Master of Computer Science or M.Sc. Computer Science course is a two years programwhichoffers people interested in the field of computers an opportunity to develop core competence in the field of computer science and encourages them to make a mark in the much sought after IT industry.

Candidates contemplating joining the course must have passed a second class honors or above in the domain of Computer Science, Mathematics or must have a background of other numerate or computing related fields.

Tuition fee for the entire two years M.Sc. Computer Science course ranges from20,000 INR to 50,000 INR in government aided institutes and 2 Lakh INR to 3 Lakh INRin privately owned universities.

After the course is over, there are lucrative career opportunities available in Software and Computer Hardware related industry. The entry level salary in these industries can range from 15,000 INR to 25,000 INR per month.

What is the course about?

With the world now becoming a global village and more and more people embracing the power and importance of computers in the 21^st century digital age, the M.Sc. Computer Science course has huge career prospects.

The M.Sc. Computer Science course furnishes graduates that are well-versed with the technicalities of the computer science domain and can help the world in being more organized and fast at the same time.

The main objective of M.Sc. Computer Science is to hone the skills of computer science enthusiasts in the various thrust areas of the field and provide them with the perfect amalgamation of theory as well as practical knowledge.

Since it’s a course at post-graduation level, it takes forward the knowledge gained by the students at the undergraduate level and provides them an advanced level of learning and understanding on the subject.

Duration of M.Sc. Computer Science

The M.Sc. Computer Science Program is divided into two parts i.e. First year and Second Year. Each year is divided in two semesters making it a four semester program.

Academic options after M.Sc. Computer Science

After an M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, there are multiple research degree options available at Indian Universities like an M.Phil. in Computer Science which is offered at universities like Christ University, Bangalore and ITM University, Gurgaon. Students can also go on to opt for a PhD in Computer Science available at instititute the likes of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore or PhD in Computer Science and Applications available at NIT, Thiruchirapalli.

Top Institutes offering M.Sc. Computer Science are:-

Some of the top universities and college where the course can be availed are:

Alagappa University offers 2 years M.Sc programme in following specializations:

Eligibility for M.Sc. Programme except M.Sc. Biotechnology:

• Mathematics: Students with B.Sc. in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics or Special Mathematics are eligible to apply.
• Computer Science: Students with B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics or B.C.A. or any other equivalent qualification in 10+2+3 pattern with 55% marks in part-III (for SC/ST candidates 50%) are eligible to apply.
• Physics: Students with B.Sc. in Physics, Applied Science, Special Physics or Electronics with minimum of 55% in Part III (for SC/ST candidates 45%) are eligible to apply.
• Chemistry: Students with B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry/Special Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Textile Chemistry/Electro Chemistry/Applied Chemistry or any other specialization in Chemistry as main subject of study and must have studied any two of Mathematics, Physics, Botany, Zoology, Computer Applications, Microbiology, Textile Chemistry. Electro Chemistry or Applied Chemistry as compulsory subjects with a minimum of 55% in Part III, (for SC/ST candidates 45%) are eligible to apply.
• Energy Science: Students with B.Sc. in Physics, Energy Science, Applied Physics, Electronics, Nuclear Physics, Bio Physics, Nanoscience, Chemistry or Botany or Zoology with Mathematics at +2 level with minimum of 55% in part-III (for SC/ST candidates 45%) are eligible to apply.
• Oceanography & Coastal Area Studies: Students with B.Sc. Zoology/Botany/Chemistry/Fishery Science/Earth Science/Physics/Agriculture/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Geology /Acquaculture/Applied sciences or any other equivalent qualification in the related disciplines with at least 50% marks (for SC/ST 45%) are eligible to apply.
• Bioinformatics: Students with Bachelor Degree in Biological Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics agricultural/Veterinary/Fisheries Sciences/Pharmacy/Engineering/ Technology or any other equivalent Degree with at least 50% of marks in major and allied subject both in theory & Practical) in all 3 years are eligible to apply.
• Nanoscience & Technology: Students with B.Sc. in (Mathematics), Physics, Biology as main subject or B.Sc.in Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics Electronics, Nuclear Physics, Bio-Physics, Industrial Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Nano biotechnology, Biochemistry and Micro biology or any other Specialization in Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible to apply.
• Zoology: Bachelor Degree in Biological Sciences, (Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Veterinary Science, and Fisheries Science, Pharmacy or equivalent degree) with at least 50% marks.
• Bio-electronics: Students with B.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Botany or B.E. in Chemical Engineering, Electronics and Communications with aggregate of 55% or GPA of 7 are eligible to apply.