Hello,

To become a software engineer you can take B.Tech in Computer Science at your UG level.

Computer Science is a branch of engineering which deals in the study of basics of computer programming and networking, which includes topics related to computation, algorithms, programming languages, program design, computer software, computer hardware, etc

Some of the top CSE colleges in India:

• IIT-Delhi

• IIT- Kanpur

• IIT- Bombay

• IIT- Kharagpur

• IIT-Madras

• BITS Pilani

• IIIT Hyderabad

• IIT-Guwahati

• TIET-Patiala

• MIT Manipal

.Job opportunities are available in both Government as well as Private sector.

Some of the top career options after Computer Engineering include:

• Software Engineer

• Software Tester

• Project Manager

• Application Developer

• Big Data Engineer

• Machine Learning Engineer

• Data Scientists

• Data Analysts

• Computer Network Architect

• Lecturer/Professor

Some top recruiters are:

• Google

• Yahoo

• Hewlett-Packard

• International Business Machines Corporation

• Toshiba Corporation

• Dell Inc

• NEC Corporation

• Canon Inc

• Apple Inc

• ASUSTEK Computer Inc

• Acer Inc

• Lenovo Group Limited

• SAIC

• Sun Microsystem

• TCS

• Infosys

• HCL

• Wipro

• Techmahindra

If you want to become an ethical hacker then you can do a B.TEch course in CSE or a B.TEch in Information Technology. After the completion of you degree you can Intern or gain experience through an entry-level job. You can also enhance your hacking skills by taking courses or earn certifications in ethical hacking. Some certification courses are listed below:

• Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council)
• Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (EC-Council)
• GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN) by SAN and GIAC
• Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

Good Luck

Although nowadays, its almost a trend of students in any branches be it Mechanical or Mathematics, to pursue their interest in Software Engineering, Finance and IT. However, since are clear with your goal, you must stick to B.Tech in either of Computer Science or IT as your branch of study. Hacking and Software Engineering are just applications, you can perform once your basics in Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms are strong.

For more information about Software Engineering as a Career do follow the link below

https://www.careers360.com/careers/software-engineer