Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) is the most discussed current topic. Why? The enabler of all systems and processes and god for future development, computer along with communication technology define ICT. From routine work to Research and Development, from Human Genome Project to ERP and SAP implementations, from children to old users, computers have reached on every desk.

Indian IT Industry has recorded a compounded annual growth rate of 40+ percent, which is double the growth rate of IT industries in many of the developed countries. IT spending as a percentage of the GDP is currently about 2.5 percent and is forecasted that IT spending in India could touch 5 percent of its GDP by the year 2008.

The IT courses offered in India cover technical as well as managerial aspects of computer applications resulting the candidate’s progress in a fast track in higher and leadership positions in corporates. The careers opportunities for a candidate who specializes in I.T are Research and Development, Computer Hardware, Maintenance, Software Analysis, Database Management, Technical Writing, Software Development, etc and it depends on the specialization and interest the student carries. The various areas of specialization are Systems Management, Information systems (MIS), Systems Development, Systems Engineering, Networking, Internet working, Application Software, Software Development, Troubleshooting, Hardware Technology, etc.