Computer Science and Engineering

Overview

The Computer Science and Engineering department at LICET was established in 2010, focuses on providing technical education to the underserved communities. Offering a 120-student undergraduate program annually, the department actively collaborates with industries, facilitating student exposure and bridging the academia-industry gap.

Faculty and students have developed and maintained various software applications, including Performance Evaluation System, Apps for Education, Learning Management System (Moodle), and campus-wide networking activities. National-level technical events like Oracle Technology Network Yatra and Srinivasa Ramanujan Mathematical Competition are organized. The department manages G-Suite for education, offers Red Hat Academy certification programs, and engages in initiatives like NMEICT, Faculty Development Programmes, and Aakash R&D, receiving a grant of around 20 lakhs.

Students have excelled in innovative projects such as Project AR Labs, Implantable Hearing Machine, and Project MicrOS. Noteworthy contributions include software for campus management, attendance helpline, and online tests. Alumni find placements in leading companies like Infosys, Tech Mahindra, SAP, and Vernalis. Through the ICAM MoU, 10 to 15 students, accompanied by a faculty member, annually undertake technical projects at ICAM campuses in France.

The department of Computer Science and Engineering has been recognized as a research centre for collaborative research with Anna University and to guide Ph.D scholars to carry out research in their area of interest.

VISION

To Form competent Computing Engineers who are motivated towards Innovation and Collaborative Research, To Serve the ever changing needs of the Society.

Mission

To inculcate learnability skills in the student to acquire knowledge in the fundamentals of Computer Science and Engineering.
To bring out the creativeness in the mind of the student leading to innovation and research.
To develop professional skills and adaptiveness through collaborative activities.
To create awareness on ethical values and involve the student to serve the societal needs.

Department Highlights

The Departmental Association, EICON – Engineers Integrated for Computing Needs, was inaugurated on 11th February 2013, with Shri A. K. Pattabiraman, Head – Accreditation Process, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), as the Chief Guest. EICON remains the heartbeat of student activities—organising hackathons, coding sprints, guest lectures, and cultural-technical fests that keep campus life dynamic. Under the auspices of EICON, the technical symposium Xplore ’13 was organized and inaugurated by Mr. Sujith Kumar, Infosys Ltd., Chennai. The symposium has since been conducted annually, fostering analytical thinking, technical proficiency, teamwork, and innovation among participants from various engineering institutions.

The department received the Higher Education Excellence Award in 2019 from Staffordshire University, UK, and Education Matters. The department received NBA accreditation in 2019, and its intake was increased to 120 students from 2022 onwards.The department was recognized as an Anna University Research Department in 2024.

A total of 18 students have secured University Ranks at Anna University over the years, including an Anna University Gold Medalist, Ms. Hancy Jose. Ms. Nisha Maria Arun Kumar was honored with the ISTE Tamil Nadu Section Best Student Award for the year 2017.

The department has received ₹29,364,835 through funded programs and ₹4,59,935 through self-supported funding, which includes ₹2,97,885 in support from TNSDC, TNSCST, and TANCOM. Faculty members and students have contributed to over 80 research publications and have collectively organized more than 300 workshops and events. The department has also facilitated the incubation of two start-ups, Hospitintel and CareConnect AI.

About 150 students have participated in an international summer internship program with Institut catholique d’arts et métiers (ICAM), experiencing project-based learning across Paris, Lille, Toulouse, and Nantes. The program blends academic rigor with industrial exposure, intercultural collaboration, and language learning. This international exposure builds cross-cultural competence, industry-ready skills, and a global mindset—qualities that employers value highly.

The department’s industry ties include Red Hat Academy, AWS Academy, DTCC, VMware, Google Academy, Bharat Block chain, XRIT, Oracle Academy and others. These partnerships power curriculum enrichment, certification pathways, and hands-on workshops. Over 300 workshops, guest lectures, and project events have been hosted, driven by industry experts and academic leaders. These events keep students current with emerging technologies and practical tools.

Beyond academics, the department has nurtured 20 international sports players across table tennis, swimming, cricket, badminton, football, and volleyball. These student-athletes have represented the college, state, and nation—showcasing the department’s commitment to balanced growth.

Approximately 700 alumni are employed across multinational companies worldwide, occupying roles that reflect technical competence and leadership. Alumni success stories reinforce the department’s reputation and create a virtuous cycle of mentorship and recruitment.