The Department of Computer Science was established at Banaras Hindu University in the year 1987, with the objective of imparting quality education in the field of Computer and System Sciences. With rapidly evolving technology and continuous need for innovation, the Department has been producing quality professionals, holding important positions in the Information Technclogy industry as well as in research area. The Department started M.Sc. Computer Science course in the year 1990 with the objective to develop core competence in Computer Science and to prepare the students to take up challenges of research and development. The students are capable to apply for a high level of theoretical expertise and innovation to complex problems and application of new technologies. The Department started Master Computer Application (MCA) program in the year 1994. The MCA program focuses on providing a sound theoretical background as well good practical exposure to students in relevant areas. The program aims at producing trained professionals who can successfully meet the demands of IT industry. The Department also offers Doctor of Phylosophy h.D.) program to produce quality researchers in diverse branches of Computer Science.Apart from these, the Department coordinates B.Sc. (H) Computer Science and other courses taught at Institute of Science of Banaras Hindu University.