💻 IT & Digital Skills (NSQF)

What it costs to get there

Indicative total tuition for the whole course in Karnataka

PMKVY and Skill India courses are government-funded with a stipend during training. Private computer institutes charge fees for similar-sounding courses, so check the scheme first.

Fees change every year and differ by college — confirm with the college before paying. Scholarships can cover much of this.

The journey, step by step

SSLC through to leadership.

1. 1Foundation · 1 Year🎓 SSLC — Class 10Finish Class 10. Your marks decide which colleges and subject combinations are open to you next.
2. 2Entrance Exam · Exam year📝 SSLC pass (NSQF entry)Entry to NSQF Certificate is through SSLC pass (NSQF entry). Dates change every year — always confirm on the conducting authority's official portal.
3. 3Degree · 3 Months – 1 Year📘 NSQF CertificateIT & Digital Skills (NSQF): 3 Months – 1 Year. You can specialise in Web Development, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Data Entry & Office Tools and more.
4. 4First Job · After graduating💼 Web Developer (entry)Common starting roles include Web Developer (entry), Digital Marketing Executive, Data Entry / BPO Associate.
5. 5Higher Studies · Optional🎯 B.Voc in IT (3Y)You can continue with B.Voc in IT (3Y), Diploma in Computer Science, Industry certifications.
6. 6Research · 3–5 Years (PhD)🔬 Bridge to B.Voc → M.VocBridge to B.Voc → M.Voc · Advanced certification (cloud, security) · Diploma progression
7. 7Government Route · Exam-based🏛️ State IT cell support staffState IT cell support staff · CSC (Common Service Centre) operator · E-governance data roles · Railways / PSU clerical IT posts
8. 8Entrepreneurship · Any time🚀 Freelance web and design servicesFreelance web and design services · Digital marketing agency · Common Service Centre franchise
9. 9Leadership · Long term⭐ Team LeadTeam Lead · Studio Owner · Agency Director

Job roles and salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative annual ranges, not guarantees.

Where these facts come from

NSQF-aligned vocational education (NSQF levels introduced from Class 9); Karnataka Department of Collegiate and Technical Education; courses run 3 months to 2 years after Class 10