byGaganDeep
Updated on - 25 May, 2024
A Master of Science (M.Sc) in Computer Science is a well-known postgraduate degree program in the computer science field that enables a learner to develop advanced knowledge and skills in computer science and its uses. The course M.Sc Computer Science is generally of 2 years duration or 4 semesters. The curriculum prescribes theoretical subjects with Algorithms, Programming Languages, Operating Systems, Databases, Computer Networks, Machine Learning and other subjects. In turn, practical experience can be gained through lab work, projects, internships, and research activities by students.
To apply for an M.Sc Computer Science program in any Indian university or institute there are several entrance examinations that are commonly taken by students. Some of them are national level tests like GATE & UGC-NET and university level tests like Delhi University SET, TISS-MBA, CU-MBA etc Some of the universities accept the GATE scorecard for direct admission in to this course or else the candidates must apply with their Bachelor’s degree marks &/or rank.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science in Computer Science |
| Duration | Typically 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (e.g., Mathematics with strong CS background) with a minimum percentage of marks (varies by university) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) (various locations), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), University of Delhi (DU) Department of Computer Science, IISc Bangalore |
1. First Degrees – A first degree in Computer science/Information Technology/Computer Applications/Computer Engineering or any other Computing course with not less than 50% overall pass.
2. A candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with not less than 50% marks in the aggregate and Mathematics as one of the subjects in Higher Secondary examination.
3. Few of such institutes allow Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation students for M.Sc Computer Science stream also.
4. M.Sc Computer Science has no age bar; anyone who wants to pursue this course can do so without any issues. No previous experience is required for the job and people of all ages.
5. If applicable, applicant must clear entrance examination of the institute where he/she is seeking admission. There are universities which admit students directly depending on the qualification and the merit scores.
6. Higher marks in test such as CAT/MAT/XAT/GATE/UGC-NET etc might enable the candidate to get admission into the M.Sc Computer Science programme of top most ranked institute.
1. GATE is an acronym for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering that checks the aptitude in the field of computer science and engineering.
2. JEST– Joint Entrance Screening Test tests the analytical skills and proficiency in mathematical and computational science.
3. CUCET – Central Universities Common Entrance Test helps in measuring the aptitude of students for the Post Graduate courses including computer science in central Universities.
4. TIFR GS – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Graduate School Admission Test assess the ability for enrolling Master of Science program in the institute.
5. JNUEE – The Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination measures the logical and mental aptitude of an individual in various fields such as computer science.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Advanced Algorithms & Data Structures | Graph Algorithms (Search, Shortest Paths), Dynamic Programming, Advanced Tree Structures (AVL Trees, B-Trees), Algorithm Design Techniques (Divide & Conquer, Greedy Algorithms) |
| Software Engineering | Software Design Paradigms (Object-Oriented, Functional), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Design Patterns, Testing & Debugging Techniques |
| Programming Languages | Advanced features in C++/Java (e.g., Templates, Generics, Concurrency), Functional Programming Languages (e.g., Python, Haskell), Introduction to Scripting Languages (e.g., Python, Shell Scripting) |
| Database Management Systems | Advanced SQL Concepts (Views, Joins, Triggers), NoSQL Databases (Document, Key-Value Stores), Distributed Database Systems |
| Computer Architecture & Operating Systems | Multicore Processors, Memory Management Techniques (Virtual Memory, Caching), Operating Systems Internals (Process Scheduling, Concurrency Control) |
| Electives (Depending on University and Specialization) | Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks & Security, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Computer Graphics |