Computer Science & Engineering | Faculty · Syllabus · Labs · Placements · GATE
The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at IET Lucknow stands as one of the most sought-after CSE departments among all AKTU-affiliated government colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Established with the vision of producing globally competent software engineers and researchers, the department has consistently delivered outstanding academic results, stellar placement figures, and significant contributions to research in emerging technologies.
The department offers a rigorous B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering programme structured over eight semesters, covering foundational computing theory, systems programming, data structures, machine learning, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Students benefit from both academic depth and industry-oriented training through tie-ups with leading technology firms.
IET Lucknow's CSE department is particularly noted for its highly qualified faculty, most of whom hold PhDs from IITs and NITs, its cutting-edge laboratory infrastructure, active coding culture via competitive programming clubs, and a dedicated GATE preparation cell that has helped hundreds of students secure admissions to IITs, NITs, and PSUs every year.
"The Computer Science & Engineering Department at IET Lucknow is committed to nurturing technically sound, ethically grounded, and innovation-driven engineers. Our curriculum is continually updated to align with industry demands, and our students are encouraged to pursue research, open-source contributions, and entrepreneurial ventures alongside their academics."— Prof. (Dr.) R.K. Sharma, Head of Department, CSE, IET Lucknow
The CSE department is staffed by experienced academics with specializations spanning artificial intelligence, database systems, computer networks, and software engineering.
| # | Name | Designation | Specialization | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. (Dr.) R.K. Sharma | Professor & HOD | Machine Learning, AI | ✅ IIT Kanpur |
| 2 | Dr. Sunita Verma | Associate Professor | Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems | ✅ NIT Allahabad |
| 3 | Dr. Amit Kumar Singh | Associate Professor | Cybersecurity, Network Security | ✅ IIT BHU |
| 4 | Dr. Priya Gupta | Assistant Professor | Data Mining, Big Data | ✅ AKTU |
| 5 | Mr. Rahul Tiwari | Assistant Professor | Algorithms, Competitive Programming | Pursuing (NIT Agra) |
| 6 | Ms. Neha Saxena | Assistant Professor | Software Engineering, Agile | Pursuing |
| 7 | Dr. Vivek Mishra | Associate Professor | Computer Architecture, OS | ✅ HBTU Kanpur |
| 8 | Mr. Anurag Pandey | Assistant Professor | Web Technologies, Full-Stack Dev | Pursuing |
| 9 | Dr. Smita Rani | Assistant Professor | Natural Language Processing | ✅ IIIT Allahabad |
| 10 | Mr. Karan Bajpai | Assistant Professor | Mobile Computing, IoT | Pursuing |
The B.Tech CSE programme follows the AKTU-prescribed curriculum. Below is a comprehensive semester-by-semester breakdown of core subjects taught in the CSE department at IET Lucknow.
| Semester | Core Subjects |
|---|---|
| Sem 1 | Engineering Mathematics-I, Engineering Physics, Programming in C, Engineering Graphics, Professional Communication |
| Sem 2 | Engineering Mathematics-II, Engineering Chemistry, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming (C++), Environment & Ecology |
| Sem 3 | Discrete Mathematics, Digital Electronics, Computer Organization & Architecture, Database Management Systems, Design & Analysis of Algorithms |
| Sem 4 | Theory of Automata, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Microprocessors & Interfaces |
| Sem 5 | Compiler Design, Artificial Intelligence, Web Technology, Python Programming, Open Elective-I |
| Sem 6 | Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Information Security, Software Testing, Open Elective-II |
| Sem 7 | Deep Learning, Big Data Analytics, Internet of Things, Department Elective-I, Major Project (Phase 1) |
| Sem 8 | Blockchain Technology, Department Elective-II, Major Project (Phase 2), Industrial Training Assessment |
The CSE department at IET Lucknow houses well-equipped, industry-standard laboratories that complement theoretical learning with practical exposure.
90-node high-performance workstations with GCC, Python, Java IDEs; used for C, C++, Java, and DS practicals from Sem 1–3.
NVIDIA GPU servers, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn; supports ML, Deep Learning, NLP projects. Research collaborations active.
AWS Educate partnership, Azure portal access, private OpenStack cluster. Students earn AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications.
Kali Linux workstations, Metasploit, Wireshark, network traffic analysis tools. Hosts Capture-The-Flag competitions.
Oracle 19c, MySQL, PostgreSQL servers; Cisco Packet Tracer and GNS3 for networking simulations.
Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32 kits; sensors and actuators for IoT prototyping and smart systems development.
The department actively pursues research funded by government agencies like DST, SERB, and AICTE, with faculty publishing in IEEE, Springer, and Elsevier journals.
Faculty members have guided 30+ MTech/PhD dissertations and published over 150 research papers in Scopus-indexed journals. Students are encouraged to co-author papers and present findings at national and international conferences, building research profiles that significantly strengthen GATE and MS abroad applications.
IET Lucknow's CSE branch consistently delivers one of the best placement records among government engineering colleges under AKTU. The Training & Placement Cell of IET Lucknow conducts dedicated coding drives, mock interviews, and DSA bootcamps specifically for CSE students.
| Company | Role | Package (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | SDE-I / SDE-II | 40–49 LPA |
| Microsoft | Software Engineer | 28–40 LPA |
| Software Engineer | 30–45 LPA | |
| Infosys | Systems Engineer | 3.6–6.5 LPA |
| TCS | Digital / Ninja | 3.6–7 LPA |
| Wipro | Project Engineer | 3.5–5 LPA |
| Paytm / Zepto | Backend Engineer | 12–18 LPA |
| HCL / Tech Mahindra | Software Analyst | 4–7 LPA |
IET Lucknow operates a structured GATE Coaching Cell within the department, offering free weekend lectures, mock tests, and doubt-clearing sessions for CSE students. An average of 20–25 students per batch qualify GATE (CS/IT paper) and secure admissions to IITs (IIT Delhi, Bombay, Kharagpur), NITs (NIT Trichy, Surathkal, Allahabad), and PSUs like BSNL, NHPC, and MDL.