National Institute of Technology (NIT) Karnataka,
Surathkal, Srinivasnagar, Mangalore -575 025, Karnataka StatePG, Ph.D Admissions 2011-2012
National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Surathkal has invited applications for admission to Post Graduate (MTech / MSc / MBA / MCA) and PhD Programmes of Academic Year 2011-12.
Courses of Study:NIT, Suratkal offers undergraduate programmes in 9 disciplines and post-graduate programmes in 29 specialised areas. The Institute also offers facilities for research leading to PhD degrees in various branches of Engineering, Science and Humanities & Social Sciences. The academic responsibilities are shared by the following 14 Teaching Departments:
1. Applied Mechanics & Hydraulics
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Chemistry
4. Civil Engineering
5. Computer Science and Engineering
6. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
7. Electronics & Communication Engineering
8. Humanities, Social Sciences & Management
9. Information Technology
10. Mathematical and Computational Sciences (MACS)
11. Mechanical Engineering
12. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
13. Mining Engineering
14. Physics
The Teaching Departments responsible for conducting the listed 29 postgraduate programmes are shown below.
a. Civil Engineering:i. MTech(ST) - Structural Engineering
ii. MTech(GT) - Geotechnical Engineering
iii. MTech(EN) - Environmental Engg
iv. MTech(TS) - Transportation Engg.
v. MTech(CM) - Construction Technology and Management
b. Applied Mechanics & Hydraulics:vi. MTech(MS) - Marine Structures
vii. MTech(WR) - Water Resources Engineering and Management
viii. MTech (RS) - Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems
c. Mechanical Engineering:ix. MTech(TH) - Thermal Engineering
x. MTech(MF) - Manufacturing Engineering
xi. MTech (MC) - Mechatronics Engineering.
d. Electronics & Communication Engineering:xii. MTech(VL) - VLSI Design
xiii. MTech(CE) - Communication Engineering
e. Chemical Engineering:xiv. MTech (PD) - Chemical Plant Design
xv. MTech (PC) - Industrial Pollution Control
xvi. MTech (IB) - Industrial Biotechnology
f. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering:
xvii. MTech (PM) - Process Metallurgy
xviii. MTech (ML) - Materials Engineering
xix. M. Tech. (NN) - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (New Programme)
g. Electrical & Electronics Engineering:
xx. MTech (PS) - Power & Energy Systems
h. Information Technology:
xxi. MTech(IT) - Information Technology
i. Computer Science and Engineering:
xxii. MTech (CS) - Computer Science and Engineering
xxiii. MTech (IS) - Computer Science and Engineering - Information Security
j. Mining Engineering:xxiv. MTech(RT) - Rock Excavation Technology and Management
k. Mathematical and Computational Sciences:xxv. MTech(SY) - Systems Analysis and Computer Applications
xxvi MCA (CA) - Master of Computer Applications
l. Humanities, Social Sciences & Management:xxvii. MBA - Master of Business Administration
m. Chemistry:xxviii. MSc (CY) - MSc in Chemistry
n. Physics:xxix. MSc (PH) - MSc in Physics
Minimum Qualification / Eligibility:A. MTech Programme (common to all P.G. Programmes): Full time - Two years (Four Semesters)
Admission to a MTech Programme shall be open to candidates who have passed the prescribed qualifying Examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 5.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, or not less than 55% of marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/university examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 5.0 or 50% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST candidates.
B. MTech (Research) Programme: (common to all P.G. Programmes): Full time - Two years (Four Semesters)
A pass in the prescribed qualifying examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.0 OR not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public / university examination conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme) For SC/ST minimum CGPA of 5.5 OR 55% marks in the aggregate. Valid GATE score is essential for scholarship seats
C. MCA Programme : Full time Three-year (Six Semester) course
1. Candidates securing 60% marks or 6.5/10 CGPA (55% or 6.0/10 CGPA for SC/ST) in each of the examination of
(i) 12th level with Mathematics and
(ii) Bachelor’s Degree of full time 3 year duration from a recognised University with any one of the following as one of the subjects.
a. Mathematics
b. Statistics
c. Business Mathematics
d. Discrete Mathematics
e. Mathematical Foundations Computer Science
f. Business Statistics
g. Computational Mathematics
h. Elementary Mathematics
i. Elementary Statistics.
D. MBA Programme: Full time Two year course (Four semester)
1. Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a Recognized University with not less than 55% marks (or cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 5.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system) in the aggregate taking into account the marks scored in all subjects of all the University examination conducted during the entire prescribed period of the degree Programme. However, this prescribed minimum marks shall be 50% (CGPA of at least 5.0 in the 0-10 scale grading system) in the case of SC/ST.
2. CAT - 2010 Score
Admission is based on the Rank/Scores obtained in the CAT - 2010 and Group discussion and Interview.
E. MSc Programme : Full time Two years (Four semesters) course:
Eligibility for admission to MSc Programme in:
i. M. Sc in Chemistry: A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with 60% (or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.0 in the 0-10 scale grading system) of the aggregate in all the years of course of study and with 55% (CGPA of at least 5.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system) in respect of SC/ST candidates.
ii. M. Sc. in Physics: A Bachelor’s Degree in the subject with 60% (or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.0 in the 0-10 scale grading system) of the aggregate in all the years of course of study and with 55% (CGPA of at least 5.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system) in respect of SC/ST candidates.
F. PhD Programme
i) Admission to a PhD Programme shall be open to candidates who have passed the prescribed qualifying examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 5.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, or not less than 55% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/university examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 5.0 or 50% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST candidates. The prescribed qualifying examination is as follows:
a. For PhD in Engineering/Technology - Master’s degree in relevant field.
b. For PhD in Science /Humanities, Social Sciences & Management - Master’s degree in relevant field.
ii) Employed professionals having experience and proven competence aspiring for PhD Programme will be considered under part-time scheme (External Registration) and will be allowed to pursue their research at their own location of work.
There are five types of student status for PhD programme:
1) Full-time students on Institute Scholarship
2) Full-time sponsored students on QIP/EFIP (AICTE)
3) Full-time/External Registrants sponsored from Industry or other organizations including Educational Institutions
4) Full-time/ External Registrants non sponsored non-scholarship students
5) Internal Registrants sponsored staff of NITK
How to Apply:The prescribed application form and Information Bulletin for MTech (Sponsored and Research) / MSc and PhD can be downloaded from the website
www.nitk.ac.in . The application form can be duly filled and sent to the Dy. Registrar (Academic), National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar, Mangalore -575 025, Karnataka State
on or before the last date prescribed 24.06.2011 along with the D.D. of Rs. 500/- (for SC/ST- Rs.150/-) drawn in favour of the Director, N.I.T.K., Surathkal payable at State Bank of India, or Canara Bank, NITK, Campus Branch, Surathkal.
For details, logon to the link:
http://www.nitk.ac.in/assets/files/admissions/admi-2011-12/Brochure-2011-12_PG.pdf