Computing Core
46
Credit Hours
14
Courses
35% of total credits
Degree Programs · BIMS
NCEAC Approved
BSCS (Software Engineering)
Building the Future Through Technology
HEC Approved
NCEAC Approved
Semesters
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
130 Credit Hours
Study Mode
On Campus
About This Program
Program Overview
HEC Approved
NCEAC Approved
Industry Relevant
Practical Learning
Innovation Driven
Career Oriented
BSCS (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)
This four years (eight semesters) degree program, after intermediate or equivalent is designed to produce graduates who can function as responsible member of the society with an awareness of the social and ethical ramifications of their work. We teach them to become valued employees in a wide variety of occupations in industry, government and academia, in particular as Computer Scientists and Software Engineers; and to pursue life-long learning and professional development to remain current in an ever changing technological world so that they can contribute positively to their communities and society.
We enable them to develop good communication skills so that they can communicate their solution strongly and enhance analytical skills to solve problems. BS(SE) Program aims at learning to appreciate the role that computers play in a society and to be able to direct the use of technology in a beneficial way. Equipped with a thorough understanding of the development process of software including design, documentation, testing and implementation are the core themes of BS(SE) Program.
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Admission & Registration
Eligibility, registration requirements, and admission criteria for this program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate (FSc / FA / ICS / I.Com or equivalent) is required for all degree programs.
- Candidates with A-Level or other recognized qualifications must provide an equivalence certificate.
- Fulfillment of HEC and BIMS admission criteria for the selected degree program.
- Submission of required documents and fees within the announced admission timeline.
Admission and Registration:-
i. A candidate holding Intermediate Certificate, with Mathematics (Pre-Eng. / ICS / DAE) or A level or an equivalent certificate from any recognized Institute with at least 50% marks shall be eligible to apply for admission.
ii. Admission will be on open merit basis.
iii. Students with Computer Science background will be given preference.
iv. AGE:Acandidate must not be more than23years of age on
a. 1st October of the year of admission, however, the Vice Chancellor may relax the age limit in very exceptional cases.
b. The date of the commencement of the Spring Semester.
Academic Policies
Academic Standing
Promotion, probation, warning status, and graduation requirements as defined for this program.
Academic Standing:-
i. Grade Point Average
Maximum grade point average 4.00
Minimum grade point average for obtaining the Degree 2.50
ii. A student who does not meet the requirement for promotion in the next semester (for the 1st time) must repeat the same semester. In case the same situation occur again (for the 2nd time) the student shall cease to be on the university roll.
iii. The course grades that a student earns in the repeated semester shall replace the previously earned course grades.
iv. In the 8th semester, if a student fails to achieve 2.5 CGPA, After the minimum residency he /she shall have to repeat the course/ courses with lowest grades, so as to make CGPA of 2.5 within the maximum time period (12 semesters) allowed for the degree.
v. To remain on the roll of the university, a student shall be required to maintain the minimum CGPA required in each semester, as given below.
Academic Progress
CGPA Progress
Minimum CGPA requirements by semester for continued academic standing.
Semester 1st
0.75
Semester 2nd
1.00
Semester 3rd
1.25
Semester 4th
1.50
Semester 5th
1.75
Semester 6th
2.00
Semester 7th
2.25
Semester 8th
2.50
HEC Curriculum Framework
Degree Requirements (Credit Hours)
BSCS (Software Engineering) students are required to complete 44 courses totaling 130 credit hours. The curriculum is aligned with HEC guidelines as proposed by the National Curriculum Revision Committee (2023).
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Total Credit Hours
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Total Courses
NCRC 2023
HEC-Aligned Curriculum
Domain Core
18
Credit Hours
6
Courses
14% of total credits
Domain Elective
21
Credit Hours
7
Courses
16% of total credits
Mathematics & Supporting Courses
12
Credit Hours
4
Courses
9% of total credits
Elective Supporting Courses
3
Credit Hours
1
Courses
2% of total credits
General Education Requirement
30
Credit Hours
12
Courses
23% of total credits
Credit Hour Distribution
| Areas | Credit Hours | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computing Core | 46 | 14 | |
| Domain Core | 18 | 6 | |
| Domain Elective | 21 | 7 | |
| Mathematics & Supporting Courses | 12 | 4 | |
| Elective Supporting Courses | 3 | 1 | |
| General Education Requirement | 30 | 12 | |
| Totals | 130 | 44 | 100% |
Scheme of Studies
Curriculum Explorer
Semester-wise course offerings below. Program totals follow the HEC NCRC 2023 framework: 44 courses and 130 credit hours.
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0Total Courses
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Supporting Courses
| # | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE-441 | Business Process Engineering | 3(3-0) |
| 2 | SE-442 | Formal Methods in Software Engineering | 3(3-0) |
| 3 | SE-510 | Introduction to Simulation & Modeling | 3(3-0) |
| 4 | CS-573 | Operations Research | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | CS-673 | Stochastic Process | 3(3-0) |
Core (Compulsory) Courses
| # | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS-652 | Software Project Management | 3(3-0) |
| 2 | CS-685 | Human Computer Interaction | 3(2-2) |
| 3 | CS-666 | Web Engineering | 3(3-0) |
| 4 | SE-415 | Software Re-Engineering | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | SE-440 | Software Design & Architecture | 3(2-2) |
| 6 | SE-454 | Software Requirements Engineering | 3(3-0) |
| 7 | SE-540 | Software Construction & Development | 3(2-2) |
| 8 | SE-542 | Software Quality Engineering | 3(3-0) |
Elective Courses
| # | Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CS-432 | Modern Programming Languages | 3(2-2) |
| 2 | CS-436 | Big Data Analytics | 3(3-0) |
| 3 | CS-449 | Cloud Computing | 3(3-0) |
| 4 | CS-548 | Semantic Web | 3(3-0) |
| 5 | CS-553 | Object Oriented Analysis & Design | 3(2-2) |
| 6 | CS-559 | Natural Language Processing | 3(3-0) |
| 7 | CS-566 | Web Technologies | 3(2-2) |
| 8 | CS-575 | Computer Graphics | 3(2-2) |
| 9 | CS-601 | Data Base Administration & Management | 4(3-2) |
| 10 | CS-665 | E-Commerce | 3(2-2) |
| 11 | CS-682 | System Programming | 3(2-2) |
| 12 | CS-692 | Visual Programming | 3(2-2) |
| 13 | CS-693 | Mobile Application Development | 3(2-2) |
| 14 | CS-695 | Theory of Programming | 3(2-2) |
| 15 | SE-446 | Agent Based Software Engineering | 3(3-0) |
| 16 | SE-502 | Global Software Development | 3(3-0) |
| 17 | SE-503 | Information System Audit | 3(3-0) |
| 18 | SE-516 | Software Metrics | 3(3-0) |
| 19 | SE-518 | Topics in Software Engineering | 3(3-0) |
| 20 | SE-556 | Real Time System | 3(3-0) |
Semester I
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSC-110 | Discrete Structures (Quantitative Reasoning-I) | 3 (3-0) |
| 2 | ENG-101 | Functional English | 3 (3-0) |
| 3 | CSC-100 | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies | 3 (2-3) |
| 4 | SSH-303 | Pakistan Studies | 2 (2-0) |
| 5 | CSC-101 | Programming Fundamentals | 4 (3-3) |
| 6 | MTH-101 | Calculus & Analytical Geometry (Interdisciplinary/Allied – I) | 3 (3-0) |
Semester II
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTH-102 | Multivariable Calculus (Quantitative Reasoning-II) | 3 (3-0) |
| 2 | CSC-103 | Database Systems | 4 (3-3) |
| 3 | SOS-302 | Seerat Studies | 2 (2-0) |
| 4 | FQ-301 | Fehm-e-Quran – I | 1 (0-3) |
| 5 | CSC-102 | Object Oriented Programming | 4 (3-3) |
| 6 | CSC-111 | Digital Logic Design | 4 (3-3) |
| 7 | MTH-103 | Linear Algebra (Interdisciplinary/Allied – II) | 3 (3-0) |
Semester III
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSC-204 | Computer Networks | 3 (2-3) |
| 2 | CSC-202 | Information Security | 3 (2-3) |
| 3 | CSC-203 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 (2-3) |
| 4 | CSC-201 | Data Structures | 4 (3-3) |
| 5 | CSC-205 | Software Engineering | 3 (3-0) |
| 6 | STT-101 | Probability & Statistics (Interdisciplinary/Allied – III) | 3 (3-0) |
Semester IV
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSC-302 | Theory of Automata | 3 (3-0) |
| 2 | Elective-I | Elective-I | 3 (2-3) |
| 3 | ENG-201 | Expository Writing | 3 (3-0) |
| 4 | IS-201 | Islamic Studies | 2 (2-0) |
| 5 | Elective-II | Elective-II | 3 (2-3) |
| 6 | CSC-212 | Computer Organization & Architecture | 3 (2-3) |
Semester V
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHY-201 | Applied Physics (Natural Science) | 3 (2-3) |
| 2 | Elective-III | Elective-III | 3 (2-3) |
| 3 | Elective-IV | Elective-IV | 3 (2-3) |
| 4 | CSC-311 | Operating Systems | 4 (3-3) |
| 5 | MGT-335 | Digital Marketing & E-Commerce (Interdisciplinary/Allied – IV) | 3 (3-0) |
| 6 | SSH-404 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2 (2-0) |
Semester VI
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSC-355 | Cloud Computing | 3 (2-3) |
| 2 | CSC-402 | Design & Analysis of Algorithms | 3 (3-0) |
| 3 | Elective-V | Elective-V | 3 (2-3) |
| 4 | Elective-VI | Elective-VI | 3 (2-3) |
| 5 | Elective-VII | Elective-VII | 3 (2-3) |
| 6 | SSH-401 | Entrepreneurship | 2 (2-0) |
Semester VII
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSC-498 | Final Year Project I | 2 (0-6) |
| 2 | Elective-VIII | Elective-VIII | 3 (2-3) |
| 3 | SSH-301 | Introduction to Management (Social Science) | 2 (2-0) |
| 4 | FQ-302 | Fehm e Quran II | 1 (0-3) |
| 5 | SSH-403 | Civics and Community Engagement | 2 (2-0) |
| 6 | CSC-497 | Professional Certification | 3 (3-0) |
Semester VIII
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSC-499 | Final Year Project II | 4 (0-12) |
| 2 | CSC-399 | Field Experience | 3 (3-0) |
| 3 | SSH-402 | Professional Practices (Arts & Humanities) | 2 (2-0) |
Program Investment
Fee Structure
Official fee details for BSCS (Software Engineering) at BIMS.
BS (CS/SE)
Pay at Admission Time
Admission Fee
Rs. 15,000
Semester Charges
Rs. 84,700
1st Semester Total Payable
Rs. 99,700
Each Next Semester Fee
Rs. 84,700
Students can create easy installment plans directly from their student portal.
View full fee structure page for all programs.
Financial Support
Scholarships
BIMS offers multiple scholarships to help make BSCS (Software Engineering) more affordable.
- Early Admission Scholarship Up to 30% off on your first semester by securing early admission.
- Need-Based Scholarship Up to 100% support for students facing financial challenges.
- Merit-Based Scholarship Rewards outstanding academic achievement at admission and beyond.
- Referral Scholarship Earn discounts by referring friends and family to BIMS.
- Kinship Scholarship Up to 50% off for siblings and immediate family members.
- Internship Scholarship Performance-based awards after internship completion.
- Sports Scholarship For students with strong district, provincial, national, or international sports records.
- Community Service Scholarship Recognizes meaningful volunteer and social-welfare contributions.
- Alumni Family Scholarship Support for children or siblings of BIMS alumni.
- Industry Partner Scholarship Sponsored awards based on merit and professional potential.
- Talent Scholarship For exceptional talent in technology, innovation, arts, and related fields.
- Research & Innovation Scholarship For research, publications, and innovative project work.
- Leadership Scholarship For active leaders in BIMS societies, clubs, and student organizations.
- EST In-House Industry-Level Scholarship Program In-house industry training and performance-based scholarship support through EST.
After Graduation
Career Opportunities
BIMS connects classroom learning with real career pathways — through industry-ready training on campus, hiring events, and internship partnerships that put students first.
In-House Industry Setups
Train on campus in industry-level labs and professional environments designed to mirror real workplace tools, workflows, and standards.
Open House Hiring
Meet recruiters on campus. Multiple companies visit BIMS Open Houses to interview and hire graduating students directly.
Internship MOUs
Partner companies with active MOUs give BIMS students priority for internships — accelerating workplace experience before graduation.
Graduate Roles
Where BSCS (Software Engineering) graduates work
- Computer Scientists
- Software Engineers
Campus Resources
Facilities & Learning Environment
Life at BIMS
Student Experience
Practical learning, projects, and engagement opportunities throughout your degree.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about applying, documents, curriculum, and how to reach admissions.
How do I apply for this program?
Submit your application through our Apply Online portal for the latest process and deadlines.
You can also apply via WhatsApp — message us at 0333-333-2467 and our admissions team will guide you through the process.
What are the admission requirements?
Eligibility criteria are listed in the Admission & Registration section on this page.
Documents required:
- Matric marksheet
- 1st and 2nd year mark sheet (If result not announced yet, admission will be done on hope basis)
- 6 passport size blue background photos
- CNIC of Student or B-Form
- CNIC of Father/ Guardian
- Domicile
Where can I find the scheme of studies?
The full curriculum — including semester-wise courses, credit hours, and scheme of studies — is available in the Curriculum section on this page.
Who can I contact for more information?
Our admissions team is happy to help. Reach us using any of the options below, or visit the Contact Us page on the BIMS website.
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Take the next step toward your future through the BSCS (Software Engineering) program at BIMS.