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Comparing 2 pathways
Close compareBackend software engineer via BE (JEE)
Software engineering
- challenging
- 6 yr
- Degree
Route
- Class 11 with PCM
- Class 12 with PCM
- JEE Main
- BE/BTech — Computer Science
- Backend software engineer
IAS officer via UPSC-CSE
Civil services / government
- elite
- 8 yr
- Degree
Route
- Class 11 Arts / Humanities
- Class 12 Arts / Humanities
- BA / BSc (any stream)
- UPSC Civil Services Examination
- IAS officer
At a glance
| Dimension | Backend software engineer via BE (JEE) | IAS officer via UPSC-CSE |
|---|---|---|
| degree required | required | required |
| difficulty | challenging | elite |
| typical months | 72 | 96 |
Shared traits
- computer-science
- generalist
- problem-solving
- public-service
- technical
Divergent traits
Backend software engineer via BE (JEE)
IAS officer via UPSC-CSE
- exam-based
- regulated