G.T Raju

Dean of Engg , Professor and Head of CSE department

The department of Computer Science and Engineering was established in the year 2001 right from the inception of the Institution with an objective of imparting quality technical education in IT field. The department is currently headed by Dr. G T Raju who has more than 22 years of experience in the field. The department offers BE and M.Tech degrees in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) with an intake 120 UG students and 24 PG students respectively. The department has a VTU recognized R&D centre and currently 18 research scholars are pursuing their research work leading to PhD/MSc (Engg) degrees. The department has state-of-the-art laboratories, library facility for staff & students and boasts of well trained, committed and experienced teaching faculty with an average teaching experience of 10.04 years, who emphasize the theoretical and practical applications of computation and computer systems to the needs of society.

The department is striving hard to make the unique spirit of RNSIT, an Institution with a difference by promoting excellence in Teaching, Research and Services covering the fundamentals as well as applied aspects of Computer Science and IT.

The fast changing scenario in Computer Science and Engineering necessitates the department to actively extend its focus and activities in

1. Research and Development
2. Consultancy in IT related areas and Sponsored projects apart from its excellent conventional UG and PG teaching.

Being a forerunner in the field of technology, the department envisages evolving as a center of excellence to adapt itself to the rapid advancements in various specialized fields. Computer Science and Engineering continues to be the driving force of the nation's economy in the fields of science and technology. We in the CSE department, at RNSIT, are very excited to be part of this information revolution.

Strengths/ Highlights

1. Adequate Infrastructure: state-of-the-art laboratories – 168 latest computers, departmental library, Seminar Hall, Well furnished class rooms
2. Boasts of well qualified, committed and experienced teaching faculty - 3 Professors, 7 Asst. Professors, 4 Senior Lecturers and 11 Lecturers
3. Faculty to Student ratio is very good, 1:15, with an average teaching experience 10.94 years
4. Faculty members in diversified areas with Research motivation
5. Faculty involvement in conducting Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops.
6. Participation in University activities/ Other Institutions – Curriculum update, BOE members, BOS members at University and Autonomous Institutions
7. Very good consistent pass percentage in University exams > 85
8. More than 90% Placement for UG and PG students, Internships at reputed Industries for Project works

Significant Developments and Achievements

1. Average consistent pass percentage of more than 85% in university exams, resulted in better quality of input
2. Ms. Anjana Sudhi bagged Sri P V Kumaraswamy Memorial Gold Medal for securing the highest marks from 1st – 8th Semester in Computer Science Engineering during 2010
3. Pallavi Karanth has bagged 2nd University Rank during 2006
4. Mr. Rudramurthy has secured 35th Rank and Mr. Kushal Bafna has secured 303rd Rank in GATE 2011

1. are much sought after by leading computer firms in placement: Infosys, TCS etc.,
2. have represented universities and state in Sports, Technical and Cultural events, won awards
3. Have got admission to higher studies ( MS / PhD) in International renowned Institutions
4. BALAJI , UNIVERSITY OF WISCOSIN, MILWAUKI , P h.D COMPUTER SCIENCE
5. Vittal P , NUS, P h.D COMPUTER SCIENCE
6. ABHIJIT SRINIVAS ,SUNNY-BUFFALO , COMPUTER SCIENCE
7. PREETHI LAKSHMI , UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ,DALLAS ,COMPUTER SCIENCE
8. Paper presentation by Students/Faculty at CSI conventions and other National/International conferences and won awards/prizes.
9. Faculty members have bagged Best Teacher awards – Kiran P and Hemanth S
10. 11 faculty members have registered for PhD at various reputed universities
11. Seminars and Workshops are regularly held in the department for the benefit of the teaching

Vision

Mission

1. To promote an intellectual and ethical environment in which the strengths and skills will flourish
2. To impart solid foundations and applied aspects in both Computer Science theory and Programming practices
3. To educate and prepare the graduates, highly sought after and productive, and well-respected for their work culture
4. To Provide training and encouraging R&D and Consultancy Services in frontier areas of Computer Science with Global outlook

Computing Facilities

1. 09 Computer Labs housing more than 168 Branded Computers (HP, Dell and Compaq), Each Lab is on LAN, Additional 60 Computers proposed,
2. Student – terminal ratio : < 3:1
3. All Computers with Internet, 5 mbps dedicated line with Wi-Max connectivity
4. Licensed Softwares: OS, Compilers, Simulators, Oracle, Rational Rose, Kaspersky Antivirus
5. 100 KVA UPS , 125 KVA Generator
6. 04 LCD Projectors, 01 OHP
7. 06 Printers, 01 Scanner