The Department of Computer Science at AMU is one of India's oldest and most pioneering institutions in the fields of Computer Science and Information Technology. It is also recognized as one of the fastest-growing computer science departments in the country, as highlighted by prestigious ranking agencies such as Times Higher Education, India Today, NIRF and others.

Established in 1971 with the installation of the IBM1130 Computing System, it began under the umbrella of the Computer Centre, now PMNF Computer Centre. By 1988, it grew into an independent department, officially known as the "Department of Computer Science."

A significant milestone in the department's history occurred in 1980, with the installation of the VAX-11/780 system, purchased from DEC (USA). This was one of the first computer systems in India. In 1982, the University Grants Commission (UGC) approved two key programs: a three-year full-time Master of Computer Science and Applications (MCA) and a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and Applications (PGDCA), both of which were introduced in the academic session 1983-84. These developments played a pivotal role in the growth of the department.