Loyola College, Mettala, is a minority Catholic Co-Educational Institution, Affiliated to the Periyar University, Salem.
The Department of Computer Applications was Started in the year 2017-2018 academic year with the objective of imparting quality education in the domain of computer applications. With rapidly evolving technology and the continuous need for innovation, the department has always produced quality professionals, holding important positions in Information Technology industries in India and abroad. One minor projected were completed funded by DST-NIMAT for conducting Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp to our college students. Currently, one minor project funded by DST is under progress. The staff members of the department serve as Chief Guest of Association inauguration in various colleges, members of staff selection committee of other colleges, members of organizing committee of various conferences of international and national level and members of editorial board of research journals. To adhere to the motto of the Department "Professional Excellence", the Training and Placement Cell of the Department has helped to place students in various MNCs.
Assistant Professor & Head
She completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram,Namakkal.She has done her MPhil degree in Vinayaka Mission College at Salem.Now is doing Ph.D in Computer Science in wireless communication at Periyar University, Salem-11. She has published 3 papers in national and international journals including scoups indexed, and presented a papers in 5 national and international conferences. She has 14 years of teaching experience in the field of Computer Science and Applications.
Assistant Professor
Dr. P ASHOK Assistant Professor of Computer Applications He has done his bachelor's degree in Aringnar Anna Government Arts College, Attur, Salem (Dt). He has completed his M.Sc degree in Government Arts College, Salem -7 and M.Phil degree and M.C.A degree in Periyar University, Salem-11. . He had done Ph.D in Computer Science in Data Mining at Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore. He has cleared the State Level Eligibility Test (SET) conducted by the Government of Tamilnadu. He has 15 years of experience in teaching Computer Science and Applications students. He has published 10 research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences. He has received Best Teacher and Best Paper Award at Muthayammal College of Arts and science Rasipuram. His research interests predominantly revolve around Data mining and Machine Learning and is a prolific motivator of students who come from rural backgrounds.
Assistant Professor
She has completed her undergraduate studies at Paavai Arts and Science College for Women Anaipalayam, Rasipuram and pursued her postgraduate degree at Muthayammal college of arts and science, Rasipuram. She obtained her M.Phil degree from Sowdeswari college of Arts and Science, Salem and earned a B.Ed from Sri Vidya Mandir College of Education, Rasipuram. He has a professional experience spanning 8 years.
Assistant Professor
She completed her undergraduate at Bharathiyar College of Arts and Science, Deviyakurichi, Attur and postgraduate studies at Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram, she has done MPhil degree in Thanthai Hans Roever College at Perambalur. She has 10 years of experience in teaching computer science students. She has published 3 papers in national and international journals. Known for her empathy, passion for learning, and go-getter attitude, her academic interests focus on modern fiction and vulnerability studies.
The department has conducted its association inauguration on 24-07-2025. Dr. R. Pugazendi, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Government Arts College, Salem, delivered the guest lecturing about the field of AI - ROAD MAP. We conducted a two days workshop on 06-01-202 & 09-01-2025 AI TOOLS AND GRAPHICS DESIGN jointly organize with Green CAD TECH, Rasipuram.
Students Achievements:
1. Our student secured 1st and 2nd prizes in the Ethical Hacking event at the National-level symposium FUSION BYTE-2K24, held at Periyar University.
2. Our student won 2nd prize in the ADZAP event at the intercollegiate meet Pixel Show, held at Muthayammal College of Arts and Science.
Best Practice:
Our Department promotes Computer Literacy to other department students. It is also involved in devising and developing basic knowledge of computer Applications.
Head of the Department
Department of Computer Applications,
Loyola College of Arts & Science.
Email: bca@loyolacollege.ac.in
Superior
Rev. Fr. M. Dominic Jayakumar, S.J.
Secretary
Rev. Dr. J. Danis Ponniah, S.J.
Principal
Dr. J. Josephine Daisy
Web Master
Rev. Dr. Maria Wenisch, S.J.