PhD in Computer Science Engineering

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Alliance Research Aptitude Test

PHD ADMISSIONS 2024

PART-A

Reasoning/Aptitude/Research methodology

PART-B

Core Subject

PART-B

1. Algorithms and Data Structures:

 Advanced data structures (e.g., heaps, balanced trees)
 Algorithm design and analysis
 Complexity theory and computational complexity
 Sorting and searching algorithms.
 Graph algorithms
 Dynamic programming
2. Programming and Software Development:
 Advanced programming languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python)
 Object-oriented programming
 Software engineering principles
 Design patterns
 Version control systems (e.g., Git)
 Software testing and debugging
3. Operating Systems:
  Process management and scheduling
 Memory management
 File systems
 Virtualization and virtual machines
 Distributed operating systems.
 Security and encryption
4. Computer Networks:
 Network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, etc.)
 Network architecture and design
 Wireless and mobile networking
 Network security
 Internet of Things (IoT) and networked devices
5. Database Systems:
 Relational databases (SQL)
 NoSQL databases
 Database design and normalization
 Query optimization
 Distributed databases
 Big data and data analytics
6. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
 Machine learning algorithms
 Deep learning and neural networks
 Natural language processing
 Computer vision
 Reinforcement learning
 Ethics in AI and responsible AI practices
7. Computer Architecture:
 CPU architecture and instruction set design
 Memory hierarchy
 Parallel and distributed computing
 GPU architecture
 Energy-efficient computing
8. Cybersecurity:
 Network security and cryptography
 Cyber threat analysis and detection
 Security policies and risk management
 Cybersecurity tools and best practices
 Privacy and data protection

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