BS Computer Science – Software Engineering

BSCS – Software Engineering is a specialization-focused computing degree that prepares students to plan, design, build, test, deploy, and improve reliable software products. It combines core computer science foundations with specialized learning in requirements engineering, project management, software quality, architecture, construction, DevOps, cross-platform development, and machine learning.

The general BSCS pathway keeps electives mixed across several computing areas, while this file focuses the elective basket on Software Engineering. That means the student experience is more strongly connected with software product development, quality assurance, testing, architecture, project execution, deployment, and professional software teamwork.

AI is changing how software is written, tested, documented, deployed, and improved. Students in this pathway learn computing foundations while also practicing responsible use of tools such as coding assistants, project platforms, design tools, testing tools, cloud systems, and documentation workflows that are now common in software teams.

Yes. From the early semesters, students can begin building coding portfolios, simple websites, technical documentation, interface mockups, software prototypes, GitHub repositories, and beginner-level digital projects under academic guidance. This helps them build confidence before they enter internship, certification, and final year project work.

It supports software-focused directions such as junior software development, full-stack development, cross-platform app development, quality assurance, automation testing, DevOps support, cloud deployment, requirements analysis, and software project coordination.

Yes. The program builds skills that can support supervised beginner freelancing, portfolio development, MVP planning, web application work, prototype building, and software-led entrepreneurship. It does not promise income, but it gives students practical foundations for digital earning pathways.

Students can build a portfolio that may include coding exercises, websites, applications, requirement documents, UI mockups, test cases, GitHub repositories, deployment examples, software reports, and final year project deliverables.

The final year project allows students to apply software engineering knowledge to a real or approved computing problem. Students can demonstrate requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, documentation, teamwork, presentation skills, and responsible use of modern tools.

Students with HSSC, A-Levels, or an IBCC-recognized equivalent qualification involving at least 12 years of schooling may apply if they meet the minimum 50% marks requirement and University document verification rules.

Mathematics is expected for direct admission into BS computing programs. Students who have not studied Mathematics at Intermediate level must complete 6 credit hours of Mathematics deficiency courses within the first year, including zero semester where applicable.

For ADP and bachelor-level programs, the current admission approach does not require a test or interview unless an officially approved University update is notified. The separate exception is LLB, where LAT requirements apply.

AD Computing graduates may be considered for fifth-semester admission subject to HEC pathway rules, minimum CGPA requirements, seat availability, departmental approval, and completion of 15-18 credit hours of deficiency or bridging courses before fifth-semester enrollment where required.

Awaiting-result applicants may be considered provisionally under University rules. Final admission depends on submission and verification of final result, equivalence if applicable, fee clearance, and eligibility confirmation.

It is normally completed in 4 years through 8 regular semesters. The maximum duration may be 6 years, with any further extension subject to the relevant University statutory approval where applicable.

The program has 130 credit hours, covering General Education, mandatory Computer Science core, Software Engineering specialization electives, Professional Certification, Interdisciplinary/Allied courses, Field Experience/Internship, and Final Year Project.

The structure keeps the BSCS foundation intact but replaces the mixed elective basket with eight Software Engineering courses in requirements, project management, testing, architecture, DevOps, software construction, cross-platform development, and machine learning.

Yes. The program includes a 3-credit Field Experience/Internship and a 6-credit Final Year Project. These components help students apply classroom learning to supervised practical work and a substantial computing project.

The semester fee for undergraduate programs under the Faculty of Computer Science & IT is PKR 135,000 per semester, subject to the official admission system and University policy.

Yes. Merit scholarship slabs for CS & IT programs may include 40% for 90% and above marks, 35% for 80% to 89%, 30% for 70% to 79%, and 10% for 60% to 69%, subject to verification, approval, and University policy.

Yes. A 25% kinship discount and 50% alumni discount may apply where eligible, subject to verification and University policy.