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Certificate in Information Technology is a special course which is offered to candidates who have completed Class 12th from recognised board. This course is full-time and of a shorter duration which is 6 months. Some of the top colleges offering certification courses include the following:

• DDU, Gorakhpur University
• Institute of Engineering and Management Studies, Bhubaneswar
• SS Jain Subodh PG College Jaipur
• Nalanda Open University, Patna
• Karnataka State Open University, Mysore

The average cost that will be incurred by students to complete their 4-year full-time undergraduate program specialising in Information Technology is in the range of INR 4-6 lakhs in total. The fee structure to pursue this course in the postgraduate level ranges between INR 2-4 Lacs especially in IITs and NITs.In government universities such as state and central universities, the fees are on a lower scale ranging between 80,000-2 Lacs for the whole course. Many stateand entral universities offer this course in self-financed mode, thereby making it very costly. 

In this present world which is driven by Information Technology, there is a huge demand of IT professionals who are skilled and well-trained in managing and improving the various IT infrastrcuture. Their demand has seen a rise in the recent times due to adaptibility and time-saving advantages of IT systems. They are responsible for maintenance as well as protection of critical infrastructure. Many jobs are available in this field such as Analysts, Managers etc. which provide excellent remuneration opportunities.

Topics included in any Information Technology UG degree course which are common across most of the colleges. These subjects are essential for introducing candidates to the nuances of Computer Applications and improving skills. The subjects are 

• Computer Architecture and Organisation
• Database Systems
• Electronics
• Operating Systems
• Data Structures
• Engineering Mathematics.

To pursue any undergraduate course or BTech degree in the field of IT, the candidate must have passed class 12 in Chemistry, stream (PCM/PCMB) or equivalent from a recognised board or university.

They must have studied compulsory subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science or Computer Applications.

Moreover many colleges have the requirement of clearing top entrance examinations such as JEE Main, SRMJEE, BITSAT, VITEEE, etc. in order to be eligible for admission. The candidates must also adhere to the age limit as well as posses all the relevant documents which are necessay for admission.