About the Department

Established 1901

1901 Year Founded
250+ UG & PG Students
100% UGC Qualified Faculty
95%+ Examination Pass Rate

Faculty Profile

Staff Directory

The Department of Computer Science is led by highly qualified and distinguished faculty members dedicated to pedagogical excellence, research publications, and personal student guidance.

HOD

Dr. (Mrs.) M. Amudha, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Associate Professor & HOD
M.A./M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Specialization: Advanced Domain Research & Methodologies

Board of Studies

Statutory Authority

The Board of Studies in this department operates under UGC Autonomous Regulations and the University of Madras Act to frame, periodically update, and approve courses of study, question banks, and examination regulations.

Role Member Status
Chairperson Dr. (Mrs.) M. Amudha, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Head of the Department
University Nominee Prof. Dr. R. Manivannan University of Madras Syndicate Nominee
Subject Experts 2 External University Professors (Autonomous Colleges) Co-opted Experts
Industry Expert Senior Corporate Specialist / Director Industry Representative
Meritorious Alumna Distinguished Post-Graduate Scholar Alumna Representative

Syllabus Framework

CBCS & LOCF

The department follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) adhering to Learning Outcome-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF). Students accumulate required credits across Core Courses, Discipline-Specific Electives, Non-Major Electives (NME), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and Compulsory Internships.

Semester Core Course Title Category Credits
Semester I Foundation Principles & Methodologies Core Paper I 4 Credits
Semester II Intermediate Applications & Practical Lab Core Paper II 4 Credits
Semester III Advanced Domain Applications & Elective I Core Paper III 5 Credits
Semester IV Interdisciplinary Non-Major Elective (NME) Elective 3 Credits
Semester V Research Project Work & Summer Internship Project 6 Credits
Semester VI Comprehensive Degree Capstone & Viva-Voce Core Capstone 5 Credits

Laboratory

Practical Facilities

The department houses fully equipped, modern, and air-conditioned laboratories ensuring rigorous hands-on practical learning, experimentation, and research investigations.

  • Dedicated experimental workstations with calibrated equipment and digital instruments.
  • Uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and high-speed campus LAN/Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Compliant with Tamil Nadu Fire and Industrial Safety norms and green lab practices.

Library

Reference Holdings

In addition to the Central College Library, the Departmental Library maintains an extensive collection of specialized reference volumes, competitive examination textbooks, doctoral dissertations, and bound journals.

  • Over 1,800+ specialized departmental textbooks and research monographs.
  • Subscribed access to DELNET and INFLIBNET N-LIST e-journal repositories.
  • Departmental Book Bank scheme supporting economically disadvantaged and first-generation scholars.

Student Profile

Demographics & Mentoring

The department admits meritorious young women scholars representing diverse socio-economic backgrounds across Tamil Nadu, fostering gender enlightenment and upward economic mobility.

  • Over 85% of scholars represent first-generation college attendees.
  • 100% eligible students receive Government of Tamil Nadu higher education financial aid (Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Scheme) and travel concessions.
  • Tutor-Ward system (1:20 ratio) for continuous academic, psychological, and career mentoring.

Academic Performance

Results & Ranks

Scholars in this department consistently achieve outstanding academic milestones in autonomous semester evaluations and University of Madras examinations.

96% Pass Percentage
12+ University Ranks & Medals
80%+ Progression to Higher Studies
TCS / IT Corporate Placements

Association

Student Forum

The Department Student Association conducts vibrant academic, co-curricular, and intercollegiate events fostering organizational and leadership capabilities among women scholars.

  • Annual State-Level Intercollegiate Symposium attracting participants from across Tamil Nadu.
  • Monthly invited endowment lectures by eminent university scholars and industry leaders.
  • Academic field visits, heritage tours, and community extension workshops.