Are Computer Science and Information Technology almost same?
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One can say that there is a significant overlap between the concepts of these two specializations but these are different fields when it comes to higher studies in computing concepts, Computer Science is known to focus on theoritical foundations of computing and algorithm design, while Information Technology (IT) focuses on the practical application of computing technology, including its implementation, management, and maintenance.
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The GATE 2025 cutoff of computer Science and information technology (category-wise) can be checked below -
- For general - 29.2
- OBC-NCL/EWS - 26.2
- SC/ST/PwD - 19.4
The cutoff is the minimum mark that is required for all candidates to qualify for the exam. IIT Guwahati will announce the GATE cutoff 2026 after the announcement of results.
Rahul Kumar Singh was the GATE 2025 topper of Computer Science and Information Technology. Rahul scored 100 (raw marks) and a GATE score of 1000 (out of 1000). The GATE 2025 result was announced on March 19. Candidates who have qualified in the GATE 2025 exam can download the scorecard till December 31, 2025 (by paying a fee of INR 500) from the GOAPS portal.
The subject code for Computer Science and Information Technology is CS, and the syllabus for the course is as follows -
Engineering Mathematics - Linear Algebra, Calculus, and Probability
Computer Science and Information Technology - Discrete Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer organisation and architecture, programming and data structures, algorithms, theory of computation, compiler design, operating systems, databases, computer networks, software engineering, and web technologies.
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