About the Department
History, vision, and the people who lead PUCSD
The Department of Computer Science at Savitribai Phule Pune University (PUCSD) is one of the earliest CS Departments started in Indian Universities. Back in 1980, when computer science was little known and the word "IT" didn't exist, a one-year programme was started towards the B.Sc. (Applied) degree in Computer Science.
PUCSD is a teaching department that aims at providing quality education in Computer Science. Apart from teaching postgraduate-level Computer Science, the faculty is also involved in research, consultancy, and development programs. The support structure of the department provides all the required non-academic support to students and faculty alike.
PUCSD takes care to ensure that the basic scientific principles of Computer Science are presented to the student and actively tries to point out the differences between Computation as a science and software. The department strives to maintain near zero divide between Computer Science theory and practice, and maintains 24×7 availability of its computing resources.
- 1980B.Sc. (Applied) in Computer ScienceOne-year programme launched — among India's first university CS programmes
- 1983M.C.A. Programme LaunchedMaster of Computer Applications introduced to meet growing industry demand
- 1985M.Tech. (CS) ProgrammeAdvanced research-oriented programme established for deeper technical specialisation
- 1986M.Sc. (Computer Science)B.Sc. (Applied) upgraded to a full two-year M.Sc. in Computer Science
- 2000sResearch ExpansionPh.D. programme formalised; collaborations with national and international institutions
- 2024NEP ImplementationNew Education Policy syllabus adopted for M.Sc. (CS) and M.C.A. programmes
🎯 Vision
To be a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in Computer Science education and research, fostering innovation, intellectual rigor, and the highest standards of academic achievement.
🚀 Mission
To provide quality postgraduate CS education grounded in scientific principles, promote research that addresses real-world challenges, and produce graduates equipped to lead in academia and industry.
"Welcome to the Department of Computer Science at Savitribai Phule Pune University. Our department has been at the forefront of computing education in India since 1980. We pride ourselves on delivering a curriculum that strikes the right balance between theoretical foundations and practical application.
Our faculty are actively engaged in research across diverse areas including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Networks, and Algorithms. Students here benefit from a rich environment of inquiry, collaboration, and access to computing resources round the clock.
I invite students, researchers, and industry professionals to engage with our department and contribute to our shared mission of advancing Computer Science in India."
PG Programmes
M.Sc. CS & M.C.A.
Total Seats
Across all postgraduate programmes
Years
Of quality CS education