Mobile App Development Courses in India

Last Updated on July 30, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Do you want to become a mobile application developer? Do you want to create cool mobile apps and build a decent career in this sector? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best mobile app development courses available in India.

Here, you will find the following details –

• Names of mobile app development courses
• Course details (duration, eligibility, fees, syllabus etc)
• Training institutes/colleges
• Scope and career prospects

 

Both students and parents may use this guide to find an ideal app development course. Students hailing from different walks of academic life – 10th pass, 12th pass, Graduates, Master’s Degree holders – will benefit from this post.

 

I’ve managed to list training programs and courses belonging to different academic levels in this post. As a result – 10th pass, 12th pass, Graduates, PG candidates – everyone will find a relevant course here!

 

Candidates who are passionate about technology, internet technology and programming will benefit from this list. Before checking out the list of mobile app development courses, let us take a quick look at the domain (app development). You may also check – web designing courses, digital marketing courses and computer courses in India.

 

What is this domain all about? What is it like to become a mobile app developer? Will I get a good job in this sector (after completing relevant training program)?

 

You will find answers to these questions in the next section. Let us start –

 

Mobile application development: Basic Details

We are living in the Digital Age now! We rely on internet technology, computer systems and smartphones for various purposes.

 

Smartphones play an important role in our day to day lives. We use them for simple tasks such as watching videos to performing more serious tasks (such as banking).

 

These smart devices have simply changes the way we – communicate, play games, bank, learn and shop! In India, you will find different types of smartphones. India is a popular market among smartphone manufacturers around the world! Apple, Samsung, Nokia, LG, One Plus – the list of manufacturers vying for market share is quite long!

 

Broadly speaking, smartphones sold in India usually use one of the following OS (Operating System) – Android OS, iOS, Windows OS. What is an OS (Operating System), some of you may ask. Here is everything you need to know about an OS –

 

An OS is a system software. It supports computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

 

Each OS has its own characteristics, technical aspects, features and UI. Android smartphones are very popular in India. They are cheap, have exciting features and are highly customizable.

 

Apple uses its iOS on iPhone. Windows phones use MS Windows OS. Irrespective of the OS, a smartphone will have an app store and hundreds of thousands of apps in this store! These apps simply boost the functionality of the phone!

 

For example, a document scanner application can turn your smartphone into a portable document scanner! A video streaming app can turn your smartphone into a little entertainment hub! A banking app can help you send/receive money and take care of banking tasks!

 

In simple terms, a mobile application is a computer program or software application designed to run on a mobile device such as – smartphone, tablet, smartwatch etc. Mobile applications are also known as mobile apps or simply as apps.

 

Mobile applications can be classified to different types on the basis of multiple parameters. For example, based on the niche/sector that an app is catering to, mobile apps can be termed as – banking apps, video streaming apps, photography apps, games, productivity apps, communication apps, social media apps etc.

 

As I mentioned before, a mobile application is a computer program or software application. Programming is involved in software development. In other words, programming/coding forms an integral part of mobile app development.

 

Yes, programming forms the backbone of a mobile app. But there’s more to app development than just programming. Other popular aspects of mobile app development includes – UI (User Interface) design, adaptive design, app safety and security, app design, functionality etc.

 

Let us check out the types of mobile app development courses available in India. Here it is –

 

Types of mobile app development courses

In India, you will be able to find different types of mobile app development programs. Some of these programs specifically focus on app development. Some other courses can be termed as ‘relevant courses’.

 

These ‘relevant courses’ do not specifically focus on app development. But they do deal with programming, UI and internet technology (for example – B.Sc. CSE or B.Tech. CSE). These skills will help you enter the world of app development though! As a result, I’ve decided to include both specific and relevant courses/training programs in this post.

 

Mobile app development courses can be classified into different types on the basis of factors such as – course format, level of difficulty (or course content) and academic level. Based on the academic level, these courses can be broadly classified into the following types – UG, PG and Doctoral Degree courses.

 

Based on the format of the course, these programs can be classified into the following types – informal training programs, certification programs, diploma programs, Bachelor’s Degree programs, Master’s Degree programs, PG Diploma programs and PG Certificate programs.

 

Let us check out the list of courses now. In the next section, you will find the following details – name of the course, duration, eligibility criteria, course content, fees and more. Let us start –

 

List of top mobile application development courses in India

Here is the list of top mobile app development as well as relevant courses in India –

 

1 Informal mobile app development courses

You will be able to find informal app development training programs in the internet. As I mentioned before, programming forms an important part of a mobile app. If you are good at coding, you will be able to develop mobile apps.

 

An informal training program basically deals with basics of programming, UI design and app development. Such programs can be easily found on the internet. Many blogs, programming portals, YouTube channels and educational websites are known to offer informal app development courses in India.

 

Eligibility criteria, fees and duration

There’s no particular eligibility criteria associated with this course. You must have basic computer application skills to be able to pursue such a program. Informal app development programs are usually available on the internet for free. Paid programs will cost you between 1-5K INR.

 

2 Certificate in Mobile App Development (Android, iOS or Windows OS)

On completing a certification program, a candidate will obtain a certificate of completion from relevant certifying body. Certificate in Mobile App Development course can be classified into different types on the basis of the OS that the program deals with. For example, if the course focuses on Android App development, the course will be named – Certificate in Android App Development. Similarly, Certificate in iOS/Windows App Development program is also available in India. Bundled-up programs (combining two or more OS) are also being offered by many institutes.

 

Eligibility criteria, fees and duration

Eligibility criteria, duration and fees may vary from one institute to another. It depends upon factors such as – level of difficulty and course content. 10th pass or 12th pass – eligibility criteria may vary from one institute to another.

 

Course duration could be anywhere between one to three months (or more). Fees charged for the program may be anywhere between 5-20K INR.

 

3 Diploma in Mobile App Development (Android, iOS or Windows OS)

On completing a diploma program, a candidate will obtain a diploma certificate of completion from relevant certifying body. Diploma in Mobile App Development course can be classified into different types on the basis of the OS that the program deals with. For example, if the course focuses on Android App development, the course will be named – Diploma in Android App Development. Similarly, Diploma in iOS/Windows App Development program is also available in India. Bundled-up programs (combining two or more OS) are also being offered by many institutes.

 

Eligibility criteria, fees and duration

Eligibility criteria, duration and fees may vary from one institute to another. It depends upon factors such as – level of difficulty and course content. 10th pass or 12th pass – eligibility criteria may vary from one institute to another.

 

Course duration could be anywhere between three to twelve months. Fees charged for the program may be anywhere between 10-30K INR.

 

4 B.Voc. Networking and Mobile Applications

B.Voc. stands for Bachelor of Vocation. It is a vocational training program. Technically speaking, it is a Bachelor’s Degree course. This program belongs to UG academic level. UG stands for undergraduate level.

 

B.Voc. Networking and Mobile Applications program deals with two main modules – networking technology and mobile app development.

 

Eligibility criteria, fees and duration

B.Voc. program is three years long. This program also has multiple exit options. For example, on quitting this program after completing one year, you will get a Certificate of completion from relevant authority. On quitting this program after completing two years, you will get a Diploma certificate.

 

Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed 12th standard from a recognized board. Tuition fees could be anywhere between.

 

5 M.Voc. Mobile Phone Application Development

M.Voc. stands for Master of Vocation. It is a Master’s Degree vocational training program. This program belongs to PG academic level. PG stands for postgraduate level.

 

Looking from academic level’s point of view, M.Voc. program succeeds B.Voc. course. This program specifically deals with mobile application development. The program covers topics such as – programming, UI design, app testing, app safety, internet technology, performance analysis etc.

 

Eligibility criteria, fees and duration

M.Voc. program is two years long. Minimum educational qualification required to pursue this course is – completed relevant Bachelor’s Degree course or B.Voc. course.

 

6 PG Diploma in Mobile App Development

It is a PG level Diploma certificate program. PG stands for postgraduate level. It is an advanced level mobile app development training program.

 

Eligibility criteria, fees and duration

Course duration could be anywhere between six to twelve months. Graduates who have completed relevant Bachelor’s Degree course are eligible to pursue this course.

 

You may also check –

M.Voc. Mobile App Development

PG Diploma in Mobile App Development

 

7 Relevant courses

It is time to check out some ‘relevant courses’. As I mentioned before, a relevant course may not deal specifically with app development subjects. But these programs do deal with programming and software development, which forms an integral part of mobile app development.

 

This is the main reason why I’ve included these courses in this list. Let us check out these relevant programs. Here we go –

• Diploma in Computer Engineering
• B.Sc. Computer Science
• B.E. or B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering
• B.E. or B.Tech. Software Development
• M.E. or M.Tech. Computer Science Engineering
• M.E. or M.Tech. Software Development
• B.Voc. Software Development
• M.Voc. Software Development
• PG Diploma in Software Development

 

Eligibility criteria, fees and duration

Name of the course	Eligibility criteria	Duration
Diploma in Computer Engineering	Passed 10th standard	3 years
B.Sc. Computer Science	Passed 12th standard with PCM subjects	3 years
B.E. or B.Tech. CSE	Passed 12th standard with PCM subjects	4 years
B.E. or B.Tech. Software Development	Passed 12th standard with PCM subjects	4 years
M.E. or M.Tech. CSE	Completed relevant B.E. or B.Tech. program	2 years
M.E. or M.Tech. Software Development	Completed relevant B.E. or B.Tech. program	2 years
B.Voc. Software Development	Passed 12th standard	3 years
M.Voc. Software Development	Completed relevant Bachelor’s Degree or B.Voc. course	2 years
PG Diploma in Software Development	Completed relevant Bachelor’s Degree or B.Voc. course	2 years