Techwave Academy · India · FREE · Updated 2026-06-09

How to Start Coding in India — A Free Guide

A no-fluff guide to start coding in India: what to learn, what to skip, free resources, and the first 30-day plan.

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India-specific guidance: which language to start with given your goals (CBSE, JEE, college, job), what to skip (don't fall for "C is the first language" myth), which free Techwave course to start, the first 30-day plan, and how to know if you should pursue this professionally.

What you'll learn in this free course

Who is this course for?

This free course is built for absolute beginners with no programming background, and self-taught learners who want to fill foundational gaps before jumping into specialised courses. If you have ever Googled how to start coding in india — a free guide and bounced off paid-subscription paywalls or content that assumes you already know everything — this is the course for you.

How learning works on Techwave Academy

About the parent course: Computer Foundation Bootcamp

This page is part of our flagship free course, Computer Foundation Bootcamp. The full course is delivered as short, focused lessons, each with bilingual narration (English and Hinglish), interactive practice widgets, and a clear before-and-after so you can feel yourself getting better. You can pause for weeks and pick up exactly where you left off — your progress is saved.

One phone-number signup unlocks every course on Techwave Academy: AI Bootcamp, Python for Class 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / CBSE 12, Git, Linux, Spoken English, IOI Prep, Foundation Bootcamp, Blind 75, NeetCode 150, Claude Mastery, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and Excel. Yes — all 18, forever free.

Frequently asked questions

I am scared of computers — is this OK?

Yes — this course is built for that exact starting point.

What should I take next after this?

Any Techwave course — most students go to AI Beginner or one of the Python class-level courses. The path is documented at the end.

Do I need to install anything?

No — everything runs in the browser. We do show you how to install Python locally in the last week.

Is it free?

Yes — 100% free.

How long does it take?

4-6 weeks at 3 hours a week.

Start now — ₹0, no credit card

Click below to open Computer Foundation Bootcamp. You will land on the course dashboard, see the week-by-week plan, and can start Lesson 1 immediately. No trial period, no payment screen, no upgrade pop-ups — ever.

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