MTech at NIELIT, Calicut                                                                   

Kochi, May 10, 2012: National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Calicut has invited applications for admission to MTech Courses of Academic Year 2012-13 in the Embedded Systems (ES) & Electronics Design Technology (EDT) specializations.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :
a. Candidate shall be an Indian National.
b. Candidates should have passed BTech course or equivalent from an institution approved by the University of Calicut and the All India Council for Technical Education.
c. The available branches for MTech is given under the eligibility criteria.
d. Candidates should have a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the engineering degree examination. For SC/ST candidates, a pass in the engineering degree course is sufficient.
e. Admission shall normally be restricted to those candidates who have a valid GATE Score.
f. However NON-GATE candidates can also apply. They shall be considered against the vacancies of eligible GATE candidates. These unfilled GATE seats shall be filled with NON-GATE candidates from KERALA state alone. They have to produce nativity certificate.
g. GATE score is not essential for Sponsored candidates.

h. Candidates who have passed AMIE / AMIETE Examination in Electronics and satisfying the following conditions are also eligible for admission :
a. A valid GATE score.
b. A Minimum marks of 55% for Section B in AMIE / AMIETE Examination.
c. Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the field of specialization after acquiring the qualifying degree.

i. Candidates who have appeared for the final examination may also apply provided the results are made available on or before 31.10.2012. Such candidates may be considered for provisional admission provided :
a. They have passed at least six semesters of BTech (Engg.) or three years of Engineering studies on the date of application and the application must include attested copies of the mark lists.
b. On the date of counseling / admission, the students under Semester / Year system must have passed all including the Seventh Semester / Third Year of Engineering Examination and he/she shall produce all the original Mark lists including the Seventh Semester /  Third Year of Engineering Examination.
c. Must produce course completion certificate. Candidates admitted provisionally as mentioned above shall have to discontinue the course, if he/she does not produce the final complete mark list and degree certificate on or before 31.10.2012.

The specific eligibility for MTech courses is as given below :
I. EMBEDDED SYSTEMS (ES)
a. The candidate should have a BE / BTech in Electronics and Communication / Electrical and Electronics / Applied Electronics and Instrumentation / Instrumentation and Control / Electronics and Instrumentation / Electronics / Computer Science / Computer Science and Engg. / Information Technology / Biomedical Engg. / Electronics and Biomedical Engg. / Biomedical Instrumentation Engg. subjects awarded by the Calicut University or equivalent there to as approved by the University of Calicut.
b. GATE score in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Computer Science / IT / Biomedical engineering subjects is preferable.

II. ELECTRONICS DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (EDT)
a. Candidates should have a BE / BTech in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation subjects awarded by the Calicut University or equivalent thereto as approved by the University of Calicut.
b. GATE score in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation subjects is preferable.

SPONSORED SEATS :
Sponsored candidates must have at least three years of service at the time of applying. Their employers must sponsor them and relieve them to pursue the programme for the full duration of the course. GATE score is not needed for sponsored candidates.
Candidates from Central / State Govt. Institutions, Public Sector Organizations and reputed Private Organizations will be considered in this category. Teachers sponsored from AICTE recognized Engineering Colleges will also be considered in this category.

HOW TO APPLY :
1. Use only the appropriate application form for admission to MTech programme. It can be obtained from NIELIT Calicut or downloaded from : www.doeacccalicut.ac.in or http://calicut.nielit.in
2. Enclose a self-addressed stamped cover along with a request to get the application form by post.
3. A passport size photograph taken not earlier than 3 months is to be affixed on the Application Form. The photo in the application should be self-attested. Four more copies of the same photograph and one stamp size photograph should be produced at the time of counseling / admission.

4. The following documents should be enclosed along with the application :
i.  Attested copies of the Mark Lists & Degree Certificate of the Qualifying Examination.
ii. Course Completion Certificate from the Head of the Institution last studied and attested copies of Mark Lists up to the pre-final semester / pre-final year for those who have appeared / awaiting the results of the qualifying examination.
iii. Attested copy of the GATE Score Card (if applicable).
iv. Attested copy of Community Certificate in the case of Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / SEBC candidates from a competent authority not below the rank of a Tahsildar.
v. Attested copy of Nativity Certificate from competent authority in the case of NON-GATE candidates from Kerala State.
vi. Attested copy of proof of Date of Birth.
vii. Copy of Sponsorship Certificate in the case of Sponsored Candidates.
viii. Copy of Experience Certificate in the case of Sponsored candidates.
ix. A Demand Draft of Rs 800 for General and Rs 400 for SC/ST candidates towards application form fee in favour of "Director, NIELIT, Calicut", payable at State Bank of India, NITC, Chathamangalam Branch (Code No. 2207).

5. A single application form with the above amount is to be submitted for both the programmes. Preferences should be clearly mentioned in the application form.
6. The application with all the above enclosures should be sent by Registered Post / Speed Post on or before 13-06-2012 (by 5.30 pm) so as to reach the MTech - Coordinator, NIELIT Calicut, PB No. 5, NITC Campus P.O, Calicut – 673 601 Kerala.

For details, visit : http://www.doeacccalicut.ac.in/MTech/MTech_Brochure12.pdf