Department Of Computer Science

University of Pune started B. C. S. (Bachelor of Computer Science) course in the year 1986 and Abasaheb Garware College was one of the first few colleges, getting the permission to start this course. With the enormous efforts of former principal Prof. D. K. Kulkarni and Prof. P. L. Kale, Computer science department was established in 1986. Initially only graduation course was being conducted in the department.In the year 1996, department started post-graduation course M. Sc. (Computer Science), formerly known as M. C. S. (Master of Computer Science). From the Academic Year 2016-17, Department has also started B. C. A. (Science) as under graduation course and in the academic year 2019-20, another post-graduation course M. Sc. (Computer Application) started successfully. Now, Computer Science is a well-established, well-equipped department of the college. There are 4 laboratories with all necessary software & hardware.In the year 2022-23, two new courses commenced in the department. One under-graduation course, BSc in Cyber Security and one post-graduation course MSc in Data Science.
PhotoNameQualificationExperienceCV
Mrs. Chitra Nagarkar, HODM. C. S., SET25 yearsView
Dr. Manisha Bharambe , Vice Principal: M.Sc., M.Phil (IT) , Ph. D26 yearsView
Mrs. Sampada VaishampayanM.C.S, SET22 yearsView
Dr. Yogeshri GaidhaniM.Sc.(Mathematics), NET, ADCSSAA, Ph.D22 yearsView
Mrs. Swati Shailesh JadhavM.C.S., NET, P.G.D.B.M., M.Phil.19 yearsView
Mrs. Madhuri KhadtareM.Sc (Computer Science); NET10 yearsView
Mrs. Aparna GohadM. Sc. (Computer Science), NET10 yearsView
Ms. Pooja Anil KamtheM.Sc. (Computer Science), NET7 yearView
Mrs. Swapna. A. KulkarniM.C.M, M.C.S6 yearView
Mr. Akshay ShelkeM. Sc. (Mathematics)1 yearView
Mrs. Renu BhandareM. Sc. (Computer Science)3 yearView
Mrs. Bharti KarpattiM. Sc. (Computer Science), NET2 yearView
Mrs. Prajakta GadreM. Sc. (Computer Science), M.C.A,  MBA(HR)1 yearView
Ms. Rutuja WableM. Sc. (Computer Science)2 yearsView
Ms. Mohini ChaudhariM. Sc. (Computer Science)1 yearView
Mrs. Sheetal ChaudhariM.E. (Computer Science)1 yearView
Ms. Swapna NirgudeM. Sc. (Computer Science)1 yearView
Ms. Rutuja PanseM. Sc. (Mathematics), B.Ed., SET1 yearView
Staff Details
Year 2023- 24
  • Raj Ghatge of FYBCA participated and secured runner up position in basketball held at youth games council of India International games, Nepal.
  • Dayanand Jagtap, Saba Shaikh, Atharva Sawant of TYBSc won first prize in a national level competition Hacker Halloween in Dexterity organized by MMCOE.
  • Shireen Tekade, Rahul Girmaji, Kiran Akhade of TYBSc won third prize in a national level competition Hacker Halloween in Dexterity organized by MMCOE.
Year 2022-23
  • Om Kothawade :Discovered a bug in Apple's MacBook devices that prevent users from properly locking their screens. Users think they have locked the screen, the device is still unlocked due to a glitch. This is a major security risk for users. The flaw makes it simple for unauthorized individuals to access the whole control of device data if the device is left unattended or falls into the wrong hands. He recognized the issue, and immediately reported it to Apple. Apple responded quickly and was able to address and fix the issue. Om was awarded $13,500 by Apple.
  • Garge Undale :She was a member of Bhavana's Dance Group, which received 1st prize in India's International dance competition held in Dubai in 2022-23
Older Achievements
  • Onkar Kadam :Won first prize for Project in “ANUBHUTI- Regional Science Project and Poster Competition” under Life Science Category organized by Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune in 2019-20
  • Sagar Mhaske :was a runner-up at National Level Competition “IDOLISH” – C Freaks, organized by Poona College in academic year 2019-20
  • Aditya Damle :Received a  full 6-month Google India Developer Nano Degree Scholarship for Android Course in year 2017-18
  • Sanika Nadgauda :Won a medal at international, national and district level competitions in Mallkhamb in year 2017-18Also she got silver medal at Pune Mahapaur Chashak Spardha in Feb - 2018
  • Prathmesh Chauhan :Got commissioned in Indian Air force as NCO, rank Air craftsman
  • Madhura Pasalkar :Performed Kathak dance in the program at Zurich and represented India, the program conducted by ICCR in year 2017-18She also performed Kathak dance in the Program organized by International Medical Council – BEST OF BRUSSELS
  • Hrishikesh Pawar :Got felicitated on 26-January, 2018 by Pune Municipal Corporation for Best Implementation of Swachchha Bharat Mission appreciation towards Social Work
  •  Sarika Nadgauda :Won gold medal and bronze medal at all India inter university Mallakhamb championship in 2016-17
  • Sandesh Bankar, Amruta More and Snehal Birajdar :Received the first prize for their research paper Title: Hand Written Character Recognition in academic year 2015-16
 Computer Science department has formed an association of the students called Computer Science Association (CSA). It provides the platform where students can showcase their hidden talents. Under CSA, we conduct guest lecturers for students on various topics to build their academics strong and make them aware of current IT trends. We also conduct inter-college and intra-college competitions involving co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. All these activities are managed by the students and are for the students. These activities help students to explore strengths and talents outside of academics, develop stronger time-management and organizational skills, build confidence and self-esteem. In all they help students to build skills that are not necessarily taught in the classroom, but are still important for the future. Every year we get huge response from students for all these activities.

Computer Science Association Activities 2024-25 : 

  •  Computer science Association is a departmental association, which provides a platform to students to showcase their academic, co- curricular and extra-curricular talent.
  •  Inaugural function of Computer Science Association 2024-25 washeld on 27 th August 2024. This year Prof.(Dr.) Abhijit Tarwade graced the inaugural function as chief guest. He is alumni of the Computer Science Department. Now he is working as Professor at Inha University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He motivated students by delivering a talk on “Leveraging ChatGPT for Effective Data Storytelling”. The Inaugural function was followed by Rank holders of the academic year 2023-24 felicitation program.
  •  On 24 th July 2024 a lecture was organized for the students of T.Y.B.Sc. (Computer Science) and TYBCA (Science), on the topic “Abroad education and benefits” by Kanchan Agarwal, Kavita Pillai, Manmeet Kaur Madaan. The lecture was based higher studies education opportunities in different countries as US, UK, Germany, etc.
  •  A seminar was organized on 14 th August 2024, for the students of M.Sc. (Computer Science) I, M.Sc. (Computer Application) I and M.Sc. (Data Science) I on the topic "Skillset required for IT" by Mr. Amit Suresh Agarwal, Kiran Academy. Lecture was based on skills which are required for the students before entering into IT industry.
  •  A seminar was organized on 16 th August 2024, for the students of T.Y.B.Sc. (Computer Science) and TYBCA (Science) on the topic "Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystem" by Mr.  Anandsagar Shiralkar, Rian, DGFutureTech Founder and Investor. He explained need and different aspects of Entrepreneurship. The guest lecturer provided valuable guidance for start-ups, strategies, challenges, and opportunities that entrepreneurs should consider while launching and growing their businesses.
  •  A lecture was organized on 24 th January 2025 for the students of T.Y.B.Sc. (Computer Science), TYBCA (Science) and MSc(CS) students on “Interview Techniques and Resume writing” by Dr. Anand Padle, Matrix schools of Management Studies. He explained the different approaches of Resume writing. He also shared expert advice on interview techniques, focusing on how students can effectively present their skills and experiences to employers.
  • Counselling session was arranged for TYBCA (Science) students for guidance on the topic of “Study Abroad” on 1 st March 2025 by Apurva Pokharkar, Consultant at Unixperts. She explained the steps involved in studying overseas and provided insightful guidance on the application process, selecting the right programs, and preparing for an international educational experience.
  • Interface: Interface is an annual event of CSA during which various Inter-collegiate and intra-collegiate competitions are organized. This year we conducted two intercollegiate competitions, Tech Connect (Programming Competition) and Web Master. For the both the competitions under graduate and post graduate students participated from various colleges in Pune. Quiz competition on general knowledge and Antakshari competition were also organized at departmental level. All competitions were conducted on 6 th , 7 th and 8 th February 2025. The winners of all the competitions were felicitated immediately after the comepetition.
● Ek Mooth Dhanya Prakalpa CSA continued with the initiative of “Ek Mooth Dhanya '', which it had undertaken 11 years back for a social cause, in the year 2024-25 also. All the students, teaching and non-teaching staff participated in this activity and collected about than 400 kg of pulses (Padhare Vatane and Matki). Students of each class actively contributed to this activity. The collected Dhanya will be handed over to Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.

Computer Science Association Activities 2023-24 : 

  • For the academic year 2023-24, the activities of Computer Science Association started with an inauguration function held on 4th September 2024. On the occasion of Inaugural function, an interactive session by Mr. Devendra Jani on the topic “Bee the Lead” was arranged. Mr. Ajey Gotkhindikar, Practice Head Embedded Automotive Security graced the inaugural function as chief guest. He motivated students by delivering a talk on “Industry is looking up to you”. The Inaugural function was followed by felicitation of rank holders of the academic year 2022-23.
  • Seminars :
    • A seminar was organized on 25th August 2023, for the students of TYBSc and TYBCA on the topic of "Future career opportunities" by Mr. Subhash Pol. Lecture was based on Career opportunities in abroad.
    • On 11th January 2024 a lecture was organized for the students of FYBSc and FY BCA, on the topic “Cyber Security” by Mr. Sunil Singh. The lecture was based on career opportunities in Cyber Security.
  • Workshop :
    • A full day workshop was organized on “Journey to Salesforce” for the students of M.Sc. (Computer Science), M.Sc. (Computer Application) and M.Sc. (Data Science). Nine J2S Pune mentors (Industry Experts) conducted hands-on training on Salesforce for the students. Online technical quizzes, games were conducted during the workshop.
  • Interface :
    • Interface is an annual event of CSA during which various Inter-collegiate and intra-collegiate competitions are organized.
    • This year department conducted two intercollegiate competitions, Software project competition and C Bug Bash (Debugging competition). For the Software project competition, there were 22 projects from various colleges in Pune. For C Bug Bash elimination round, a total 90 students participated from various colleges in Pune.
    • Webmaster (Webpage Designing), Outdoor games, Cooking without Gas, Treasure Hunt were also organized at departmental level. All competitions were conducted on 7th, 8th and 9th February 2024.
    • The Prize Distribution Ceremony was organized on 10th February 2024. Mr. Prasenjeet Fadnvis, Senate member of SPPU and an alumni of the department was the chief guest for this event. The winners of all the competitions were felicitated during this function.
The courses conducted in the department are B. Sc. (Computer Science) (formerly called as B. C. S.) and M. Sc. (Computer Science) (formerly called as M. C. S.), B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications  -under Science Faculty) and M.Sc. (Computer Application).
  • B. Sc. (Computer Science)
  1.  The Program is either of Three Years duration with six semesters or four years with eight semesters. The program is based on structure suggested by NEP (National Education Policy).
  2. During the first year, students learn three subjects; Computer Science, Mathematics and Electronics. There are one theory course and one practical course each for Computer Science, Mathematics and Electronics.
  3. During second year and third year, there will be one major course and one minor course. Major course will be Computer Science and minor can be either Mathematics or Electronics.
  4. Students will get B. Sc. Degree after third year. But, students also have choice of going for fourth year of graduation. After completion of it, students will get B. Sc. Honors degree.
  • B. C. A. 
  1. The B.C.A. program application oriented. It includes the courses to introduce techniques of programming, databases, web designing, system analysis, design tools and different computing environments.
  2. In this course also, during the first year, students learn three subjects; Computer Science, Mathematics and Electronics. There are one theory course and one practical course each for Computer Application, Mathematics and Electronics. During second year and third year, there will be one major course and one minor course. Major course will be Computer Application and minor can be either Mathematics or Electronics.
  3. The Program is either of three years with six semesters, each semester comprising of 22 credits, or of four years. After completing four years students get honors degree. It is based on structure suggested by NEP.
  • B.Sc. (Cyber Security)
  1. The Program is of Three Years duration with six semesters or four years with eight semesters. It is a Full Time Degree Program. The program is based on structure suggested by NEP.
  2. During the first year, students learn three subjects; Cyber Security, Data Science and Electronics. There are one theory course and one practical course each for Cyber Security, Data Science and Electronics.
  3. During second year and third year, there will be one major course and one minor course. Major course will be Cyber Security and minor can be either Data Science or Electronics.
  4. Students will get B. Sc. Degree after third year. But, students also have choice of going for fourth year of graduation. After completion of it, students will get B. Sc. Honors degree.
  • B.Sc. ( Data Science)
  1. The B.Sc. in Data Science is a rigorous three-year undergraduate program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in statistical analysis, programming, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making.
  2. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application through structured lab sessions, field projects, and internships.
  3. The program aims to equip students with the analytical and technical skills required to address real-world challenges in data-intensive domains.
  • M. Sc. (Computer Science)
  1. This is a full time post-graduation course. Program is of two years duration with four semesters. The program is based on structure suggested by NEP.
  2. There are four semesters out of which, during each of the first three semesters, students learn four theory courses, two practical courses. In second and third semester, students need to do project. The last semester is for Industrial training. The students are supposed to work full time in IT industry. At the end of the semester they are supposed to present the project they have worked on in industry for six months.
  • M.Sc (Computer Application)
    1. M.Sc. (Computer Applications) Program is a Full Time post graduate Degree Program. It is of Two Years duration with four semesters. The program is based on structure suggested by NEP.
    2. There are four semesters out of which, during each of the first three semesters, students learn four theory courses, two practical courses. In second and third semester, students need to do project. The last semester is for Industrial training. The students are supposed to work full time in IT industry. At the end of the semester they are supposed to present the project they have worked on in industry for six months.
  • M.Sc. (Data Science)
  1. This is a full time post-graduation course. Program is of two years duration with four semesters. The program is based on structure suggested by NEP.
  2. There are four semesters out of which, during each of the first three semesters, students learn four theory courses, two practical courses. In second and third semester, students need to do project. The last semester is for Industrial training. The students are supposed to work full time in IT industry. At the end of the semester they are supposed to present the project they have worked on in industry for six months.

Admission :

  • Admissions for Under Graduate courses, B. Sc. (Computer Science) and B. Sc. (Cyber Security) are on the basis of HSC (or equivalent) marks. The procedure starts after HSC results are declared.
  • Admissions to BCA are done on the merit of a Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State.
  • Admission process for Post-Graduation courses, M.Sc. (Computer Science) and M.Sc. (Computer Application) starts in the month of April. The admissions are based on the merit in entrance exam conducted by the college. Entrance forms are available online. Entrance is conducted in the month of May or June. Detailed admission process is displayed on the college website at the time of admission.
  • Admission to M. Sc. (Data Science) is on the basis of Merit in graduation exam.
EligibilityIntake Capacity
B.Sc.(Computer Science)HSC(Science) with Mathematics or equivalent160
B.C.A.HSC or equivalent120
B.Sc.(Cyber Security)HSC(Science) or equivalent80
M.Sc. (Computer Science)B.Sc.(Computer Science)60
M.Sc. (Computer Application)B.Sc. (any subject) , B.C.A. (Science)30
M.Sc. (Data Science)B.Sc. (any subject) , B.C.A. (Science)30

CSA INTERFACE 2025 Events

CSA Inaugural Function

Guest Lecture on Cyber Security for TY students

Workshop for M.Sc. students by Salesforce

CSA INTERFACE 2024

CSA INTERFACE 2024

CSA Inaugural Function

Inter-Collegiate Project Competition

Inter-Collegiate Programming Competition

Inter-Collegiate Seminar Competition

Intra-class Flower Arrangement Competition

Intra-class Cooking without Gas Competition

Intra-class Antakshari Competition

Intra-class Treasure Hunt

Intra-class Sports Competition

Social Activities

Guest Lectures and Seminars

Cultural Program and Prize Distribution

Computer Laboratories
Four separate laboratories are available for the different courses run in the department M.Sc. (Computer Science) Laboratory
  • Number of Computers : 24
  • One Windows server and one Linux server
  •  All clients have dual booting : Windows and Fedora Linux
  • Client Configuration: I5 processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 SSD
  • All client machines are connected in LAN. The entire lab is facilitated with high speed internet connection
M.Sc. (Computer Application and Data Science) Laboratory
  • Number of Computers : 24
  • Linux server
  • All clients have dual booting : Windows and Fedora Linux
  • Client Configuration: I5 processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 SSD
  • All client machines are connected in LAN. The entire lab is facilitated with high speed internet connection.
B.Sc. Laboratory
  • No. of Computers : 40
  • Server Configuration:  CentOS 6.5 operating system with INTEL 3.4 GHz processor, 32 GB RAM and 2TB Hard Disk.
  • Operating System for the clients: CentOS 6.5 or Fedora
  • Client Configuration: Duel Core, Duel Boot, 2GB RAM, Hard Disk
  •  All client machines are connected in LAN.
B.C.A. Laboratory
  • No. of Client Machines: 40
  • One Windows and one Linux server
  • Linux Server Configuration: CentOS 6.5 operating system with INTEL 3.4 GHz processor, 16 GB RAM and 1TB Hard Disk.
  • Operating System for the clients: CentOS 6.5 and Windows
  • Client Configuration: Duel Core or I5, Duel Boot, 8GB RAM, Hard Disk
  • All client machines are connected in LAN. The entire lab is facilitated with high speed internet connection.
UPS of capacity 25 KVA with a battery backup of 30 minutes for all computers in M.Sc. (Computer Science) Laboratory and B.Sc. Laboratory UPS of capacity 30 KVA with a battery backup of 15 minutes for all computers in M.Sc. (Computer Application and Data Science) Laboratory and BCA LaboratoryClassrooms
  • A classroom with the capacity of 50 students equipped with a computer and a projector.
  •  A classroom with the capacity of 100 students equipped with a computer and a projector.
  •  A classroom with the capacity of 90 students equipped with a computer and a projector.
  •  A classroom with the capacity of 90 students equipped with a computer and a projector.
  •  A classroom with the capacity of 60 students equipped with a computer and a projector.
Departmental Library The department has a departmental library, in addition to a big central library. In which in all 250 plus distinct titles are present. All these books are either complimentary copy received by the faculty members or donated by the past students of the department. Library facility is used by students as well as teachers. The books are issued to students for home reading as well as for quick reference during their practical. 
Placement Report

 The Computer Science department at Abasaheb Garware College is committed to providing comprehensive career guidance and placement support to help our students achieve their professional goals. We offer various services and initiatives to ensure our students are well-prepared for the job market and can access exciting career opportunities.

On-Campus Recruitment Drives
We actively engage with leading companies across various industries to conduct on-campus recruitment drives. This provides our students with convenient access to interviews for internship and long-term employment opportunities. Some of the prominent companies that have visited our campus include:
  • Microlise
  • Prismatic Softwar
  • Jade Globals
  • Omniscient
  • Nextburb
  • NCPL
  • Spring Computing
  • Wajooba
  • Pratham Education Foundation
  • Harbinger Group
 
  • Aashai Technologies
  • Clarismart
  • TechVerito
  • Krystalvision
  • HumanCloud
  • Incrux Technologies
  • HushTell Technologies
  • FDS Infotech
  • Persistent
  • Mobile Sutra Technologies
  • Application Nexus
  • Angular Minds
  • Ethosh
  • nebula


Pre-Placement Training and Workshops
To ensure our students are well-prepared for the placement process, we offer a comprehensive pre-placement training program every year. This includes:
  • Aptitude test preparation
  • Technical skills enhancement sessions
  • Soft skills development workshops
  • Mock interviews and feedback sessions
Through sessions and workshops, we assist students in:
  • Identifying their strengths, interests, and career aspirations
  • Exploring diverse career paths within computer science
  • Gaining industry insights and understanding job market trends
  • Preparing for interviews and developing essential soft skills


Alumni Engagement and Networking
We actively engage with our alumni network to provide students with valuable industry insights, mentorship, and job opportunities. Our alumni gatherings and workshops facilitate meaningful connections and open up new avenues for career growth.

Soft Skills Development Program
Recognizing the importance of soft skills in today's job market, we offer a dedicated soft skills development program. This program focuses on enhancing students' communication abilities, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and leadership qualities, making them more competitive and employable.

Placement Record
Our department has consistently maintained an impressive placement record, with a significant percentage of students securing jobs through campus recruitment drives. Every year around 75% of our students get placement in reputable companies, while the remaining students secured internships on their own. We are committed to empowering our computer science students and helping them achieve their career aspirations. Through our comprehensive placement support and industry-aligned curriculum, we strive to produce well-rounded professionals who can make a meaningful impact in the dynamic field of computer science.

Our Recruiters

 

“Capacity Building ICT Workshop”

(Conducted in April- May 2020)

The department of computer science and IQAC of Abasaheb Garware College jointly organized a four day capacity building workshop for all staff members of our college.The purpose of the workshop was to equip the staff members with necessary ICT skills required in new normal.  In these four days we concentrated on three applications which were identified as best in their category.
  • Zoom: To be used to conducting online sessions for educational and administrative purpose.
  • Google classroom: To be used to manage classroom activities in online manner.
  • Microsoft Excel: To be used for documentation and analysis of data by teaching and support staff.
  Following activities were conducted by Computer Science Association till December 2020
 1. Title: Inaugural function of CSA
Date: 03/12/2020
Description: Inaugural function of Computer Science Association 2020-21 was held on 3rd Dec. 2020 at 11:30 A.M. This year, our alumni Dr. Revati Namjoshi, General Manager, ETP (MFS, MKCL eSchools) graced the function as chief guest. She delivered a lecture on the topic “What do you want? A Job or A Career”. She motivated students to decide the career path- Business or Job. The session was interactive even though it was online. The names of rank holders of the previous academic year were announced during this function.
2. Title: Guest Lecture
Date: 24/10/2020
Time: 11:00 A.M
Description: Online Session was arranged for the students of S.Y. (B.Sc. & BCA) and T.Y. (B.Sc. &BCA) on the topic Career Opportunities in Computer Networkingby Mr. Aditya Ghanekar. He is working as Network engineer in Cisco systems from 9 years.
 
3. Title: Guest Lecture
Date: 21/11/2020
Time:  12:30 P.M
Description: Online session for the students of F.Y. (B.Sc. & BCA) was organized on the topic “Goal Setting” by CA Nikhil Nainani, currently working as a Trainer in the field of Finance in Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM)
4. Title: Guest Lecture
Date: 16/12/2020
Time: 11:00 A.M
Description: Online session for the students of T.Y. (B.Sc. & BCA), M.Sc. Part I and II (CA & CS) was organized on the topic Artificial intelligence, Machine Learning and Business Analytics by Dr. Manish Godse, Trainer from PIBM, Pune.
5. Title: Guest Lecture
Date: 19/12/2020
Time: 12:30 P.M
Description: Guest lecture for the students of T.Y. (B.Sc. & BCA), M.Sc. Part I and II (CA & CS) was organized on the topic “Alphabets of Soft Skill”. This lecture was delivered by Mr. Vibhas Joshi.
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