Department of Computer Science
July 29, 2023 2025-02-21 20:25Department of Computer Science




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About Department
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Vision and Mission
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The Department of Computer Science is one among the science departments of this University that offers M.Sc. Computer Science, full time four semester program spread over two years started from the academic year 2016 – 2017. The program provides a solid theoretical foundation through high quality teaching complemented by extensive practical learning. It is committed to impart quality education in all fields of IT, a field growing in leaps and bounds.
Vision
To develop the department as a global leader in knowledge dissemination and to perform cutting edge research in computer science in compliance with international standards
Mission
- To excel in transforming graduates into software experts with high degree of technical creativity and managerial skills
- To excel in imparting quality education using innovative best practices
- To train the students to take up various challenges of latest technologies in the field of computer science
Programmes Offered
M.Sc. Computer Science
Eligibility Criteria:
M.Sc. (Two Year) Computer Science The Department of Computer Science comes under the School of Mathematics and Computer Sciences that offers M.Sc. Computer Science, full-time four-semester program spread over two years started from the academic year 2016 – 2017. The program provides a solid theoretical foundation through high-quality teaching complemented by extensive practical learning. It is committed to impart quality education in all fields of IT, a field growing by leaps and bounds.
The program aims to provide the foundation for a professional career in the computing-based industries, to afford a foundation for basic and applied computer science engineering research and to acquire concrete knowledge in reasoning methods, design and implementation techniques. The curriculum is so designed to meet the standards expected from the IT industry and to those students who aspire for research. The Department offers Choice Based Credit Systems (CBCS) which enable students to choose electives from other departments. The students are evaluated for courses through Continuous Assessment Scheme (CAS).
Duration of the programme: Two Years (Four Semesters)
Mode of Selection: CUET Score
Sanctioned Strength: 26
Curriculum:
Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science
Eligibility Criteria:
A regular Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications/Computer Science/Mathematics/or any Bachelor’s degree in Science stream with core Mathematics as one of the subjects for at least four semesters. Candidates should have secured a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) in the qualifying degree examination for General Category, 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA (on a 10 point scale) for EWS/OBC (Non-creamy layer) and 50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) for SC/ST/PWD candidates
Duration of the programme: One Year
Sanctioned Strength: 9
Ph.D. Computer Science
Eligibility Criteria:
A consistently good academic record and possessing a Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or allied subjects, obtained from a recognized University/Institute or Foreign University equivalent (approved by AIU).
Infrastructure
- Smart Classrooms
- Department Library
- Computer Lab
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List of Mentor and Mentee
Students Achievements
- Mr.Muhammed Niyas, K.P. Ph.D. Scholar (Full time) under the guidance of Dr.P.Thiyagarajan has cleared UGC NET in November 2017 (Roll No: 36002995)
- Mr.Rahul Kumar (M.Sc. Computer Science II year) have participated and won second prize in Debugging Competition conducted by National Institute of Technology, Puducherry during 24-26 February 2017.
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Head of the Department
Department of Computer Science
Central University of Tamil Nadu
Thiruvarur – 610 005
Phone : +91-4366-277230
Email : hodcs@cutn.ac.in
News and Events
- Book Launch Event – Invitation
- One-day National Workshop on “Computational Intelligence Using Machine Learning”
- Fisherwomen Mobile App – Project report on “A Study and Development of Mobile App for Fisherwomen in Nagapattinam District to Reduce Complexities for Selling of Fishes”
- Placement Brochure
- A Five Day Faculty Development Programme on Fundamentals of Data Science – A Practical Approach