Career of a lifescience guy in IT world

[rdx]

Hi guys….i am a under-graduated guy in lifescience field(no maths no computer)…who couldnt pursue in the same stream because to pursue lifescience and make a good career,one should be graduated from a reputed institute….and i couldnt make in the merit list in all major entrance exams(since i am from General in reservation)
So i am thinking about switching the field to IT…also studying parallelly for govt exams(which is also uncertain for a guy from general)

So i been studying computer from the courses available in this website for past 2 months…the languages..dsa stuffs..

So i am looking for some advice or counseling on how i can actually get in IT job as a non engineering non cs student…will they(the companies) recruit or accept the application to even for selection rounds.

what are the things i must do to make this happen?

I even dont know…is making this thread valid in this forum….but i am getting afraid of my future…so.



Thank you.

 

[rishu2022]

Hi guys….i am a under-graduated guy in lifescience field(no maths no computer)…who couldnt pursue in the same stream because to pursue lifescience and make a good career,one should be graduated from a reputed institute….and i couldnt make in the merit list in all major entrance exams(since i am from General in reservation)
So i am thinking about switching the field to IT…also studying parallelly for govt exams(which is also uncertain for a guy from general)

So i been studying computer from the courses available in this website for past 2 months…the languages..dsa stuffs..

So i am looking for some advice or counseling on how i can actually get in IT job as a non engineering non cs student…will they(the companies) recruit or accept the application to even for selection rounds.

what are the things i must do to make this happen?

I even dont know…is making this thread valid in this forum….but i am getting afraid of my future…so.



Thank you.

I'll share my opinion.

If you are a fresh graduate, best path to enter IT/CS is through web development. As there are already so many software engineers out there, it will not be easy for you to get a developer job. Why should they hire you instead of a person who has studied CS 4 years? You need to show them that you have as much practical knowledge as them (via projects). Master JavaScript and HTML/CSS and one JS framework (preferably React/Angular). This can be done in about 3-4 months if you spend 6-8 hours a day, at least. Create a portfolio, and have 2-3 big web development projects ready, as soon as possible. Have a GitHub profile ready. By the end of 3-4 months you need: proficiency in JS, proficiency in one web framework, 2-3 big projects, 1 good GitHub profile.

DSA won't do you much benefit just now. DSA is expected out of guys who are already deep into computer science. Such companies won't be shortlisting you just yet. Although, since you've started studing this subject, keep in touch with it (you must have been studying it in some language, say Java, keep in touch with that language as well). Data Structures (not Algorithms) might be asked in a few interviews down the line. Anyway, master web development as a top priority, and start giving interviews. After 3-4 months of prep make a target of at least 50 interviews per month. Tweak your prep as you keep giving interviews and find out what's in vogue, and what are the things you lack. All this will take at least 6 months if you've put in enough effort.

Once you have a sustainable job, start mastering one programming language: Python / Java / C#. (Don't go the C++ route. Very few jobs in C++ out there.) And then you can proceed with DSA side-by-side along with a job. Both DSA and your language proficiency will go hand in hand. Apart from that you might have to touch a few other subjects as well. Computer Networks, Databases, Operating Systems, a bit of Discrete Maths <-- refer Applied Gate lectures. All this will take another 6 months to master -- for a normal developer job. It will take at least one year for you to become ready for a Developer Profile from nothing.

So once you have done all of this, you can be confident that you're safe, and will survive easily in your job. After that you can start preparing for govt. exams.

 

[hacxx]

Your question is absolutely valid, and it’s great that you’re taking initiative to plan your future. Many people switch into IT from non-CS backgrounds, and yes—it is possible to get an IT job even without an engineering or CS degree, especially if you can show strong practical skills.


Here’s what you can do to improve your chances:

1. Keep Learning: Focus on mastering one or two in-demand areas like web development, Python programming, or data analysis. FreeCodeCamp, CS50, and platforms like LeetCode are great resources.
   
   
2. Build Projects: Start building real, small projects—like a personal portfolio website, basic web apps, or automation scripts. Projects show proof of your skills better than a degree.
   
   
3. GitHub & Resume: Upload your code to GitHub and create a clean, simple resume highlighting your skills, courses, and projects.
   
   
4. Certificates & Internships: Platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning offer certificates. Also, apply for internships, even unpaid ones, to gain experience.
   
   
5. Apply Smart: Focus on startups or companies open to self-taught developers. Filter for "no degree required" or "open to all backgrounds" roles.

Stay consistent, keep learning, and don’t give up. Many before you have succeeded—and you can too. You're not alone in this.