Commerce Student: BCA vs CSE for Cybersecurity in India? Need Honest Advice About Jobs, Salary & Future
I need honest advice regarding cybersecurity career in India.
I completed 12th in commerce stream and didn’t give CET, so I don’t have option for CSE/BTech easily. My realistic option is BCA.
My girlfriend completed 12th science, and her father says she should do Engineering in CSE because it has more market value in India for cybersecurity jobs.
We both are interested in cybersecurity. I know skills matter a lot in this field, but I want real advice:
If I choose BCA, will I be at a disadvantage in jobs compared to CSE/BTech students?
Will salary growth be lower because of BCA degree?
Can a skilled BCA student compete equally in cybersecurity?
Is BCA better because it gives more free time to self-learn certs/labs/projects?
In India specifically, what would you recommend for long-term growth?
Need practical advice, not degree pride answers.