Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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Recognised 3 year Bachelor's degree

with a flexible exit option in the 2nd year (Diploma in Software Engineering) or an optional 4th year track (BSc Hons in Computer Science).

INR 3.1 Lakh / USD 4,000 to USD 6,000 total cost

for BSc in Computer Science. Fee varies as per track & geographic location. Learn about tuition fee.

3 - 6 years

30 courses, 2 projects, 25 hours per week for BSc in Computer Science track.

100% online learning

Hands-on learning from anywhere. Online classes. No offline examinations.

Incubation Support & Entrepreneurial Guidance

Gain eligibility to seek incubation support from PIEDS, the technology business incubator of BITS Pilani

Prepare for a rewarding career in tech with a degree from one of the world’s leading engineering institutions

BITS Pilani is the alma mater to successful founders, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 leaders. The Department of Computer Science & Information Systems was established in 1971 and has a legacy as one of the earliest in India.

Learn job-relevant computer science skills from a highly regarded university Computer science programmes from BITS Pilani are highly regarded across the industry. Faculty at BITS Pilani consistently engages with multiple corporate partners to design an industry-ready curriculum, and as you advance through the programme, you’ll develop job-ready skills through working on multiple industry projects.

Enjoy maximum flexibility with a 100% online programme This degree programme is delivered entirely online to enable you to learn at your own pace. There is no attendance criteria or offline examination. To ensure academic rigour, you will have regular online assessments and opportunities to interact with the faculty from BITS Pilani via live discussions and question-and-answer sessions.

Earn a credential at every milestone You’ll have the opportunity to convert your earned credits into a credential at regular intervals. You will have an option to exit with a diploma at the end of Year Two, a bachelor's degree at the end of Year Three or opt for an additional year to earn an honours degree at the end of Year Four.

Benefit from open eligibility criteria Your prior education will not restrict your eligibility for this programme. You can apply even without a prior background in Science or Mathematics. Applicants from Commerce or Social Science backgrounds can also apply.

What’s in this degree program?

Education from a top ranked institution
BITS Pilani is one of only ten private universities recognised as an Institute of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Prepare for in-demand jobs
With your degree from BITS Pilani, you can pursue any number of roles available with industry-leading businesses and organisations.
NAAC A+ accredited
30 courses and 2 projects from an A+ grade accreditated university.
Graduate with a specialisation
Specialise in one of four in-demand tracks, allowing you to build deep domain expertise.
Global alumni network
Join over 1,65,000 successful engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and academics in the BITS Alumni Association (BITSAA).
Career services
You’ll benefit from career services, placement assistance, and CV reviews to help you start your careers and prepare for job interviews.

  • Unlock opportunities to build your tech startup from ground up with an industry-leading curriculum, a diverse network of classmates and incubation support via Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, the technology business incubator of BITS Pilani.

  • Throughout the programme, you’ll experience a high level of academic rigour through continuous evaluations that will help ensure you’ll be able to learn and perform at par with the excellence of a BITS Pilani student.

  • BITS Pilani is an Institution of Eminence under UGC (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2017. As per these regulations, BITS Pilani is entitled to offer the B.Sc. in Computer Science programme in online mode. As per clause 22 of UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations 2020, degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level awarded through online mode by recognized institutions shall be treated as equivalent to the corresponding awards of the degrees offered through conventional mode.

This programme is offered twice a year in February and August. Applications for February cohort closing shortly.




Benefits of applying earlier:

  • Adequate time to submit all application documents
  • Get an early decision from the Admissions team on your application
  • Exclusive access to 3,000+ top courses on Coursera upon enrolment

If you have questions, please email us at admissions@online.bits-pilani.ac.in


Interested in getting started, but not yet ready to commit? Try Introduction to Programming course that is part of this degree. Start making progress towards this degree. Upon successful completion of these certificates, you can transfer your progress once you’re accepted to the programme.

Applications for upcoming intake closing shortly

Submit your application today.

Live Q&A: Get help in submissing your application | Click here to register


Click on 'Apply Now' to start your application or 'Request more info' to know more about the programme.

Apply now

Recognised 3 year Bachelor's degree

with a flexible exit option in the 2nd year (Diploma in Software Engineering) or an optional 4th year track (BSc Hons in Computer Science).

INR 3.1 Lakh / USD 4,000 to USD 6,000 total cost

for BSc in Computer Science. Fee varies as per track & geographic location. Learn about tuition fee.

3 - 6 years

30 courses, 2 projects, 25 hours per week for BSc in Computer Science track.

100% online learning

Hands-on learning from anywhere. Online classes. No offline examinations.

Incubation Support & Entrepreneurial Guidance

Gain eligibility to seek incubation support from PIEDS, the technology business incubator of BITS Pilani

Recognised 3 year Bachelor's degree

with a flexible exit option in the 2nd year (Diploma in Software Engineering) or an optional 4th year track (BSc Hons in Computer Science).

INR 3.1 Lakh / USD 4,000 to USD 6,000 total cost

for BSc in Computer Science. Fee varies as per track & geographic location. Learn about tuition fee.

Prepare for a rewarding career in tech with a degree from one of the world’s leading engineering institutions

BITS Pilani is the alma mater to successful founders, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 leaders. The Department of Computer Science & Information Systems was established in 1971 and has a legacy as one of the earliest in India.

Learn job-relevant computer science skills from a highly regarded university Computer science programmes from BITS Pilani are highly regarded across the industry. Faculty at BITS Pilani consistently engages with multiple corporate partners to design an industry-ready curriculum, and as you advance through the programme, you’ll develop job-ready skills through working on multiple industry projects.

Enjoy maximum flexibility with a 100% online programme This degree programme is delivered entirely online to enable you to learn at your own pace. There is no attendance criteria or offline examination. To ensure academic rigour, you will have regular online assessments and opportunities to interact with the faculty from BITS Pilani via live discussions and question-and-answer sessions.

Earn a credential at every milestone You’ll have the opportunity to convert your earned credits into a credential at regular intervals. You will have an option to exit with a diploma at the end of Year Two, a bachelor's degree at the end of Year Three or opt for an additional year to earn an honours degree at the end of Year Four.

Benefit from open eligibility criteria Your prior education will not restrict your eligibility for this programme. You can apply even without a prior background in Science or Mathematics. Applicants from Commerce or Social Science backgrounds can also apply.

What’s in this degree program?

Education from a top ranked institution
BITS Pilani is one of only ten private universities recognised as an Institute of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Prepare for in-demand jobs
With your degree from BITS Pilani, you can pursue any number of roles available with industry-leading businesses and organisations.
NAAC A+ accredited
30 courses and 2 projects from an A+ grade accreditated university.
Graduate with a specialisation
Specialise in one of four in-demand tracks, allowing you to build deep domain expertise.
Global alumni network
Join over 1,65,000 successful engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and academics in the BITS Alumni Association (BITSAA).
Career services
You’ll benefit from career services, placement assistance, and CV reviews to help you start your careers and prepare for job interviews.

  • Unlock opportunities to build your tech startup from ground up with an industry-leading curriculum, a diverse network of classmates and incubation support via Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society, the technology business incubator of BITS Pilani.

  • Throughout the programme, you’ll experience a high level of academic rigour through continuous evaluations that will help ensure you’ll be able to learn and perform at par with the excellence of a BITS Pilani student.

  • BITS Pilani is an Institution of Eminence under UGC (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2017. As per these regulations, BITS Pilani is entitled to offer the B.Sc. in Computer Science programme in online mode. As per clause 22 of UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations 2020, degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level awarded through online mode by recognized institutions shall be treated as equivalent to the corresponding awards of the degrees offered through conventional mode.

This programme is offered twice a year in February and August. Applications for February cohort closing shortly.




Benefits of applying earlier:

  • Adequate time to submit all application documents
  • Get an early decision from the Admissions team on your application
  • Exclusive access to 3,000+ top courses on Coursera upon enrolment

If you have questions, please email us at admissions@online.bits-pilani.ac.in


Interested in getting started, but not yet ready to commit? Try Introduction to Programming course that is part of this degree. Start making progress towards this degree. Upon successful completion of these certificates, you can transfer your progress once you’re accepted to the programme.

A world-class computer science programme

If you’re looking to start or switch to a career in computer science, BITS Pilani’s straightforward eligibility criteria and simple admissions process make it easy for you to quickly and easily start learning.

This programme is designed for people without computer science experience who wish to begin a successful career in technology. You'll build job-relevant computer science skills through an industry-oriented curriculum, hands-on projects, and top-quality education from BITS Pilani.

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Build a deep domain expertise by specialising in one of the four tracks

  • Track 1: Application Development (Full Stack) Learn software design principles to build applications for web and mobile devices.
  • Track 2: Computing Systems and Systems Programming Learn operating systems, network programming and client-server computing.
  • Track 3: Databases and Data Analytics Learn relational and modern databases along with database applications.
  • Track 4: Algorithmics & Theoretical Computer Science Learn data structures, algorithm design and applications.

Move your career forward

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship programs will prepare you for working at this influential level. Your skills, knowledge and mindset will allow you to unearth enormous value for others, and become an unrivaled asset for any management team.

This program is the ideal qualification for:

  • Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
  • Professionals looking to increase their career and earning potential
  • Business leaders looking to foster an innovation culture and break down company silos
  • Aspiring company founders, innovation consultants and business development managers.

MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A comprehensive 24-month program where you’ll learn to identify and develop high-potential opportunities, lead business development, drive product innovation, and launch commercial ventures

Through hands-on opportunities, including pitch training and business games, you’ll master applied skills in business development, product innovation and entrepreneurship.

This program is geared towards those who want to start their own business or understand the best techniques for advancing innovation in any organization.

Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A streamlined 18-month program for business leaders and entrepreneurs to consolidate their skills and experience with intensive coaching and tuition in business innovation

Team Project - mentored by business leaders, you’ll work together to create a startup suitable for further development and investment (a third of the initial cohort’s capstone projects are now real-life innovative start-ups)

As a senior professional and experienced entrepreneur looking to launch new ventures or take your career in a new direction, you will gain a wider range of expertise and perspective through this program.

What does the degree certificate look like?

Upon successful completion of the 3-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science programme, you will receive a Bachelors degree issued by Birla Institute of Technology and Science. The opposite side of the degree certificate will also mention Mode of Delivery, Date of admission and Date of completion.

Build toward a degree

When you complete these programs, you may have learning recognized for credit toward this degree, if you are admitted and enroll.¹

  • Get on the fast track to a career in cybersecurity

¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.

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Frequently asked questions

You need to have three basic prerequisites to apply for this degree programme:

  • Proficiency in spoken and written English
  • Proficiency in mathematics
  • Completed high school education (Class 12th / Senior Secondary School Education)

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Yes! This programme allows students from non-science backgrounds to also apply. Please read more about the eligibility criteria here.

No, you won’t be charged for applying to the programme.