficiency. Their role is to study the current business situation, business processes and models, and design better IT solutions in terms of software for their clients. They are a bridge between the software developers and the clients.
4. Software Application Architect:
The role of a Software Architect is to make high-level decisions in Architecture and design of IT products or services. He/she develops technical guidelines and protocols such as software coding standards, tools and platforms. They make use of several software architectural models to get their job done.
5. Software Consultant:
Consultancy is a very popular career option today. A software consultant is responsible for evaluating a business, its processes and provides software solutions and other feedback to drive the business efficiency. He can be self-employed or work for a consultancy firm. His objective is to pro

Hi Harish,
As you have got a low score in your graduation, it would difficult to get into a decent B-School with this score as almost all the good B-Schools would require you to appear for Entrance Examinations for which the eligibility is 50 % aggregate marks in graduation from a recognized University. However, you can try for other finance related programmes like CFA, CS, CWA, etc. which you can try for as these programmes doesnt have minimum percentage cutoff.
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Pooja

There is no standard yardstick to be followed. It all depends on your capacity and capability, irrespective of your performance/score in basic/higher degree exam. To get through the ICSE, however, two basic qualities must be there.
First, you should be mentally fully prepared to bear the strain of this one-year-long exam; and second, you should have (or develop) a sound [removed]written as well as verbal) in the medium (language) you want to appear with. Once you have obtained these two qualifications, other issues regarding preparation for the exam can be handled better and easily.It may sound absurd but the best way to prepare for Prelims is to prepare for Mains first. Generally, for Prelims, the questions asked can be grouped into two broad categories : factual & conceptual. Conceptual questions can be handled more effectively only if Mains is prepared first. Besides, objective facts can be related and remembered easily only when a sound conceptual base is pre-existing. Therefore, your strategy for preparation of Prelims should be such that you are thorough in your first optional (that you take in Prelims as well as in Mains) as also in G.S. This is important because you do not get enough time www.onestopias.com/ias