Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science (DoCS) is one of the earliest Computer Science departments established in the Vidarbha region. Founded in 1988, the department was created to address the demand for well-qualified computer professionals. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Science, focusing on both theoretical aspects and software/application development.
Initially, the department introduced a three-year degree program with Computer Science as one of the major subjects, alongside Statistics, Physics, and Mathematics. In 1995, recognizing the growing need for software industry professionals, the department added a Vocational Computer Applications subject at the degree level. The postgraduate course, M.Sc. in Computer Software, was launched in 2000 and is known for its unique curriculum. In 2007, the department introduced the B.C.A. program, alongside the 10+2 Vocational Computer Science and IT curriculum. Additionally, DoCS is an authorized resource center of IIT Bombay for the Spoken Tutorial Training Program.
The department is a pioneer in Free Open Source Software (FOSS) culture and Cyber Security outreach programs. It serves nearly 1,000 students at the junior and senior college levels, supported by three state-of-the-art laboratories. The department features a dedicated hardware laboratory for assembly language programming, equipped with microprocessor trainer kits and interfacing devices. The faculty is highly qualified and committed to student development. The department provides separate laboratory facilities for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with modern equipment and a well-connected local area network. The laboratories are equipped with high-speed fiber-optic broadband internet.
The department boasts an excellent placement track record with major multinational IT companies, offering attractive salary packages. Notable recruiters include Wipro, TCS, L&T InfoTech, Cognizant Technologies, Infosys, TechMahindra, Syntel, ATOS, and Acute Informatics. It also provides internship opportunities for final-year students to work on projects. The department ensures that program objectives are consistently met and learning outcomes are assessed through periodic tests and assignments. The department takes pride in its alumni who hold key positions in various fields.
The department has celebrated its silver jubilee year of establishment in 2013.
