Masters of Technology in Computer Science is a post graduate professional course which can be completed in 2 years. Aspirants who hold a Bachelor’s degree in the field can opt for this course. Successful candidates can hope for a bright career in this field.

Advantages or benefits of Masters of Technology in Computer Science

• Almost every undertaking is computerized now which will create a lot of job openings for these graduates.
• They can specialize in a variety of specializations in this course that will make possible for them to work in several areas.
• These people can engage in numerous job profiles.
• These people are of great demand in India and also abroad.
• It is a highly paid profession as well.

Eligibility required for Masters of Technology in Computer Science

Most of the colleges screen students for admission to this course based on the GATE score obtained by them. Some other Universities conduct separate entrance exams for admitting students into this course. They should also score reasonable marks in the graduate level exam as well. They should be at least 20 years of age in order to get admission in most of the colleges. However there will be a consideration for reserved category students in the case of age, marks and also on fees.

Admission Procedure of Masters of Technology in Computer Science

Admission processes vary with different colleges and Universities. Application forms will be available in the official website of the concerning University. There will be procedures for applying online as well as offline. The fees will also vary according to the institution. Based on the marks obtained in the qualifying exams a rank list will be prepared and students will be admitted based on their position in this list.

Higher studies after Masters of Technology in Computer Science

Below given is the list of higher study options available for Masters of Technology in Computer Science pass outs.

• Master of Business Application
• M.Phil in Advanced Computer Science
• M.Phil in Computer Science and Information Technology
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Doctor of Philosophy

Colleges offering Masters of Technology in Computer Science

• Indian Institute of Technology-IIT Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
• National Institute of Technology-NIT Calicut, Kerala
• Indian Institute of Technology-IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal
• Indian Institute of Technology-IIT Delhi, Delhi
• Advanced Institute of Technology Management, Haryana
• Rajasthan Technical University, Maharashtra
• Utkal University, Orissa
• Haldia Institute of Technology, West Bengal
• University of Pune, Maharashtra
• Kurukshetra University, Haryana
• Devi Ahilya University, Madhya Pradesh
• Calcutta Institute of Technology, West Bengal
• Y.M.C.A. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Haryana
• Central University of Punjab, Punjab
• M.E.S. College of Engineering, Kerala
• Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharashtra
• C.V.S.R. College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh
• Bharathi Vidyapeeth University, Maharashtra
• Visvesaraya National Institute of Technology, Maharashtra
• Amristar College of Engineering and Technology, Punjab
• Anurag Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh
• Mewar University, Maharashtra
• College of Engineering, Orissa
• Fakir Mohan University, Orissa
• Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Madhya Pradesh
• Heritage Institute of Technology, West Bengal
• Calcutta Institute of Technology, West Bengal
• Jiwaji University, Madhya Pradesh
• Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Punjab
• Assam Don Bosco University, Assam
• J.I.S. College of Engineering, West Bengal
• Berhampur University, Orissa
• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Maharashtra
• Dr. BabaVaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Maharashtra

Course Curriculum of Masters of Technology in Computer Science

Semester 1

• Algorithms and Algorithmic Complexity
• Cryptography and Network Security
• Advanced Database Management Systems

Elective–I

• Systems Design Lab-I

Semester 2

• VLSI Design
• Image processing
• Embedded Systems
• Mobile and Wireless Computing

Elective–II

• Systems Design Lab. – II

Semester 3

• Project–I
• Seminar
• General Viva-Voce

Semester 4

• Project – II

Elective-I

• Distributed Systems
• Bioinformatics
• Soft Computing
• Multimedia System

Elective-II

• Real-time Systems
• Advanced Software Engineering
• Cluster and Grid Computing
• Natural Language Processing

Text books of Masters of Technology in Computer Science

• Introduction to Algorithms by T. H. Cormen
• Algorithms for Hard Problems by J. Hromkovic
• Analysis of Algoriyhms & Data Structures by L. Banachowski
• Cryptography and Network Security by Atul Kahate
• Cryptography and Network Security: Principles & Practices by William Stallings
• Network Security by Kaufman, Perlman, Speciner
• Data Warehousing, Data Mining, and OLAP by Alex Berson, Stephen J Smith
• Distributed Databases: Principles and Systems by S Ceri, G Pelagatti
• Principles of Distributed Database Systems by M Tamer Ozsu, P Valduriez
• Object Oriented Database Design by J. L. Harrington
• Database Management Systems by A K Majumder, P Bhattacharya
• Bioinformatics by David Mount
• Biological Sequence Analysis: Probabilistic Models of Proteins and Nucleic acids by R. Neural Fuzzy Systems by Chin-Teng Lin & C. S. George Lee
• Fuzzy Sets and Fuzzy Logic by Klir & Yuan
• Durbin, S.R. Eddy, A. Krogh and G. Mitchison
• Neural Networks by S. Haykin
• Genetic Algorithms in Search and Optimization, and Machine Learning by D. E. Goldberg
• Neural Networks, Fuzzy logic, and Genetic Algorithms by S. Rajasekaran & G.A.V.Pai
• Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft Computing by Jang, Sun, & Mizutani
• Learning and Soft Computing by V. Kecman
• Rough Sets by Z. Pawlak, Kluwer
• Intelligent Hybrid Systems by D. Ruan, Kluwer

Jobs and Career after Masters of Technology in Computer Science

Employment Areas

• Indian Railway -Signal Section
• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
• Indian Space Research Organization
• Steel Authority of India
• Railway Recruitment Board
• Defense Research and Development Organization
• Electronic Cooperation of India Limited
• Airport Authority of India
• Combined Defense Service
• Banks
• Education Institutions
• Research units

Job Types

• Application Developer
• CGI Special Effects Technician
• Data Analyst
• Data Processing Departmental Manager
• Database Administrator
• Database Manager
• Client-Server Systems Manager
• Computer Systems Specialist Supervisor
• Desktop Support Engineer
• Hosting Service Manager
• IT Manager
• IT Support Technician
• Enterprise Architect
• Game Developer
• Systems Engineer
• Technical Architect
• Mainframe Systems Manager
• Medical Software
• SAP ABAP Programmer
• SAP Project Manager
• SAP Systems Manager
• Software Developer
• Network Administrator
• Network Systems Manager
• Programmer Analyst
• QA Tester
• Software marketer
• Software Tester
• Windows Systems Engineer

Remuneration after Masters of Technology in Computer Science

Aspirants who hold a Masters of Technology in Computer Science degree will get remuneration in the range of Rs.25000/- to Rs.50000/- per month in Private sector firms. These people can earn around Rs.25000/- per month in Government sector. Firms abroad will offer them remuneration of around Rs.100000/- per month. Experienced professionals in this field can earn very good salary packages in reputed firms in most of the foreign countries.