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196 Best Computer Science & IT Programs in India

196 Computer Science & IT courses are taught at 58 universities in India — most run 4 years. The list starts with courses at Vellore Institute of Technology, National Institute of Technology Rourkela and Shivaji University.

How these courses are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Vellore Institute of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 2,230,639 citations and an h-index of 348. 21 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 128 bachelor's, 48 master's, 9 diploma and 6 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (90% of courses with a stated intake). ICFAI University, Hyderabad offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Computer Science & IT in India?

Vellore Institute of Technology (#31 in India), National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 93% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Computer Science & IT online with a university in India?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in India?

ICFAI University, Hyderabad, with 15, ahead of Shobhit University, Meerut (14).

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