Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Prof Vaidyeswaran Rajaraman, Pioneer of India's Computer Education, Dies at 92
A very important teacher named Professor Vaidyeswaran Rajaraman, who helped start computer classes in India a long time ago, has passed away.
He was 92 years old.
He was like a pioneer, making the very first computer course in India back in 1965 at a school called IIT Kanpur.
Many students learned from him and grew up to be great scientists and people who helped India become a big name in computers and technology.
He really helped shape India's digital future.
Professor Vaidyeswaran Rajaraman, a key figure in India's computer education, has died at the age of 92.
He passed away on Saturday.
Rajaraman is credited with establishing the first professional computer science course in India in 1965.
This course was offered at IIT Kanpur.
His work significantly contributed to India's development as a major software and digital power.
- Who
- Prof Vaidyeswaran Rajaraman, an engineer, academic, and pioneer of computer science education in India
- What
- Passed away
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Not specified
- Name
- Prof Vaidyeswaran Rajaraman
- Born
- 1933
- Died
- 2025
- Age
- 92
- Key Achievement
- Established first professional computer science course in India at IIT Kanpur in 1965