Saradha Gangadharan College, Puducherry

What you study?

Information Technology is a term that encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange and utilize information in its various forms including business data, conversations, still images, motion pictures and multimedia presentations. Information technology provides the “engine” used to drive useful information systems. This includes computers, software, and Internet & Telecommunication technology.

In today’s IT and knowledge-based economic system, being able to gain access to information superhighway is the key to success in the world market. The booming IT sector in India is a sure indicator that Indian software professionals are highly valued. Keeping in view the fast expanding market for software professionals, the college has started a three year B.Sc. course in Information Technology.

Lateral Entry: Candidates who have passed Diploma in Computer Science / Computer Technology / Computer Applications / Information Technology in I Class (10+3 years of study) are eligible to apply for the lateral entry to the 2nd year of the course subject to availability of seats, but limited to 10% of the sanctioned intake. Such candidates should not have completed 22 years of age as on 1st July.

Eligibility: Candidates for admission to B.Sc. Information Technology shall be required to have passed Higher Secondary Certificate Examination of the Tamil Nadu State Board or CBSE or other equivalent examination acceptable to the Pondicherry University with Mathematics / Business Mathematics / Computer Science as one of the subjects of study or an examination accepted or equivalent thereto, subject to such conditions or may be prescribed thereof.

Age: Candidates must have completed 16 years and 6 months as on 15th July. Should be below 21 years of age as on 1st July. Age relaxation is applicable to students belonging to the following categories:

• 3 years for physically handicapped, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes
• 5 years for nuns of various religious congregation and widows.

Medium: The medium of instruction shall be English.

Fees: Rs. 24,000/- per semester + one-time payment of Rs. 2,500/- will be collected.