The seed for the ABACUS Society in GLA University was first sown in the year 2009 with the handful of IT enthusiasts’ students and faculty members who felt the need to organize their activities. They also wanted to share their knowledge and exchange ideas on what they felt were a fast emerging sector. The purpose of the society is educational directed towards the advancement of the theory and practice of the computer science & IT. The idea is spread knowledge and provide opportunities to as many interested as possible. The objective of this society is convening conferences, workshops; campaigns and training program for the students as well for the general public in order to impart Information Technology awareness. There are a number of clubs and Professional chapters running under the departmental society ABACUS.