Last Updated on July 28, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
In this article, we will have an in-depth analysis of B.Sc. Computer Science course. It is a job oriented professional course. This article covers topics such as – course details, duration, eligibility criteria, syllabus, admission process and career prospects.
B.Sc. stands for Bachelor of Science. B.Sc. Computer Science is a Bachelor’s Degree program. Technically, it is a Science course! This course is popularly known as ‘B.Sc. in Computer Science’ and BCS (Bachelor of Computer Science). As the name suggests, this professional course focuses on the discipline of computer science. The course covers important topics related to computer science such as – coding, programming languages, computer hardware and software, networking, database management, information technology, mathematics, statistics and electronics. The academic program consists of both classroom lectures and lab sessions. Lab sessions (practicals) are as important as classroom lectures, when it comes to CS! Numerous colleges (both Government and private) across India offer this academic program. B.Sc. Computer Science graduates have access to jobs from sectors such as – Software development, IT, Banking, Consultancies etc. Graduates have excellent employment opportunities (both Government and private) available in front of them.
Course details
Type of course
It is a Bachelor’s Degree course
Duration
The academic program is 3 years long. Each year is divided into two semesters. The entire program consists of 6 semesters. Let us check out the eligibility criteria –
Eligibility criteria
The general eligibility criteria is – 10+2 passed from a recognized board with PCM subjects OR passed valid (and relevant) 3 years long Diploma course from a recognized institute. But it has been noticed that eligibility criteria may vary from one institute to another. But reputed institutes stick to the criteria that has been mentioned above.
Admission process
Reputed institutes rely on merit based admission process. Marks scored by students in 10+2 board exam and/or relevant entrance test is taken into consideration. Based on the marks scores, a merit list is formed. Depending upon the cut-off marks, seats are allotted to deserving candidates. Some institutes are also known to conduct their own selection/entrance test.
Syllabus
Here are some of the important subjects present in B.Sc. Computer Science course –
- Fundamentals of Computer
- Programming in C
- Mathematics
- Calculus
- Physics
- Environmental Studies
- Theory of Matrices
- Object Oriented Programming C++
- Visual Basic .NET
- Relational Database Management System
- Advanced Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Communication Skills
- Data Structure
- ASP.NET
- Graph Theory
- Software Engineering
- Computer Networking
- Computer Graphics
- Java Programming
- Fundamentals of PHP
- Operating System
- Software Testing
- Fundamentals of Mobile Computing
- Data mining and Data warehousing
PG courses and further studies
B.Sc. Computer Science graduates may go for the following PG courses –
- MBA
- PGDM programs
- M.Sc. (relevant discipline)
- Advanced Diploma (technical) courses
Career prospects and job opportunities
B.Sc. Computer Science graduates have both government and private job opportunities available in front of them. Some of the prime recruiters are –
- Software companies
- MNCs (Technical support wing)
- MNCs (IT wing)
- IT companies
- Banks
- Consultancies
- Educational institutes
- Relevant Government departments
In the above mentioned work setups, B.Sc. Computer Science graduates may take up the following job profiles –
- Software engineer
- Software developer
- System admin
- IT officer
- Consultant
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Ample self-employment opportunities are also available in front of B.Sc. Computer Science graduates. They may start their own software company or start freelancing.
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B.s.c.c computer science course which is usefull sir please tell me and the course
Details tell me sir then course
Opportunity and Jobes details
Tell me sir plz
B.Sc. Computer Science is a good course.
hello sir,
i have passed 12th standard
i m Pcm group student
I Want to know that which is the best course between BSC CS and BSC non medical in job opportunities
i am taking bsc computersci is there any scope for jobs in future
Yes.
sir what what will the jobs i will probable to get i choose as B.C.A or B.sc(comp.) in future and i m little bit confuse between the two courses can u short it out
thank u its really helpfull
Sir I am very confused
So please you tell me which course is best for me
Sir , I am commerce group student
And I am not interested in maths
So please sir you suggest for me anyone simple course
And sir please you tell me which subjects are present in BSC computer
And after this course which job is available ?
Sir I have completed my 12 std and I want to know which course should I take …bca r b.sc computer …..
Both are good courses. You may choose a course depending on the quality of the institute you are getting admission to.
Sir which is better bca or bsc computer science
Both have decent scope and potential. My personal choice is B.Sc. CS.
My 12th Exams has cleared and I want to do BCS , So I’am not understanding what to do further…..????
So plz. plz. please guid me about it……????????????
Plz sir….
Based on your marks in relevant entrance test and board exam, you may take part in admission process and secure admission.
sir
i am computer science student and i am not intrested in maths so which bsc course will be suited for me
If you want to pursue computer science courses, mathematics subject will come. Otherwise you may try other courses such as – management, law etc.
hello sir ,
is bcs and bsc in cs are same course… if not then which one is bette?? Plz help me sir
They share more or less the same course content.
IS CHEMISTRY A MUST NEED SUBJECT TO GET BSc degree in reputed college
Sir I am very confused
So plz u tell me which course is best for me ….
Sir , I m PCB group student…
And I m not interested in maths …
So plz sir u suggest for me anyone simple course…..
And sir plz u tell me which subjects are present in BSC computer …….
And after this course which job is available….
You may pursue BCA course.
Sir
Please tell me that can I opt digital marketing field after b.sc? I want to go into digital marketing domain. So please tell if there is any degree for digital marketing?
What I got from Google information is that there are only digital marketing courses of three months. But I want a proper degree in this domain. So what should I do?
As having a degree is mandatory to go into any domain, so will b.sc in computer science will work?
Or if there is any degree for digital marketing please tell me.
Yeah, you may enter Digital Marketing domain after B.Sc. Yes, most of the courses are certification programs. You may check MBA in Digital Marketing course too!
Hello I have passed my 12th in the year 2016 and made some wrong decisions by selecting BA and now I want to study BSC can I get admission in a decent college I have scored 60% from Maharashtra board
Can I apply form for B.sc. computer science without a mathematics subjects?
Sir i am confused
So tell me which course is better Bsc Cs
Or BCA??
Urgently needed ur reply
Thankyou Sir!
Both are good. B.Sc. CS is more traditional and detailed (slightly).