Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

A broad survey of the computer science discipline, focusing on the computer's role in representing, storing, manipulating, organizing and communicating information. Topics include hardware, software, ...

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BITS Pilani has grabbed the ninth spot among top 10 Indian institutes in CS Rankings 2025, improving its performance compared to preceding years.

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