Department of
Computer Science & Engineering
Overview
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering was established in 1986 with an initial intake of 60 students, offering a Bachelor’s degree under Bangalore University. Over the years, the Department has steadily grown in recognition and strength with the present intake of 240. Currently, it offers three autonomous programs affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). In 2003, the Department established a VTU-recognized research center, further enhancing its academic and research capabilities. The Department is supported by a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty, and features well-equipped laboratories catering to undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. Renowned for its academic excellence and infrastructure, the Department is one of the top options for CET and COMED-K rank holders, and consistently achieving excellent placement records.
Program Details
Undergraduate Program:
- B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
- B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)
- B.E. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Duration: 4 Years for all the above 3 branches.
- Focuses on core areas such as programming, data structures, networking, cloud computing, machine learning, and more.
- B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (Evening program for working professionals)
- Duration: 3 Years.
Postgraduate Programs:
- M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
- Advanced study in areas like AI, data science, big data, and cybersecurity.
Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering
- The department also offers Ph.D. programs in various research areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and software engineering.
Vision & Mission
Vision
“To nurture young Computer Science Engineers with a unique learning experience blended with spiritual values that promotes holistic development by building a strong teaching and research envirornment that is capable of responding to the challenges of 21st century.”
Mission
- To prepare students for productive careers in industry and academia, through comprehensive Computer Science & Engineering based educational programs which focus on technological competence and ethical values with social commitment.
- To create research ambience that fosters problem solving skills to cater to the needs of industry and society resulting in scholarly publications in reputed journals and conferences.
- To collaborate with industry, research organisations and higher schools of learning for applied research exposure and capability to handle consultancy projects along with inculcating innovation and entrepreneurship skills.
Student Life & Activities
| Event Participated | Award/Prize | Student Name | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackathon-Mercuria, Bangalore 2nd Place |
200000 | Nehil Chandrakar | 15-11-2024 to 16-11-2024 |
| Awarded the Prestigious India AI Fellowship Grant | 100000 | Ujwal R U | 05-11-2024 to 30-06-2025 |
| Awarded the Prestigious India AI Fellowship Grant | 100000 | Puraskar Gowda | 05-11-2024 to 30-06-2025 |
| National Level Hackathon, SIET Tumkur 1st Place |
50,000 | Venkatesh M Venkatesh Prasanna Kumar B |
29-10-2024 |
| The Great Bengaluru Hackathon, Bangalore Winner |
25,000 | Manoj S Bhavitha Dhanush |
15-03-2025 to 16-03-2025 |
| Sidetrip AI Hackathon, Bangalore 1st Place |
25,000 | Dhanush K Gowda Dhanush U Ayush Prasad Dhanush B |
05-04-2025 |
| NMIT Hacks 2025 – 48-hour National Level Hackathon, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology Winners |
10,000 | Dhruva D Kumarswami Kallimath Pradyumna Prasad Sharad S R |
16-05-2025 to 18-05-2025 |
| 24-Hour Hackathon, Puttannaiah Foundation, Pandavapura, Mandya 3rd Place |
10,000 | Kalpana Killi Kowstubha L Manoj S Bhavith S D |
07-12-2024 to 08-12-2024 |
| SmashHack-AI/ML for Cyber Security Hackathon, PES University, Bangalore 2nd Place |
12,000 | Chandragupta Kumar Prabhat Kishor Ayush Shankar Prasad Prince Kumar Singh |
16-11-2024 to 17-11-2024 |
| SmashHack-AI/ML for Cyber Security Hackathon, PES University, Bangalore 3rd Place |
8,000 | Deviprasad Shetty Giridhar G Dhavan |
16-11-2024 to 17-11-2024 |
| 24-hour Hack Kshetra-24, VVCE Mysuru 3rd Place |
5,000 | Vinay Naik V A N Swathi Sha Fahad M D Akshatha R Gowda |
25-10-2024 to 26-10-2024 |
| Pitchathon, Presidency University, Bangalore 3rd Place |
4,000 | Dhanush K Gowda Dhanush U Dhanush B Dhanush N |
17-04-2025 |
| VYUHATECH Hackathon 2024, CMRIT Bangalore Consolation Prize |
2,500 | Sherine Delphina T Manoj S Bhavith S D Kalpana Killi |
09-12-2024 to 10-12-2024 |
| VYUHATECH Hackathon 2024, CMRIT Bangalore Consolation Prize |
2,500 | N Kartik Anmol Sharan Anitha Patel |
09-12-2024 to 10-12-2024 |
Events Organized
- Guest Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and opportunities at USA for higher studies by Dr.Sajjan G Shiva, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering ,University of Memphis, Memphis Tennessee, USA on 13-01-2025.
- Guest Lecture on Data Mining and Visualizationby Mr. Shiva Abhishek, Vice President, Citi Bank, UK, London on 31-12-2024.
- Invited Talk on Optimization Techniques in Compiler Designby Dr. Jayanth Krishnamurthy,Compiler Engineer, IBM R & D, Bangalore on 11-01-2025.
- Hands-on Workshop on Full Stack with Djangoby Mohammed Roshan, Software Engineer, Shell, Bangalore and Mr. Rohith,
Software Engineer, Sabre, Bangalore on 11-05-2025. - Guest Lecture on Introduction to MLOps:Bridging ML and Devopsby Mr. Gangadhar S, Machine Learning Engineer, Tiger Analytics, Bengaluru on 11-01-2025.
- Guest lecture on Safeguarding Authenticity: Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Encryption in the Battle Against Deepfakesby Dr.Yashas Hariprasad, Researcher at Discovery lab, Florida International University, Miami, Florida on 23-12-2024.
- Technical talk on Distributed Data Storage Managementby Dr Latesh Kumar, Vice President , Idea Infinity IT Solution on 28-12-2024.
- Browse, National-level Technical Symposiumorganized by the Departments of CSE & ISE on 20-05-2025.
- HackCult 2024 24 hrs National Level Hackathonon 13-12-2024and 14-12-2024.
- Hack-CSE-Lerate, 12 hr Hackathon,on 5-4-2025.
- Internal Smart India Hackathon– on 1-09-2024.
Infrastructure & Facilities
- The Department of CSE is well-equipped with fourteen laboratories for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs. The Department Laboratory Names are: Aryabhata Computer Centre, Linux Lab, Rohini Computer Centre, Bhaskara Computer Centre, Project Lab, M.Tech Lab, Research Lab, Abdul Kalam Lab, Kalpana Chawla Lab, Brahmagupta Lab, Param Lab, Airavat Lab, E-Learning Lab and Shakuntala Devi Lab. All the labs are furnished with high-performance desktop computers, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), and high-speed Internet connectivity to support development and deployment tasks. Each lab is configured with the latest software tools, compilers, IDEs, virtualization platforms, and simulation tools aligned with the curriculum and research needs.
- The Department is equipped with two high-performance NVIDIA L40 GPUs. These state-of-the-art GPUs significantly enhance the department’s computational capabilities, enabling advanced research in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and scientific computing. The facility supports both faculty-led research and student projects, providing a robust platform for experimentation, model training, and real-time simulation. With this infrastructure, students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge hardware, fostering innovation and preparing them for future challenges in high-performance computing and AI-driven technologies.
- The laboratories are designed to facilitate hands-on learning, project development, innovation, and experimentation. Specialized labs for AI, machine learning, deep learning, IoT, Bigdata, full stack development, cybersecurity, HPC are equipped for open-source development, parallel computing, edge computing, and to solve real world applications. The Project Lab and Research Labs support mini-projects, final-year projects, and faculty-led research work.
- Periodic hardware and software upgrades ensure that the labs stay relevant to emerging technologies such as AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud computing, full-stack development, and DevOps. The department also facilitates 24×7 lab access for research scholars and students working on industry-sponsored and consultancy projects.
Faculty
The department has a highly qualified and experienced faculty with expertise in areas such as software engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and more. Faculty members actively engage in research and collaborate with industry partners to stay ahead of emerging technological trends.
Academic Programs & Syllabus
Under Graduate
| Program | Intake | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering | 240 | 4 years |
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML) | 60 | 4 years |
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (AI & DS) | 60 | 4 years |
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Evening Program for Working Professionals) | 18 | 3 years |
Post Graduate
| Program | Intake | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech. - Computer Science and Engineering | 06 | 2 years |
| B.E. Computer Science and Engineering (Evening Program for Working Professionals) | 18 | 2 years |
Research
| Program |
|---|
| Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering |
Syllabus
- 📄 1st Year (Sem I & II)
📄 2nd Year (Sem III & IV)
- CSE
- CSE (AI & ML)
- AI & DS
📄 3rd Year (Sem V & VI)
- CSE
- CSE (AI & ML)
- AI & DS
📄 4th Year (Sem VII & VIII)
- CSE
- CSE (AI & ML)
- AI & DS
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) - UG
Graduates of the Computer Science and Engineering program will:
- Pursue successful careers in State/National/Multi-National companies as software developers by following sound professional and ethical practices in various cadres in key areas like networking, web design, cloud computing, big data processing, IoT, e-commerce, information security and so on.
- Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and demonstrate good soft skills.
- Pursue higher education for a successful career in industry/academics/ research.
- Pursue life-long learning, by anticipating trends in computer science and engineering, to excel in industry/academia or own a startup for a successful career as entrepreneur.
Program Outcomes (POs) - UG
Graduates will be able to:
PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)
PO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)
PO4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8).
PO5: Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
PO6: The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7).
PO7: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
PO9: Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences
PO10: Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO11: Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)
Industry Collaboration & Placement
Industry Collaborations
| Consultancy / Joint Programs Organized | Industry | Period | Faculty Name | Grant Received (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developing an ESP32 based full-duplex walkie-talkie system | Argoprudent Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore | 3 months (April 2025 – June 2025) |
Dr Pramod T C Dr N R Sunitha |
15,000 |
| Map Design Tool | CED Labs Pvt. Ltd., Tumkur | 2 months (June 2024 – July 2024) |
Dr Sumalatha Aradhya | 1,80,000 |
| Veots Bid Adieu to Fakes | KSJ Rudh Private Limited, Bangalore | 1 Year (June 2022 – May 2023) |
Dr Sumalatha Aradhya | 5,40,000 |
| SE Racks Management Application | CED Labs Pvt. Ltd., Tumkur | 3 months (Dec 2022 – Feb 2023) |
Dr Sumalatha Aradhya | 40,000 |
| Active Page Creation | CED Labs Pvt. Ltd., Tumkur | Nov 2021 – Feb 2022 | Dr Sumalatha Aradhya | 60,000 |
Industry Research Work
| Funded Project | Grant Received (Lakhs) | Faculty Name | No. of Years & Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design of Algorithms for Embedded Systems: Algorithm 1 | 5 | Dr Sunitha N R Dr T C Pramod |
2 Years (Ongoing) |
| Design of Algorithms for Embedded Systems: Algorithm 2 | 5 | Dr Sunitha N R Dr T C Pramod |
2 Years (Ongoing) |
| Hybrid Robot for IoT based Smart Agriculture with AI-ML | 50 | Dr Sumalatha Aradhya | 2 Years (Ongoing) |
| Smart Electricity Revenue Management System | 8 | Dr Sumalatha Aradhya | 1.8 Years (Ongoing) |
Industry Projects
| Name of the Faculty | Name of the Company | Project | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sumalatha Aradhya | CED Labs Pvt. Ltd., Tumakuru | Active Page Creation | 2 months |
| Dr. Sunitha N. R & Dr. Pramod T C | Continental Automotive Components (India), Bangalore | Alert System - Project Critical Milestones - FMEA/Control Plan Review | 6 months |
| Dr. Sunitha N. R & Dr. Pramod T C | Continental Automotive Components (India), Bangalore | Digitalization of RPFMEA Process | 4 months |
| Dr. Sumalatha Aradhya | Continental Automotive Components (India), Bangalore | Fixture Maintenance System | 8 months |
| Dr. Sunitha N. R & Dr. Pramod T C | Samsung PRISM | Android Graphics Instrumentation | 4 months |
| Dr. Pramod T C | Cyphertech, Tumkur | Precision Farms - An IoT Application | 1 year |
| Dr. Nirmala M. B & Ravi V | Samsung PRISM | Work-let Area – AI, NLU/P, ASR | Kannada NLU & ASR Model for Rasa using Spacy, FastText, Jarvis | 4 months |
| Dr. A. S. Poornima & Gururaj S. P | Samsung PRISM | VOC Dashboard | 4 months |
Achievements & Recognition
- Pramod TC:
- Best Project Award for the project “Precision Farms: Accelerated Agriculture Analytics With Edge Computing” from KSCST (Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology) in the 47th series student project programme held at Sharnbasava University, Kalaburagi on 9th and 10th Aug 2024
- Travel grant award from IEEE IES to attend the 20thIEEE International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, held in Luxembourg,
- Received grant from AICTE AQIS Scheme for organizing International Conference on Emerging Computation and Information Technologies (ICECIT-2025)
- Dr Sumalatha Aradhya: Winner of Elevate Start Up Karnataka Award – 2021 under Amrutha Start up scheme
- Kallinatha H D: QIP Scholarship for PhD from AICTE
- N R Sunitha:
- Women Achiever award from Institution of Engineers (India) for the year 2021
- Research paper on “KMI for SCADA and WirelessHART in IACS “chosen as one among top 6 papers (Score of 0.97) in ETFA 2015, IEEE 20th International conference on Emerging Technology & Factory Automation, held in Luxembourg during Sept. 2015. Travel Grant awarded
- IBM Mentor Award during 2014
- Mrs. K.Shruthi, Dr. A.S.Poornima received Best Paper Award for the paper “SafeMeds: A Blockchain-Driven Drug Supply Chain Verification System” 2024 IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Science Engineering Technology (ICRASET).
Alumni Success
Our alumni have excelled in diverse fields, including software development, data science, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. Many of our alumni hold leadership roles at top tech companies or have started successful ventures.
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Admissions
The B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering program admits students based on CET, COMED-K, and JEE Mains entrance exam scores. For postgraduate programs, candidates can apply based on their academic qualifications and research interests.
