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QA Engineer

QA (quality assurance) engineers test software to find bugs before users do, using both manual testing and automated test code.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Maths
Entrance / admissionJEE Main / TNEA
DegreeB.E. / B.Tech CSE, or BCA / B.Sc Computer Science
Duration3–4 years

Your route, step by step

  1. 1Class 11–12: take PCMMaths and logical thinking matter; a habit of noticing small mistakes is a real asset here.
  2. 2Choose a degreeB.E. / B.Tech CSE / IT, or BCA / B.Sc Computer Science.
  3. 3Learn testing toolsTest automation frameworks, scripting and test management.
  4. 4Start in QAGrow into automation lead, QA manager or move into development.

What a QA engineer does

  • Plan test cases from requirements
  • Test apps manually and with automation
  • Report and track bugs
  • Check performance and security

Entrance exams & admission

  • JEE MainNITs, IIITs and many colleges
  • TNEATamil Nadu engineering seats, on Class 12 marks
  • Class 12 marksB.Sc in most Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges

Where you may work

IT services and product companies, banks, gaming, telecom and start-ups.

Official links

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

Good testers who can also write automation code are well valued in Chennai’s large IT sector.

Specialise later

  • Test automation
  • Performance testing
  • Security testing
  • Mobile testing
  • QA management