B.Sc. in Computer Science at St Francis De Sales College

If you are looking at B.Sc. in Computer Science, St Francis De Sales College in Nagpur runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course.

At its core, the programme covers programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

St Francis De Sales College is a private institute, founded in 1956. This page brings together what is on record for this course at St Francis De Sales College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc 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 St Francis De Sales College for the current semester-wise plan.

St Francis De Sales College has not published a fee for B.Sc. 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.

To be considered for B.Sc. 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 St Francis De Sales College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 St Francis De Sales College 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.

For B.Sc. in Computer Science specifically, the average salary on record is ₹1.96 lakh a year.

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

St Francis De Sales College runs 8 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Science in Zoology
• B.Sc. in Biochemistry
• B.Sc. in Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science in Botany
• B.Sc. in Physics
• B.Sc. in Chemistry
• B.Sc. in Electronics

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does St Francis De Sales College compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Nagpur?