About the Department & Course

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering was established in 2007 and aimed to fulfil the demands of the software industry. The department offers high-quality technical education to its students with the help of its state-of-the-art computing facilities and by keeping pace with the latest technological developments.Computer Science and Engineering course integrates principles from computer science, covering programming, data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, and software development. It also includes advanced topics like AI, cybersecurity, and networking, preparing students for diverse careers in technology.The students undergo in-house training, which includes advanced, skill enhancement and industrial training, bridging the gap between industry and academia.The Computer Science & Engineering program is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for three years from 2024 to 2027.

Salient Features:
  • Equipped with advanced infrastructure and computing facilities to support practical learning, including laboratories that enhance students' practical expertise.
  • Industry Collaboration: MoUs with Haegl Technologies and Sulonya Technologies have led to the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Data Science on campus, along with regular technical talks and workshops.
  • Regular workshops and short-term training programs (STTPs) are conducted.
  • Active interaction between students and professors enriches the educational experience.
Outcome Based Education

To be a leader in providing education with skilled technical knowledge imbibing professional ethics to the students in Computer Science and Engineering.

Mission 1:We impart quality education to students by ensuring a learning environment through qualified faculty and a good infrastructure.

Mission 2:We can encourage students to attain technical and ethical skills for a successful career in industry, academics, research & entrepreneurship through active engagement with all the stakeholders.

The ability to conceptualise, analyse, design and develop IT Solutions of varying complexities by leveraging advances in computer technology.

The ability to apply standard practices and strategies in software project development and management using an industry-wide benchmarked framework to deliver a sustainable quality product.

The ability to work as a team player in a cross-cultural environment adhering to work ethics with a passion for entrepreneurship and a zest for higher studies.

As Defined by National Board of Accreditation (NBA):-
    Engineering Graduates will be able to:

    Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation for the solution of complex engineering problems.

    Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.

    Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety and cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

    Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

    Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

    The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.

    Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

    Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.

    Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

    Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with the society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

    Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

    Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

To develop the ability to interpret the fundamental concepts and methodologies of computer systems.

To use mathematical concepts to crack problems using suitable mathematical analysis, data structures and algorithms.

Develop the ability to grasp the software development lifecycle and methodologies of software systems and possess competent skills and knowledge of the software design process. Familiarity and practical proficiency with a broad area of programming concepts and provide new ideas and innovations towards research.


Faculty

Dr. Arjun U

Associate Professor and Head of the Department

Dr. Manu A P

Professor

Mr. Raghavendra K

Assistant Professor

Mrs.Prathibha S

Assistant Professor

Mr. Sunilkumar H R

Assistant Professor

Mr. Pradeep K

Assistant Professor

Mr. Rajesh T H

Assistant Professor

Mrs. Manisha K.M.

Assistant Professor

Ms. Suchitra H L

Assistant Professor

Mrs. Suchitha H S

Assistant Professor

Ms. Vinutha H M

Assistant Professor

Mr. Sandeep. K.H

Assistant Professor

Ms. Madhu D.

Assistant Professor

Mr. Chethan P J

Assistant Professor

Ms. Gagana G R

Assistant Professor

Mr. Shivanand C. Maradi

Assistant Professor

Ms. Shreya P

Assistant Professor

Mr. Shravan H S

Assistant Professor

Mrs. Chethana S

Programmer

Mr. Sharath S

Programmer

Mr. Mallika Naik B

Instructor

Mr. Shivakumar S V

Instructor

Ms. Yogitha

Office Assistant


Facilities / Labs

Laboratory Details
The Department of CSE has enough classrooms, and all the classrooms are equipped with projectors. The department also has a seminar hall. There are well-equipped laboratories with advanced research infrastructure and interdisciplinary and industry-based labs to emphasise holistic learning for students.

  • The CSE department has 7 well-equipped labs.
  • The CSE department has Wi-Fi enabled.
  • A research lab has also been established with high-end computer systems and peripherals with internet facilities for executing research projects funded by various agencies like KSCST, VGST, etc.
  • All the labs are LAN-connected with licensed software packages related to the latest global techniques.

The CSE department library aims to support students and faculty by providing the most relevant and required books. The library is well stocked with 436 titles of books exclusive to CSE department UG and PG courses. In addition, the library is stocked with UG student project reports, previous year semester end question papers, and Ph.D. theses for faculty and student reference. The library has a floor area of 42 square metres and a seating capacity of 10 people.


Machine Learning Lab

The department strictly aim to provide a dedicated system to each student The Lab is equipped with Dell i5 machines with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD with powers the system to run any complicated Machine learning Models.

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Database Management / Algorithms Lab (2F16A)

Number of Computers: 25
Equipment Details: Acer veriton 18.5” desktop, Intel Dual core 2.50 GHZ Processor, 2GB RAM 160 GB HDD, PS2 Keyboard and Mouse. 24 PORT 6 CISCO Switches

In the DBMS lab, students learn to create tables and execute queries on aggregate functions, types of joins, nested queries, correlated nested queries, views and triggers. Analysis and Design of Algorithms lab is the platform where students can solve problems by using various algorithm design techniques.

Web Technology / System Software Lab (2F16C)

Number of Computers: 25
Equipment Details: Acer veriton 18.5” monitor, dual core 2.50 GHZ processor, 2GB RAM, 160 GB HDD, PS2 Keyboard and Mouse. 24 PORT 6 CISCO Switches

In this lab, students learn to write both client side and server-side programs. Here, XHTML and CSS are used for web page creation, JavaScript for client-side validations, PHP and Servlet programs for the server side to do all computations. With this knowledge, students will be able to create owm website at the end of the course.

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Microcontroller and Embedded System Laboratory/ Analog and Digital Electronics (2F21C)

Number of Computers: 23
Equipment Details: Acer Desktop, Intel Dual Core 2.50 GHz Processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB, 18.5” Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse.CRO, Signal Generator, IC Trainer kits, DC Power Supply (Fixed/variable), ARM7 LPC2148 evaluation boards and kits,

The lab involves hardware and software implementation of the designed circuits. Microcontroller and Embedded system Lab concentrates on writing and executing assembly language programs for ARM processors. The students should write an assembly program to control hardware interfaces.

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Data Structures Lab (2F21A)

Number of Computers: 30
Equipment Details: Dual core 2.50GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB, 18.5” Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse, 24 PORT 2 CISCO Switches.

This lab is established to develop skills for designing and analysing simple linear and non-linear data structures. It strengthens the ability of the students, to identify and apply the suitable data structure for the given real-world problem.

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Analog and Digital Electronics/Data Structures Lab (2F21C)

Number of Computers: 23
Equipment Details: Acer Desktop, Intel P4 Processor, 512MB RAM, 80GB, 18.5” Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse.CRO, Signal Generator, IC Trainer kits, DC Power Supply (Fixed/variable)

ADE lab helps the student understand how basic designing is done for analogue and digital circuits. The lab involves hardware and software implementation of the designed circuits. DS lab is established to develop skills for designing and analysing simple linear and non-linear data structures.

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C Lab/Python Lab (2F13)

Number of Computers: 30
Equipment Details: Dual core 2.50GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB, 18.5” Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse, 24 PORT 2 CISCO Switches.

In this lab, students will learn problem-solving techniques. To teach the student to write programs in C and to solve the problems. Write programs that perform operations using derived data types. Students also acquire programming skills in core Python, develop skill in designing Graphical User Interfaces and create database applications in Python.


Major Equipment and Software Tools available in various Laboratories include

  • freeglut3 version 2.2.1-2,Vim version 7.4
  • NS2/NS3, gedit version 3.18.3, gcc 5.4.0
  • Libreoffice 5.1.6.2
  • Netbeans 8.0,Mysql server 8.0,Apache server, PHP
  • Idle 3, YAAC,LEX
  • Android Studio (Flamingo)
  • Pspice,Xilinx 9.1,Keil µvision4, Flashmagic

Infrastructure

#No. Description Available
1 Total number of Desktop computers 195
2 Total number of laptops 01
3 Total number of switches 16
4 Total number of Access points ( Wifi) 09
5 Total number of Projectors 14
6 Total number of Fire extinguishers 09
7 Internet speed 500Mbps
8 Total number of printers 02
9 Xerox Machine 01

Research

Focus of Research

Research is a systematic process of inquiry that aims to expand knowledge, discover new information, and provide solutions to problems. Here are some broad areas in which research is commonly conducted at our department:

  1. Cloud Computing and its Security issues
  2. IoT and its security issues
  3. Machine learning

Research Supervisor and Scholar details

List of VTU research supervisors and research scholars registered under the CSE research centre
#No. Research Supervisor Name Name of the Research Scholars
1 Dr. Prasanna Kumar H R
Professor
Mr. Krishnaprasad D S
2 Dr. Manu A P
Professor
Mr. Pavan Kumar V
Mr. Janardhan D R
Mr. Ranjan V
3 Dr. Pramod
Associate Professor
Mr. Abhijith Das
Mr. Chandrashekar J M
Mr. Hanumanthappa G
4 Dr. Sunitha B S
Associate Professor
Mrs. Pathibha R
Mr. Sabin T T
5 Dr. Chethan L S
Associate Professor
Mrs. Ashwini S P
Mr. Devaraj F V
6 Dr. Arjun U
Associate Professor
Yet to register

Research Grants

Research grants are funding opportunities provided by various organisations, including government agencies, private foundations, corporations, and non-profit organisations, to support research projects. These grants are typically competitive, and researchers or research institutions need to submit proposals outlining their research objectives, methodology, budget, and expected outcomes. Here is the list of research grants received by different granting agencies:

1. Government Grants: From VISION GROUP ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (VGST) the department received an amount of Rs.25 lakh project Vision Group on Science and Technology(VGST), under Centres of Innovative Science & Engineering Education (CISEE) scheme-2019 to 2020. The PI of this project was Dr. Likewin Thomas.
2. Corporate Grants: The department received a worth of Rs. 2 lakhs from the Nokia company as seed money to promote and research mobile network communication.

Collaborations

Collaboration and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) are two important aspects of research and academic partnerships.

Industry-Academia Collaboration: Academic institutions collaborate with industry partners to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications. In this regard, the department has an MoU with HAEGL TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD, Dharwad, Karnataka and Sulonya Technology.


Memberships/MOU

Memberships

Professional Membership CSI, ISTE, IFERP
Student Membership Chapters IEEE, EDX ,Oracle, Coursera
Institutional Membership ICT Academy

MOU’s

#No Collaboration Address Year of Collaboration
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Sulonya Technologies Private Limited
Sulonya Technologies Private Limited, Shivamogga, Karnataka 577204. 2022-2023
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Haegl Technologies Private Limited
#3 start up unit sdmcet, Rajivgandhinagar, Dharwad, Karnataka 580002. 2022-2023
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Karunaadu Technologies Pvt. Ltd
#17,ATK complex,4th Floor, Acharya college main road, beside Karur Vysya bank, Guttebasaveshwaranagar Chikkabanvara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560090. 2021-2022

Department Achievements

Academic Year 2022 – 2023

  • Ishika Guptha, Arpitha K. B, Amith R and Harshavardan Reddy K of final year Computer Science & Engineering Department won Best Paper Award in National Conference NCEICT organised by CSE Dept, PESITM, Shivamogga on 12th May 2023.
  • Sanjana M of Third-year Computer Science & Engineering Department Participated in weightlifting state level competition on 28th Oct 2022-23 at Global Academy of Technology College, Bangalore organised by VTU and Participated in powerlifting state level competition on 9th Feb 2022-23 at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore organised by VTU and won Silver Medal in powerlifting.
  • Priya G Padanad of the second-year Computer Science and Engineering Department participated on 13th May 2023 to 19th May 2023 in Yuva Sangam for the vision of “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat '' of Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.


  • Sparsha V, Srusty U Biligi and Shiva Kumar of the final Year Computer Science and Engineering Department won Third Prize in the CodXpress section-level hackathon Organised by the IEEE Bangalore section on 29th and 30th April 2023.
  • Yashvi J Rai of third year Year Computer Science and Engineering Department were awarded an adjudged certificate for easy writing on “contribution of Nethaji Subhas Chandra Bose to the freedom Struggle “ Parakram Diwas celebration on 23rd Janavar 2023 in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and MyGov.
  • Anusha S. S Nisraga V Raksha M. C Tejas Gowda Kof final year under the guidance of Dr Chethan L S Filed the Patent titled “Human Detection In Uncontrolled Camera Motion Environments ” on 26/05/2023.

    Student project achievements Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology Government funding
  • ShreePrada H. S, Padmashree Gupta B. G., Sanketh U Gujjar and Sandeep G. of the final year under the guidance of Mr Rajesh T Rs. 4000/- sanctioned for the project “Vehicle Detection, Counting and Locking and Unlocking of Vehicle Speed”.
  • Madhavan G, Varsha S, Vishwas G V And Yashwanth N Chittaragi of the final year under the guidance of Dr Sunitha B. S T Rs. 3000/- sanctioned for the project “Precision Agricultural Surveillance System for Significant Yielding Using Machine Learning”.
  • Darshan S, Deepika N K, T And Harshavardhan of the final year under the guidance of Mr Ranjan. and Dr. Chethan L S Rs. 3000/- sanctioned for the project “Intelligent Water Distribution and Management System”.
  • Anusha S. S Nisraga V Raksha M. C Tejas Gowda Kof final year under the guidance of Dr Chethan L S Rs. 4000/- sanctioned for the “Human Detection In Uncontrolled Camera Motion Environments”.

A Total of 23 Students completed the NPTEL course (Elite=13, Elite+silver=6, Successfully completed=4)


NPTEL Stars

S. No Name Star
1 Arpitha K B Nptel_Motivated_Learners
2 Lahari T R Prasad Nptel_Discipline_Stars
3 Shreeprada H S Nptel_Discipline_Stars

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Placement Details

Percentage of Students got Placed (Year wise List)
Academic year
2022-23
Academic year
2021-22
Academic year
2020-21
Academic year
2019-20
Academic year
2018-19
96% 96% 98% 90% 100%


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Dr. Arjun U
Associate Professor and Head,
Computer Science and Engineering

PES Institute of Technology and Management
NH 206, Sagar Road, Shivamogga – 577 204
Office- 8147053073
Email- hodcse@pestrust.edu.in

Dr. Arjun U
Associate Professor and Head, Computer Science and Engineering

PES Institute of Technology and Management NH 206, Sagar Road, Shivamogga – 577 204 Office- 8147053073
Email- hodcse@pestrust.edu.in