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CSE combines computer building and computer science. This course covers many topics that are related to computation, programming languages, programme design, computer hardware and software and also integrates various fields of computer science, etc. 

Computer Science Engineering Eligibility

Please refer below for the eligibility of CSE:

Computer Engineering Courses (CSE Courses)

Computer Engineering Course (CSE) Eligibility

BTech in Computer Science Engineering / BE CSE

Students must have passed the Class 12 exam from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects and secured at least 50 to 60 percent in the above subjects combined.

MTech in CSE

Students must hold a BTech degree in Computer Science Engineering or a relevant specialization with at least 50 to 55 percent marks.

Diploma in CSE

Students must have passed Class 10 exam from recognized board with minimum 55 percent marks and must clear the Diploma entrance exam.

PhD in CSE

Students must have completed MTech in Computer Science Engineering and clear Research Eligibility Test in order to pursue a PhD course.

Skills Required for Computer Science Engineering 

Students can see the skills below -

- Analytical skills

- Critical thinking

- Problem-solving skills

- Creativity

- Good programming skills

- Basic web development knowledge

- Strong data structures and algorithms skills

- Basics of security, vulnerabilities, and cryptography

- Ability to grasp the knowledge quickly, etc.

Computer Science Engineering Syllabus

Students can see the syllabus below:

UG CSE Syllabus

B Tech Computer Science Subjects- Semester 1

Calculus 

Chemistry-1

Principles of Programming Languages

Discrete Structures

B Tech Computer Science Subjects- Semester 2

Linear Algebra and Ordinary Differential Equations 

Engineering Physics

Digital Systems Design

Computer Organization

B Tech Computer Science Subjects- Semester 3

Numerical Analysis 

Data Structures and Algorithms

Circuit Theory and Networks

Digital Electronics and Logic Design

B Tech Computer Science Subjects- Semester 4

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Logic Design

Operating Systems

Computer Architecture

B Tech Computer Science Subjects- Semester 5

Database Management Systems

Computer Networks

Introduction to AI and Machine Learning

Embedded Systems Architectures

B Tech Computer Science Subjects- Semester 6

Microprocessor and Microcontrollers

Control System 

Software Engineering

Cloud Computing

B Tech Computer Science Subjects- Semester 7

Distributed Database 

Parallel Programming

Web Technology

Computer Graphics

B Tech Computer Science Subjects- Semester 8

Robotic Control

Mobile Computing

Viva-Voice

Final Research Project

PG CSE Syllabus

M Tech CSE Subjects Semester 1

Data Structure & Algorithms Laboratory

Data Structure & Algorithms

Systems Programming & Operating Systems

Networks & System Programming Laboratory

M Tech CSE Subjects Semester 2

Advanced Database Management System

Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science

Distributed Computer Systems

VLSI Design

M Tech CSE Subjects Semester 3

Elective V

Elective VI

Programming Laboratory II (for Elective V chosen)

Project Work (Phase-I)

M Tech CSE Subjects Semester 4

Project Work (Phase-II) & Seminar

Viva-voce

Computer Science Engineering Specialisations

Students can see the list of specialisations below:

Specialisation

Specialisation Subjects

 

Subject Details

Computer Science

Network Programming

The subject provides knowledge about network programming concepts in the UNIX environment.

Computer Science

Machine Learning

The subject will make students learn about the concept of computer algorithms that can automatically work and adapt to changes through the use of data.

Computer Science

         

Data Mining

The subject provides an insight into various concepts, including techniques and algorithms in data mining and warehousing and their applications.

Computer Science

          Bio-Informatics

This subject teaches students about algorithms, data structures, and areas of application in bioinformatics.

Computer Science Engineering Books

Sudents can see the list of books below:

Book Title

Author Name

Computer Fundamentals and Programming in C

Reema Thareja

Computer System Architecture

Mano M.M

Data Structures, Algorithms, and Applications in C++

Sahni, S.

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design

Siddharth Santosh

Parallel Computing: Accelerating Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)

M. Bader and A. Bode

Parallel Programming and Applications: 45 CSE (Transputer & Occam Engineering)

Peter A. Fritzson and L. Finmo

Computer Graphics

S.Sharanya

Operating System Concepts

Silberschatz, A. and Galvin, P.B.

Programming Languages: Concepts and Constructs

Sethi, R.

Table of contents
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Popular Exams

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Popular Computer Science Engineering UG Courses

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Answered a week ago

If I were choosing a private university for CSE in Delhi NCR, I'd look beyond rankings and focus on where students actually get to build skills through projects, internships, and industry exposure.

Universities like Shiv Nadar University, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, The NorthCap Unive

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Rai P Sharma

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Answered 4 weeks ago

CSE is the top Engineering branch offered by the best BTech colleges in Madurai. Some of them are mentioned below with their tuition fees -

Top CSE CollegesTuition Fee
Anna University - Madurai Regional CampusINR 48,000
SRM Madurai College for Engineering and TechnologyINR 5.6 lakh
Velammal College of Engineering and TechnologyINR 2 lakh
K.L.N College of Information TechnologyINR 1.5 Lacs - INR 2 lakh
Mangayarkarasi College of EngineeringINR 2 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

According to recent admissions data, the overall B.Tech cutoff for the highly competitive CSE branch at Calcutta University generally spans from a Round 1 closing rank around 545 to a final round closing rank near 980 for General All-India candidates.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

NIET Greater Noida offers multiple placement opportunities to the students. Most number of placements are secured by BTech & MBA students. BTech CSE branch is one of the most popular branch that recieves a number of placements from top recruiting comapnies. Talking about the overall placements, for

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered a month ago

The JNTUH Andhra Pradesh EAMCET cutoff 2025 for the SC AI category ranged from 128877 to 169660 for the BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) course. Siddharth Institute of Engineering and Technology (SIETK) was the most difficult college to get int

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Aspirants without JEE Main score can get admission in BTech Computer Science & Engineering based on their percentile in Class 12 or Diploma in Engineering and Technology. However, the preference is given to applicants with JEE Main scores. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

If you belong to the General AI category, and you attain a rank of 170 in the TNEA entrance examination, then yes, you might get admission at Thiagaraja College in Madurai for its CSE course. 

This course had a qualifying rank of 1581 for the General AI category. For the OBC AI quota, the Thiagarajar

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 months ago

Computer Science Engineering is the top specialisation offered by many private Engineering colleges in Telangana. Some of them are mentioned below with their tuition fees -

Top CollegesTuition Fee
IIIT HyderabadINR 18 lakh
SR UniversityINR 12.73 lakh
Anurag UniversityINR 11.40 lakh
Mahindra UniversityINR 20 lakh
CVR College of EngineeringINR 6 lakh

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Tasbiya Khan

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