About
The B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts and advanced topics in Computer science. This program equips students with the skills necessary to solve complex problems and innovate in various technology sectors. Our curriculum includes fundamental courses in programming, algorithms, and data structures, alongside advanced subjects like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
Our B.Tech CSE program emphasizes a balanced approach between theoretical knowledge and practical applications. Students engage in lab sessions, projects, and internships to gain hands-on experience, preparing them for successful careers in the tech industry. Graduates of this program can pursue roles such as software developers, data scientists, systems analysts, and network engineers. They are well-equipped to work in diverse industries, including technology, finance, healthcare and automotive.
Preamble
The curriculum of B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering program offered by the Department of Computer Science Engineering under Academic Regulation of NEP 2020 is prepared in accordance with the curriculum framework of AICTE, UGC and Maharashtra State Council of Higher Education, National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) and National Credit.
Framework (NCrF). Further this Outcome Based Curriculum (OBC) is designed with Choice Based Credit and Semester System (CBCSS) enabling the learners to gain professional competency with multi-disciplinary approach catering the minimum requirement (Program Specific Criteria) of Lead Societies like AICTE,ACM and other Professional Bodies as per the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET and NBA. In addition, the curriculum and syllabi are designed in a structured approach by deploying Feedback Mechanism on Curriculum from various stakeholders viz. Industry, Potential Employers, Alumni, Academia, Professional Bodies, Research Organizations and Parents to capture their voice of the respective stakeholders. The Curriculum design, delivery, and assessment, the three major pillars of academic system is completely aligned in line with Outcome Based Education (OBE) to assess and evaluate the learning outcomes to facilitate the learners to achieve their Professional and Career Accomplishments.
After due deliberations, the scheme and syllabus have been formulated. Salient features of this model curriculum are enumerated as under:
- Adequate number of credits.
- Well defined learning objectives & outcomes for each course.
- Inclusion of courses on socially relevant topics.
- Built-in flexibility to the students in terms of professional elective and open elective courses and minor course.
- Mandatory internship to equip the students with practical knowledge and provide them exposure to real time industrial environments
- Mapping of Courses to its equivalent NPTEL/SWAYAM Course
Vision and Mission
To develop engineers well versed with Critical Theory and Practical's (problem solving ability) and sensitive to National and Global challenges from Inter-disciplinary perspective. To create Industry ready socially and ethically strong professionals.
To develop Computer Professionals by imparting computer engineering knowledge with professional ethics. To provide the service to the communities to which we belong at local and national levels, combined with a deep awareness of our ethical responsibilities to our profession and to society.
Program Objectives
The Program Objectives for the B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering program are as follows:
- Develop Core Competencies: To develop the core competencies required for a career in computer science and engineering.
- Foster experiential learning & Innovation: To foster practical skills by providing laboratory work, projects, and internships, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical situations, use various software and hardware tools, and gain hands-on experience.
- Provide Exposure to Emerging Technologies: To provide exposure to emerging technologies, enabling students to work with cutting-edge technologies and prepare for the future.
- Encourage Research and Innovation: To encourage research and innovation by providing opportunities to explore research areas in computer science and engineering, contribute to academic research, and develop innovative products and solutions.
- Develop Professionalism and Ethics: To develop professionalism and ethics by providing opportunities to work in teams, communicate effectively, and understand the social and ethical implications of technology.
- Enhance Employability: To enhance employability by providing career guidance and counseling, developing job-ready skills, and fostering industry connections and collaborations.
4 Years
Duration
₹ 2,10,000
Fees (Per Annum)
PCET
Centralized Placement Cell
Program Highlights
Industry-Relevant Curriculum
Focus on experiential learning & Research
Strong Industry-Academia Interface
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Premium Placements
Quality placements.
Student participation in global competitions.
Exposure of In-house Incubation Cell nurturing various Start ups.
Course Curriculum
Semester
I
- Linear Algebra & Differential Calculus
- Engineering Physics/Engineering Chemistry
- Basic Electronics Engineering/Basic Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Graphics & Design/Web Programming
- Procedural Programming
- IT Workshop/Fab Workshop
- Applied Communication
- UHV - I: Professional Ethics/IKS: Indian Science, Engineering & Technology
Semester
II
- Integral Calculus & Numerical Techniques
- Engineering Chemistry/Engineering Physics
- Basic Electrical Engineering/Basic Electronics Engineering
- Web Programming /Engineering Graphics & Design
- Object Oriented Programming
- Fab Workshop/IT Workshop
- Advanced Communication
- IKS: Indian Science, Engineering & Technology/UHV - I: Professional Ethics
Semester
III
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Data Structures and Algorithms Laboratory
- Python Programming
- Python Programming Laboratory
- Open Elective - I
- Open Elective - I Lab
- Discrete Mathematics
- Operating System
- Community Engineering Project
- Foreign Language - I
- UHV - II:Understanding Harmony/Constitution of India
Semester
IV
- Database Management System
- Database Management System Laboratory
- Java Programming
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Applied Statistical Techniques
- Open Elective - II
- Open Elective - II Lab
- Java Laboratory
- Foreign Language - II
- Minor - 1
- UHV: Understanding Harmony/Constitution of India
- Project Based on Digital and Technological Solutions
Semester
V
- Theory of Computation
- Computer Network
- Computer Network Lab
- Advanced Web Programming
- Advanced Web Programming Lab
- Program Elective - I
- Program Elective - I Lab
- Minor - 2
- Software Engineering and Project Management
- Technical Seminar - CSE
- Foreign Language - III
- Aptitude and Logical Reasoning/Environmental Studies
Semester
VI
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance
- Software Testing and Quality Assurance Lab
- System Software
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms Lab
- Program Elective - II
- Program Elective - II Lab
- Program Elective - III
- Program Elective - III Lab
- Minor - 3
- Foreign Language - IV
- MOOC1 Data Visualization using R Programming/ Advanced Full Stack Development/PHP etc.
- Aptitude Test / Professional Ethics
Semester
VII
- Mobile Application Development
- Mobile Application Development Lab
- Program Elective - IV
- Program Elective - IV Lab
- Advances in Computer Engineering
- Minor - 4
- Industry/International/Research INTERNSHIP
- Major Project - I CSE
- MOOC2 Data Visualization Tools/DevOps/XAI etc.
Semester
VIII
- DevOps
- DevOps Lab
- Program Elective - V
- Program Elective - V Lab
- Program Elective - VI
- Research Methodology & IPR
- Minor - 5
- Major Project - II
- MOOC3 Virtual Reality/Data Mining/UAV
List of Open Elective:
- Open Elective - I : Digital Logic and Microprocessor
- Open Elective - I Lab : Digital Logic and Microprocessor Lab
- Open Elective - I : Signal System
- Open Elective - I Lab : Signal System Lab
- Open Elective - II : IoT
- Open Elective - II Lab : IoT Lab
- Open Elective - II : Digital Image Processing
- Open Elective - II Lab : Digital Image Processing Lab
List of Program Elective:
- Program Elective Course - I : Artificial Intelligence
- Program Elective Course - I Lab : Artificial Intelligence Lab
- Program Elective Course - I : Cloud Computing
- Program Elective Course - I Lab : Cloud Computing Lab
- Program Elective Course - II : Machine Learning
- Program Elective Course - II Lab : Machine Learning Lab
- Program Elective Course - II : Data Visualization Techniques
- Program Elective Course - II Lab : Data Visualization Techniques Lab
- Program Elective Course - III : Pattern recognition and Optimization
- Program Elective Course - III Lab : Pattern recognition and Optimization Lab
- Program Elective Course - III : Data Science and Analytics
- Program Elective Course - III Lab : Data Science and Analytics Lab
- Program Elective Course - IV : Deep Learning
- Program Elective Course - IV Lab : Deep Learning Lab
- Program Elective Course - IV : Big Data Analytics
- Program Elective Course - IV Lab : Big Data Analytics Lab
- Program Elective Course - V : Generative and XAI
- Program Elective Course - V : Generative and XAI Lab
- Program Elective Course - V : Natural Language Processing
- Program Elective Course - V : Natural Language Processing Lab
- Program Elective Course - VI : Computer Vision & Video Processing
- Program Elective Course - VI : Game Programming
- Program Elective Course - VI : Ethical Hacking
Web Development (WD)
Offering School : School of Engineering &
Technology
- WD Minor1 : Introduction of HTML (# II/ *IV)
- WD Minor2 : Getting started with JavaScript (# III/ *V)
- WD Minor3 : Server-side Programming with Node.js (# IV/*VI)
- WD Minor4 : Front-end Development with React & Type Script (# V/*VII)
- WD Minor5 : Back-end frameworks - Django, Ruby on Rails (# VI/*VIII)
Robotics Process Automation (RP)
Offering School : School of Engineering &
Technology
- RP Minor1 : Basics of Robotics Process Automation (# II/ *IV)
- RP Minor2 : Fundamentals of RPA Business Analysis (# III/ *V)
- RP Minor3 : Automation Techniques in RPA (# IV/*VI)
- RP Minor4 : Future of RPA with Business Automation (# V/*VII)
- RP Minor5 : RPA Tool (# VI/*VIII)
Artificial intelligence &
Machine Learning
(ML)
Offering School : School of Engineering &
Technology
- ML Minor1 : Artificial Intelligence (# II/ *IV)
- ML Minor2 : Machine Learning (# III/ *V)
- ML Minor3 : Natural Language Processing (# IV/*VI)
- ML Minor4 : Optimization Techniques (# V/*VII)
- ML Minor5 : Deep Learning For Computer Vision (# VI/*VIII)
Data Science (DS)
Offering School : School of Engineering &
Technology
- DS Minor1 : Applied Data Science With Python (# II/ *IV)
- DS Minor2 : Data Visualization With Tableau (# III/ *V)
- DS Minor3 : Business Analytics (# IV/*VI)
- DS Minor4 : Data Analytics (# V/*VII)
- DS Minor5 : Generative AI (# VI/*VIII)
Media Communications (MM)
Offering School : School of media &
communications studies
- MM Minor1 : Literary Study (# II/ *IV)
- MM Minor2 : Digital Media Production (# III/ *V)
- MM Minor3 : Photography (# IV/*VI)
- MM Minor4 : Performing Arts - Theater (# V/*VII)
- MM Minor5 : Film Studies (# VI/*VIII)
Psychology (PSY)
Offering School : School of science
- PSY Minor1 : Introductory Psychology (# II/ *IV)
- PSY Minor2 : Foundations of Social Psychology (# III/ *V)
- PSY Minor3 : Theories of Personality Development (# IV/*VI)
- PSY Minor4 : Industrial Psychology (# V/*VII)
- PSY Minor5 : Mindfulness and Mental Health (# VI/*VIII)
Nutrition (NUT)
Offering School : School of science
- NUT Minor1 : Human Nutrition (# II/ *IV)
- NUT Minor2 : Lifestyle Management (# III/ *V)
- NUT Minor3 : Introduction to Weight Management (# IV/*VI)
- NUT Minor4 : Food Quality and Management (# V/*VII)
- NUT Minor5 : Novel Foods and Application (# VI/*VIII)
Design Thinking &
Methodologies (DM)
Offering School : Pune Design School
- DM Minor1 : Design Thinking (# II/ *IV)
- DM Minor2 : Brand Identity Design (# III/ *V)
- DM Minor3 : Digital tools for 2D design (# IV/*VI)
- DM Minor4 : Physical model making/ Prototyping (# V/*VII)
- DM Minor5 : Digital Tools for 3D design (# VI/*VIII)
Economics & Finance (FE)
Offering School : School of Management
- FE Minor1 : Micro-economics (# II/ *IV)
- FE Minor2 : Fundamentals of Accounting (# III/ *V)
- FE Minor3 : Principles of Finance (# IV/*VI)
- FE Minor4 : Cost and Management Accounting (# V/*VII)
- FE Minor5 : Macro economics (# VI/*VIII)
Entrepreneurship and
Innovations (EI)
Offering School : School of Management
- EI Minor1 : Entrepreneurship-New venture Development (# II/ *IV)
- EI Minor2 : Rural Entrepreneurship (# III/ *V)
- EI Minor3 : Design Thinking (# IV/*VI)
- EI Minor4 : Institutional and Legal framework for Startups and small Businesses (# V/*VII)
- EI Minor5 : Managing creativity and learning organizations (# VI/*VIII)
Drugs & Healthcare (DH)
Offering School : School of Pharmacy
- DH Minor1 : Health and hygiene (# II/ *IV)
- DH Minor2 : Know your drugs (# III/ *V)
- DH Minor3 : Complementary and alternative medicine (# IV/*VI)
- DH Minor4 : Drug Discovery (# V/*VII)
- DH Minor5 : Forensic Science (# VI/*VIII)
Software Application Design and Development
(AD)
Offering School : School of Engineering and
Technology
- AD Minor1 : System Analysis and Design (# II/ *IV)
- AD Minor2 : User Experience and Design (# III/ *V)
- AD Minor3 : Introduction to GitHub. (# IV/*VI)
- AD Minor4 : Introduction to Gaming Applications. (# V/*VII)
- AD Minor5 : Mobile Application Development (# VI/*VIII)
Cyber Security (CS)
Offering School : School of Engineering and
Technology
- CS Minor1 : Cyber Ethics, Cyber Law and Cyber Policy (# II/ *IV)
- CS Minor2 : Introduction to Cryptography (# III/ *V)
- CS Minor3 : Social Media Security. (# IV/*VI)
- CS Minor4 : Introduction to Blockchain. (# V/*VII)
- CS Minor5 : Data Security & Privacy. (# VI/*VIII)
English Literature (E)
Offering School : School of
Liberal Arts
- E Minor1 : English for Competitive Examinations-I (# II/ *IV)
- E Minor2 : English for Competitive Examinations-II (# III/ *V)
- E Minor3 : English for Competitive Examinations-III (# IV/*VI)
- E Minor4 : English for Competitive Examinations-IV (# V/*VII)
- E Minor5 : English for Competitive Examinations-V (# VI/*VIII)
English Literature (E)
Offering School : School of
Liberal Arts
- Learning English With Shakespeare-Romeo and Juliet (Minor-I) (# II/ *IV)
- Learning English With Shakespeare-Hamlet (Minor-II) (# III/ *V)
# : Courses offered for B Sc, BBA, Media, and Management& Liberal Arts
List of Audit Courses:
- Practicing Meditation, Sports
- Performing Arts:
Music, Singing, Poetry, Indian Conventional Dancing, Photography, Short Movie Making, Painting/ Sketching/ Drawing, Theatre Arts, Anchoring, Calligraphy etc.
- Social welfare and Cultural Awareness
- Transactional Analysis
- Caring and service:
Hospital Caring, Personal Safety, First Aid, Disaster Management Gardening, Organic farming, Cooking etc.
List of Foreign Languages:
- German
- Japanese
Programme
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Graduates of the Programme will leverage Engineering fundamentals in their successful careers.
- Graduates of the Programme will exhibit innovation and technological competence in computing throughout their careers.
- Graduates of the Programme will perform to the expectations of employers, explore the opportunities for higher studies and/or show the awareness of self-business challenges.
- Graduates of the Programme will demonstrate ethical practices, lifelong learning with the awareness of needs of the society.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
- Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
- Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
- The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
- Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
- Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
- Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
- Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
- Graduates will be able to apply problem solving skills through programming techniques for addressing real life problems using suitable Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Graduates will be able to apply Software Development Life Cycle and knowledge of Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Web Technology, Computer Network & Security to provide innovative computing solutions.
Eligibility
Passed 10+2 examination with Physics & Mathematics AND one of the subject from the following:
Chemistry/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Biology / Informatics Practices/ Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies/ Entrepreneurship.
Obtained at least 45% marks (40marks in case of candidate belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
In addition to this, the applicant must have qualified at least one engineering entrance examination like MHT-CET 2023/JEE 2023 /Other State or National Level Engineering Entrance Exam of 2023 / PERA 2023 / CUET 2023 or Entrance Test Conducted by PCU
Candidates are selected based on entrance test score and on merit.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields as below and they can also pursue higher education and research in computer science and engineering.
FAQ's
What is B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (CSE)?
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (CSE) is an undergraduate program that covers the core and advanced aspects of computer science, including programming, data structures, algorithms, and specialized fields like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
What career opportunities are available after completing B.Tech in CSE?
Graduates can pursue various roles such as software developers, data scientists, systems analysts, and network engineers. They are qualified to work in industries like technology, finance, healthcare, and automotive.
What are the fees for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering?
Our B.Tech Computer Science Engineering program is competitively priced at 2, 10, 000 (Per Annum) offering excellent value for the comprehensive education and career preparation provided.
What should I do after B.Tech in CSE?
After completing B.Tech in CSE, graduates can opt for higher studies such as M.Tech or MBA, or enter the workforce in technical roles like software development, data science, or cybersecurity. Additionally, many pursue careers in research and academia.
Which is better: B.Tech CSE or BCA?
Both programs have their unique advantages. B.Tech CSE offers a more in-depth and technical education suited for advanced engineering roles, while BCA provides a broad understanding of computer applications, ideal for various IT positions.
What are the B.Tech CSE subjects?
The B.Tech CSE syllabus includes core subjects like programming, data structures, algorithms, computer networks, and databases, as well as specialized topics such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
What are the computer science engineering courses after 12th?
After completing 12th grade, students can choose from B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, BCA, B.Sc in Computer Science, and various diploma programs in computer science specializations.
What should I do after B.Tech in CSE?
Graduates have multiple paths to choose from after completing their B.Tech in CSE, including pursuing higher studies like M.Tech or MBA, or starting their careers in roles such as software development, data science, or cybersecurity.