NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL

Mangalore- 575025, Karnataka State

INFORMATION BULLETIN

Admission to POSTGRADUATE
(MTech/MTech (Sponsored seats/Research)/MSc
/MCA/MBA)
And Ph.D. Programmes 2011-2012

Website: www.nitk.ac.in EPABX : 2474000-2474023

Fax : 91-0824-2474033 E-Mail : info@nitk.ac.in
 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL
Mangalore- 575025, Karnataka State, India

INFORMATION BULLETIN

Admission to POSTGRADUATE
(MTech/MTech(Sponsored seats/Research)/MSc/MBA/MCA)
And Ph.D. Programmes 2011-2012

Website: www.nitk.ac.in EPABX :2474000-2474023

Fax : 91-0824-2474033 E-Mail : info@nitk.ac.in
 CONTENTS
Page No.

1. The Institute 1
2. Location 1
3. Self-Contained Residential Campus 1
4. Computing Facilities 1
5. Library Facilities 2
6. Courses of Study 2-3
7. Minimum Qualifications 3-7
8. Selection Procedure 7-8
9. How to Apply 8
10. Intake for M.Tech./M.Sc. Programmes 9-10
11. Documents to be Produced 10
12. Financial Assistance 10-11
13. Sponsored Candidates 11
14. Admission of DASA Scheme 11
15. Fees and Deposits 12-15
 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARNATAKA, SURATHKAL

1. The Institute:

The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal is rated as one of the top technological universities in India.
Since its inception in 1960 as the Karnataka Regional Engineering College, the Institute has established itself as a premier center
engaged in imparting quality technological education and providing support to research and development activities. The Institute
has a long tradition of research for several years in both traditional and modern areas of engineering and sciences in all
departments. The Institute has been actively involved in applicative research in looking at and resolving problems faced by the
society in several areas like environment, water resources, rock mechanics, new structures, VLSI, etc. NITK attracts students from
all over the country and abroad. The Institute admits students to the B.Tech degree program on the basis of the All India
Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE). International students are admitted on various student exchange programs through
MEA, ICCR, etc. and scheme of Direct Admission to Students Abroad (DASA). Scholarship seats for M.Tech programs are
awarded on the basis of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and a few seats are available for sponsored students.
Every year the Institute offers more than 50 Ph D fellowships and also admits sponsored/external candidates to the doctoral
program. NITK graduates are sought after by top industries/companies and the Institute has been rated as one of the best
Institutions in the country with regard to student placements.

2. Location:
NITK is located in Mangalore City along the Kanyakumari-Mumbai National Highway 66. It is well connected by road, rail
and by air to major cities in India and a few international destinations. The Institute is located amid 300 acres of sylvan
surroundings with the picturesque Western Ghat Mountains on the east and the sun-kissed sands of the Arabian sea to the west.
The Mangalore (Bajpe) airport and the Mangalore Railway Station are about 20 KMs. away from the Campus, while Surathkal
Railway Station is about 3 KMs. away from the campus. The campus is located far away from the din and bustle of a city and is
very conducive for academic activities. The climate throughout the year is equitable and has temperature range of 18 to 38
Celsius. The campus being on the sea shore, is blessed with clean air and healthy climate.

3. Self-Contained Residential Campus:

The Institute is a residential Institution with adequate hostel facilities for boys and girls. All the students are expected to stay in
the Institute hostels. To suit the tastes of the students from different regions, independent messes of various types are run in
different hostels.The amenities include 11 Hostel blocks for boys & 8 hostel blocks for ladies with all basic amenities. A good
number of faculty quarters provide ample opportunity to draw upon benefits of corporate life. Vast stretches of play fields, an
International standard swimming pool, a gymnasium, a central library, a well equipped Health Care Centre, post office, branches
of State Bank of India and Canara Bank, both with A.T.M facilities and two canteens are the amenities available. N.C.C. and
N.S.S. constitute two more prominent extra-curricular activities in addition to music, photography, web enthusiast and dramatic
clubs of the Institute.

4. Computing Facilities and Campus Network:

NITK has a campus wide network spanning the entire campus – academic buildings, guest houses, student hostels and
campus residences. Each department has its own LANs connected to this network. These LANs have adequate number of
computers to cater to the needs of the department. In addition, two LANs are provided in the CCC which are accessible after the
office hours and on weekends. The campus network uses 12 core optical fibre cabling for inter building connectivity with 1Gbps
speed depending on the no. of computers in the end point LANs. Intra departmental and Hostel LANs are Fast Ethernet (100
Mbps). Residences are as a DSL (broad band) network with ADSL2 technology (8Mbps downlink, 1Mbps uplink). This network is
being expanded to include more residences. The Institute has 24 x 7 Internet connectivity. The present band width is 34 Mbps
which is being expanded to meet the demand. The journals subscribed through INDEST consortium are available throughout the
campus LAN. The Institute’s network operations and data centre are in CCC. These are kept alive round the clock. At present, 20
servers are available in the data centre to provide the network based services. The Server capacity is being expanded to support the
additional demand of email and web services to all faculty and students. The institute is expected to be included in the National
Knowledge Network (under NMEICT) soon. The institute hosts the NPTEL video and text lessons in its service for the Campus
Network.

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5. Library Facilities:
The Institute Library functions from 8.00 A.M to 12.00 midnight from Monday to Saturday, from 8.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M. on
Sunday and from 9.00 to 12.00 noon on General Holidays. The Institute library caters to the needs of undergraduate, postgraduate,
research scholars and faculty members of all departments. The Library possesses about 1.20 lakh books including Book-Bank
section. The Library subscribes to 322 Technical Journals (Indian 169 + Foreign 153) annually. The Book-Bank books are entirely
meant for issue to students on monthly basis. The central library is also extending its services to the local industries and
educational institutions by giving membership facilities. For the benefit of the users, we are providing the open access facilities,
Xerox facilities, online database on e-journals and e-books. Library is fully automated and computerized information retrieval
service- OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) is available at 10 different nodes in the library. Internet and online search
facilities are also available to the end users of the library.
Library has access to 2328 full text online journals and 7156 abstract journals through Indian National Digital Library in
Engineering, Science and Technology (INDEST). It coordinate and provide access to these online full text and abstract journals
such as IEEE databases, Science Direct, Indian Standards, ASME, ASCE & Nature Journals, etc. Separate digital library unit is
established for accessing digital resources. The library; has taken up the membership with INFLIBNET, DELNET and Mangalore
University, thereby facilities to access to over 5000 additional online resources.
6. Courses of Study:

The Institute offers undergraduate programmes in 9 disciplines and post-graduate programmes in 29 specialised areas. The
Institute also offers facilities for research leading to Ph.D. 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. M.Tech.(ST) - Structural Engineering
ii. M.Tech.(GT) - Geotechnical Engineering
iii. M.Tech.(EN) - Environmental Engg
iv. M.Tech.(TS) - Transportation Engg.
v. M.Tech.(CM) - Construction Technology and Management

b. Applied Mechanics & Hydraulics:

vi. M.Tech.(MS) - Marine Structures
vii. M.Tech.(WR) - Water Resources Engineering and Management
viii. M.Tech. (RS) - Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems

c. Mechanical Engineering:
ix. M.Tech.(TH) - Thermal Engineering
x. M.Tech.(MF) - Manufacturing Engineering
xi. M.Tech (MC) - Mechatronics Engineering.

d. Electronics & Communication Engineering:

xii. M.Tech.(VL) - VLSI Design
xiii. M.Tech.(CE) - Communication Engineering
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e. Chemical Engineering:
xiv. M.Tech. (PD) - Chemical Plant Design
xv. M.Tech. (PC) - Industrial Pollution Control
xvi. M.Tech. (IB) - Industrial Biotechnology

f. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering:

xvii. M.Tech. (PM) - Process Metallurgy
xviii. M.Tech. (ML) - Materials Engineering
xix. M. Tech. (NN) - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (New Programme)

g. Electrical & Electronics Engineering:

xx. M.Tech. (PS) - Power & Energy Systems

h. Information Technology:
xxi. M.Tech(IT) - Information Technology

i. Computer Science and Engineering:

xxii. M.Tech. (CS) - Computer Science and Engineering
xxiii. M.Tech. (IS) - Computer Science and Engineering - Information Security

j Mining Engineering:
xxiv. M.Tech.(RT) - Rock Excavation Technology and Management

k. Mathematical and Computational Sciences:

xxv. M.Tech.(SY) - Systems Analysis and Computer Applications
xxvi M.C.A. (CA) - Master of Computer Applications

l. Humanities, Social Sciences & Management:

xxvii. M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration

m. Chemistry:
xxviii. M.Sc.(CY) - M.Sc. in Chemistry
n. Physics:
xxix. M.Sc.(PH) - M. Sc in Physics

Quality Improvement Programme (QIP):

Under the Quality Improvement Programme, seats are available and the selection of candidates for those seats will be made
by the Co-ordinator, QIP NITK as per the direction of AICTE from time to time.

7. Minimum Qualification / Eligibility:

A. M.Tech. Programme (common to all P.G. Programmes): Full time – Two years (Four Semesters)
Admission to a M.Tech. 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. The allotment of seats for scholarship category is done
based on GATE score and the admission process to be coordinated by NIT Trichy. The seat allotment for M.Tech –2011
admissions will be done centrally based on GATE score by NIT Trichy. For more information visit website
www.nitt.edu.
Types of student status for M.Tech. programme:
1) Full-time student on GATE-scholarship
2) Full-time sponsored student on QIP/EFIP (AICTE)
3) Full-time sponsored student from Industry or other organizations including Educational Institutions
4) Full-time non-sponsored non-scholarship student.

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B. M.Tech (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. The number of seats are flexible subjected to
the availability of funding for research.

Student status: There are four types of student status in the M.Tech (Research) Degree Programme.
a. Full-time / External Registration – scholarship/sponsored student from Industry or other Organizations including
Educational institutions.
b. Full -time / External Registrants – non-sponsored, non-scholarship student.
c. Internal Registrants- Sponsored Institute Staff or project Staff on NITK.
d. Internal Registrants – selected project staff of NITK.

C. M.C.A 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.
2. A valid score in NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET 2011) to be coordinated by NIT Bhopal.
The counselling for seat allotment for MCA –2011 admissions will be done centrally based on NIMCET –11 score
and the date, time, venue will be intimated to the eligible candidates.
D. M.B.A. 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.
Weightage (%) for various criteria – components:
Sl.No Criterion – Component % Weightage
1. CAT Score 90%
2. Group discussion 05%
3. Interview Performance 05%

E. M.Sc. Programme : Full time Two years (Four semesters) course:

Eligibility for admission to M.Sc. Programme in:
i. M. Sc in Chemistry: A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with 60% (or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of
atleast 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
atleast 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.

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Departments, Course offered and Qualifying Examinations for PG Programmes M.Tech, M .Tech (Sponsored seats/Research).
/M.Sc./M.B.A./M.C.A.) are listed below:
S.N Department Course Qualifying Examination
i) B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg.) in Civil Engineering of any Recognised Indian
1. Civil Engg. Structural Engg. Universities.
ii) AMIE in Civil Engineering.
2. Civil Engg. Geotechnical Engg. - do –
i) B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg.) in Civil Engineering / Chemical/Mechanical /
Metallurgical / Mining Engg / Environmental Engg/Bio-Chemical Engg./ Bio-
Environmental Engg. Technology.
3. Civil Engg.
ii) AMIE in Civil Engg./Chemical/Metallurgical/Mechanical/ Mining Engg.
iii) MSc in Industrial Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry/Bio-
Technology.
i) B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc.(Engg.) in Civil Engineering / Transportation Engg. of any
Transportation Engg.
4. Civil Engg. recognised Indian University
ii) AMIE in Civil Engg.
i) B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc (Engg.) in Civil or Mining Engineering of any recognized
Indian University.
Construction ii) B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engg.) in Transportation Engg./ Environmental Engg./
Technology and Structural Engg./Construction Technology and Management of any recognized
5. Civil Engg.
Management Indian University.
iii) AMIE in Civil/Mining Engineering.
iv) Bachelors’ degree in Architecture (B.Arch. /B.E. or B.Tech. in Architecture of
any recognized Indian University).
Applied Mechanics & i) B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engg./ B. Sc (Civil Engg)
6. Marine Structures
Hydraulics ii) AMIE in Civil Engineering
Water Resources
Applied Mechanics & i) B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engg /B. Sc (Civil Engg)
7. Engg. and
Hydraulics ii) AMIE in Civil Engineering
Management
Remote Sensing & i) B.E. / B. Tech or M.Sc/B.Sc (Engg.) in Civil, Mining, Environmental Engg.,
Applied Mechanics &
8. Geographic Transportation Engg., M.Sc. in Agriculture / Soil Science / Forestry / Geology /
Hydraulics.
Information Systems Marine Geology / Geography
i) B.E./ B.Tech./AMIE) in Mechanical Engg. /Automobile Engg./Industrial and
9. Mechanical Engg. Thermal Engg.
Production Engg./ Manufacturing Engg. /Industrial and Manufacturing Engg.
i) B.E./B.Tech./AMIE in Mechanical Engg./ Industrial Engg./ Industrial and
Manufacturing Production Engg./Industrial Engg. and Management/Manufacturing Engg./
10. Mechanical Engg.
Engineering Production Engg./ Mechatronics/Aeronautical Engg, Auto-mobile
Engg/Metallurgy
i) B.E / B. Tech/ AMIE in Mechanical Engineering
ii) B.E / B. Tech/ AMIE in Electronics & Comm.
Electrical & Electronics
11. Mechanical Engg. Mechatronics Engg iii) B.E / B. Tech/ AMIE in Mechatronics
Industrial Production, Production Engg
Industrial Engg, Aeronautical Engg
Automobile Engg, Instrumentation.
i) B.E./B.Tech./ B. Sc (Engg) in Electrical Engg. or Electrical & Electronics
Electrical & Power and Energy
12. Engg.
Electronics Engg. Systems
ii) AMIE in Electrical Engg.
i) i) B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engg.) in E & C, Electronics and Telecommunications /
Electronics &
13. VLSI Design Instrumentation Technology/E & E/Computer Science & Engg.
Communication Engg.
ii) AMIETE (Electronics & Telecommunication)
Electronics & Communication i) i) B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. (Engg.) in E & C, Electronics & Telecommunications.
14.
Communication Engg. Engg. ii) AMIETE (Electronics & Telecommunication)
i) B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engg / Polymer Technology /Ceramic and Cement
Chemical Plant
15. Chemical Engg. Technology/ Bio-Chemical Engg./Biotechnology / Petrochemical Engg
Design
ii) AMIE (Chemical Engg.)/A.M.I.I.Ch.E.
i) B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engg / Mechanical / Mining Engg./Polymer
Industrial Pollution Technology/Ceramic and Cement Technology/ Environmental Engg./Bio-
16. Chemical Engg.
Control Chemical Engg./Biotechnology / Petrochemical Engg.
ii) AMIE (Chemical Engg.)/A.M.I.I.Ch.E.
i). B.E./B.Tech. in Biotechnology
Industrial
ii). B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engg.
17. Chemical Engg. Biotechnology
iii). B.E./B.Tech. in Biochemical Engg
iv). M.Sc. in Biotechnology.

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 i) B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.(Engg.) in Metallurgical Engineering/ Industrial & Production
Engg./Metallurgy/ Metallurgical & Materials Engg./ Metallurgical Engg &
Materials Science/ Metallurgical & Materials Technology/Mechanical Engg/
Industrial Production/Chemical Engg.
Metallurgical &
18. Process Metallurgy ii) AMIE in Metallurgical Engg. / Mechanical Engg. (by Examination)
Materials Engg.
iii). Associate Member of the Indian Institute of Metals (by examination) -A.M.I.I.M.
iv). M.Sc. Chemistry (Physical /Analytical /Industrial /Applied)
v). M.Sc. (Materials Science)
vi). Master Degree in Mineral Beneficiation / Mineral Processing / Ore Dressing.
i) B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc Engg. in Metallurgy /Mechanical Engg. /Chemical Engg.
/Industrial Production/Polymer Technology/ Ceramic & Cement
Technology/Industrial and Manufacturing Engg./Industrial & Production
Engg/Metallurgical & Materials Engg./Metallurgical Engg./ Metallurgical Engg
Metallurgical &
19. Materials Engg. & Materials Science/Polymer Science & Technology/ Polymer Science & Rubber
Materials Engg.
Technology/Metallurgy & Materials Technology.
ii) AMIE in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engg. by examn.
iii) AMIIM (by examination) of Indian Institute of Metals.
iv) M. Sc (Materials Science / Physics (Solid State)
i) M. Sc. In Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Bio-Technology, Bio-
Nanoscience and
Metallurgical & Chemistry.
20. Nanotechnology
Materials Engg. ii) B. Tech in Civil, Mechanical, E & E, E & C, Instrumentation, Chemical,
(New Programme)
Metallurgy & Materials, Metallurgy, Chemical, Mining Engineering.
i) B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science / Engg, Information Science/
Computer Science and Computer Science &
21. Engg./Technology
Engg. Engg.
ii) Valid GATE score in Computer Science only.
Computer Science &
i) B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science / Engg.; Information Science/
Computer Science and Engg. - Information
22. Engg./Technology
Engg. Security
ii) Valid GATE score in Computer Science only.
i) B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science / Engg.; Information Science/
Information Information
23. Engg./Technology
Technology Technology
ii) Valid GATE score in Computer Science/ Information Technology only.
Rock Excavation i) B.Tech/B.E.in Mining Engg/Civil Engg.
24. Mining Engg. Technology and ii) AMIE in Mining Engg./Civil Engg.
Management iii) M.Sc. Geo-Physics / M. Sc. Geology.
Mathematical & Systems Analysis
i) B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc(Engg.) any branch; M.Sc. (Mathematics), M.Sc.(Statistics),
25. Computational and Computer
M.Sc. (Physics) M.C.A.(Master of Computer Applications)
Sciences Applications
i) Bachelor Degree of full time 3 years duration with Mathematics in 12th level and
any one of the subjects of Mathematics, Statistics, Business Mathematics,
Mathematical & Master of Computer
Discrete Mathematics, Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science ,
26. Computational Application (MCA)
Business Statistics, Computational Mathematics, Elementary Mathematics,
Sciences (3 years)
Elementary Statistics in Degree level
ii) Must have valid score in NIMCET – 2011
Humanities, Social Master of Business
i) Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from recognized University.
27. Science & Administration
ii) Score of CAT 2010.
Management (2 years)
28. Chemistry M.Sc.(2years) i) B.Sc. Degree with Chemistry as one of the major subjects.
29. Physics M. Sc. (2 Years) i) B. Sc. Degree with Physics and Maths as Major subjects.

F. Ph.D. Programme

i) Admission to a Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology – Master’s degree in relevant field.
b. For Ph.D. in Science /Humanities, Social Sciences & Management – Master’s degree in relevant field.

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 ii) Employed professionals having experience and proven competence aspiring for Ph.D. 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 Ph.D. 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

Specializations in Ph.D. Programme are listed below:

1. Civil Engineering - Structures, Geotechnical, Transportation, Earthquake Engg. Environment, Earth Sciences
2. Applied Mechanics & - Hydraulics & Water Resource Engg., Marine Structures & Coastal Engg., RS & GIS
Hydraulics Applications.

3. Mechanical Engg. - Renewable Energy, Alternative Fuels, IC Engine, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Heat
Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue, FEM, Stress Analysis,
Tribology, Machine Dynamics and Vibration, Advance Materials, Advance Manufacturing,
Mechatronics, MEMS, Robotics and Control.

4. Electrical Engineering - Energy Systems, Power Electronics & Drives, High Voltage Engg, Power Systems,
Control Systems, Instrumentation Engg.

5. Electronics & Commn. - Communication/VLSI/ Signal Processing.

6. Chemical Engineering - Process Development, Particulate System, Biotechnology, Environmental Engg. Transfer
Operation, Industrial Biotechnology

7. Metallurgical & - Mechanical Processes, Chemical Processes & Materials

Materials Engineering
8. Mining Engg. - Rock Mechanics & Ground Control, Drilling & Blasting, Mine Planning, Environmental
Management

9. Physics - Solid State Physics, Materials Science, Theoretical Physics.

10. Chemistry - Physical, Inorganic, Organic Chemistry

11. Humanities, Social Sciences - Management, Economics, English (Comparative Literature) & related Disciplines
& Management

12. Mathematics & - Graph Theory, Fluid Mechanics, Computer Applications, Reliability Engg., Systems
Computational Sciences Optimization, Functional Analysis.

13. Information Technology
14. Computer Science and Engg. -
8. Selection Procedure:
- Applied Perception, Databases, Distributed Computing, Data Mining, High Performance
Computing, Human Computer Interaction, Intelligent Information Systems, Multimedia
and Virtual Reality, Rich Internet Applications, Scientific/ Statistical Data Mining, Web
Services.
Computer Networks, Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Autonomic
Computing, Databases, Data Mining, Information Security, Bio informatics.

A. Common Admission for MTech Fulltime Program (for scholarship seats) by NIT Trichy

During the academic year 2010-11 for GATE qualified candidates, common online admission process for M. Tech programs
was started which was coordinated by NIT Trichy. This year (2011-12) also admission for GATE candidates will be done
through common counselling which is coordinated by NIT Trichy. The seats are allotted based on GATE score. The details
of seat matrix and application procedure etc can be found at http://www.nitt.edu .

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B. Common Admission for MCA by NIT Bhopal
The admission for MCA program is done centrally by NIT Bhopal for the year 2011 based on valid score in NIT MCA
Common Entrance Test (NIMCET 2011). The date, time, venue of counselling will be intimated to the eligible candidates by
NIT Bhopal.
C. Admission for MTech (Non-scholarship), MTech (Sponsored seats/Research), MBA and MSc Progammes by NITK
Surathkal
The admission for MTech (non-scholarship), MTech (Sponsored seats/Research), MBA and MSc programmes are being
done by NITK Surathkal. The non-scholarship seats for MTech program are the vacant seats existing in the scholarship
category and the sponsored seats.
M.Tech. (non-scholarship) : Selection of candidates for admission will be based upon academic performance in qualifying
examination or / and written aptitude test or / and Interview etc as decided by the P.G. Admissions Committee of the
Concerned Department offering that programme.
M.Tech. (Sponsored) : Selection of candidates for admission will be based upon academic performance in qualifying
examination or / and written aptitude test or / and Interview etc as decided by the P.G. Admissions Committee of the
Concerned Department offering that programme. The candidates must have a minimum two years of full-time work
experience [refer 13 (iv)]
M.Tech. (Research): Selection of candidates for admission will be based upon GATE score or in some of the programmes
selection will be based on at least 70% weightage to GATE score and the remaining 30% weightage to academic
performance in qualifying examination or / and written aptitude test or / and Interview etc as decided by the P.G. Admissions
Committee of the Concerned Department offering that programme.
M.B.A. : The selection for MBA program is done separately by the Institute during April 2011 and is based on the
Rank/Scores obtained in the CAT – 2010 and Group discussion / Interview.
M.Sc. (Chemistry) : Selection of candidates for admission to M.Sc. (Chemistry) will be based upon the academic
performance in the qualifying degree programme, written aptitude test conducted by the Institute.
M.Sc. (Physics) : Selection of candidates for admission to M.Sc. (Physics) will be based upon the academic performance
in the qualifying degree programme, written aptitude test conducted by the Institute.
PhD : Admission to a Ph.D. Programme shall be open to candidates who have passed the prescribed qualifying examination
as specified earlier. Selection of candidates for admission to Ph. D. programme will be based upon the academic
performance in the qualifying examinations, written aptitude test, presentation on a research topic and interviews as specified
by the concerned departments.
9. How to Apply:
The prescribed application form and Information Bulletin for M.Tech.(Sponsored and Research)/MSc and PhD can be
downloaded from the Institute 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.
Candidates sponsored by the Educational Institutions/Industries must get their applications forwarded through proper
channel.
Applications which are incomplete/defective/received late are liable to be rejected summarily and no correspondence will be
entertained on such applications.
Note: If a candidate desires to apply to more than one course, he/she should submit separate application along with
D.D. for each course i.e M.Tech (Sponsored seats/Research)/ PhD programme. Candidates called for interview will have
to appear for interview at their own cost. The interview will be held at N.I.T.K., Surathkal.
Calendar of Events for admission to M. Tech (Sponsored seats/Research), M.Sc. and Ph.D. Programmes 2011-12.

Last Date for receiving completed applications 24.06.2011(Fri)

Applications to be sent to the Departments for processing, on or before 27.06.2011(Mon)
Preparing preliminary merit-list or short-listing 30.06.2011 (Thur)
Dispatch of call letters to short-listed candidates, and announcement in the website 01.07.2011 to 04.07.2011
Selection Test and/or Interview 13th and 14th July
Publication of provisional selection/merit-list on website 14th July (Thur)
Sending admission orders/letters 15th July (Fri)
Reporting Dates for Selection-List Candidates 18th to 22nd July
Last Date for sending admission orders/letters to waiting-list candidates 26th July(Tue)
Last Date for Reporting, for waiting-list candidates 2nd August, 2011(Tue)

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 10. Intake for M.Tech .Programme for 2011 – 12:
Scholarship Seats Sponsored
Department Programme (non- Total
OP OBC SC ST
OP OBC SC ST scholarship)
PH PH PH PH
Structural Engineering 13 - 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 27
Geotechnical Engineering 6 1 4 2 - 1 - 1 15
Civil Engineering Environmental Engg 13 - 6 1 4 - 2 - 1 27
Transportation Engg 13 - 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 27
Construction Technology and Management 13 - 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 27
Marine Structures 13 - 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 27
Applied Mechanics &
Water Resources Engineering and Management 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 - 1 15
Hydraulics
Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems 13 - 7 - 3 1 2 - 1 27
Chemical Plant Design 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 - 1 15
Chemical Engineering Industrial Pollution Control 12 1 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 27
Industrial Biotechnology 13 - 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 27
Manufacturing Engineering 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 - 1 15
Mechanical Engineering Thermal Engineering 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 - 1 15
Mechatronics Engg 12 1 7 4 - 2 - 1 27
Process Metallurgy 7 - 3 1 2 - 1 - 1 15
Metallurgical & Materials Materials Engineering 13 - 7 4 - 2 - 1 27
Engineering Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - -
7 - 4 - 2 1 1 15
(New Programme)
Computer Science and Engineering 13 - 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 27
Computer Science &
Computer Science and Engineering- Information - -
Engineering 12 1 7 - 4 2 1 27
Security
Electronics & VLSI Design 13 - 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 27
Communication - -
Communication Engineering 12 1 7 - 4 2 1 27
Engineering
Information Technology Information Technology 12 1 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 27
Electrical & Electronics - -
Power & Energy Systems 13 - 6 1 4 2 1 27
Engineering
Mining Engineering Rock Excavation Technology and Management 12 1 7 - 4 - 1 1 1 27
MACS System Analysis and Computer Applications 13 - 7 - 4 - 2 1 27
Note: PH – Physically challenged / physically handicapped.
b) Intake for M.Sc. Programme:
Department Programme SC ST OBC GM Sponsored Total
Chemistry M.Sc(Chemistry) 4 2 7 13 1 27
Physics M.Sc.(Physics) 4 2 7 13 1 27

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 Note:
i) Reserved Seats unfilled due to non –availability of SC/ST candidates will not be filled by candidates from OP/OBC.
ii) Reservation for SC/ST Physically Challenged/PH shall be as per Central Government rules.
iii) Sponsored candidates preferred as per Institute rules.
iv) Reservation of seats for OBC shall be as per GOI/MHRD norms.
v) The above intake is excluding QIP seats allotted by AICTE/MHRD.
vi)The scholarship seats are allotted based on GATE score through common admission process coordinated by NIT Trichy. The vacant
seats are allotted to non-GATE candidates by the NITK Surathkal.

11. Documents to be Produced:

A. At the time of counselling/interview:
1. Original marks card of all Semesters/years of Engineering./Degree
2. Date of Birth Certificate in Original (SSLC/X Std.)
3. Caste Certificate if belonging to SC/ST (original)
4. Caste certificate as per prescribed format for OBC candidates.(if applicable) from the Competent Authority issued after
31.03.2011.
5. GATE Score Card in original (For M. Tech)
6. Sponsorship Certificate, if applicable
7. Pass certificate for A.M.I.E. candidates (M.Tech.)
8. Physically handicapped/challenged certificate, if applicable.
9. NIMCET-11 Score card for MCA & Score Card of CAT for MBA.
10. 10+2 (P.U.C.) Marks Card (For M.C.A.)
11. Admit Card / Hall Ticket (For M.C.A. & MBA.)

B. Documents to be Produced at the time of admission:

1. Admission order issued by Competent Authority.
2. Original marks card of qualifying examinations (Ist to Final Year) with two sets of duplicate copies. (The spelling and
order of the name should be same in all the years of marks card, degree certificate and Migration Certificate).
3. Original GATE Score Card/NIMCET 2011 Entrance Test Rank Card for MCA & Score Card of CAT for MBA.
4. Degree Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate issued by the University.
5. Medical Certificate (general fitness).
6. Relieving Certificate in the case of Sponsored Candidates
7. Date of Birth Certificate in original(X Std. or SSLC)
8. Caste Certificate in case of SC/ST.
9. OBC Certificate (if applicable) from the competent authority issued after 31.03.2011.
10. Transfer Certificate
11. Conduct Certificate
12. Sponsorship Certificate (if sponsored)
13. Physically handicapped/challenged certificate, if applicable.
14. Migration Certificate.

Note: For OBC certificate candidate can download the prescribed format from the NITK website (i.e. www.nitk.ac.in)

12 Financial Assistance:

A. M.Tech. / M.Tech. (Research) Programs – GATE Scholarship

A candidate will become eligible for GATE scholarship in M.Tech / M.Tech (Research) programme on possessing a valid
GATE score. Only Indian Nationals are eligible for this scholarship. A student is eligible to receive GATE scholarship at the
rate Rs.8,000/- per month if he/she accepts the following conditions:
i) It will be obligatory for every post graduate student to undertake 8 to 10 hours (per week) of work related to teaching and
research activities as assigned to him/her by the Institute. This could include tutorials, laboratory classes, development and
maintenance of laboratories, assistance in research and development activities undertaken by faculty members, maintenance and
operation of computers and other central facilities.
ii) Students must secure a 6.00 SGPA / CGPA during first semester and second semester examinations to become eligible
for continuance of scholarship during the subsequent semesters @ Rs. 8000/- per month.
Those candidates who have passed in all subjects and secured less than < 6.0 CGPA are eligible for the award of 50% of
the entitled scholarship and the scholarship will restore full once the candidates obtains CGPA > 6.00

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iii) A student shall be required to give an undertaking to the effect that he/she would not leave the course midway or appear in any
competitive examinations, etc, not related to engineering or technology, in order to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
A student receiving the scholarship shall not receive any other emoluments like salary, stipend from any other sources. In no
case will the scholarship be allowed for more than 24 months.
Scholarship meant for SC/ST candidates will not be granted to the students under general category.
The scholarship holders are governed by the leave rules as prescribed from time to time. If an awardee remains absent for the
class/programmes without proper sanction of leave, he/she will be liable to forfeit the scholarship. Leave is sanctioned subject to
the conditions stipulated in the leave rules of the Institute.

B. Ph D Programme:

a) Full time research scholars are eligible for a fellowship of Rs. 18,000/- pm for the first two years and Rs. 20,000/-pm for the
remaining two years for ME/M.Tech or equivalent degree holders and Rs. 16,000/- p.m. for first year and Rs. 18,000/-p.m. for
the remaining two years for B.Tech /B.E/M.Sc/MBA or equivalent degree holders on satisfactory progress. About 50
fellowships are available at the Institute level which are flexible for department-wise allocation. They are supposed to assist in
teaching and laboratory assignment by the department and are eligible for 30 days vacation leave per year.
b) Full-time sponsored candidates may receive complete financial support including stipend, contingency grants and project
expenses from the sponsoring organizations.
c) Part-time (Internal Registrants) Institute Faculty/ Staff, Project staff are expected to work for their Ph.D. Programme while
fulfilling their normal duties.
d) Part-time External candidates (External Registrants) are expected to carry out their Research work in their parent organization
after fulfilling certain pre-requisites in the Institute. They are not entitled to Institute scholarship. The external candidate shall
produce a sponsorship certificate from his employer and submit it along with the application for admission.
e) Full-time Self-financing candidates and Full-time Study leave candidates are expected to work full-time and are subject to the
rules of the Institute.

13. Sponsored Candidates:

As per the AICTE norms, following guidelines are laid down for admission of sponsored candidates to full time PG degree
programmes.
i) The candidates who possess Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Planning (or equivalent) from the
AICTE approved institutions with atleast 55% aggregate marks will be eligible for admission.

ii) The minimum percentage of marks may be waived for those who are teachers either in Engineering Institutes or Polytechnics
joined before 28.2.1989, the date on which the Circular was issued prescribing the AICTE pay scale and qualifications.

iii) Preference should be given to those candidates who are GATE qualified. Sponsored candidates will not be eligible to receive
scholarship, even if they are admitted based on GATE score.

iv) The candidates must have a minimum two years of full-time work experience in a registered
firm/company/industry/educational and research institutions/any Government Departments or Government Autonomous
Organisations in the relevant field in which admission is being sought.

v) There will not be any age restriction. However, preference should be given to those who are below 45 years of age.

vi) The mode of selection shall be such that merit is the sole criterion.

vii) A letter from the employer must be furnished stating that the candidate is being sponsored to get admission. The employer
should also indicate that the candidates will not be withdrawn midway till the completion of the course.

viii) The fee structure for the sponsored candidates should be as decided by the concerned institutions. The fee for the candidate
should normally be borne by the sponsoring organisation wherever possible.

14. Admission of DASA Scheme:

Non-resident Indians and other foreign nationals may apply for M. Tech & MBA Programme of the Institute under Direct
Admission for Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme coordinated by the Institute. The details on the admission procedure is available
in the Institute website (www.nitk.ac.in).

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15. Fees and Deposits:

(i) FEE STRUCTURE FOR M.Tech. PROGRAMME (I & II YEAR) for the year 2011-12

I Sem. II Sem. III Sem. IV Sem.

Semester Fees
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Tuition fee # 17500 17500 17500 17500
Other Fees 8000 - 8000 -
Students Activity Council 975 - 925 -
Group Insurance coverage of students(For Full time candidates only) 350 - 350 -
Security Deposit (refundable) 4000 - - -
Institute Development Contribution (IDC)
5000 5000 - -
(SC/ST – Rs.1250/- per semester)
Alumni Association 1000 - - -
Hostel Fee (For Hosteller)
i) Admission Fees 500 - - -
4000 4000
ii) Hostel Rent (including water/electricity charges) ‫٭‬ 4000 4000
*5000 *5000

*single room accommodation for 2nd Year Boys.

Foreign Nationals (other than admission through ICCR) and DASA Scheme Tuition fee US $4000 (SAARC countries US $2000
per year (one time 1st year) and in 2nd Year US $2000(US $1000for SAARC country) per semester (Dollars in Demand Drafts
only)
50% tuition fee waiver for Institute Internal Candidates (Teaching fellows and Teaching Astt.) registered for Part time M.Tech
Programmes.
Fee Structure for the Internal Part Time candidates
Tuition fee = Rs.7,500/- per year
Institute Development Contribution = Rs.10,000/- first year
Alumni Association = Rs.1000 (one time payment at the time admission)

(ii) FEE STRUCTURE FOR MCA PROGRAMME (I TO III YEAR) for the year 2011-12:

I Sem. II Sem. III Sem. IV Sem. V Sem. VI Sem.

Semester Fees
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Tuition fee 17500 17500 17500 17500 17500 17500
Other Fees 8000 - 8000 - 8000 -
Students Activity Council 975 - 925 - 925 -
Group Insurance coverage of students 350 - 350 - 350 -
Security Deposit (refundable) 4000 - - - - -
Institute Development Contribution (IDC)
6000 6000 - - - -
(SC/ST – Rs.1500/- per semester)
Alumni Association 1000 - - - - -
Hostel Fee (For Hosteller)
i) Admission Fees 750 - - - -
ii) Hostel Rent (including water/electricity charges) 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000 4000

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 (iii) FEE STRUCTURE FOR M.B.A. PROGRAMME for the year 2011-12 (I & II year):

I Sem. II Sem. III Sem.

Semester Fees IV Sem. Rs.
Rs. Rs. Rs.
Tuition fee# 25000 25000 25000 25000
Other Fees 8000 - 8000 -
Students Activity Council 975 - 925 -
Group Insurance coverage of students 350 - 350 -
Security Deposit (refundable) 4000 - - -
Institute Development Contribution (IDC)
5000 5000 - -
(SC/ST – Rs.1250/- per semester)
Alumni Association 1000 - - -
Hostel Fee (For Hosteller)
i) Admission Fees 500 - - -
ii) Hostel Rent (including water/electricity charges) 4000 4000 4000 4000

# Tuition fee for candidates admitted under DASA Scheme US $ 4000 (US $ 2000 for SAARC country) per year.

(iv) FEE STRUCTURE FOR M.Sc. (Physics & Chemistry) for the year 2011-12 (I & II year):

I Sem. II Sem. III Sem.

Semester Fees IV Sem. Rs.
Rs. Rs. Rs.
Tuition fee 17500 17500 17500 17500
Other Fees 8000 - 8000 -
Students Activity Council 975 - 925 -
Group Insurance coverage of students 350 - 350 -
Security Deposit (refundable) 4000 - - -
Institute Development Contribution (IDC)
5000 5000 - -
(SC/ST – Rs.1250/- per semester)
Alumni Association 1000 - - -
Hostel Fee (For Hosteller)
i) Admission Fees 500 - - -
ii) Hostel Rent (including water/electricity charges) 4000 4000 4000 4000

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 v) FEE STRUCTURE FOR Ph.D. PROGRAMME for the year 2011-12:

First Year Second Year Third Year

I Sem. II Sem. III Sem. IV Sem. V Sem. VI Sem.

Semester Fees
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
Tuition fee 17500 17500 17500 17500 17500 17500
Other Fees 4000 - 4000 - 4000 -
Student Activity Council 825 - 775 - 775 -
Group Insurance coverage of students (Full Time
350 - 350 - 350 -
Candidates only)
Security Deposit (refundable) 4000 - - - - -
Institute Development Contribution (IDC)
3000 3000 - - - -
(SC/ST – Rs.750/- per semester)
Alumni Association 1000 - - - - -
Hostel Fee (for Hostler)
i) Admission Fee 750 - - - - -
ii) Hostel Rent (including water/electricity charges) 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000
*4000 *4000 *4000 *4000 *4000 *4000
*for girls shared accommodation in girls hostel room rent is Rs. 4000 per semester.

Note: Candidates those who have extended their programme for IV Year and onwards have to pay the same fee of III Year.
50% tuition fee waiver for Institute Internal Candidates (Teaching fellows and Teaching Astt.) registered for Part time
Ph.D. Programes.

Fee Structure for the internal candidates & candidates from N I T K sister concern for Part Time Ph.D
programmes.
Tuition fee = Rs.5000 per year
Institute Development Contribution = Rs.6000 first year
Alumni Association = Rs.1000 (one time payment at the time admission)

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 Mess Fees (At Hostel Office) for Hostellers

M.Tech/M.B.A./M.Sc. / Ph.D. MCA

1. Mess Admission Fee 100.00 100.00

2. Mess Advance – each semester 8000.00 8000.00

3. Establishment Charges (per semester) 4000.00 3600.00

4. Other fee (per semester) 720.00 720.00
5. Reading Room fee (per year) 60.00 60.00
6. Recreation Committee fee (per year) 60.00 60.00
7. T.V. Maintenance Charges 50.00 50.00
For fresh admission only
8. Cooler Maintenance Charges 60.00 60.00
9. Mess Employees Gift Fund (per year) 5.00 5.00
10. For celebration of festivals (per year) 40.00 40.00

13095.00 12695.00
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Note: Refund of fees and deposits paid for Institute admission:
Any student who withdraws admission before the closing date of admission is eligible for the refund of all the fees and deposits,
after deduction of a processing fee of Rs.1000 /- (Rupees One Thousand Only)

Ragging: If any incident of ragging comes to the notice of the authority, concerned student shall be given liberty to explain
and if his explanation is not found satisfactory, the authority would expel him / her from the institution.

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