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Computer Science

Computer Science is an engineering discipline that deals with the design, development and implementation of hardware and software systems. Hardware engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks etc. Software engineers  design,  develop, test, implement, and maintain programs. India has emerged as one of the leading exporters of software in recent times. Companies like TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, Mindtree, HCL are some of the top players in the Indian IT and ITES sector.

Necessary Skills

  • Good understanding of mathematics
  • Logical reasoning
  • Decision making and troubleshooting skills
  • Good communication skills – required to interact with clients and understand their requirements
  • Ability to learn constantly – keep up with changing technology

Areas of Opportunity

  • Software Development
  • Hardware
  • Database Administration
  • Networking
  • E-commerce
  • Research
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Bioinformatics
  • Teaching
  • Self employment

Top MNCs to work for include Google, Microsoft, Apple Inc, Intel, Sun Microsystems, Electronic Arts, Amazon etc

Colleges

  1. Indian Institute of Technology (Mumbai, Kharagpur, New Delhi, Kanpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad)
  2. National Institute of Technology (Surathkal, Warangal, Tiruchirapalli, Calicut)
  3. VIT University, Vellore
  4. Birla Institute of Technology & Science -BITS, (Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad)
  5. Delhi Technological University, New Delhi
  6. Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
  7. ​Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai
  8. College of Engineering, Pune
  9. School of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
  10. Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
  11. BMS College of Engineering, Bengaluru
  12. R.V.College of Engineering, Bengaluru
  13. PES University, Bengaluru
  14. B.N.M Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
  15. New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru
  16. Sidddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur
  17. P.E.S College of Engineering, Mandya
  18. Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysore
  19. National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysore
  20. PSG Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
  21. College of Engineering, Anna University, Guindy
  22. LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur
  23. Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar