Department Excellence

Though established in 2021, the Department of Computer Science & Design has already produced hackathon winners, on-campus startups, AR/VR demos, and award-winning student portfolios. Our students compete at national hackathons, game jams, and design showcases, while building a strong pipeline of creative-technology graduates.

CSD Department Showcase

2021

Year Established — NEP 2020 Aligned

10+

Hackathon & Design Competition Wins

5+

On-Campus Student Startups

60

Annual Intake

12

Specialized Labs & Studios

4

Specialization Tracks

1

AICTE IDEA Lab Access

Faculty Excellence

Faculty Achievements

  • Faculty mentoring student teams to national hackathon & startup wins
  • Publications & presentations in HCI, design, and game research forums
  • Industry collaborations with creative-tech firms and design studios
  • Active members of the SRKR Technology Centre & AICTE IDEA Lab
  • Curriculum design aligned to NEP 2020 and industry skill demand

Student Achievements

  • Runners prize (₹10,000) at Prajwalan Hackathon for 2/4 CSD team
  • Bhimavaram Online — student startup, Winners at NIT-AP Startup Expo
  • Game jams & AR/VR demo showcases at national tech fests
  • UX/UI portfolios featured on Behance and Dribbble
  • Internships from semester one with regional startups & design studios
Student Success

Department Milestones

The Department of Computer Science & Design has rapidly built momentum since its launch in 2021 — onboarding its first batches, winning hackathons, incubating startups, and expanding its studio infrastructure.

2021

Department launched with first B.Tech CSD batch of 60 students under the SRKR Technology Centre.

2022

UI/UX, Animation, and Game Development labs commissioned; first hackathon participation.

2023

AR/VR Lab established; CSD students win Prajwalan Hackathon & NIT-AP Startup Expo.

2024–25

First placements cycle; expansion of design studio and on-campus startup incubation.