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💻 Software Development✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 5🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Software Developer
NSQF Level 5
Build production-ready software applications using object-oriented programming, REST APIs, databases and agile methodologies aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 5 (SSC/Q0201). Software Developers are the largest job category in India's IT sector and this certification is recognised by 500+ employers nationally.
₹2.5–5L
Avg Salary
L 5
NSQF Level
22 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 5
ABC Credits22 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹2.5–5 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q0201| QP Code | SSC/Q0201 |
| QP Version | v1.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 5 |
| ABC Credits | 22 credits (NEP 2020 / NCrF compliant) |
| Certification Body | nasscom IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council |
| Assessment Body | NSDC Authorized Assessment Partner |
| Alignment | FutureSkills Prime · Skill India · NSQF 2022 |
| NAAC Criteria | 1.3.3 · 3.3.1 · ABC Integration Eligible |
| GoI Incentive | ₹12,000 per eligible candidate (via PFMS) |
| Industry Sectors | IT · ITeS · Telecom · BFSI |
Who is this program for?
Colleges, HoDs & Principals
Use nasscom CAC certificate as NAAC evidence under Criterion 1.3.3 & 3.3.1. Map syllabi to NOS standards. Fulfil ABC credit obligations for NEP 2020 compliance.
🎓 NAAC Evidence Provided
Placement Officers (TPOs)
nasscom-certified students are recognised by 300+ nasscom member companies. Higher offer-to-joining conversion from NSQF-aligned candidate profiles.
✅ 300+ nasscom Companies
Final Year Students & Freshers
Earn NSQF certification, ABC credits, and government incentive via PFMS direct bank transfer on placement.
💰 ₹12K GoI Incentive
Working Professionals
Upskill with industry-recognised NSQF certification. nasscom member companies fast-track QP-certified profiles in hiring pipelines.
Corporates & HR Teams
Pre-screen candidates using nasscom QP credentials. Qualify for GoI incentives when upskilling existing workforce via NSDC-approved schemes.
Official NAAC Evidence Support for Higher Education Institutions
Earn a nasscom Curriculum Alignment Certificate (CAC) — accepted as NAAC audit evidence. Institutions gain credible documentation for accreditation and NEP 2020 compliance.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
SSC/Q0201MandatorySSC/N0201
Design and develop software modules per specification
50 hrs
MandatorySSC/N0202
Test software modules and resolve defects
25 hrs
MandatorySSC/N9002
Work effectively with colleagues
15 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
8 outcomes01
Design and implement object-oriented software modules from functional requirements
02
Apply data structures and algorithms to build efficient, maintainable code
03
Integrate with relational databases using SQL and an ORM
04
Consume and build RESTful APIs for application integration
05
Write automated unit and integration tests with measurable coverage
06
Apply design patterns and SOLID principles to improve code quality
07
Use CI pipelines to build, test and package applications
08
Debug, profile and optimise application performance
Government of India Incentive — ₹12,000 per Eligible Candidate
Via FutureSkills Prime · MeitY + nasscom · Disbursed through PFMS directly to learner's bank account
₹4,500
Training Fee Support
₹7,500
Post-Placement Incentive
PFMS
Direct Bank Transfer
Eligibility: Indian citizen, age 15–45. First-time skill certification only. Valid Aadhaar + active bank account required.
Curriculum & Syllabus
6 modulesSSC/Q0201
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6
Modules
🎯
8
Outcomes
📋
4
NOS Units
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L5
NSQF
01
Object-Oriented Programming
6 topics
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02
Data Structures and Algorithms
6 topics
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03
Databases and Persistence
6 topics
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04
Web APIs and Integration
6 topics
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05
Software Design and Testing
6 topics
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06
Capstone: Full Application Build
6 topics
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Want the full syllabus with NOS breakdowns & assessment pattern?
Constituent Workshops
1 workshopsComplete these nasscom-certified workshops to build the foundation for Software Developer. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Software Development Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
JavaPythonC#Spring Boot.NETPostgreSQLMySQLHibernateJUnitPostmanGitGitHub ActionsDockerMavenSonarQube
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
12 companiesTCSInfosysWiproHCL TechnologiesCognizantTech MahindraAccentureIBMCapgeminiLTIMindtreeHexawareMphasis