The history of the Department of Computer Science dates back to 1996 when it was started as a computer center by the grant provided by Ministry of Women Development. The department started ICS classes in 1997 in addition to offering Short Courses and Diploma. The lab facilities were extended with the grant from Punjab Information Technology Board and started BCS classes in 1999. The Department started 4 year BSCS degree program in 2000 after expansion of lab facilities in 2001 with the funding provided by Higher Education Commission. MSCS degree program was introduced in 2002. The Department was shifted in its new building in 2005.

The Department strives to produce highly skilled professionals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to everyday workplace situations. Besides having highly developed technical abilities they are expected to carry out research and to keep their knowledge continually up-to-date. Most important, they are required to have excellent communication skills. To set pace in the field of technology, the Department has designed several degree courses that provide balanced coverage of the various aspects of Computer Science. Theses programs are intended to produce graduates who have acquired:

Depth and breadth of knowledge in computer science as evidenced by an understanding of computing systems and science coupled with the capacity to produce feasible and responsible solutions to complex computing problems.

Literacy as evidenced by skills in writing, reading, speaking, and listening;

Critical thinking as evidenced by skills in interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, argumentation, and reflection.

Values as evidenced by the ability to make reasoned and ethical choices and to accept responsibility for them.

Interpersonal skills as evidenced by leadership ability, appreciation for diversity, and the capacity to work effectively with others.

Life-long learning skills as evidenced by the ability to adapt to innovation and change.

The Department is ISO 9001:2000 Certified for the Design, Delivery and Evaluation of degree programs and other course in Computer Science. Our aim is to achieve excellence through provision of quality IT educational training and services to develop productive skills for IT professionals and research scholars to handle multifarious challenging needs.