Students enrolled in the course acquire skills that help them to become an IT professional and enter the world of work. The duration of the course is three years. It is offered in numerous polytechnic institutes. Individuals wishing to enroll in a diploma in computer science are required to complete class 10 from a recognized board. In order to understand the subject, it is better that the students have taken the science stream in their 10+2 with physics , chemistry and mathematics as primary subjects.