Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science at NEHU

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science at NEHU in Shillong, Meghalaya is a 3-year undergraduate programme in the Bachelor of Science Honours family.

The course is about programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

NEHU is a other institute, founded in 1973. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NEHU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BScH programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects. Typical first jobs: software developer, full-stack engineer, QA engineer or systems analyst. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask NEHU for the current semester-wise plan.

NEHU has not published a fee for Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Computer Science, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check NEHU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to NEHU on its website (nehu.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show a highest package of ₹10.8 lakh at NEHU. 22 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

NEHU runs 12 BScH specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Discontinued (Aug 2024)-B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Clinical Nutrition
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Fisheries
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Zoology
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does NEHU compare with other colleges offering BScH in and around Shillong?