M.Sc. Computer Science

The M.Sc course prepares the student to pursue higher studies or a career in software development and systems programming. 

Admission to the M.Sc programme is based on performance at three selection levels 
viz: the qualifying examination, the entrance examination and the interview. 

The duration of the course is two years (four semesters). The class time is divided into two sessions: half-day lectures and half-day practicals. The integrated schedule of assignments and lab work demands that students work intensively both in the laboratory and in the library.

Subject distribution for the M.Sc programme is as follows:

I Semester : 5 compulsory papers
II Semester : 3 compulsory papers + 2 electives
III Semester: 3 compulsory papers + 2 electives
IV Semester: Project (External) and Dissertation + Comprehensive Viva-voce.

Normally students are allowed to take up the main project in collaboration with industries. This enables the students to develop a solution to a fairly large problem. It also develops interpersonal relationship skills. This project is very important, because it represents the completion of a transition from a novice to a sophisticated computer professional.

One faculty member is attached with each project as a supervising teacher. The supervising teacher closely monitors and evaluates each stage of the project viz. problem identification, requirement specification, design specification, coding, testing and documentation. This is in liaison with the external guide of the project in the industry. The report of the main project work will be evaluated by the supervising teacher in the School and the external guide in the industry.

Each course of M.Sc. is evaluated by a final-semester examination, mid-semester tests, seminars, mini projects and practical assignments, if any. The mid-semester examinations and frequent assignments are conducted and evaluated by the respective instructor of the course. The final examination is also conducted by the School and will cover the entire syllabus of the course. 

The overall grade of the course is decided by the instructor on the basis of the marks received in mid-semester examinations, assignments and the final examination.

The curriculum provides comprehensive coverage of the discipline. Syllabi are revised periodically and updated so as to keep them in line with changing developments. Syllabi revision are initiated at the department level, which is then placed before the Board Of Studies for further discussion and its approval wherein external experts also take part. 

This year the M.Sc programme is being upgraded to a second level M.Sc admitting only students with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Application.