A Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for the planning and execution of tests on all products and services developed by a company. In IT, a Quality Assurance engineer finds and fixes bugs (or errors) in a product or program before its launch, working with developers to fix problems when necessary.
Personal Competencies
• Analytical thinking
• Patience and persistence
• Strong communication skills
• Effective time management
• Curiosity and continuous learning
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/B.Sc/BCA) in Computer Science/lnformation System OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M. Tech/M.Sc./MCA) in the same field OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MBA/ MS) in Information System. OR
Pursue a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDM) in Information System.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Computer Science
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. CR Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Hyderabad
2. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Tamil Nadu
3. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
4. Asutosh College, Kolkata
5. Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, New Delhi
6. College of Applied Science (IHRD), Kerala
7. Government Engineering College, Bikaner, Rajasthan
8. East Calcutta Girls College, Kolkata
9. All National Institute of Technology (NITS)
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Annai College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu
2. AD Patel Institute of Technology, Gujarat
3. All India Institute of Management Studies, Chennai
4. Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore
5. Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata
6. Bangalore City College, Bangalore
7. Bapatla Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh
8. Bonnie Foi College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
10. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
11. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tamil Nadu
12. Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 45,000 -10,00,000*.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Engineering specific scholarships - You can opt for engineering-specific scholarships such as IndusInd Foundation Scholarship, Baba Gurbachan Singh Scholarship Scheme, Samsung Star Scholar Programme 2022, Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships, JSPN Scholarship 2022 and so on
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Industries, including Automotive, Medical Devices and Food/Beverage.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Entrepreneurship: You can pursue freelancing in this field
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Priya P Kulkarni is the Quality Engineer at American Express. She has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Vijayanagar Engineering college, after which she has graduated from Aman PU College, in PCMCS She has worked in companies such as Broadridge Financial Solutions Pvt Ltd, and IBM India Pvt Ltd.*
QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER
NCS Code: 2519.0502 | E040• Analytical thinking
• Patience and persistence
• Strong communication skills
• Effective time management
• Curiosity and continuous learning
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/B.Sc/BCA) in Computer Science/lnformation System
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M. Tech/M.Sc./MCA) in the same field
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MBA/ MS) in Information System.
OR
Pursue a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDM) in Information System.
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Computer Science
This list of Institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. CR Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Hyderabad
2. Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Tamil Nadu
3. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
4. Asutosh College, Kolkata
5. Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, New Delhi
6. College of Applied Science (IHRD), Kerala
7. Government Engineering College, Bikaner, Rajasthan
8. East Calcutta Girls College, Kolkata
9. All National Institute of Technology (NITS)
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Annai College of Arts and Science, Tamil Nadu
2. AD Patel Institute of Technology, Gujarat
3. All India Institute of Management Studies, Chennai
4. Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore
5. Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata
6. Bangalore City College, Bangalore
7. Bapatla Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh
8. Bonnie Foi College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
10. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
11. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tamil Nadu
12. Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, Punjab
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 45,000 -10,00,000*.
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Engineering specific scholarships - You can opt for engineering-specific scholarships such as IndusInd Foundation Scholarship, Baba Gurbachan Singh Scholarship Scheme, Samsung Star Scholar Programme 2022, Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships, JSPN Scholarship 2022 and so on
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class Xl*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Industries, including Automotive, Medical Devices and Food/Beverage.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Entrepreneurship: You can pursue freelancing in this field
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Quality Assurance Analyst/ Engineer → Senior Quality Assurance Analyst/Engineer → Quality Assurance Lead
The approx. salary of a Quality Assurance Engineer ranges between INR 16,167 - 83,000* per month
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Quality_Assurance_(QA)_Engineer/Salary
*The figures are indicative & subject to change
Experts from the field
Priya P Kulkarni is the Quality Engineer at American Express. She has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Vijayanagar Engineering college, after which she has graduated from Aman PU College, in PCMCS She has worked in companies such as Broadridge Financial Solutions Pvt Ltd, and IBM India Pvt Ltd.*
Source: http://sripriyapkulkarni.com/
* The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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