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Department of

Information Technology

About the Department

The Department of Information Technology was started at KG College of Arts and Science to guide aspirants into becoming skilled IT professionals for a digital-first era. The undergraduate course from the department covers core IT concepts such as programming, networking, database systems, web technologies, and emerging IT trends, with extensive practical training in modern development environments. Beyond classroom learning, the department actively involves students in hackathons, project-based learning, internship opportunities, industry certifications, and placement-focused skill development.

From day one, students are trained with industry-relevant skills for long-term career-readiness and professional success. Students get opportunities for placement before graduation through campus recruitment drives. Final year students and fresh graduates from the department are regularly recruited by leading IT companies, including Cognizant, Zoho, Infosys, and Capgemini.

At a Glance

Established
2008
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Student Intake
120+
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Faculty Strength
10
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Labs
1
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Campus Placements

Sathya Priya C

ZOHO

Software Developer

₹ 8 LPA

B.Sc. IT 2026
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Kowsalya D

INTELLIPAAT

Business Development Associate

₹ 8 LPA

B.Sc. IT 2026
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Madhan Kumar V

INTELLIPAAT

Business Development Associate

₹ 8 LPA

B.Sc. IT 2026
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Praveen Kumar G

VINISINFO

Associate Software Developer

₹ 3.05 LPA

B.Sc. IT 2026
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Naasiha Nasreen N

VINISINFO

Associate Software Developer

₹ 3.05 LPA

B.Sc. IT 2026
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Raja Pandian R

COGNIZANT

Analyst Trainee

₹ 3 LPA

B.Sc. IT 2026
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Sanafar S

COGNIZANT

Analyst Trainee

₹ 3 LPA

B.Sc. IT 2026
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Aswini R

COGNIZANT

Analyst Trainee

₹ 3 LPA

B.Sc. IT 2026
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From the HoD's Desk

“Information Technology is about solving real-world problems through innovation and technical excellence. Our department empowers students to become technology professionals who can design, develop, and deploy solutions that transform businesses and improve lives.”

Dr. S. Vijaya

Associate Professor and Head— Department of Information Technology Innovation Ambassador Coordinator- Idea Club

With 23 years of collective experience mentoring graduate and post-graduate students, she dedicates most of her time of the day to teaching, researching and interacting with students. Bringing up innovative ideas is another area of interest of hers, which she loves to engage students with.

Vision

The Department of Information Technology aspires to become a center of excellence for quality technical education by keeping pace with new technologies to create competent professionals.

Mission

To provide essential academic infrastructure, including discipline and essential skills to face global competition.
To be a learner-centered education of excellence.
To develop adaptability to technological skills.
To induce knowledge that improves areas of self-learning, continuous improvement and innovation in higher education.
To maintain efficiency, quality, continuous improvement and innovation in each process of our system.
To educate students to be successful, ethical, and effective problem-solvers.

Programmes Offered

The interdisciplinary undergraduate programme offered covers relevant industry demands of software development, network administration, database management, cloud solutions and technology leadership. The programmes goal is to produce graduates who can lead businesses with precision, thereby improving the business landscape and prosperity.

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Programme

Industry Academia Collaboration

From logic to interface. Build the full picture.

Industry Academia Domain: Full-Stack Development Lab
About the Industry Partner — KGiSL Microcollege (KGM)

KGM is a specialised industry training organisation that bridges academic learning and professional software engineering. Practising developers serve as trainers, delivering hands-on, real-world instruction from Semester I through Semester VI — covering C, Python, Java, React.js, Spring Boot, and DevOps — followed by internship and placement support.

About the Full-Stack Development Lab

An industry-integrated lab at KGCAS, exclusively for B.Sc. Information Technology students, run entirely by KGM industry professionals. Students progress from programming fundamentals to full-stack development, complete a capstone project, gain real workplace experience through an internship, and receive dedicated placement support via KGM's employer network.

Faculty Directory

The Faculty and Research division of the Department brings together experienced academicians and dedicated researchers committed to academic excellence and continuous knowledge advancement. Through research activities, publications, and academic collaborations, the department actively promotes a culture of inquiry, critical thinking, and professional growth.

Research & Publications

Recent research and publications from the faculty at the Department of Information Technology

Facilities

The Department boasts dedicated infrastructure designed to support both theoretical and hands-on practical learning.

Lab System Configuration

S.No. Specification Details
1 Model HP Pro Tower 280 G9
2 Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5 – 12500 (6 Cores, up to 3.0 GHz)
3 Chip-Set H670
4 Memory (RAM) 8 GB DDR4
5 Storage 512 GB NVMe M.2 SSD
6 Operating System Windows 11 Pro
7 Monitor 18” LED Display

Laboratories

Python Programming Lab
Java Programming Lab
Data Structures & Algorithms Lab
Interactive JavaScript Programming Lab
Database Management System Lab
ReactJS Development Lab
Node.js & MongoDB Lab
.NET Programming Lab
Android Programming Lab
Agile Software Development Lab