Computer Science Admission 2026: Registration Fees, Eligibility, Top Institutes/Colleges in India

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 05:22 IST
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Computer Science Admission is based on both entrance and Class 12 scores. Students who are interested in computer systems can apply for this course. Students need to pass Class 12 in PCM and have 50% for Computer Science. Exams are IIT JAM, CUET, etc. BHU, JMI, VIT Vellore, etc are Popular colleges. Computer Science fee can range around approx. INR 1,000 to INR 52 Lakh.

Computer Science Eligibility 

Students can see general outline of eligibility below:

Computer Science Eligibility: Best Colleges 

Students can see general guide of eligibility in top colleges here:

Colleges in India

Course Level

Eligibility Criteria

Banaras Hindu University

UG

  • Students must pass class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized board.
  • Students must also take CUET exam.

Delhi University

  • Students must pass class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized board.
  • Students must also take CUET exam.

PSGCAS Coimbatore

  • Students must pass class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized board.

Aligarh Muslim University

  • Students must pass class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized board.

VIT Vellore

  • Students must pass class 12 with a minimum of 50-60% aggregate from a recognized board.

Banaras Hindu University

PG

  • Students must secure a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate from a recognized university.

Jamia Millia Islamia

  • Students must secure a bachelor’s degree with at least 50-55% aggregate from a recognized university.
  • Students must take JMI entrance exam.

Delhi University

  • Students must secure a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate from a recognized university.

PSGCAS Coimbatore

  • Students must secure a bachelor’s degree with at least 50-55% aggregate from a recognized university.

Aligarh Muslim University

  • Students must secure a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate from a recognized university.

Chandigarh University

Doctorate

  • Obtain a master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum 55% aggregate.

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

  • Obtain a master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum 55% aggregate.

St. Xavier’s College

  • Obtain a master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum 55% aggregate.

Silver Oak University

  • Obtain a master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum 55% aggregate.

MIT-WPU

  • Obtain a master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum 55% aggregate.

Computer Science General Eligibility

Students can see general guide of eligibility below -

Course Level Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate
  • Candidate must pass Class 12 in Science stream with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) subjects
  • With at least 50% of aggregate marks from a recognized board.
Postgraduate
  • Students must obtain a bachelor’s degree in BSc Computer Science or any relevant discipline
  • Secure a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized university.
PhD
  • Students must obtain a master's degree in MSc Computer Science or any relevant discipline
  • Secure a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognized university.
Diploma/Certification
  • Some certification courses are available even after Class 10. In contrast, some Computer Science courses after 12th require Students to pass Class 12 in Science stream with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.

Computer Science Admission Process

Students can see process below:

  • Meet eligibility requirements
  • Apply online by filling form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for merit list and result
  • If selected, attend counselling session
  • Get documents verified and pay fee to secure seat

Computer Science Exams

Students can see exams below:

Computer Science UG Exams

Students can see list of exams for UG course below:

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

CUET 2026

June '26 (Tentative)

CUET Exam Date 2026

LPU NEST 2026

Jan '26 (Tentative)

LPU NEST Exam Date 2026

JEE Main 2026

Apr '26 (Tentative)

JEE Main Exam Date 2026

Computer Science PG Exams 

Students can see list of exams for PG course here:

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

IIT JAM 2026

Feb '26 (Tentative)

IIT JAM Exam Date 2026

CUET-PG 2026

March '26 (Tentative)

CUET-PG Exam Date 2026

CPGET 2026

July '26 (Tentative)

CPGET Exam Date 2026

AP PGECET 2026

June '26 (Tentative)

AP PGECET Exam Date 2026

Computer Science Doctoral Exams

Students can see list of exams for Doctoral course mentioned below:

Entrance Exams

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

GATE 2026

February '26 (Tentative)

GATE Exam Date 2026

UGC NET 2025

June '25

UGC NET Exam Date 2025

Syllabus for Computer Science Exams

Students can see syllabus in table below :

Entrance Exams

Syllabus

CUET syllabus

syllabus for CUET includes English Language and Comprehension, General Awareness, Mathematical Ability, Reasoning, Analytical Skills, and subject-specific knowledge.

CUET-PG syllabus

syllabus includes Language Comprehension/Verbal Ability, General Tests (GK, QA, Analytical Skills), and Domain Knowledge.

CPGET syllabus

syllabus includes Programming in C, Programming in C++, Data Structures using C++, Database Management Systems, Programming in Java, etc.

AP PGECET syllabus

syllabus includes Programming in C, Programming in C++, Data Structures using C++, Database Management Systems, Programming in Java, etc.

LPU NEST syllabus

syllabus includes basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, along with English.

Best Computer Science Colleges

Students can see admission details of best government and private colleges in this section.

Computer Science in Government Colleges

Students can see admission details of best government colleges here -

Best Computer Science Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

INR 540
INR 55,260
INR 72,000
INR 1.92 Lakh
PSG College of Arts and Science BSc CS Admission INR 2.7 Lakh
INR 480
INR 1,800 - 2.3 Lakh
INR 6,660 - 1.08 Lakh
INR 15,500
INR 30,000

Computer Science in Private Colleges

Students can see admission details of best private colleges in table below -

Best Computer Science Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

INR 1.65 Lakh
VIT Vellore BSc Computer Science Admission INR 1.65 Lakh
INR 3.08 Lakh - 6.64 Lakh

LPU BSc Computer Science Admission

INR 3.2 Lakh - 7.2 Lakh
Chandigarh University BSc Computer Science Admission INR 3.4 Lakh - 8.6 Lakh
INR 90,000
Kalasalingam University MSc CS Admission INR 1 Lakh
INR 1.09 Lakh
INR 2.2 Lakh
SRM IST MSc CS Admission INR 2.5 Lakh - 3 Lakh

Computer Science Colleges: Placements

Students can see list of best colleges with high placement below -

Best Computer Science Colleges

Average Package Offered

IIT Dhanbad Placements

INR 29.6 LPA

Government Arts and Science College, Kovilpatti Placements

INR 26.6 LPA

IIIT Hyderabad  Placements

INR 26.34 LPA

IIIT Bangalore Placements

INR 25 LPA

Gandhi Memorial National College Placements

INR 22.82 LPA

Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University Placements

INR 14.86 LPA

KSG College of Arts and Science Placements

INR 14.02 LPA

Delhi University Placements

INR 8.63 LPA

Lucknow University Placements

INR 7.5 LPA

Mumbai University Placements

INR 5.33 LPA

Table of contents
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Computer Science Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Computer Science Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Computer Science UG Courses
  • Popular Computer Science PG Courses

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Computer Science. Students interested in pursuing a career on Computer Science, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Apr '26

CUET UG 2026 Intimation Slip

TENTATIVE

May '26

CUET UG 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE

6 Mar ' 26 - 27 Mar ' 26

CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates

Apr '26

CUET PG Provisional Answer Key 2026

TENTATIVE

5 Mar ' 26 - 13 Apr ' 26

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Registration Window

16 Apr ' 26 - 18 Apr ' 26

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Correction Window

17 Apr ' 26

Last date to apply for May Attempt

2 May ' 26

SAT India exam (May attempt)

Popular Computer Science Colleges in India

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Popular Private Computer Science Colleges in India

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Popular Computer Science UG Courses

Following are the most popular Computer Science UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Computer Science PG Courses

Following are the most popular Computer Science PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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