Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Prepare for a rewarding career in tech with a degree from one of the world’s leading engineering institutions

BITS Pilani is the alma mater to successful founders, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 leaders. The Department of Computer Science & Information Systems was established in 1971 and has a legacy as one of the earliest in India.

Learn job-relevant computer science skills from a highly regarded university Computer science programmes from BITS Pilani are highly regarded across the industry. Faculty at BITS Pilani consistently engages with multiple corporate partners to design an industry-ready curriculum, and as you advance through the programme, you’ll develop job-ready skills through working on multiple industry projects.

Enjoy maximum flexibility with a 100% online programme This degree programme is delivered entirely online to enable you to learn at your own pace. There is no attendance criteria or offline examination. To ensure academic rigour, you will have regular online assessments and opportunities to interact with the faculty from BITS Pilani via live discussions and question-and-answer sessions.

Earn a credential at every milestone You’ll have the opportunity to convert your earned credits into a credential at regular intervals. You will have an option to exit with a diploma at the end of Year Two, a bachelor's degree at the end of Year Three or opt for an additional year to earn an honours degree at the end of Year Four.

Benefit from open eligibility criteria Your prior education will not restrict your eligibility for this programme. You can apply even without a prior background in Science or Mathematics. Applicants from Commerce or Social Science backgrounds can also apply.

What’s in this degree program?

• Unlock opportunities to build your tech startup from ground up with an industry-leading curriculum, a diverse network of classmates and incubation support via Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, the technology business incubator of BITS Pilani.

• Throughout the programme, you’ll experience a high level of academic rigour through continuous evaluations that will help ensure you’ll be able to learn and perform at par with the excellence of a BITS Pilani student.

• BITS Pilani is an Institution of Eminence under UGC (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2017. As per these regulations, BITS Pilani is entitled to offer the B.Sc. in Computer Science programme in online mode. As per clause 22 of UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations 2020, degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level awarded through online mode by recognized institutions shall be treated as equivalent to the corresponding awards of the degrees offered through conventional mode.