• To impart sound knowledge of the latest technologies used in Science, Technology and Management relating to Information Systems and their applications in relevant fields.
• To build a pool of technically qualified manpower that can easily become productive in the industry.
• To cater to the need of industry and organizations in this global era of IT.
• To develop professionals and leaders of high caliber imbibed with values of entrepreneurship, ethics and social responsibility.

The applicant must have passed one of the following Degrees:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science | Computer Applications | Information Technology or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology
• Bachelor's Degree in Science (Maths | Statistics | Physics | Chemistry | Electronics)
• Any Bachelor's Degree + Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications from UGC recognized University.

• Admission will be given based on the score obtained in graduation and personal interview.
• Allocation of SC, ST, SEBC etc. categories will be as per the rules of the University and State Government of Gujarat prevailing at the time of admissions.
• Applicants from Universities other than Gujarat University will have to obtain and produce Provisional Eligibility Certificates from GLS University.

The entire academic activities of the programme will be listed in the Academic Calendar to be released at the beginning of each academic year. An overview of the programme is as follows:

Sr.No.	Particulars	Number
1.	No. of Years/Semesters	2/4
2.	Total Credits	112
3.	Total No. of Courses	23
4.	Total teaching weeks (Per Semester)	15

Semester – I	Semester – II
NoSQL Databases Design and Analysis of Algorithms Cloud Computing and Virtualization Object Oriented Analysis and Design Practical 1: NoSQL Labs Practical 2: Object Oriented Programming with Python Capstone Project - I	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Computer Communication and Networking Cyber Security Web Services Practical 1: Machine Learning with Python Practical 2: App programming using Flutter Practical 3: Web Programming with PHP Framework Capstone Project - II

Semester – III	Semester – IV
In this semester the student will be offered 2 compulsory subjects + 1 Entrepreneurship and Soft Skill subject and 4 subjects based on the track chosen by him/her: Core Subjects: Software Engineering Distributed Ledger Technology - Blockchain Entrepreneurship and Soft Skills 4 subjects of Elective Track	Industry Project

	Internal Evaluation		External Evaluation
All Core Courses	Continuous Evaluation 30%	Mid Term Evaluation 20%	End Term Evaluation 50%
Passing percentage in Internal and External evaluation is 40 each. The components of the internal evaluation will be communicated by the institution at the beginning of the semester. External evaluation will consist of University Examination to be conducted by GLS University.

The Faculty of Computer Applications and Information Technology have modern classrooms with quality audio-visual equipment and computer labs with latest software and equipment.

GLS campus has many computer laboratories that hosts more than 250 high-end workstations with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS client machines, Ubuntu 18.04 & RedHat LINUX servers on fiber-optic backbone with all the necessary software packages and host of peripherals. Two MAC labs with 90 machines are also available in campus for the students to perform practicals on iOS.

Separate Experimental Laboratory is also available to the students for hands-on unscheduled experiments. A dedicated IoT lab to perform experiments on Arduino, Rasberry Pi and WSN. Besides these, students also have access to Red Hat Linux and Ubuntu operating system with development environment for experimental purpose.

Internet facility is available to all students through multiple dedicated high speed connections each of up-to 100 Mbps. The University also provides a high end WiFi connection to the students.

The students have access to excellent library stocked with more than 9000+ books on computer science, more than 40 International and National journals, and more than 5000+ electronic resources (EBSCO, Science Direct, DOAJ to name a few).

Research & International exposure play a vital role in any learning environment, the institute recognizes it thoroughly. GLS University aims to develop technically competent graduates with internationally competitive skills well-suited to the international jobs and assignments of today and the future. The prime focus is to bring internationalization by fostering globally connected research and scholarship.

There are formal and informal arrangements with Foreign Universities / Colleges for Student-Exchange Programme, Organizing Conferences, Joint Research & Visiting Faculty Arrangements. GLS University also offers International Pathway Programmes and Immersion Programmes that prepare a student to have a global educational experience, through exclusive partnerships and pathway arrangements with several institutions of repute in Canada, Australia, Dubai, Europe, Russia, and the USA. List of few Universities is mentioned below:

• University of Newcastle, Australia
• Curtin University, Australia & Dubai
• Leeds Beckett University, UK
• Essex University, UK
• Luiss Business School, Italy
• New Jersey City University, USA
• Southern City University, California, USA
• Georgian College, Canada
• Centennial College, Canada
• Lasalle College, Canada USA
• Synergy University, Russia
• California Baptist University, USA
• Alliance with CIMA, UK
• Member of AIMS-International

These academic tie-ups have ensured that both students and faculty members of these universities as well as our institute can partner for joint research opportunities and exchange programme.

Majority of the faculties are involved in academic research activities. They have combined published more than 50+ papers in International as well as National Journals and conferences. Few of the research areas that the faculty work on is Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Natural Language Processing and Internet of Things.

FCAIT follows the philosophy of holistic development of the students. Hence apart from a strong academic rigour, it encourages the students to participate in various events, competitions, sports and CSR activities. Some of the highlights are:

• Most preferred colleges for MSc (IT) in Ahmedabad.
• More than 90% placements from its inception,
  • Placements @ 4C InfoEngg, Anblicks, Bacany, Biztech IT Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., BizzAppDev Systems Pvt. Ltd, Cybercom Creation, Cygnet Inc, eInfochips, Global Vox LLC, Gateway Corp, Infosense Global, Inventyv, I-Link Infosoft Pvt. Ltd., iView, Knovos, Learniphi Technology Pvt. Ltd., Hidden Brains InfoTech Pvt. Ltd., Net-Square Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Radixweb, Redefine Solution, Sarjen Systems Pvt. Ltd., SoluLab, Space-O Technologies, Streebo Inc., Synoverge Technologies, Tatavsoft, Tech Compose, Tech Holding, Tech Mahindra Loadstone, The One Technologies, Third Rock Techno, WebCodeGenie Technology Pvt. Ltd., WebineIndia, WebOccult Technologies, Yudiz Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Zealous Web and many more
  • During pandemic too 90+ companies recruited our students.
  • Remuneration Package in the range of 3.0 to 5.5 lacs p.a.
• More than 50+ research papers published in various national and international journals
• Won TechKaushalya, Java Programming, Debugging, etc., at Rollawalla, Sardar Patel University and other leading institutes.
• Produced more than 10 Entrepreneurs in a course of 7 years.
• The students are encouraged to develop Android Apps and iOS App for industry as well as Internal usage.
• FCAIT has an active Play store and Apple store account where students upload and promote their Apps.

The Institute has placement cell that interacts with the industry and tries to give best possible placement. Moreover, students are also motivated to become budding entrepreneur and start their own venture.

Due to efforts of the placement cell, more than 90% students have been placed year on year since 2015. The remuneration package provided to the students are in the range of 3.0 to 5.5 lacs p.a.

The names of a few organizations/companies that visit the institute for placement on a regular basis are:

Today the industry quests for professionals who can think in logical way. Guest speakers is an “active learning” exercise as a mean to “demonstrate multiple ways of logical thinking”.

FCAIT emphasis on Industry-Academia Interactions as a part of continuous endeavors. It organizes technical and soft skills sessions on regular basis. It provides a platform to the participants to get insights from the vast pool of expertise wherein they strive to see their professional careers.

• Beyond Academics
  • Soft Skills Training Programme
  • Industry Institute Interaction
  • Regular Industrial Visits
  • Joint research by faculty and students
  • Joint project development by faculty and students
  • Industry Projects
  • Capstone Project….and many more
• Student Development Activities
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Campaigns like Blood Donation, Share and Care, Say No to Plastic Campaign
  • Annual Culfest
  • Garba Mahotsav
  • Sports Tournament
  • Alumni Meet
  • Days Celebration
  • Picnic and Educational Tours
• Active Women Development Cell (WDC)……..and many more

Fee Refund Rule: :As per the policy decided by GLSU.

For further information, Please contact us on mscit@glsuniversity.ac.in or call us on 9409583791 | 7698341627 | 7016715566