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About the School

The School of IT and Computer Science at Parul University Goa is a launchpad for students who aspire to build the digital future. We focus on nurturing the next generation of coders, software developers, data scientists, and technology innovators. Our programs are structured around the most in-demand domains — from artificial intelligence and blockchain to cybersecurity and full-stack development. With a curriculum that emphasizes practical learning, project-based evaluation, and industry collaboration, students get real-time exposure to the fast-evolving tech landscape. Goa’s creative culture and emerging digital economy make it the perfect backdrop for future IT leaders. Here, students do not just learn to code — they learn to think critically, solve real-world problems, and engineer intelligent solutions. At the School of IT and Computer Science, we equip young tech minds to lead India’s digital transformation.

Message from Dean

At the School of IT and Computer Science, our mission is to create engineers who go beyond solving problems and contribute meaningfully to society. We are committed to offering a curriculum rooted in real-world application, guided by innovation and strengthened through industry integration. Goa, with its growing potential in sustainable development and smart infrastructure, offers the perfect backdrop to nurture future-ready engineers. We welcome you to a space where curiosity is encouraged and breakthroughs are born.

Dr. Harshal Shah

Dean, School of IT and Computer Science

Programs Offered

Bachelor of Computer Applications

Step into the world of programming, app development, and data science with this future-focused degree tailored for IT enthusiasts.

Curriculum

Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Fundamentals of Programming using C (Theory)
  • Fundamentals of Programming using C (Practical)
  • Fundamentals of Web Development (Theory)
  • Fundamentals of Web Development (Practical)
Minor -1 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • Animation: Character Design
  • Photography and Photo editing: Digital Camera Mechanism.
  • Videography and Video editing: Fundamentals of Digital Videography
  • AI and ML: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - I (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-I (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Basics of Cyber Security and Forensic (Theory)
  • Digital Marketing: Marketing Management
University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)
  • Digital and Mobile Media Marketing
  • Remote Sensing & GIS
  • First Aid and Life Support
  • Cyber Forensic & Investigation
  • I.T. Governance
Skill Enhancement Course -1
  • Mathematical Aptitude
  • Climate Change & Sustainable Environment
Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one)
  • Basic English-I
  • Basic Hindi-I
  • Basic Gujarati-I
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Database Management Systems (Theory)
  • Database Management Systems (Practical)
  • System Analysis and Design (Theory)
  • System Analysis and Design (Practical)
Minor -2 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-II (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-II (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Advanced Cyber Security and Forensic
  • Videography and Video editing: Lighting and Camera Movement
  • Animation: Story Telling & Story Boarding
  • Photography and Photo editing: Character of Lens
  • Digital Marketing: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Discrete Mathematics (NPTEL)
  • Digital Marketing: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
  • I.T. Governance
Skill Enhancement Course -2 (Select any one)
  • Data Visualization for Business Intelligence
  • Data Visualization for Business Intelligence
Value Added Course - 2
  • IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS - I
Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language -2 (Select any one)
  • Basic English-II
  • Basic Hindi-II
  • Basic Gujarati-II
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Object Oriented Development with JAVA (Theory)
  • Object Oriented Development with JAVA (Practical)
  • Data Structure (Theory)
  • Data Structure (Practical)
  • Operating System with Linux & Shell Programming (Theory)
  • Operating System with Linux & Shell Programming (Practical)
University Electives -3 (Select any one)
  • Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Counter Measures
  • Digital Design
  • Intellectual Property
  • Robotics
  • Yoga and Positive Psychology for Managing Career and Life
Skill Enhancement Course -3
  • Artificial Intelligence -AI
Value Added Course-3
  • IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS -2
Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one)
  • Advanced English - I
  • Basic German
  • Basic French
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Data Communication and Networking (Theory)
  • Data Communication and Networking (Practical)
  • Open Source Technology Using PHP (Theory)
  • Open Source Technology Using PHP (Practical)
Major Specialization - I (Theory + Practical) (Select any one)
  • AI-I (T)
  • AI-I (P)
  • Big data Analytics-I (T)
  • Big data Analytics-I (P)
  • Blockchain Technology -I (T)
  • Blockchain Technology-I (P)
  • Cloud Computing -I (T)
  • Cloud Computing-I (P)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic -I (T)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic -I (P)
  • Full stack web development -I (T)
  • Full stack web development -I (P)
  • Gaming Technology -I (T)
  • Gaming Technology -I (P)
  • Web Technologies -I (T)
  • Web Technologies -I (P)
Minor -3/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML : Introduction to Data Science Using Pyhton (Theory)
  • AI and ML : Introduction to Data Science Using Pyhton (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Foundations of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Theory)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Foundations of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Practical)
  • Animation: Graphic Design
  • Photography and Photo Editing : Aesthetics of Composition
  • Videography & Video Editing : Basic Video Editing.
  • Digital Marketing : Brand Management
Skill Enhancement Course - 4 (Select Any One )
  • Statistics
  • Probability And Statistics (NPTEL)
Value Added Course-4 (Select Any One)
  • Positive Mental Health
  • Physical Education: Yoga
  • Physical Education: Sports
  • Physical Education: NCC
Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select anyone)
  • Advanced English – II
  • Advanced German
  • Advanced French
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Front End Development with .NET (Theory)
  • Front End Development with .NET (Practical)
  • Mini Project- II (from Minor/Major Stream)
Specialization - II (Theory + Practical) (Select any one)
  • AI-II (T)
  • AI-II (P)
  • Big data Analytics-II (T)
  • Big data Analytics-II (P)
  • Blockchain Technology -II (T)
  • Blockchain Technology-II (P)
  • Cloud Computing -II (T)
  • Cloud Computing-II (P)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic -II (T)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic -II (P)
  • Full stack web development -II (T)
  • Full stack web development -II (P)
  • Gaming Technology -II (T)
  • Gaming Technology -II (P)
  • Web Technologies -II (T)
  • Web Technologies -II (P)
Minor -4 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML: Computer Vision Using OPENCV (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Computer Vision Using OPENCV (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis (Theory)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis (Practical)
  • Animation: 3D Visualization
  • Photography and Photo editing: Experience the Metadata (Photo Editing)
  • Videography and Video editing : Non -linear editing and Sound Design.
  • Digital Marketing: Social media promotion and marketing
Minor -5/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML: Deep Learning and Neural Network (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Deep Learning and Neural Network (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Cyber Security in Mobile, Cloud, and IoT (Theory)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Cyber Security: Mobile, Cloud, and IoT (Practical)
  • Animation: 3D Animation
  • Photography and Photo editing: Experiment on expression
  • Videography and Video editing: Colour Grading and Mastering
  • Digital Marketing: Email Marketing and Campaigns
Skill Enhancement Course - 5 (Select any One)
  • Digital Literacy
  • Finance for everyone
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Mobile Application Development (Theory)
  • Mobile Application Development (Practical)
  • Software Engineering (Theory)
  • Software Engineering (Practical)
  • Data Processing with Python (Theory)
  • Data Processing with Python (Practical)
Minor -6/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML: Introduction to Data Science and Analytics (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Introduction to Data Science and Analytics (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Fundamentals of Cyber Forensics (Theory)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Fundamentals of Cyber Forensics (Practical)
  • Animation: Motion Graphics
  • AI & ML: Introduction to Data Science and Analytics (Practical)
  • Photography and Photo editing: Photography and Photo editing:
  • Videography and Video editing: Documentary Film making
  • Digital Marketing: Content Marketing and creation
Ability Enhancement Course -5
  • Professional Ethics and Communication
  • Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)
Teaching Scheme

Bachelor of Computer Applications (Hons.)

Step into the world of programming, app development, and data science with this future-focused degree tailored for IT enthusiasts.

Curriculum

Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Fundamentals of Programming using C (Theory)
  • Fundamentals of Programming using C (Practical)
  • Fundamentals of Web Development (Theory)
  • Fundamentals of Web Development (Practical)
Minor -1 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • Animation: Character Design
  • Photography and Photo editing: Digital Camera Mechanism.
  • Videography and Video editing: Fundamentals of Digital Videography
  • AI and ML: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning - I (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-I (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Basics of Cyber Security and Forensic (Theory)
  • Digital Marketing: Marketing Management
University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)
  • Digital and Mobile Media Marketing
  • Remote Sensing & GIS
  • First Aid and Life Support
  • Cyber Forensic & Investigation
  • I.T. Governance
Skill Enhancement Course -1
  • Mathematical Aptitude
  • Climate Change & Sustainable Environment
Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one)
  • Basic English-I
  • Basic Hindi-I
  • Basic Gujarati-I
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Database Management Systems (Theory)
  • Database Management Systems (Practical)
  • System Analysis and Design (Theory)
  • System Analysis and Design (Practical)
Minor -2 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-II (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-II (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Advanced Cyber Security and Forensic
  • Videography and Video editing: Lighting and Camera Movement
  • Animation: Story Telling & Story Boarding
  • Photography and Photo editing: Character of Lens
  • Digital Marketing: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Discrete Mathematics (NPTEL)
  • Digital Marketing: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
  • I.T. Governance
Skill Enhancement Course -2 (Select any one)
  • Data Visualization for Business Intelligence
  • Data Visualization for Business Intelligence
Value Added Course - 2
  • IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS - I
Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language -2 (Select any one)
  • Basic English-II
  • Basic Hindi-II
  • Basic Gujarati-II
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Object Oriented Development with JAVA (Theory)
  • Object Oriented Development with JAVA (Practical)
  • Data Structure (Theory)
  • Data Structure (Practical)
  • Operating System with Linux & Shell Programming (Theory)
  • Operating System with Linux & Shell Programming (Practical)
University Electives -3 (Select any one)
  • Cyber Security, Tools, Techniques and Counter Measures
  • Digital Design
  • Intellectual Property
  • Robotics
  • Yoga and Positive Psychology for Managing Career and Life
Skill Enhancement Course -3
  • Artificial Intelligence -AI
Value Added Course-3
  • IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS -2
Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one)
  • Advanced English - I
  • Basic German
  • Basic French
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Data Communication and Networking (Theory)
  • Data Communication and Networking (Practical)
  • Open Source Technology Using PHP (Theory)
  • Open Source Technology Using PHP (Practical)
Major Specialization - I (Theory + Practical) (Select any one)
  • AI-I (T)
  • AI-I (P)
  • Big data Analytics-I (T)
  • Big data Analytics-I (P)
  • Blockchain Technology -I (T)
  • Blockchain Technology-I (P)
  • Cloud Computing -I (T)
  • Cloud Computing-I (P)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic -I (T)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic -I (P)
  • Full stack web development -I (T)
  • Full stack web development -I (P)
  • Gaming Technology -I (T)
  • Gaming Technology -I (P)
  • Web Technologies -I (T)
  • Web Technologies -I (P)
Minor -3/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML : Introduction to Data Science Using Pyhton (Theory)
  • AI and ML : Introduction to Data Science Using Pyhton (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Foundations of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Theory)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Foundations of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Practical)
  • Animation: Graphic Design
  • Photography and Photo Editing : Aesthetics of Composition
  • Videography & Video Editing : Basic Video Editing.
  • Digital Marketing : Brand Management
Skill Enhancement Course - 4 (Select Any One )
  • Statistics
  • Probability And Statistics (NPTEL)
Value Added Course-4 (Select Any One)
  • Positive Mental Health
  • Physical Education: Yoga
  • Physical Education: Sports
  • Physical Education: NCC
Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select anyone)
  • Advanced English – II
  • Advanced German
  • Advanced French
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Front End Development with .NET (Theory)
  • Front End Development with .NET (Practical)
  • Mini Project- II (from Minor/Major Stream)
Specialization - II (Theory + Practical) (Select any one)
  • AI-II (T)
  • AI-II (P)
  • Big data Analytics-II (T)
  • Big data Analytics-II (P)
  • Blockchain Technology -II (T)
  • Blockchain Technology-II (P)
  • Cloud Computing -II (T)
  • Cloud Computing-II (P)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic -II (T)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic -II (P)
  • Full stack web development -II (T)
  • Full stack web development -II (P)
  • Gaming Technology -II (T)
  • Gaming Technology -II (P)
  • Web Technologies -II (T)
  • Web Technologies -II (P)
Minor -4 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML: Computer Vision Using OPENCV (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Computer Vision Using OPENCV (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis (Theory)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis (Practical)
  • Animation: 3D Visualization
  • Photography and Photo editing: Experience the Metadata (Photo Editing)
  • Videography and Video editing : Non -linear editing and Sound Design.
  • Digital Marketing: Social media promotion and marketing
Minor -5/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML: Deep Learning and Neural Network (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Deep Learning and Neural Network (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Cyber Security in Mobile, Cloud, and IoT (Theory)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Cyber Security: Mobile, Cloud, and IoT (Practical)
  • Animation: 3D Animation
  • Photography and Photo editing: Experiment on expression
  • Videography and Video editing: Colour Grading and Mastering
  • Digital Marketing: Email Marketing and Campaigns
Skill Enhancement Course - 5 (Select any One)
  • Digital Literacy
  • Finance for everyone
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Mobile Application Development (Theory)
  • Mobile Application Development (Practical)
  • Software Engineering (Theory)
  • Software Engineering (Practical)
  • Data Processing with Python (Theory)
  • Data Processing with Python (Practical)
Minor -6/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML: Introduction to Data Science and Analytics (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Introduction to Data Science and Analytics (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Fundamentals of Cyber Forensics (Theory)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Fundamentals of Cyber Forensics (Practical)
  • Animation: Motion Graphics
  • AI & ML: Introduction to Data Science and Analytics (Practical)
  • Photography and Photo editing: Photography and Photo editing:
  • Videography and Video editing: Documentary Film making
  • Digital Marketing: Content Marketing and creation
Ability Enhancement Course -5
  • Professional Ethics and Communication
  • Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Internet of Things (Theory)
  • Internet of Things (Practical)
  • Software Testing using Selenium (Theory)
  • Software Testing using Selenium (Practical)
Elective I (Theory + Practical) (Select Any One)
  • Computer Vision(T)
  • Computer Vision(T)
  • Soft Computing(T)
  • Soft Computing(P)
  • Software Project Management(T)
  • Software Project Management(P)
  • Open Source Software and Tools(T)
  • Open Source Software and Tools(P)
Minor -7 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML: Advanced Image Processing using Python (T)
  • AI and ML: Advanced Image Processing using Python (P)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Advanced Cyber Investigations and Social Engineering (Theory)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Advanced Cyber Investigations and Social Engineering (Practical)
  • Animation: VFX Production
  • Photography and Photo editing: Business and Marketing for Photographers
  • Videography and Video editing : Fiction Film making
  • Digital Marketing: Social media analytics
On Job Training (OJT) - in Major Specific (for Honours Degree)
OR
1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant of 4 credits (for Honours Degree)
1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant SEC course of 2 credits (for Honours Degree)
OR
Research Project in Major Specific course (For Honours with Research degree)
Major(Discipline-Specific-Course)
  • Content Management System (Theory)
  • Content Management System (Practical)
  • Machine Learning (Theory)
  • Machine Learning (Practical)
  • Cross-Platform Development (Theory)
  • Cross-Platform Development (Practical)
Minor -8 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
  • AI and ML: Natural Language Processing (Theory)
  • AI and ML: Natural Language Processing (Practical)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Advanced Cyber Forensics Investigations (Theory)
  • Cyber Security and Forensic: Advanced Cyber Forensics Investigations (Practical)
  • Animation: Editing & Sound Design
  • Photography and Photo editing: Photographers Study
  • Videography and Video editing : Cinematographers Study
  • Digital Marketing: Influencer marketing and collaborations
On Job Training (OJT) - in Major (for Honours Degree)
OR
1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant of 4 credits (for Honours Degree)
1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant SEC course of 2 credits (for Honours Degree)
OR
Research Project in Major Specific course (For Honours with Research degree)
Teaching Scheme

Master of Computer Application

Designed for graduates seeking mastery in software development and advanced computing, the MCA program equips students for leadership roles in the tech industry.

Curriculum

  • Software Engineering
  • Advanced Database Management Systems
  • Data Structures
  • Java Programming
  • Open Source Technology Using PHP
  • Communication & Programming Skills
  • Advanced Java Programming
  • Data Communications and Networking
  • Comprehensive Assessment
  • Seminar
  • Full Stack Web Development - I
  • Computer Graphics
  • English and Mathematical Aptitude
  • Mobile Apps Development
  • Web Application Development
  • Minor Project
  • Full Stack Web Development – II
  • Employability Skills
  • Elective - 2 (Complsory Subjects :1)
  • Major Project
Teaching Scheme

Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

Designation: Professor
Latest Qualification: Ph.D.
Institute: School of IT and Computer Science
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Research Area: Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Fog Computing
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Dr. Sujit Kr Singh

Designation: Associate Professor
Latest Qualification: Ph.D.
Institute: School of IT and Computer Science
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Research Area: AIML, Deep Learning
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Dr. Hina Chokshi

Designation: Associate Professor
Latest Qualification: Ph.D.
Institute: School of IT and Computer Science
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Research Area: Semantic Web
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Dr. Sumit Kumar soni

Designation: Assistant Professor
Latest Qualification: Ph.D.
Institute: School of IT and Computer Science
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Research Area: Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Praveen Singh Tomar

Designation: Assistant Professor
Latest Qualification: Ph.D.
Institute: School of IT and Computer Science
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Research Area: AIML
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Dr. Ramachandran P

Designation: Assistant Professor
Latest Qualification: Ph.D.
Institute: School of IT and Computer Science
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Research Area: AI & ML, Data Mining
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Mr. Somnath Bhattacharya

Designation: Assistant Professor
Latest Qualification: MCA
Institute: School of IT and Computer Science
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Research Area: Data Science with Python

Ms. Harsha Rajendra Desai

Designation: Assistant Professor
Latest Qualification: M.Tech.
Institute: School of IT and Computer Science
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
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Ms. Akshaya Aveenash Prabhu Salgaonkar

Designation: Assistant Professor
Latest Qualification: M.Tech.
Institute: School of IT and Computer Science
Department: Computer Science & Engineering
Research Area: Data Analysis
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