Computer Science consists of two types of specializations viz. computer software and computer hardware. There is a variety of Computer Science courses  available at Government as well as Private Schools or Universities. One need not be highly qualified or exceptional in academic. He can be a Metric pass or an engineer and either ways he can pursue the course in Computer Science.

The courses range from Graphic Designing to CAD to ERP. For those already following a full-time career, technological advancements have enabled interested candidates to add an extra qualification through Computer Science Distance Learning.

Courses in Computer Science Distance Learning are either purely Correspondence or Part-time. In case of the latter, theory and practical classes might be conducted on weekends when most employees are off. Classes for students staying in distant places can attend the class in the regional Centers.  The mentoring and control of Programmes is supervised and maintained by the Centre by regular visits and continuous feedback from students. Study material is provided at regular intervals in synch with the revised syllabi. 
 
Various Universities in India offer off-campus Distance Learning that is conducted as Continuing Education for full-time employees. Some of the Universities offering a UG / PG qualification in Computer Science are:

• Alagappa University (Karaikudi 630003) – BCA, PGDCA, DCA, MSc (IT), PG Diploma in e-Commerce, PG Diploma in Medical Transcription
• Annamalai University (Annamalainagar 608002, - B.DITT., BSc (computer Science)
• Awadesh Pratap Singh University (Rewa 486003) – PGDCA
• Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya (Bhopal 462026) – PGDCA
• Bharathiar University (Coimbatore 641046) – BSc (Computer Science), PGDCA, MCA
• Bharathidasan University (Tiruchirappalli 620024) – BSc (Computer Science), PGDCA, MCA
• Guru Ghashidas University (Bilaspur 495009) – BCA
• Guru Jambheswar University (Hisar 125001) – PGDCA, Master of Computer Science (MCS)
• University of Hyderabad (Hyderabad 500046) – PG Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
• Kota Open University (Kota 324010) – Certificate in Computer Programming
• Kurukshetra University (Kurukshetra 136119) – Master of Science in Software (MSS), PG Diploma in Software (PGDS), BSc in Information Science (BSIS), BSc E- Commerce (DEC), PGDCA, Certificate in Computer Application
• LN Mithila University (Darbhanga 846004) – Diploma in Computer in Office
• Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University (Bhopal 462016) – ADCA, BCA, PGDCA, APGDCA, MCA and Certificate in Computing (CIC)
• University of Madras (Chennai 600005) – BCA, MCA
• Pondicherry University (Pondicherry 605001) PGDCA
• Sambalpur University (Jyoti Vihar 768019) – PGDCA, BCA
• Utkal University (Bhubaneshwar 751004) – Bachelor in Information Technology and Management (BITM), DCA
• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (Nashik 422005) – Diploma in Computer Operations, Diploma in Computer in Office Services, Certificates in Computer Basics, Word Processing, PC Database, Spread Sheet, and Office Computing.
• Indira Gandhi National Open University (New Delhi 110068) – PPC, CIC, BCA, MCA, ADIT, BIT, Diploma in Computers in Office Management, Network Oriented Office Computing
• Kakatiya University (Warangal 506009) – PGDCA, MCA
• Madurai Kamaraj University (Madurai 625021) – BSc (Computer Science), MCA, PGDCA, Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
• Mother Teresa Women's University (Kodaikanal 624102) – BCA, PGDCA, MCA