DU Department of Computer Science: MCA, M.Sc, PhD 2026

About Department of Computer Science, University of Delhi

DU’s Department of Computer Science on North Campus has run an MCA since 1982 and also offers an M.Sc in Computer Science and a PhD.

The Department of Computer Science of the University of Delhi was set up in 1981 and sits in the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences building on North Campus. It began its Master of Computer Applications in 1982 as a three-year course, one of the earliest in India, and the MCA now runs for two years. A two-year M.Sc in Computer Science was added in 2004, and the department also supervises PhD research in computer science with fellowships for scholars. It is the parent department for undergraduate computer science courses taught in DU colleges, such as B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science, though those degrees are taught by the colleges rather than the department. The department helps its students find internships and campus placements.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Master of Computer Applications	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Science	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

Admission to the department's postgraduate courses is run centrally by the University of Delhi, which announces the admission schedule and rules each year on its website. Candidates apply online for the chosen course and seats are filled on merit as per that year's admission bulletin. PhD admission follows the university's separate PhD admission notice.

Typical eligibility

Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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Facilities

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Where these courses lead

Technology

Software Engineer

Minimum: UG

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Data Scientist

Minimum: UG

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Business and Management

Business Analyst

Minimum: UG

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Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

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Agriculture

Agricultural Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Education

School Teacher

Minimum: UG

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Healthcare

Nurse

Minimum: Diploma

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