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RSI CLUSTER INNOVATION CENTRE

(UNIVERSITY OF DELHI)
Rugby Sevens Building, University Stadium, G.C.Narang
Road, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, Ph. 27666702
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Date: 08/04/2022

ADMISSION 2022-2023
B.TECH. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICAL
INNOVATIONS)

Importantinformation relatedtoB.Tech program

About the program: Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi offers a four-year
B.Tech. Program in Information Technology & Mathematical Innovations. This unique
course, the first one to be offered at Cluster Innovation Centre, is designed to inculcate an
innovation mindset as part of the curiculum and pedagogy. Building strong analytical skills
through Mathematics and application skills of Information Technology (1T). This course
encourages students to recognize the connectedness/ interdisciplinarity of various disciplines.
The course aims to produce adequately skilled graduates with a creative mindset who can
provide new solutions to industryin particular and to society in general. The course is

specifically designed to boost undergraduate research.

Admission: Admission to the program is done through CUET based entrance exam
conducted by the University of Delhi through NTA.

Date of registration: Wednesday, 06 April 2022 Friday, May 06, 2022 on website
www.admission.uod.ac.in

Total Seats and Seat Matrix: There are 50 seats* in B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical
Innovations).
They are distributed as
General Category 20 seats
EWS 5 seats
OBC Category - 14 seats

S C Category 7 seats
ST Category -4 seats

Apart from these there are 9 supernumerary seats as follows:

PwD Category 3 seats

CW Category -3 seats
Foreign nationals-3 seats
*The University of Delhi has the right to change the number of seats at any
point of time.

Eligibility: The minimum eligibility criteria to appear for the written examination is to

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r passed the examination 10+2 level.

Structure and Pattern of the Entrance Test: As

per the CUET pattern given in University
BOI for CIC.

Details of Nodal Officers:

Name: Prof. Swati Arora Dr. Geetanjali Kala
Mobile No.: 9811823560 8860360404
E-Mail Id: profswatiarora@gmail.com
geetanjalikala@gmail.com

Candidates are advised to refer Delhi University website http://www.du.ac.in/ and

Admission 2022 website,
http://admission.uod.ac.in/

Prof. Mahima Kaushik

Prof. Dinabandhu Sahoo
Program Coordinator, B.Tech. (1T&M) Director, CIC
Mobile No.: 9873036375
E-Mail Id: mkaushik@cic.du.ac.in

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(UNTVERSITY OF DELHI)
Rugby Sevens Building, University Stadium, G.C.Narang Road,
University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, Ph. 27666702

FAQ'SABOUT B.TECH (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND

MATHEMATICAL INNOVATIONSS

Q.1. What is Cluster Innovation Centre?

Ans. Cluster Innovation Centre (CIC) is a University Department/ Centre set up by the
and
University of Delhi with the objective of fostering an ecosystem of innovation
aim of the CIC is
connecting research with applications for the benefit of society. The to
ideas into0
support application-oriented research to solve real world problems by developing
innovative applications sucessfully. Cluster Innovation Centre (CIC) fosters an
environment of innovation and facilitates collaborations and partnerships with industry,
academia and other segments of society.

9.2. When was the course B. Tech. (1T and Mathematical Innovations) started?
Ans. The course B.Tech. (AT and Mathematical Innovations) was started in 2011. The first
batch of this course graduated in 2015.
Q.3. What is the minimum eligibility criteria for taking admission in B. Tech (IT and
Mathematical Innovations) in University of Delhi?
Ans. The minimum eligibility criterion to appear for the written examination is topassed the
examination 10+2 level.
The students will be admitted according to the merit list prepared on the basis of the score
secured in the CUET.

Q.4. What is the procedure of taking admission in B.Tech. (1T and Mathematical
Innovations) in University of Delhi?
Ans. The students can register at the University of Delhi UG admission portal
admission.uod.ac.in. The admission will be through an MCQ based entrance test. The test
centers will be across India as announced by the university.

Q.5.What will be the syllabus of the entrance test in B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical
Innovations) in University of Delhi?
Ans. The written entrance test of two hours duration will be based on
Mathematics till 10+2 level
Language
Analytical ability
Q.6.What will be the duration of the entrance test in B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical
Innovations) in University of Delhi?
Ans. The entrance test will be of 3 hours and 15 minute OR 3 hours and 45 minutes duration.

Q.7. How many seats are offered in B.Tech. (1T and Mathematical Innovations) in
University of Delhi?
Ans: In 2022 -23 there will be 50 seats* in B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical Innovations).
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Rugby Sevens Building, University Stadium, G.C.Narang Road,
University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, Ph. 27666702

They are distributed as

General Category 20 seats

EWS- 5 seats
OBC Category - 14 seats
SC Category 7 seats
ST Category -4 seats
seats as follows:
Apart from these there are 9 supernumerary
PwD Category 3 seats
CW Category - 3 seats

Foreign nationals - 3 seats

*The University of Delhi has the right to change the number of seats.

examination of in B.Tech.
Q.8. What preparation must a student do for the entrance
(IT and Mathematical Innovations) in University of Delhi?
be thorough with mathematical concepts till 10+2 level.
Ans. The students must

and
Q.9. Can students of Arts and Commerce (10 + 2 level) having Mathematics
English as their subjects apply for the B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical Innovations)
course?
Ans. Yes, a student of Arts/Commerce having Mathematics and English can apply in the
B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical Innovations) course on the condition that he/she fulfills the

eligibility criteria as laid dowm by the Cluster Innovation Centre.

students who have cleared their 10 + 2 level examination before 2021

Q.10. Can the
also apply?
Ans: Yes, students who have passed their 10 +2 level examinations before 2021 and satisfy
the eligibility conditions can apply for this course.

student who wishes to apply for the B.Tech. (1T and

Q.11. What is the age limit for a

Mathematical Innovations) course?

Ans. There is no minimum age bar for the student to apply for the B.Tech. course at Cluster
Innovation Centre.

be considered for admission in the B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical

Q.12. Will JEE score

Innovations) course?
Ans. No, JEE score will not be considered for admission in the B.Tech. (IT and
Mathematical Innovations) course. The admission will be strictly in accordance with the
merit in the written entrance exam.

order to appear for the Delhi Entrance Test (DUET), will

University a student
Q.13. In
have to take prior admission in any course of the University of Delhi?

Ans. No, any student who has passed his/ her 10+2 level examination orhas appeared but
is awaiting the result can register/apply online on the IDelhi University Admission portal to
appear for the written entrance test..

Will there be interview for the selection procedure for the B.Tech. (T and
Q.14. an
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University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, Ph. 27666702

Mathematical Innovations) course?

Ans: No, there will be no interview for the selection procedure during the year2022-2023.
Q.15. Who shall offer the degree for the B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical Innovations)
course?

Ans. The degree for this course will be offered by the University of Delhi.

Q.16. What is the mode of instruction for this course?

Ans. All the courses of the B.Tech. course at CIC are taught in English.

at Cluster Innovation Centre different from any

other
Q.17. How is the B.Tech. course

B.Tech. Course?
a student
Ans. The course of B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical Innovations) requires
structure
to do a lot of hands-on projects that are related to the
real-world problems. A student
these projects and 40%
enrolled in this course will acquire 60% of the credits through
through theory exams.
B.Tech. (IT and
Q.18.What are the future prospects for the students pursuing the
Mathematical Innovations) course?
students have also
Ans. The course entrepreneurship skills in the students. Some
encourages
students that passed out have been placed in
been working on their own start-ups. The
Bowes, Vistara Airlines, Paytm,
companies like IBM research, MuSigma, KPMG, Pitney
Religare, Siemens, and TCS.
and Ph.D programme, both in
Students have also been selected for Masters programme
our alumni in
more than 300 alumni. We support
India and overseas. CIC has a network of
on existing courses.
all their endeavors and seek their inputs to improvise

structure of the B.Tech. (1T and Mathematical Innovations)

Q.19. What is the course

course?
the content are available at
The detailed course structure and course
Ans.
cic.du.ac.in/Programs-BTech-IT-Course.

of the B.Tech. (1T and Mathematical Innovations)

Q.20. What is the fee structure

course?

is Rs. 5000/- per semester and Rs.1000/- which is refundable

Ans. The fee for the course

time. In addition to this, the student shall have to pay the university
(Library Security) one
end examination.
examination fee at the time of the
semester

*The fees may be subject to change.

entrance test for admission in the
B.Tech. (IT and
Q,21.When and where will be the
Mathematical Innovations) course during
the year 2021-22?

of the examination will be decided by

the University of Delhi and
Ans: The date and venue
available on
the DU website. For further details, UG admission bulletin
will be put up on
must be consulted.
Delhi University Admission Portal
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Q.22. When will the result of written exam the B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical
Innovations) course be declared?
National Testing Agency (NTA) and the result of the
Ans: CUET will be taken care by
declared within 10 15 days of the conduct of the wTittenm
Written exam is usually
examination.
from Cluster Innovation
Q.23. Are the students who pass out of the B.Tech. course
Centre eligible to appear for their GATE examination?
course from Cluster
Innovation Centre
Ans: Yes, the students who pass out of the B.Tech.
eligible to appear for their GATE examination.
course at
duration of the B.Tech. (1T and Mathematical Innovations)
Q.24. What is the
Cluster Innovation Centre?

Ans: The duration of the course is 4 years (8 semesters).

other B.Tech. course?

Q.25.Does Cluster Innovation Centre offers any
course. However. the
not offer any other B.Tech.
Ans: No, Cluster Innovation Centre does
course allows the
student to opt for any one o
B.Tech. (IT and Mathematical Innovation) semesteT onward
streams from second
the following minor

Robotics and Embedded System

Economics and Management
System Biology
Cluster Innovation Centre have a placement cel1?
Q.26. Does
Delhi. However. there is a
Ans: No, there is a centralized placement cell in University of
details are available on the website o
student managed Industry Outreach Cell at CIC. The
CIC.
of CIC under sports ECA
B.Tech.
students be admitted in the
course
Q.27. Can
students under sports ECA
quota? Ans: No, as of now there is no provision for admitting

quota.

admission to the B.Tech course of CIC?

Q,28. Is there lateral
lateral admission to the B.Tech. course of CIC.
Ans: No, there is no

students under the foreign national category selected?

Q.29. How are
Office handle all
designated Foreign Students' Advisor
to
Ans: The University has a
for admitting Foreign Sudents Al foreign
enquiries regarding rules and responsibilities
national applicants may approach:

FOREIGN STUDENTS' REGISTRY OFFICCE

Room No. 03, Conference Centre.
Near Gate No. 4, North Campus, University
of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Phone No: +91-11-27666756
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E-mail: fsT @du.ac.in

(Office will remain closed on Saturdays, Sunday s and all Public Gazemed Holiday3)

DISCLAIMER: All the above information is subject to change 2s per the eievant deiaicn of
University of Delhi in this regard at any point of time