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M.Sc.(Computer Science) Entrance Exam Notice dated 21-04-2025

About the Department

Department of Computer Science of Nowrosjee Wadia College is the oldest and most renowned department offering Computer Science Education under Savitribai Phule Pune University. It has the distinction of being the first college to offer Computer Science education at the undergraduate level under the Science faculty. It has been a pioneer in this field and continues to lead in Computer Science Education.

Established in 1986, the Department offers the following courses:
Undergraduate courses:

  • B.Sc. (Computer Science) – formerly known as B.C.S. (Bachelor of Computer Science)
  • B.Sc. (Information technology)
  • B.Sc. (Cyber Security and Digital Forensics)
Post-graduate course:
  • M. Sc. (Computer Science) – formerly known as M.C.S. (Master of Computer Science)

The faculty members are well qualified, dedicated, focused and highly motivated. They work consistently to take this Department forward. Many staff members have published several books which are widely used by all Computer-Science students and also hold positions in several college and University level committees including Board of Studies, syllabi revision committees, paper setting and evaluation panels etc. The Department has well-furnished classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, and a large stock of books in the under-graduate as well as post-graduate libraries.>

Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities


The Department gives quality education to students as well as works for their overall development. Several curricular and co-curricular activities are organized to develop the overall personality of the students. These include Tech-n-Talent, a 3 day annual event comprising of several technical and creative competitions, TechQriosity, a two-day inter-collegiate post-graduate event. Apart from these, the department also encourages students to enroll in NCC/NSS and also participate in various competitions organized by other departments in the college, sister and other institutions. >

Placements

The students of the Department are in high demand by IT industry due to their strong academic foundation combined with excellent technical skills. The Department puts in special efforts for the Placement activity for undergraduate as well as postgraduate students. We conduct various activities throughout the year to make the students industry-ready. These include Soft skills training, technical and aptitude test preparations, seminars by leading IT experts, project mentorship by illustrious alumni and others.

Several known IT companies visit the campus every year. To name a few are TCS, Wipro, CapGemini, Cognizant, Omniscient, Quick Heal, Harbinger Systems, Sigma Systems, Spring CT, etc.


Highlights of the Department

Tech Qriosity

Seminars are integral to most academic programs at the department. Seminars are not intended as a mechanism for transmitting information; they serve as a means for groups of students to obtain a set of common experiences. The department organizes this annual post-graduate event to provide a platform for IT experts from the industry and students from all colleges to interact and gain an insight into the emerging trends and technologies. A day-long, social case-study solving contest C3 (Concept Concretization Contest) is also conducted as a part of this event. A socially relevant problem solving case study is given to groups of students. Students are guided by experts during the process.

Tech-n-Talent

The department organizes an annual technology and Talent event for its students to showcase their technical and artistic skills. This event includes several innovative and interesting events like Programming competition, Project Competition, Quiz competition, Poster and Rangoli competition, Best out of waste, Traditional fashion show, Cooking without fire and concludes with a cultural show.

ZAROKA

The Wall magazine: The departments most unique feature is the monthly Wall magazine “Zaroka”. This showcases the literary and artistic skills of students and staff. Articles include the categories like Technical, Motivational, Inspirational, Humor and Artwork

Electronics Hobby Projects

The students of F.Y. are encouraged to take up Electronics Hobby projects to apply their theoretical Electronics knowledge in a practical scenario. Not only does it help in consolidating their concepts, but also in applying innovative ideas.

Wadia Programming Club

The department initiated the innovative Wadia Programming Club with the objective of inculcating problem solving skills and good programming practices among the students. The club arranges various interesting problem solving case studies and competitions. Students are challenged to solve interesting problems and are encouraged to participate in programming competitions around the world.

Head of Department

Dr. Poonam S. Ponde

Head, Department of Computer Science

M.Sc., A.D.C.S.S.A.A., M.Phil.(IT), Ph.D.(Computer Science), UGC-NET

Associate Professor in Computer Science

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Senior College Faculty (Computer Science)

Name of FacultyDesignationProfile link
Dr. Poonam PondeAssociate ProfessorView Profile
Dr. Reena BharathiAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Vandana Babrekar BhatAssistant Professor View Profile
Rashmi BaghelAssistant Professor View Profile
Umesh MujumaleAssistant Professor View Profile
Rohini Deepak KhotAssistant Professor View Profile
Vimala ThangaveluAssistant Professor View Profile
Nutan BorseAssistant Professor View Profile
Punam BankarAssistant Professor View Profile
Nikita ChoudhariAssistant Professor View Profile
Sayli PatilAssistant Professor View Profile
Yogita Anand KurkureAssistant Professor View Profile
Smita BalapureAssistant Professor View Profile
Ravindra JunnarkarAssistant Professor View Profile
Umesh AhireAssistant Professor View Profile
Ashwini BobadeAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Monika JadhavAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Varsha TemgireAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Chaitali WaniAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Roshani PawarAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Niketan HolkarAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Govind HadkeAssistant ProfessorView Profile

Senior College Faculty (Electronics)

Name of FacultyDesignationProfile link
Tandra GuhaAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Rasika LondheAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Rupali DeshmukhAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Ashwini MoreAssistant ProfessorView Profile

Senior College Faculty (Mathematics)

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Suhasini SarvadeAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Rani TekaleAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Aditi BhoiteAssistant ProfessorView Profile

Senior College Faculty (Statistics)

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Vidya SangaleAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Kamini KaleAssistant ProfessorView Profile
Shraddha KhandareAssistant ProfessorView Profile

Junior College Faculty

Name of FacultyDesignationProfile link
Mr. Krishna D. YedageTeacher in Computer ScienceView Profile
Mrs. Varsha S. PurandareInstructor in Computer ScienceView Profile
Mr. Mayur B. ShindeTeacher in Information TechnologyView Profile
Mrs. Vaidehi R. PaswanInstructor in Computer ScienceView Profile

Department Infrastructure

The Department of Computer Science conducts IT & CS for Junior College, B. Sc.(Computer Science) and M. Sc.(Computer Science). The Department has recently renovated its infrastructures, so as to accommodate the latest Hardware & Software needs as per the S.P.P.U syllabus.

The Department has, in all 4 classrooms, allotted for its U.G and P.G courses. There are 3 classrooms, one each for F.Y, S.Y, and T.Y B.Sc.(CS), and one classroom for M.Sc. (Computer Science). The classrooms have facility for L.C.D projectors, to facilitate for Lecture presentations.

The Department has separate laboratories to cater to the requirements of Junior College(IT &CS), U.G (B.Sc Computer Science) and P.G (M.Sc. Computer Science). The laboratories are recently renovated with L.C.D projectors and have the facility for conducting online presentations and IT enabled Lectures.

There are 2 U.G laboratories, with a total capacity of 90 machines, enabled with Linux Client/Server setup. All necessary softwares, as per the syllabus requirements are enabled in our U.G laboratories. There is a separate Laboratory for Junior College, with a capacity of around 40 machines, enabled with all the necessary softwares, as per the requirements of Maharashtra H.S.C Board. There is a separate Laboratory for P.G (M.Sc. (CS)), with a capacity of 55 machines, enabled with Linus Client/Server setup. All necessary softwares, as per the syllabus requirements are enabled in our P.G laboratory.

Junior College Lab

The Junior College Lab is ready with 28 Computer systems with Windows & Ubuntu dual boot operating systems to facilitate practical courses of std. XI/XII Information Technology & Computer Science subject.

The Lab is also equipped with Projector Facility, Internet & Power Backup facility to facilitate Audio-Visual Teaching-Learning process.

Also, the lab accommodates 28 students in the Hardware Lab section where the practical courses of std. XI/XII Computer Science are conducted.

Electronics Lab (UG)

The Electronics Lab for UG Course is having capacity of 28 students to perform practical course of Electronics paper.

The Lab has 12 Computer Systems with required software to conduct practical of Electronics syllabus.

Computer Lab (UG)

The Computer Lab of UG Section has 90 Computers with Internet, Power Backup and Projector Facility.

Mathematics & Statistics Lab (UG)

The Mathematics and Statics Lab of UG Section has 16 Computers with Internet, Power Backup and Projector Facility.

Computer Lab (PG)

The Computer Lab of PG Section has 54 Computers with Internet, Power Backup and Projector Facility.

Department Events & Activities

Department of Computer Science organizes Guest lectures, industrial visit workshops seminars for the teachers and students. Department conducts the activities “Tech-n-talent” and “Zaroka” which help students to explore their hobbies and interests. Department organizes intercollegiate event “Tech Qriosity” for the Post Graduate students.

Workshop/Conference/Guest lecture

Recent Updates
EventWorkshop/Conference/Guest lectureCollaboratorSpeaker/Industry expert
Emerging Trend In Soft ComputingNational conferenceTATA Teleservices Limited
Implementation of M.Sc.(C.S.) and M.C.A.(Science) SyllabusWorkshopSPPU
Neo 4j(NOSQL data base)Guest LectureDr. Dipali Meher
AI/ML bringing Industry RevolutionGuest LectureMr. Praveen Sahni (Vice President, US public limited)
Block Chain:- The Internet ValueGuest LectureMr. Balaji Pichai

Tech-n-Talent

Technical Competitions

Web site design competition: This competition is for the first year students. Based on given subject students are making their own website.

Hobby project in Electronics competition: This competition is for first year students, based on their electronics syllabus students are building electronics projects.

Intellectual Study material making competition: This competition is for second year students, to understand various subject students are making different intellectual study material

Network models competition: This competition is for Third year students. From which students understanding the roll of network models in digital communication era.

Non-Technical Competitions

Chess and Carrom competition: Individual student participates in these competitions.

Rangoli Making competition: students participates in group of four students and make rangoli based on given theme, basically a social awareness theme like “Save earth”, “Stri bhrun hatya ”etc.

Face Painting competition : Group of two students, one student paints the face of other student based on given theme like “Horror face.”

Cooking without fire competition: Each group of student prepares food dish based on theme like “vegetable salad”, “chat dishes” etc.

Waste to Best competition: This competition elaborates the concept of recycling of waste, to save environment.

Poster Making competition: This competition is based on recent social issues like “Metro rail in Pune”, “Money demonetization” etc.

Crown and Garland making competition: This competition is to show the creativity of students. Students have to make these things without flowers and leaves.

Tech Q'riosity

Department organizes this event since last sixteen years continuously. It comprises seminars by technical experts from industry and panel discussion on topics related to career options. It is a gateway of opportunities for all, as it brings together 200 to 300 postgraduate students from in and around Pune, as well as IT professionals on a common platform.

Concept Concretization Contest (C3):Department is organizing unique intercollegiate competition “Concept Concretization Contest (C3)” in Tech Q riosity event, which is a daylong team contest for elaborating a project concept and providing all possible artifacts for concretization of given concept. Department is receiving overwhelming response for this contest from the students as well as the industry.

Zaroka

This activity is run by the Department for the students to explore their hobbies/ talents apart from academic. It is trimonthly wall magazine in which students display their art, craft, literature etc.

Research

  1. The Former Head of the department, Dr. (Mrs.) Shailaja C. Shirwaikar is M. Sc in Mathematics, Ph. D. in Mathematics. She is a recognized M. Phil. and Ph. D. guide in Computer Science for the Savitribai Phule Pune University.
  2. The Department was a recognized research centre for M.Phil. by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. Several students successfully completed their M.Phil. courses from this centre.
  3. Dr. Poonam Ponde has completed a minor research project on “A Cloud Based Framework for Education Services”. which was funded by BCUD
  4. Dr. Reena Bharati has completed a minor research project on “Enterprise Metadata Management using MOF based tool’, which was funded by BCUD.
  5. Prof. Nanda V. Ranade completed a minor research project on development of Electrical Impendence Tomography system for innovative application.
  6. The faculty members have authored several text books on Computer Science, Mathematics and Electronics. These are widely referred to by students studying the course.
Research Publications

Author: Dr. Poonam Ponde

Sr. NoDetails
1Ponde, P., Shirwaikar, S. and Kharat, V., (2019) A Pattern Oriented Approach for Context Aware Systems. International Journal of Software Engineering, pp.79-99, Vol 12 No.1, IJSE, ISSN 2090-1801.
2Ponde, P.S., Shirwaikar, S.C. and Kharat, V.S., (2017). KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATION OF SECURITY DESIGN PATTERN LANDSCAPE USING FORMAL CONCEPT ANALYSIS. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 12(9), pp.2513-2527.
3Ponde, P., Shirwaikar, S. and Gore, S., (2016). Hierarchical Cluster Analysis on Security Design Patterns. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Information Communication Technology & Computing (p. 92). ACM. ISBN: 978-1-4503-4213-1
4Ponde, P., Shirwaikar, S. and Bharathi, R., (2016). Analyzing Security Design Patterns using Formal Concept Analysis. BizzNess-The Research Journal of Ness Wadia College of Commerce, 2(1), pp 38-44.
5Ponde, P., & Shirwaikar, S. (2016). An Exploratory Study of the Security Design Pattern Landscape and their Classification. International Journal of Secure Software Engineering (IJSSE), 7(3), 26-43.
6Ponde, P., Shirwaikar, S. and Kreiner, C., (2016). An analytical study of security patterns. In Proceedings of the 21st European Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs (p. 33) Article No.: 33, pp 1-26. ACM. ISBN 978-1-4503-4074-8 https://doi.org/10.1145/3011784.3011821
7Bharathi, R., Shirwaikar, S., Kank, P. and Ponde, P., (2016). An Approach to parallelizing matrix operations for big matrices. BizzNess-The Research Journal of Ness Wadia College of Commerce, 2(1), pp 21-26. ISSN 2277-4823.
8Ponde, P. and Shirwaikar, S., (2015). Towards Multilevel Security using REST. In Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Computer Science, Communication and Information Technology, pp. 173-176.
9Ponde, P. and Shirwaikar, S., (2012). Education Enterprise Service Repository using Service Oriented Architecture. International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering, 2(12), pp. 172-178.
10Ponde, P. and Shirwaikar, S., (2012). Cloud Computing in Education: Usage and Adoption Strategies. In Proceedings of International Conference on Perspectives of Computer Confluence with Sciences, pp. 146-151.
11Ponde, P., Chavan, N. and Kolapkar, R., (2012). SPATIO-TEMPORAL DYNAMICS OF URBAN GREEN SPACES: A CASE STUDY OFAREA UNDER PIMPRI CHINCHWAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION. In Proceedings of International Conference on Perspectives of Computer Confluence with Sciences, pp. 393-398.

Department Placements

The Department of Computer Science at Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune takes pride in its robust and dynamic placement ecosystem. Our Placement Cell acts as a vital bridge between students and the industry, fostering meaningful connections and opportunities for aspiring graduates.

Each year, leading companies from diverse sectors—ranging from software development and IT services to data analytics and consulting—visit our campus to recruit talented, industry-ready professionals. The placement drive for the academic year 2024–25 witnessed enthusiastic participation from both students and reputed recruiters, marking another successful chapter in our journey toward academic and professional excellence.

Our Commitment

  1. Skill-Oriented Training: Regular Guest Lectures by industry experts, mock interviews, coding challenges, and aptitude training to enhance employability.
  2. Industry Collaboration: Guest lectures, internships, and live projects with top-tier companies.
  3. Personalized Support: One-on-one mentoring, resume reviews, and career counseling sessions tailored to student goals.

PG Placements (M.Sc. Computer Science) for the year 2024-2025

Sr. No.Company NameNumber of Students Placed
1Omniscient1
2ZasmLabs6
3Harbinger1
4Telphatech13
5Soft The Next1
6ApplicationNexus3
7Canspirit AI3
8SplashGain
9Kirana club
10Symphony Technologies
11Aishwaryam
12Magic software
13CSC Council
14Nebula Technology
15Ness Digital Engineering
16Equations Work
17Telosa
18Webpro Developers2
19Profitable Earth1
20Global Solutions1
21spaceECE research centre1
22Adsium innovation1
23Travelgiri1
24Sahara AI Amaan Information Technology1
25Ethical Genesis AI LLP1
26Greatway1
27Montcrest Software pvt Ltd1
28Ideal Tech Info1
29Cravita Technologies1
30PeakProSys Solutions5
31Omvsab IT Solution1
32NovaNectar Pvt. Ltd.3
33Inizio Technologies1
34SGMS Infotech LLP2
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Platinum Jubilee Award

Dr. Poonam Ponde received the Platinum Jubilee Award in 2019 for distinguished academic, extra and co-curricular activities by Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune."

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Glimpses at the Department of Computer Science

UG Syllabus

PG Syllabus

UG Time Table

PG Time Table

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Our Alumni

The department of Computer Science has a strong legacy of successful IT professionals, both in the country and abroad. The students of the department have excelled in their respective areas of expertise and made us proud. Many of our students are entrepreneurs, Patent holders, philanthropists and social influencers. Our alumni always support the department in providing guidance and mentorship to students, giving their valuable suggestions to the staff in syllabi framing, technical talks, and in conducting events and activities., "

Some of the notable alumni of the department are:"

NameExpertise
Mr. Sanjay Katkar Founder, QuickHeal Technologies, a leading IT security solutions company.
Mr. Navneet KarnaniEntrepreneur
Mr. Amol VaikarSenior IT Professional, Holds several Patents
Mr. Devendra JaniTEDx Speaker and leading Bee Conservationist
Mr. Hussein VastaniChief technology officer at Prodigy Labs, Canada
Mr. Vishal AdsoolFounder,CEO, Equations Work IT solutions
Manasi ScottIndian singer, songwriter, and actress
Venkatesh BadigerCEO/Founder/Director at Vincalabs Infotech Pvt. Ltd.