Department of
Computer Science and Engineering, TIET

Delivering a research-led, experience-based, career-oriented and stimulating environment for producing industry leaders

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers a 4-year B.E. programme in Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, and Computer Science & Business Systems. It also offers an M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, an M.E. in Software Engineering, and an MCA programme.

At the undergraduate level, the Department lays emphasis on Algorithm Analysis and Design, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Computer Graphics, Database and Information Systems, and Computer Networks as core computing subjects. The Department provides exposure to emerging technologies by collaborating with some of the leading technological giants in the domain of Computer Science. Students are offered elective focus choices at the end of their second year of study.

In addition to the undergraduate programmes, the postgraduate programmes are run with an ever-growing focus on research, resulting in many top-level publications by the faculty members. A good number of research projects from the government and the industry are awarded to CSE faculty members, which in turn enhances their exposure, teaching quality and research acumen.

The key research areas of the Department include Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Image Processing, Cloud Computing, Theoretical Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Computer Networking.

Career-oriented academic structuring

The department is well applauded for its modern, up-to-date and contemporary academic curriculum, programmes, mechanisms and structures. The educational setup powered by the department’s state-of-the-art facilities, research bent, technology-driven environment and industry-relevant practices ensure a stimulating development regime for students. It produces competent professionals who have the capability to take on leading roles in industry, academia and as entrepreneurs. The students are encouraged to start careers in research, incubate their start-ups or deep-dive into the core computing industry.

Hands-on experiences and activities

Specialising in engineering programmes shaped by project-based learning experiences, real-world models, and modules like Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the department stands out as one of the most innovative at TIET. The department’s computing curriculum is benchmarked against the ACM/IEEE curricula, which results in an excellent industry attachment programme and research-led education. The overall experience is inspired by innovation, entrepreneurial skills and research competence.

Vision

Vision of the Department
To be recognized as a leader committed to excellence in Computer Science and Engineering education, research and innovation.

Mission

Mission of the Department
Mission No. Mission Statement
M1 To provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and professional environment that enables students and staff to make significant contribution in Computer Science and Engineering.
M2 To be dynamic, innovative and flexible in devising academic Program, structures and mechanisms.
M3 To produce globally competent graduates having creative skills and ethical values keeping pace with ever-changing technological advancements in Computer Science and Engineering.
M4 To carry out quality research and development for the benefit of society.

Message from Head of the Department

Dr. Neeraj Kumar

On behalf of the entire CSED family, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

Computer science is a field of constant evolution, and at Thapar we strive to ensure that our students are not merely consumers of technology, but its innovators, creators, and future leaders. The department takes pride in its rich legacy, cutting-edge research, and strong industry collaborations. Our curriculum is carefully designed to remain in step with current trends while preparing students for what lies ahead — be it theoretical computer science, artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science, quantum computing, or other emerging computing paradigms. We are committed to nurturing every student's ability to apply their knowledge to real-world problems, so that they may give back meaningfully to society and the nation.

Our undergraduate programme offers elective focus in twelve major areas of computing, developed in collaboration with leading industry partners such as EC-Council, Coursera, NVIDIA, ThriveDX (Israel), Future First Academy, Xebia, and Volvo — spanning Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking, Data Science, Robotics and Edge AI, Conversational AI, Information and Cyber Security, Financial Derivatives, Full Stack Development, DevOps and Continuous Delivery, High Performance Computing, Computer Animation and Gaming, Mathematics and Computing, and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Design projects woven throughout the programme reflect our outcome-based, research-led teaching pedagogy.

Our postgraduate programmes — M.E., MCA and Ph.D. — are equally industry-oriented. Our students contribute research publications to leading conferences and seminars across the globe, and apply their expertise to socially relevant problems. Faculty members work on a wide range of government- and industry-sponsored projects alongside UG/PG students and colleagues from other departments, strengthening knowledge sharing and teamwork.

The department is housed in a new learning block at TIET with state-of-the-art infrastructure that is unparalleled in this part of the world — 27 undergraduate/postgraduate laboratories, 15 research and doctoral labs, and a data centre — fostering incubation, creative ideation, and outstanding computing professionals.

Should you wish to know more, we shall be more than happy to answer your queries.

ADMISSIONS 2026