Periyar University provides admission to Master of Philosophy in Computer Science for post graduates in respective subject with a minimum of 50% marks. Sengunthar Arts and Science College, Don Bosco College and Vivekananda College of Arts and Science for Women are some of the major colleges under this university. Admission is carried out on the basis of university conducted entrance test.

Eligibility for Master of Philosophy in Computer Science

Candidates who have completed Post Graduation in any of the following subjects are eligible to apply for this course.

• Computer Science
• Computer Applications
• Software Science
• Computer Communication
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Computer Technology
• Information Science and Management
• Information Technology and Management

Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in total in the qualifying examination so as to be eligible for admission. The duration of the course is one year. It is further divided into two semesters. The first semester comprises of Research Methodology in which candidates will have to study five units. In second semester the topic prescribed is Advanced Computing Techniques. The major areas covered under this subject are listed below.

• Mobile Computing
• Genetic Algorithm
• Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm
• Rough sets
• Fuzzy-Rough Set

In addition to this candidates are required to select an additional subject as specialization. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in each paper so as to pass the course.

Colleges offering Master of Philosophy in Computer Science under Periyar University

• Government Arts College, Salem
• Salem Sowdeshwari College
• K S R College of Arts and Science, Thiruchengode
• Vivekananda College of Arts and Science for Women, Thiruchengode
• Muthayammal Arts and Science College, Rasipuram
• M G R College, Hosur
• Sengunthar Arts and Science College, Namakkal
• P G P College of Arts and Science, Namakkal
• Selvam Arts and Science College, Namakkal
• Sri Shakthi Kailash College for Women, Salem
• Vysya College, Salem
• Padmavani Arts and Science college for Women, Salem
• Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women, Salem
• Don Bosco College, Dharmapuri
• S S M Arts and Science College, Namakkal

Admission Process for Master of Philosophy in Computer Science in Periyar University

Post graduation in respective subject with a minimum of 50% marks is the minimum educational qualification required. Those who have completed post graduation after 1991 are required to secure 55% marks to be eligible. There is no age bar for this course. Admission to the course is carried out on the basis of scores obtained in entrance exam conducted by the University. There will be a maximum of 50 marks in the entrance examination. Final selection will be based on the composite scores obtained in entrance exam as well as qualifying exam. Candidates are advised to visit the official website of the University so as to obtain the detailed notification about admission.