DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science was established in 1999 to meet the growing demands of technology and industry. The department has implemented the FY NEP (2024–25) curriculum and, in addition to the core syllabus, conducts skill development, value education, ability enhancement, and add-on courses to support the holistic development of students.

The Department is supported by a team of full-time qualified and experienced faculty members dedicated to delivering quality education. The faculty emphasizes academic excellence, professional ethics, and career-oriented skill development.

Computer Science Lab Infrastructure and Facilities:

The department provides a well-equipped environment to support practical learning:

Two fully air-conditioned computer laboratories
78 computers and a dedicated department server machine with printer facility.
Use of open-source software for hands-on practice
Internet and Wi-Fi facilities for learning, research, and project work

The department encourages active student participation through its monthly magazine IT Buzzer, which is conceptualized designed and published by Computer Science students. This initiative is carried out under the Info-T Club, the official student forum of the Department of Computer Science.

The Info-T Club organizes various academic and co-curricular activities such as Quiz competitions, Presentomania, Group discussions, Gaming events, Technical and non-technical competitions to enhance students’ technical knowledge, communication skills, leadership qualities and teamwork.

The Department organizes Guest lectures by experts from reputed institutes and industry, Industrial visits for real-world exposure and Internship opportunities to strengthen project development skills.

Students are trained in a wide range of technologies and domains, including C++, Java Programming, Python, Node.js, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.

As part of the second-year curriculum, students participate in a Community Engagement Program that promotes social ethics, moral values and a sense of responsibility towards society.

Faculty Profile

Meet Our Faculty

Nitya Sinha

Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E Computer Science

Specialisation: Computer Science

Number of Research Publications: 4

Khan Fatima Belal

Lecturer

Qualification: Msc Computer Science, MBA (IT and Systems)

Specialisation: Computer Science

Number of Conferences organised: 1

Ritika Lala

Head of Computer Science Department

Qualification: M.C.A, B.Sc.Tech(Comp. Engg.) , B.Sc. Mathematics

Specialisation: ManJava Programming, Web Services, Computer Science subjects, Data Science, Discrete Mathematics, C++ Programming, Computer Organization etc

Number of Research Publications: 14

Number of Paper Presentations: 1

Number of Research Projects: 1

Vinay Dubey

Assistant Professor

Qualification: MCA

Specialisation: Artificial intelligence

Number of Research Publications: 1

Mrs.Kamlesh Pal

Assistant Professor

Qualification: MSC mathematics, MCA

Specialisation: Data science and statistics

Number of Research Publications: 5

Number of Paper Presentations: 1

Number of Research Projects: 3

Hasan Phudinawala

Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.E. (Computers)

Specialisation: Data science, AI, ML, Computer Networks, Python, Java

Number of Research Publications: 21

Number of Paper Presentations: 4

Number of Book Publications: 7

Number of Patents: 2

Pramitha Santhumayor

Assistant Professor

Qualification: MCA

Specialisation: Computer Science

Number of Research Publications: 3

Number of Research Projects: 2

Number of Book Publications: 2

Courses Offered

FYCS - Open Electivr Sem I & II

NEP Syllabus

FYCS - Sem I & II

NEP Syllabus

CS - CEP Sem IV

NEP Syllabus

SYCS - OE Sem III & IV

NEP Syllabus

SYCS_ Syllabus

NEP Syllabus

Composition of BOS

The Board of Studies in Political Science consists of experienced academicians, subject experts, industry representatives, and alumni to ensure a relevant and dynamic curriculum.

No.	Category	Name and Designation	Affiliation	Details (Address, Email and Mobile)
1	Chairperson (Head of Department)	Ms. Ritika Lala Assistant Professor	University of Mumbai	Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mira Road (East), Thane 401107. Email: ritika.lala@royalcollege.edu.in Mobile: 9819266858
2	Full time teachers of the Department	Ms. Swapnali Jagtap Assistant Professor Ms. Gausiya Sheikh Assistant Professor Ms. Sumaiyya Tamboli Assistant Professor Ms. Deepa Pillait Assistant Professor Ms. Pooja Pawar Assistant Professor Ms. Shagufta Sayed Assistant Professor Ms. Deepti Sali Assistant Professor Ms. Saira Khan Assistant Professor Ms. Ankita Bagrecha Assistant Professor Ms. Nupur Sonpal Assistant Professor	University of Mumbai University of Mumbai University of Mumbai University of Mumbai University of Mumbai University of Mumbai University of Mumbai University of Mumbai University of Mumbai University of Mumbai	Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mira Road (East), Thane 401107
3	Two subject experts from outside the Parent University nominated by the Academic Council.	Dr. Jyoti D. Pawar Professor & Head, Dept of Comp. Sc. & Tech Dr. Girish Tere Assistant Professor	Goa University Thakur College of Science & Commerce, (Autonomous)	Dept of Comp. Sc. & Tech, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Goa 403206 Email: jdp@unigoa.ac.in Mobile: 9422058869 Thakur College of Science & Commerce, Shyamnarayan Thakur Marg, Thakur Village, Kandivli (East), Mumbai 400101 Email: girish.tere@thakurcollege.in Mobile: 9819619163
4	One expert nominated by the Vice-Chancellor	Dr. Madhu J.G.S.S.N Rao Associate Professor	Don Bosco Institute of Technology	Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Premier Automobiles Road, Kurla (West), Mumbai 400070 Email: madhu.rao@dbit.in Mobile: 9820531535
5	One representative from industry / corporate sector/ allied area relating to placement.	Mr. Shuvankar Pramanik Senior Director	Sirion	Sirion, 10th Floor, Building 10-C, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon 122002 Email: shuvankar.pramanik@sirion.ai Mobile: 9971031021
6	One postgraduate meritorious alumnus nominated by the Principal.	Ms. Shruti Sudarshan SDE 2	Amazon Prime Video	Amazon Development Centre India Pvt. Ltd., Brigade Gateway, Bangalore 560055 Email: shrutisu@amazon.com Mobile: 9741235123
7	One expert from outside the parent college nominated by the College Principal	Dr. Sunil B. Wankhade Professor & Head Department of CS	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology	Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Juhu Versova Link Road, Versova, Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053 Email: sunil.wankhade@mctrgit.ac.in Mobile: 9323145455

Academic Year 2025-26

The Department of Computer Science at Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous) actively pursued academic enrichment, research engagement, industry interaction, and community-oriented initiatives during the academic year 2025–2026, in alignment with holistic learning, innovation, and social responsibility.

A range of academic and co-curricular activities were organized, including orientation program for first year students, Logiptude, Talent Hunt, Ganesh Sketch Competition, Presentomania, Group Discussions, Freezy Finger, and Poster Presentations on Green Technology. These activities strengthened students’ creativity, technical competence, teamwork, and communication skills.

Online Extension Initiative: Faculty members and selected SYCS advanced learners conducted an online outreach program for school teachers, demonstrating simple and error-free methods of creating online quizzes and assessments. This initiative helped teachers adopt effective digital evaluation practices.

To connect academics with real-world exposure, industrial visits were arranged to the Green IT Recycling Center and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), where students observed sustainable e-waste practices and advanced computing technologies.

The department nurtured a strong research culture by guiding students to participate in Aavishkar Research Convention, where two group projects were selected in the first zonal round.

The department signed a Memorandum of Understanding with SDAC to facilitate student internships, skill development training, and placement opportunities, thereby strengthening industry linkage and enhancing employability prospects for students.

An Intercollegiate seminar on Natural Language Processing was conducted for degree students by Dr. Annie Rajan ,Goa University.

During Smart India Hackathon 2025, students worked in teams to develop practical technology solutions for real-world problems under faculty guidance, gaining hands-on experience in teamwork and innovation.

Academic Year 2024-25

The Department of Computer Science at Royal College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous) actively engaged in academic enrichment, research, industry exposure and community outreach during the academic year 2024–2025, aligning its initiatives with holistic learning, innovation and social responsibility.

The Department organized diverse academic and co-curricular activities such as Logiptude, Ganesh Sketch Competition, Presentomania, Group Discussions, and Poster Presentations on IoT and Green Technology to enhance students’ creativity, technical knowledge and communication skills.

Extension & Community Outreach :As part of extension work, faculty members and selected SYCS advanced learners conducted “Gyan Dhan”, an outreach program for school students, benefiting 61 participants through basic computer learning and a fun computer quiz.

To bridge academia and industry, educational visits were arranged to I Square IT and Imperative Business Ventures, exposing students to real-world software practices.

The department fostered a strong research culture by mentoring students to participate in Aavishkar Research Convention and Smart India Hackathon 2024, and to co-author research papers with faculty. Students further enhanced their skills through NPTEL certification in Python for Data Science. A National-Level Webinar on “Federated Learning and Advancements in AI” attracted around 300 participants.

The Department regularly organizes expert lectures and career guidance sessions to prepare students for emerging opportunities by industry professionals and alumni.

Achievements

Student Achievements :

Ms. Horne Shirley Maria (Batch 2024–2025), T.Y.B.Sc. Computer Science, secured the position of Topper.
Mr. Rishabh Basant Chaurasia (Batch 2025–2026) won a Silver Medal in the Mumbai University Inter-Collegiate Championship (Decathlon event).
Mr. Ayyan Kazia (Batch 2025–2026) secured First Position in the Quiztron Event conducted by Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce & Science.
Mr. Shaad Afroz Alam (Batch 2025–2026) secured Second Position in a Code Debugging Competition organized by Niranjana Maithia College of Commerce.
Ms. Maizah Shaikh (Batch 2025–2026) secured First Position in a Debugging Competition at Reena Mehta College.
Mr. Shezan Shaikh (Batch 2025–2026) secured Second Position in a Debugging Competition at Reena Mehta College.
Ms. Shifa Katri (Batch 2025–2026) secured Second Position in an Ex-tempore Competition at N. L. Dalmia College.
Mr. Shezan Shaikh (Batch 2024–2025) secured First Position in a Debugging Competition at Reena Mehta College.
Ms. Shaan Ali (Batch 2024–2025) secured Third Position in a Debugging Competition at Reena Mehta College.
Mr. Shezan Shaikh (Batch 2024–2025) secured Third Position in a Debugging Competition at S. P. D. T. College.
Mr. Shezan Shaikh participated in TSDW TCET’s Hackanova 4.0 (Batch 2024–2025).
Mr. Mashayaque Sayyad (Batch 2024–2025) secured Third Position in the App Challenge organized by Avenir Analytics Club.

Department Best Practices

The Department of Computer Science adopts student-centric and participative teaching practices to promote critical thinking and civic awareness. Methods such as PPT’s,online videos and refrences, group discussions, seminars/talks are regularly used to make learning engaging and relevant.

Learning through Experience: Internships and client-based projects, educational visits provide immersive exposure, promotes group cohesiveness, and enhance adaptive life skills while connecting classroom learning with lived experiences.

Extension Activities: Department faculty members along with selected SYCS advanced learners regularly conducted a online workshops for school teachers such as “Creating Effective Presentations using AI Tools”and ”Online assessment tools for Education purpose. The workshop focused on practical methods to design PPTs using modern AI-powered tools, helping teachers enhance their digital content creation skills for classroom teaching. In addition to one more extension program titled “Gyan Dhan” was organized for school students from nearby institutions. A total of 61 students participated and were introduced to fundamental computer concepts, fostering early interest in computing and digital literacy.

NAAC Accredited 'A' Grade

CGPA: 3.09 (May 2024)