Industry: : Information Technology (IT)
What is Computer Science?
Computer Science is the study of computers, algorithmic processes and computational systems. The discipline of computer science ranges from the theoretical study of algorithms and data structures, computer and network design, modeling data and information processes to the practical issues of implementing computational systems in hardware and software. Computer science also makes heavy use of hypothesis testing and experimentation during the conceptualization, design, measurement, and refinement of new algorithms, information structures, and computer architectures.
Job Description
- Responsibilities of a computer scientist include creating new theories around technology development
- Validating and developing models for interaction between people and computers/software and devices
- Writing and programming software to create applications
- Studying, experimenting and investigating technological fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics and virtual reality
Eligibility and Courses
Class 12
Science with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science as core subjects
Under Graduate Courses
- B.Sc.in Computer Science Engineering
- Bachelors of Computer Applications (B.C.A.)
- B.E. in Computer Science
- B.Tech.in Computer Science
Career Profiles
Top 5 Institutes for Computer Science courses
1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) New Delhi
Value for Money- 4.6/5
Bachelor Courses- B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
Tenure- 4 years
Website: https://home.iitd.ac.in/
2. Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Value for Money- 4.6/5
Bachelor Courses- B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
Tenure- 4 years
Website: http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/
3. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) Shibpur
Value for Money- 4.3/5
Bachelor Courses- B.E. in Computer Science and Technology
Tenure- 4 years
Website: https://www.iiests.ac.in/
4. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli
Value for Money- 4.1/5
Bachelor Courses- B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
Tenure- 4 years
Website: https://www.nitt.edu/
5. Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu
Value for Money- 4/5
Bachelor Courses- Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.)
Tenure- 3 years
Website: https://vit.ac.in/
Career Progression
Pay
Expert View
“I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer, should learn a computer language, because it teaches you how to think. I view computer science as a liberal art. It should be something that everyone takes.”
— Steve Jobs
Co-founder and CEO, Apple Inc.,
pioneer of personal computer revolution
— Alfred Aho,
Canadian computer scientist,
recipient of the 2020 Turing Award