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How we can do software engineering if I dont have maths subject in 12th


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Sanjay panday 27th Sep, 2023
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Manasvi jadhav 20th Dec, 2025

Hello

If you didn’t have Maths in 12th, you cannot take the regular BTech/BE in Software Engineering or Computer Science in India, because Maths is compulsory for engineering entrance and admission.


But don’t worry you still have good alternative paths


1: Do BCA (Best option without Maths)


Eligibility: 12th pass (Maths usually not compulsory in many colleges)


What you learn: Programming, software development, databases, web & app development


After BCA:


MCA (some colleges may require Maths — depends)

Direct software jobs (developer, tester, analyst)


Jobs possible:

Software Developer, Web Developer, App Developer, QA Tester


2: Add Maths later (NIOS / Bridge course)

If you really want BTech Software Engineering:

Study 12th Maths through NIOS / private board


Then you become eligible for:

BTech / BE

Engineering entrance exams

This takes 1 extra year, but opens the engineering route.


3: BSc Computer Science / IT


Some colleges allow without Maths (private colleges mainly)

More theory-based than BCA

Good foundation for software roles


4: Skill-based route (No degree restriction initially)


You can still enter software by:

Learning coding (Python, Java, Web Development)

Doing certifications + projects

Building a portfolio + internships

Many companies hire based on skills, not Maths background.


Best advice for you

If you want software engineering without wasting time → BCA → MCA / Jobs

If you want engineerin g title (BTech) → Add Maths via NIOS first

Hope this works

All the best

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