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Take the next step in your career journey. The Department of MCA was established in the year 2000. It is offered as a two-year full-time program with a current intake of 120 students. The program is approved by AICTE and is autonomous under the affiliation of Bangalore University. The MCA program is proudly accredited by the NBA for a period of 3 years (1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028), reflecting our commitment to global educational standards. The course is meticulously designed to produce qualified professionals equipped with the skills to meet the growing demand in Computer Science. While emphasizing programming languages, web technologies, and software engineering, the department also provides specialized tracks in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Cloud Computing to keep students at the forefront of modern tech trends. Our curriculum balances theoretical depth with practical application, supported by industry-led workshops, weekly IT-club activities, and pre-placement training. This industry-oriented approach is aimed at meeting the expectations of Silicon Valley corporations, a standard evidenced by our eight university ranks and three gold medals. To be a leading destination for students and learners in advancing knowledge, learning experiences in technology and multidisciplinary fields, driven by research and innovation, contributing to the holistic development of human resources for the betterment of society. Apply knowledge of mathematics, programming logic and coding fundamentals for solution architecture and problem solving. Identify, review, formulate and analyse problems primarily focussing on customer requirements using critical thinking frameworks. Design, develop and investigate problems with an innovative approach for solutions incorporating ESG/SDG goals. Select, adapt and apply modern computational tools such as algorithms with an understanding of limitations and human biases. Function and communicate effectively as an individual or a team leader in diverse groups using methodologies such as Agile. Use research-based knowledge and undertake projects to solve real-world engineering and computational problems. Commit to professional ethics in software projects. Use new technologies for cyber security to insulate customers from malware. Change management skills and the ability to learn, keep up with contemporary technologies and modern ways of working. Students in the first 3 to 5 years of their professional life should be able to: Demonstrate an innovative mind, analytical thinking, and problem-solving competence as a "lead" in infotech projects at the workplace. Demonstrate consciousness in values, ethics, and concern for society while working on advances in science, technologies, and research. Work in teams, collaborate, develop synergy, and build knowledge and skills to enhance professional attainments. Contribute to the community, nation, and global causes of climate, environment protection, and sustainability. Demonstrate a mindset for continuous professional growth and life-long learning in an evolving tech landscape. The department organizes a range of flagship programs, including the CXO Series, Alumni Series, and Entrepreneurship Series. It also offers four Finishing School initiatives, Industrial Conclaves, and the G.C. Surana Talent Hunt. Students benefit from Skill Enhancement Programs, IBM Integrated Business Certification, and regular industrial field visits. Igniting innovation, leadership, and collaboration to transform academic learning into real-world impact. Coordinated by Prof. Rinku Modoor. Empowering student branding strategies. Coordinated by Dr. Lasya K.R. Prof. Sreedhar N. Dharshan B.S. Davana Gowda Sneha H.V. Shreya Acharya What our students achieve through the Spark-Z Management Club initiatives. Gain firsthand experience in managing teams, leading initiatives, and making impactful corporate decisions. Reinforce academic concepts by witnessing their practical application in real-world business settings. Develop career-oriented skills and valuable professional connections that enhance long-term employability. Explore and refine business ideas through the Inspire Club, gaining tools to potentially launch independent ventures. Engage in community-driven initiatives via Reach Club, fostering a sense of accountability toward diversity and sustainability. Showcasing student-led initiatives and technological breakthroughs. Semester III and IV focus on Specialization Pools: AI & ML and Cloud Computing. "Practice for Perfection" Introduced in 2005-2006, Sadhana is a signature weekly event organized by students, for students. It serves as a dynamic platform to bridge the gap between academic learning and the rigorous soft skill demands of the global IT industry. Experts from various industries address our students on domain-specific technologies by enabling students to have practical experience like hands-on training, workshops, and lectures. In association with eMudhra, the department organizes annual visits for final year students to adapt to agile IT environments and software industry standards. With increasing demand for skilled IT professionals, our active placement cell ensures graduates secure roles in software development, cybersecurity, and data analysis across leading IT sectors. As a System Administrator, one of the most common questions I encounter is. Should we move to the cloud or should we maintain our own servers? ... On a fine day, I decided to give a try installing Kubernetes. Having familiarity with Docker and containerization ...Read More Teaching content is easy. 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Code Course Title IA Exam Total Credits 24PS1.1 Object Oriented Programming using Java 30 70 100 4 24PS1.2 Art of Programming 30 70 100 4 24PS1.3 Statistical Analysis 30 70 100 4 24PS1.4 Theory of Computation 30 70 100 4 24PS1.5 Database Management Systems 30 70 100 4 24PS1.6 Data Communication Networks 30 70 100 4 24PS1.7 Java Programming Lab 30 70 100 2 24PS1.8 Art of Programming Lab 30 70 100 2 Semester Total Credits: 28
Code Course Title Total Marks Credits 24PS2.1 Data Structures and Algorithms 100 4 24PS2.2 Research Methodology 100 4 24PS2.3 Agile Development and DevOps 100 4 24PS2.4 Web Technologies 100 4 24PS2.5 Mobile Application Development 100 4 24PS2.6 Data Structures and Algorithms Lab 100 2 24PS2.7 DBMS Lab 100 2 24PS2.8 Web Tech & Mobile App Dev Lab 100 2 Semester Total Credits: 26
Course Code Title of the Course Hrs/Wk IA Exam Total Credits 24PS3.1 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 4 30 70 100 4 24PS3.2 Cloud Computing 4 30 70 100 4 24PS3.3 Specialization - 1 (Spec-1) 4 30 70 100 3 24PS3.4 Specialization - 2 (Spec-2) 4 30 70 100 3 24PS3.5 Specialization - 3 (Spec-3) 4 30 70 100 3 24PS3.6 Machine Learning Lab 4 30 70 100 2 24PS3.7 Specialization Lab 4 30 70 100 3 24PSOECCS Open Elective 4 30 70 100 4 Semester Total Credits: 26
Course Code Title of the Course Hrs/Wk IA Exam Total Marks Credits 24PS4.1 Data Science 4 30 70 100 4 24PS4.2 Specialization - 4 (Spec-4) 4 30 70 100 3 24PS4.3 Specialization - 5 (Spec-5) 4 30 70 100 3 24PS4.4 Research Paper Presentation 4 30 70 100 2 24PS4.5 Main Project 16 150 250 400 16 Semester Total Credits: 28 Second Year Highlights (2025-26)
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SL NO COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER STUDENT NAME 1 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126001 Nayan Kumar N K 2 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126002 Abhishekaraddi Maraddi 3 Vstand4u Solutions, Skyllx , Paritech Soft P03ME24S126003 Thrupthi L 4 Opinion Bunch P03ME24S126004 Nikhil R 5 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126005 Sindhu A G 6 Vstand4u Solutions / Opinion Bunch P03ME24S126007 Manju B S 7 Qspiders P03ME24S126008 Akash Gowda S G 8 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126010 Kavyashree H 9 Blugate Software P03ME24S126011 Rachana B M 10 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126016 Shambhavi shankare 11 Skyllx Technologies / Paritech Soft P03ME24S126017 Varsha P 12 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126018 Deekshitha U 13 Vstand4u Solutions, Skyllx, Paritech Soft, Trilliant Software P03ME24S126019 Darshan M S 14 Qspiders P03ME24S126020 Chandu H M 15 Qspiders P03ME24S126021 Vinay B V 16 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126025 Akshay M 17 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126026 Varsha R D 18 Qspiders P03ME24S126027 Srinivasa G 19 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126028 Harshavardhana B G 20 Skyllx Technologies / Paritech Soft P03ME24S126029 Harshitha R 21 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126035 Manoj M 22 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126036 Bhavyashree A 23 Blugate Software P03ME24S126037 Yashaswini V 24 Opinion Bunch P03ME24S126038 Amulya M 25 Vstand4u Solutions / Opinion Bunch P03ME24S126040 Divya S 26 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126041 Ranjitha V 27 ParitechSoft / Trilliant Software P03ME24S126042 Nayana G Y 28 ParitechSoft / Trilliant Software P03ME24S126045 Monisha M 29 Opinion Bunch P03ME24S126047 Sunitha M 30 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126048 Preethi G N 31 Skyllx Technologies P03ME24S126051 Narendra C 32 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126052 Roopa J 33 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126054 K Sridhar 34 Blugate Software P03ME24S126055 Swarageetha A R 35 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126056 Vinay Gowda A 36 Blugate Software P03ME24S126057 K K Yogesh 37 Vstand4u Solutions / Skyllx / Opinion Bunch P03ME24S126058 Adarsh Bilimisi 38 Opinion Bunch P03ME24S126059 Ashwin V Kori 39 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126062 Sudeep C N 40 Vstand4u Solutions / Paritechsoft P03ME24S126063 Kousalya C 41 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126064 Monish S 42 ParitechSoft / opinion bunch P03ME24S126065 Gopika R 43 ParitechSoft P03ME24S126066 Kavya V 44 Qspiders P03ME24S126067 Manjunatha H 45 Qspiders P03ME24S126071 Rajinish S 46 Opinion Bunch P03ME24S126072 Abdul Shahul 47 Qspiders P03ME24S126073 Milan Kumar Sahu
The Department of Computer Applications at Surana College consistently bridges the gap between academic brilliance and industrial requirements. Our dedicated placement cell ensures that students are not just degree holders, but industry-ready professionals equipped to lead in the global tech-industry.
Through specialized certifications with EduSkills and ExcelR, we ensure students master domain-specific tools like Machine Learning, Python, Cloud Essentials, and Java Full-Stack Development
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Through specialized certifications with IBM and Oracle, we ensure students master domain-specific tools like Tableau, Python, and advanced financial modelling.
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1. AI & ML | 2. Cloud Computing | 3. Natural Language Processing | 4. Big Data Analytics | 5. Deep Learning | 6. . Machine Learning Lab | 7. Specialization Lab | 8. Open Elective
1. AI & ML | 2. Cloud Computing | 3. Parallel & Distributed Computing | 4. Cloud Networking, Software & Economics | 5. Cloud Computing Platforms | 6. . Machine Learning Lab | 7. Specialization Lab | 8. Open Elective
1. Data Science | 2. Computer Vision & Explainable AI | 3. Generative AI | 4. Research Paper Presentation | 5. Main Project
1. Data Science | 2. DevOps for Cloud Computing | 3. Emerging Trends in Cloud Computing | 4. Research Paper Presentation | 5. Main Project

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MCA, PHD
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MTech, (Ph. D)
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MTech, (Ph. D)
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MCA, NET, (Ph. D)
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MCA, (Ph. D)
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Qualification:MCA, PHD
Specialization:Spatial Data Mining.
Dr. K. Balaji is the Professor and Director of the MCA Department (NBA Accredited) at Surana College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, with over 20 years of academic and administrative experience. He holds an MCA and Ph.D., with research expertise in Spatial Data Mining. Dr. Balaji has published 20+ research papers in reputed international journals and conferences, authored one book (four editions), and published two patents. He has played a pivotal role in securing NBA accreditation for the MCA program, served as a BOS, BOE, research thesis evaluator, session chair, reviewer, and actively contributed to NAAC accreditation, academic governance, and curriculum development across various universities and autonomous institutions.

Qualification: MCA, MTech (IT), PhD
Specialization: Python Programming
Dr. Bharathi M P is a passionate academician, researcher, and technology professional with more than 15 years of experience in computer science education, training, and research. Her areas of expertise include Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. She earned her Ph.D. from VTU, Belagavi, with the thesis titled "A Viable Approach for Heterogeneous Healthcare Data Processing using Machine Learning," carried out in collaboration with Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG). She has published research papers in reputed journals, contributed to research and patent publication. She organized Faculty Development Program (FDP) and served as a resource person for a wide range of technology domains.

Qualification: BE (ISE), MTech (CSE), (PhD)
Specialization: Cloud Computing
Chandan Hegde is a dedicated educator, technologist, and researcher with over a decade of experience in computer science education, training, and consultancy. He specializes in Cloud Computing, Python programming, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Web Application Development, RESTful services, and Data Analytics. An AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, he has trained hundreds of learners, contributed to SCOPUS-indexed research publications, conducted funded workshops, and mentored students, researchers, faculty members, and industry professionals across diverse technology domains.

Qualification:B.E(Computer Science & Engineering), M.Tech (Data Science and Machine Learning), (Ph.D)
Specialization: AIML, Python, Java
• Experience: Over 21 years of experience in Academia and 2 years of corporate. Expertise in AIML, Python, Java, Tableau ,App Development International Exposure as a trainer Resource person for 10+ FDPs and Guest Lectures Active Researcher in core ML and publications in Scopus

Qualification: MCA, UGC-NET, (PhD)
Specialization: Artificial Intelligence
Sujay S is an educator, technology enthusiast, and researcher with over 6 years of combined academic and corporate experience in computer science education, training, and healthcare domains. He specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Python Programming, Web Application Development, Data Analytics, SQL, DevOps practices, and ITIL frameworks. He has trained hundreds of learners, mentored students, and facilitated industry professionals in process standardization, developing SOPs to improve operational efficiency and service quality.
Qualification: MCA, (PhD)
Specialization: Artificial Intelligence
Focused on intelligence systems and advanced software logic.

Qualification: MCA, B.Ed., (Ph.D.)
Specialization: Deep Learning
Bhavana B.R. is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 19 years of combined teaching and industry experience in the field of Computer Applications. She is currently serving as a faculty member in this institution and is pursuing her Ph.D. at Dayananda Sagar University. Her academic and research interests encompass Research Methodology, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI), Machine Learning, and Data Analytics. She is passionate about integrating emerging technologies into education and fostering innovation-driven learning environments. Her commitment to academic excellence, research, and student mentorship has contributed significantly to the development of future-ready professionals.

Qualification: MCA, (PhD)
Specialization: Artificial Intelligence
Priyanka Mohan is a dedicated educator & technologist with over a 5yrs of experience in computer science. She specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Web Application Development, DevOps, Data Mining and Data Analytics. She is also an active Researcher in core AIML and publications.

Qualification: MCA(P.hd)
Specialization: Machine Learning
J. Naveen has a blend of academic and industry experience with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Web Development, and Software Engineering. He has worked as a Software Developer at HexaCorp and actively contributes to teaching, research, and student mentoring. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, under Bharathiar University (2025). His interests include AI, ML, IoT, Data Science, and emerging technologies.
Qualification: MSc (CS), (PhD)
Specialization: Full Stack Development
Committed to teaching robust full-stack development methodologies.
Qualification: MCA
Specialization: AI, Natural Language Processing
Focused on the study of NLP and intelligent computational communication.
Qualification: MCA, (PhD)
Specialization: Data Analytics
Expert in interpreting complex datasets and statistical modeling.
Qualification: MCA, (PhD)
Specialization: Cyber Security
Focused on information security frameworks and digital protection.
Qualification: MCA, NET
Specialization: Full Stack Development
UGC-NET qualified expert in full-stack architecture and student skill development.
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Build strong fundamentals in programming, data structures, computer organization, and discrete mathematics. Develop problem-solving ability through advanced coding, database management systems, and operating systems. Gain hands-on exposure to modern technologies like web development, cloud computing, and software engineering practices. Deep dive into emerging domains such as AI & ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, or Full-Stack Development. Apply technical knowledge through internships, live projects, and real-world software development experience. Launch your IT career with placement training, portfolio development, hackathons, and startup incubation support.Our Execution Journey
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