The Department of Information Science and Engineering strives to be a centre of learning in the field of Information Technology to produce globally competent engineers catering to the needs of the industry and society.
The role of IT has evolved from supporting business to transforming them. In order to sustain in this transformation, one has to identify the market needs, introduce excellent academic processes and bench mark the outcomes as per the defined standard.
The Information Science and Engineering Department focuses on all-round development encourages a vibrant interest in academic as well as in extra curricular activities. The Department has fully equipped laboratories and well qualified and experienced staff. The Department regularly arranges seminars, workshops from Industry Experts for students as well as staff and also organizes industry visits for students. The Department offers add-on courses to cope up with the latest trends in technology. The track record of result is excellent.
Department organizes motivational talk, placement guidance, workshop & carrier guidance through prominent alumni. The faculty frequently attend the staff development program (FDP/Seminar) in Offline /Online mode to update themselves in a technological change. Departments encourage the students to participates in the extra-curricular activities under student association CiPix. Students also participates in various social outreach programs (SOP) to enhance their leadership skills, teamwork communication and awareness on a protection of environment and social responsibilities.
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| Head of the Department | Chairman |
| Expert from Academia | Member |
| Expert from Industry | Member |
| Project Coordinator | Member |
| Seminar Coordinator | Member |
| Four Senior Faculty Members | Member |
| Programme Coordinator | Member Secretary |
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| Head of the Department | Chairman |
| SIX Senior Faculty Members | Members |
| Programme Coordinator | Member Secretary |
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| Head of the Department | Chairman |
| Programme Coordinator | Member |
| Professional Society Coordinator | Member |
| Facility Coordinator | Member |
| Budget / Purchase Coordinator | Member Secretary |
| Composition | |
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| Head of the Department | Chairman |
| Programme Coordinator | Member |
| Seminar Coordinator | Member |
| Research Coordinator | Member |
| Project Coordinator | Member Secretary |
The Department of Information Science & Engineering (ISE) remain committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration. Our excellent infrastructure and exceptional faculty ensure quality education, fostering meaningful interactions among students, parents, and staff. The Training and Placement Cell is pivotal in securing bright futures for our students. We prioritize innovation in research, teaching, and community service, striving to advance the field of Information Science and Engineering continually.
Our faculty members continue to impart cutting-edge knowledge and skills to our students, preparing them to excel in the ever-evolving field of information science and engineering. Additionally, we are actively engaging in research initiatives aimed at addressing contemporary challenges and contributing to the advancement of technology.
I invite you to join us in elevating the Department of Information Science & Engineering to new heights. Wishing all our students and faculty a successful and fulfilling academic journey.
Dr. H Manoj T Gadiyar
Professor & HOD
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Information Science & Engineering (IS&E) programme is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, Karnataka. The department aims at cultivating thirst for knowledge, vigor and the vision to look beyond the evident in students. The students are well versed with the exhaustive and thoroughly chosen curriculum, guided as they are by an experienced faculty. Hands on training sessions in various fields of application of IT have imparted to the students considerable acumen in the vast sector. The students perform project work as part of their curriculum to enhance their specification skills, leading to multifaceted development of their engineering concepts.
Engineering graduates in Information Science and Engineeringwill be able to:
The Department of Information Science and Engineering is equipped with full-fledged laboratories and well-furnished classrooms with LCD Projectors.
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| Sl No | Name of Faculty | Resource Link | Description |
| 1. | Dr Jagadeesh N | https://sites.google.com/view/jagadishacanara |
Blog contains academic related notes question banks and solution manuals etc. |
| 2. | Mr. Ramesh Nayak |
https://cecrsn.blogspot.com/2019/01/blog-post.html
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Instruction material |
| 3. | Mr. Vasanth Nayak |
https://vastechise.blogspot.com/
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Instruction material |
| 4. | Mrs. Shilpa B |
https://shilpayshak.blogspot.com
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Instruction material |
| 5. | Mrs. Sadhana B |
https://sadhanaise.blogspot.com
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Blog contains academic related notes question banks and solution manuals etc |
| 6. | Mr. Narayana Naik |
https://cecnaik.blogspot.com
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Instruction material |
| 7. | Mrs. Geethalaxmi |
https://itsacademics.blogspot.com
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Instruction material |
| 8. | Mr. Anal B |
https://pythonise.blogspot.com/
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Instruction material |
| 9. | Mr. Vasanth Nayak |
VASTECH ###Vasanth Nayak ###
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YouTube channel contains subject related videos. |
| 10. | Mrs. Sadhana B |
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoqF89aVSl8XBvOjLCpIE2g
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YouTube channel contains subject related videos. |
| 11. | Mrs. Geethalaxmi |
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJXL4EW3PpvdVXy2zJDePEw/videos
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YouTube channel contains subject related videos. |
| 12. | Mrs. Shilpa B |
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQNbnZ43NA31WZv_9SDXSzQ/videos
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YouTube channel contains subject related videos. |
| 13. | Mr. Ranganath K |
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7aTyutdfrLWlosNtiHnLSA
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YouTube channel contains subject related videos. |
| INDUSTRIAL VISIT (28-02-2026) |
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The visit started with a warm welcome by the HR team Priya, followed by an introductory session by Ms. Carol about the company’s vision, mission, and services. A technical presentation highlighted: • Cloud computing fundamentals and real-world applications • Google Cloud Platform services and how they are implemented in enterprise solutions • Application and infrastructure modernization approaches • Importance of DevOps and cloud security best practices Students were then guided through different working areas where teams involved in cloud consulting, software development, quality assurance, and support services were introduced. Representatives explained project workflows, tools used (such as cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, collaboration tools), and real case studies where cloud solutions delivered measurable impact. |
| Ground Realities of Waste and Environmental Challenges: A Call for Engineering Innovation (23-02-2026) |
The Department of Information Science and Engineering organized an expert talk titled “Ground Realities of Waste and Environmental Challenges: A Call for Engineering Innovation” on 23rd February 2026 for the second-year ISE students. The session was delivered by Mr. Nagaraj Bajal, Project Manager, NGO Hasiru Dala. During the session, Mr. Bajal highlighted the real-world challenges faced by sanitary workers, particularly those engaged in waste collection within city limits, including apartment complexes. He emphasized the urgent need for technological interventions to ease their hardships. He encouraged students to explore innovative solutions such as the development of safety devices, IoT-based monitoring systems, and smart dustbins to improve waste segregation and overall efficiency in solid waste management. Approximately 88 students from the sixth semester of ISE actively participated in the session and expressed their commitment to contributing innovative solutions in this domain. The program was attended by faculty members Ms. Yashaswini and Mr. Stanley. The event was coordinated by Mr. Vasanth Nayak, Assistant Professor, Department of Information Science and Engineering. |
| A Session on Startup Ecosystem for Young Entrepreneurs and Funding opportunities (06-01-2026) |
The session was led by Dr. Sachin S. Bhat, Founder and Managing Director, Alar Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Kumta, and Professor and Dean – R&D, Consultancy and Entrepreneurship, SMVITM, Bantakal, who shared insights on startup ecosystems, funding mechanisms, and the role of academic institutions in nurturing innovation-driven entrepreneurship. The interaction offered valuable perspectives for faculty on fostering entrepreneurial thinking and research-led startups. Total 40 faculty are participated. The event was held in seminar hall-2, on 6/1/2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The event was coordinated by *Mr. Ranganatha K.*, Assistant Professor, Department of Information Science and Engineering. |
| Zero Code ,Maximum Impact:Your Fast Track to App Development . (17-12-2025) |
The Department of Information Science and Engineering, in association with GeekHub, organized a session titled “ Zero Code ,Maximum Impact: Your Fast Track to App Development on 17th December 2025 at LH 105 & LH 106 for 3rd Semester ISE students, also open to other branches. Mr. Anirudha Udupa and Ms.Melisha , Final Year Students, Department of CSBS, served as resource persons,the resource person conducted a session guiding students on zero-code app development, session focused on guiding students about building applications quickly without coding. The session was coordinated by Ms. Yashaswini K L., Assistant Professor, under the guidance of Dr. H. Manoj T. Gadiyar, HoD of ISE. |
| Code With C : Building Strong Foundations Series 7 (10-12-2025) |
A “Building Strong Foundations – Series 7” session was organized by the Department of ISE in collaboration with GeekHub. The session commenced at 2:00 PM in Lecture Halls 201 and 202. The program was led by Mr. R. Ranganatha K and Mr. Stanley Pradeep D’Souza, Assistant Professors of the ISE Department. A total of 75 students have participated in the session, during which hands-on C programming exercises relevant to placement preparation were provided. The session was effectively coordinated by Ms. Geethalaxmi. |
| A Session on Code with C : Building Strong Foundations Series 6 (03-12-2025) |
A Session on Building Strong Foundations Series 6 is conducted by Department of ISE in association with Geek Hub and Industry Connect. A session begins in the Lecture Hall 201 and 202 at 2:10 PM. The resource Persson was Mr. Stanley D’ Souza and Mr. Pradeep M, Assistant professor ISE Department. 88 students were present out of 124. The hands-on Code with C pointers programs implemented by Code blocks. The session was coordinated by Dr, Narayan Naik. |
| Bootstrapping Python: Matplotlib Session – Series 6 (26-11-2025) |
The GeekHub Club of the Department of Information Science & Engineering organized a hands-on technical session on Data Visualization using Matplotlib on 26/11/2025 from 2:10 PM onwards at LH204, exclusively for the 5th Semester B Section students of ISE, with around 10 students actively participated. The session was conducted by Ms. Sadhana, Assistant Professor, who served as the resource person. During the session, she introduced the fundamentals of Matplotlib, explaining the importance of data visualization and the structure of the pyplot module, followed by basic plotting techniques such as line graphs, axis labeling, legends, gridlines, and plotting multiple datasets. She also covered advanced visualizations including bar charts, histograms, scatter plots, pie charts, subplots, annotations, and customization of colors, styles, and markers. Further, she demonstrated 3D plotting using Axes3D with surface plots, wireframes, contour maps, and colormaps for scientific and engineering data. Practical demonstrations using NumPy arrays helped students understand real-time visualization and its applications in engineering. Overall, the session significantly enhanced students’ skills in interpreting and presenting data effectively using Matplotlib. |
| Code with C:Building Strong Foundations - Series 5 (26-11-2025) |
The Department of Information Science and Engineering, in association with GeekHub, organized a session titled “Code with C: Building Strong Foundations – Series 5” on 26th November 2025 at LH 201 & LH 202 for 3rd Semester ISE students, also open to other branches. Ms. Aishwarya K and Mr. Stanley Pradeep D'Souza, Assistant Professors, Department of ISE, served as the resource persons, guiding the participants in Understanding the essential concepts and practical elements of C programming, particularly focusing on C Strings and the process of handling and manipulating text data effectively to achieve accurate and user-friendly program outputs. This session helped the students to strengthen their foundational coding skills. Approximately 102 students took part in the session. The session was coordinated by Mr. Ramesh Nayak, Assistant Professor, under the guidance of Dr. H. Manoj T. Gadiyar, HoD of ISE. |
| Bootstrapping Python: Intro to OOP Concepts – Series 5 (12-11-2025) |
The Department of Information Science and Engineering, in association with GeekHub, conducted a technical session titled “Bootstrapping Python: Intro to OOP Concepts – Series 5” on 12-11-2025 at 2:00 PM onwards in LH-204, exclusively for the 5th Semester ‘B’ section students of ISE. The session was delivered by Mr. Pradeep M., Assistant Professor, Dept. of ISE, who served as the resource person. He introduced students to the fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming in Python, explaining the core principles such as classes, objects, constructors, and methods with simple real-time examples. The session further covered key OOP pillars including inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction in an easy-to-understand manner. Students were also guided on how OOP improves modularity, reusability, and maintainability in software development. Demonstrations included writing small Python programs to illustrate class design, method overriding, and the use of super() in inheritance. The resource person also clarified common misconceptions students face while moving from procedural to OOP thinking. The interactive nature of the session encouraged students to discuss doubts and actively participate in hands-on code demonstrations. Overall, the session significantly strengthened students’ understanding of Python OOP concepts and prepared them for advanced programming courses. |
| Code with C:Building Strong Foundations - Series 4 (12-11-2025) |
The Department of Information Science and Engineering, in association with GeekHub, organized a session titled “Code with C: Building Strong Foundations – Series 4” on 12th November 2025 at LH 201 & LH 202 for 3rd Semester ISE students, also open to other branches. Mrs. Geetha Laxmi and Mrs. Yashaswini K L, Assistant Professors, Department of ISE, served as the resource persons, guiding the participants in understanding essential concepts and practical elements of C programming, particularly focusing on C Functions and the process of breaking down a large problem into smaller, manageable tasks to attain the desired outcome. This session helped the students to strengthen their foundational coding skills. Approximately 80 students took part in the session. The session was coordinated by Mr. Stanley Pradeep D'Souza, Assistant Professor, under the guidance of Dr. H. Manoj T. Gadiyar, HoD of ISE. |
| Bootstrapping Python: Matplotlib Session – Series 5 (12-11-2025) |
The GeekHUB Club of the Department of Information Science & Engineering organized a hands-on technical session on Data Visualization using Matplotlib on 12/11/2025 from 2:10 PM to 4:30 PM at LH203, exclusively for the 5th Semester A Section student of ISE, with around 40 students actively participated. The session was conducted by Ms. Sadhan, Assistant Professor, who served as the resource person. During the session, she introduced the fundamentals of Matplotlib, explaining the importance of data visualization and the structure of the pyplot module, followed by basic plotting techniques such as line graphs, axis labeling, legends, gridlines, and plotting multiple datasets. She also covered advanced visualizations including bar charts, histograms, scatter plots, pie charts, subplots, annotations, and customization of colors, styles, and markers. Further, she demonstrated 3D plotting using Axes3D with surface plots, wireframes, contour maps, and colormaps for scientific and engineering data. Practical demonstrations using NumPy arrays helped students understand real-time visualization and its applications in engineering. Overall, the session significantly enhanced students’ skills in interpreting and presenting data effectively using Matplotlib. |
| Code with C:Building strong foundations (05-11-2025) |
Department of Information Science and Engineering in association with GeekHub ,organized a session titled "Code with C:Building strong foundations-series 3" on 5th November 2025 at LH 201 and LH 202 for 3rd semester ISE students and are also open to other Branches. Mr.Stanley Pradeep D Souza and Ms. Aishwarya K , Assistant Professors, Department of ISE, served as resource persons guiding key concepts and practical aspects of C Programming to strengthen their coding skills. More than 85 students participated in the session. The session was coordinated by Mrs. Yashaswini K.L., Assistant Professor, under the guidance of Dr. H. Manoj T. Gadiyar. HoD of ISE. |
| A Session on Bootstrapping Python: Series 4 Data Visualization (05-11-2025) |
A Session on Bootstrapping Python - Series- 4 is conducted by the Department of ISE in association with Geek Hub and Industry Connect. The session begins in Lecture Hall 204 at 2:10 PM. The resource Person was Mr Ramesh Nayak, Assistant Professor, ISE Department. 43 students were present out of 63. The hands-on data visualization using Python programs is implemented. The session was coordinated by Mr Ranganatha K. |
| A Session on Bootstrapping Python: Series 4 Data Structures (05-11-2025) |
A Session on Bootstrapping Python - Series- 4 is conducted by the Department of ISE in association with Geek Hub and Industry Connect. A session begins in the Lecture Hall 203 at 2:10 PM. The resource Persson was Mr. Sandeep Kini M, Assistant Professor, ISE Department. 39 students were present out of 64. The hands-on data structures programs are implemented by using Python. The session was coordinated by Mr. Ranganatha K. |
| A Session on Bootstrapping Python: Series 3 (29-10-2025) |
A Session on Bootstrapping Python - Series-3 is conducted by Department of ISE in association with Geek Hub and Industry Connect. A session begins in the Lecture Hall 203 and 204 at 2:10 PM. The resource Persson was Mrs. Shilpa B and Mr. Sandeep Kini M, Assistant professor ISE Department. 80 students were present out of 127. The hands-on data structures programs implemented by using Python. The session was coordinated by Dr, Narayan Naik. |
| code with C: Building Strong Foundation (29-10-2025) |
Title: Code with C: Building Strong Foundations – Series 2 Organized by: Department of Information Science and Engineering, Canara Engineering College In association with: GeekHub Date: 29th October 2025 Time: 2:00 PM onwards Venue: LH 201 & LH 202 Objective of the Session: The main objective of the session “Code with C: Building Strong Foundations – Series 2” was to strengthen the fundamental programming skills of students in the C programming language. The session aimed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of programming logic, syntax, and problem-solving techniques essential for advanced computing courses and technical interviews. Coordinator: Ms. Aishwarya K., Assistant Professor, Department of ISE Faculty in Charge: Dr. H. Manoj T. Gadiyar, HoD, Department of ISE Session Highlights: The session began with a welcome address by Ms. Aishwarya K., who briefed the audience on the importance of mastering the C programming language as a stepping stone for advanced programming and software development. The resource persons, Ms. Greeshma and Mr. Rethi Kumaar, conducted an interactive and hands-on session that covered key concepts such as: Basic syntax and structure of C programs Conditional statements and loops Functions and modular programming Arrays and pointers Debugging and optimization techniques Students actively participated by solving coding exercises and clarifying doubts. The presenters shared useful tips and real-time coding examples that helped simplify complex programming concepts. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, where students discussed common challenges faced during coding practice. |
| Building positive teacher-student relationship (25-10-2025) |
A talk on "Building positive teacher-student relationship" was organized by the Department of Information Science &Design on October 25, 2025, in association with the Department of Student Welfare, CEC Benjanapdav. This talk was organized exclusively for the 2nd-year B section students and was coordinated by Dr. Lavanya D. Kateel. The session began with an interactive discussion on the significance of teacher–student relationships in fostering academic success and emotional well-being. The resource person highlighted key elements, including mutual respect, understanding individual differences, and active listening. Participants engaged in various activities and role-plays that demonstrated effective communication strategies and ways to handle classroom challenges positively. The facilitator also shared practical tips on creating an inclusive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation, and providing constructive feedback. Emphasis was placed on empathy, patience, and consistent positive reinforcement to strengthen student engagement and trust. |
| Code with C: Building strong foundations (15-10-2025) |
The Department of Information Science and Engineering, in association with GeekHub, organized a session titled “Code with C: Building Strong Foundations – Series 1” on 15th October 2025 at LH 201 & LH 202 for 3rd Semester ISE students, also open to other branches. Mr. Stanley Pradeep D Souza and Ms. Yashaswini K L, Assistant Professors, Department of ISE, served as resource persons, guiding participants through key concepts and practical aspects of C programming to strengthen their foundational coding skills. More than 120 students participated in the session. The session was coordinated by Mr. Pradeep M., Assistant Professor, under the guidance of Dr. H. Manoj T. Gadiyar, HoD of ISE. |
| Branch Entry (09-10-2025) |
The Branch Entry Program for 3rd semester ISE students was organized by the Arts, Cultural, and Literary Committee on 09-10-2025 from 1:30 PM onwards at Dr. P. Dayanand Pai – P. Sathish Pai Auditorium, CEC, with the theme “Bollywood Hungama.” A total of 120 students from the 3rd semester participated in the event. Students showcased various cultural performances, and the program concluded at 4:00 PM. |
| AYUDHA POOJA (30-09-2025) |
Ayudha Pooja was organized by the Department of ISE on 30-09-2025 by the Arts, Cultural, and Literary Committee in association with the Department of ISE. Students and faculty decorated the labs, and Saraswathi Pooja along with Ayudha Pooja was performed at 11:15 AM. Prasadam was then distributed among all the attendees. |