The Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (Digital University Kerala), officially inaugurated in February 2021, is the country's first digital university. The Kerala government established DUK after upgrading the 20-year-old Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITM-K) through an ordinance introduced in January 2020. Digital University Kerala aims to ease the country's digital transformation by training youths to adapt to the needs of Industry 4.0.
The five schools of the University- School of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Electronics Systems and Automation, School of Informatics, School of Digital Sciences and School of Digital Humanities- focus on development of high quality talent, research on issues of larger interest and to develop and implement solutions to hasten the pace of digital transformation.
Established | Location | 2000 | Thiruvananthapuram |
Former Name | Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITM-K) |
Admission mode | Online |
Courses offered | Postgraduate and Doctoral |
Entrance exam | DUAT- Digital University Aptitude Test |
Reservation quota | Yes |
Facilities offered | Library, Canteen, Hostel area, Transportation, 10 labs for different specializations, Central Computing Facility, Internet Connectivity |
Official website | https://duk.ac.in |
Known for its IT specializations, IIITM-K is a brilliant institution after beholding their achievements. DUK excels both as an overall institute as well as an individual performer. The notable achievements of the institute are given below:
The Institute offers postgraduate courses with diploma & short courses. The elaborated list for the same is provided below:
Course | Specialization | Details | |
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M.Tech in Electronics Engineering | AI Hardware, Signal Processing and Automation |
Eligibility Criteria: B.Tech or BE in EE/ECE/AEI/EI/Robotics/IoT or similar electronics hardware branches. MSc Electronics/Instrumentation or equivalent with 60% marks in graduation. |
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MTech. in Electronic Product Design (Part-Time) | - | Eligibility Criteria: Any B.Tech. or MSc degree or equivalent with 60% marks Selection Criteria: DUAT OR GATE |
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M.Tech in Computer Science | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Connected Systems, Intelligence | Eligibility Criteria: B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication Engg/Instrumentation Engg/Electrical Engg or related areas/MCA/M.Sc in CS/IT/Mathematics/ Statistics/Physics Selection Criteria: DUAT OR GATE |
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M.Sc. in Electronics | Intelligent Systems & Imaging, IoT & Robotics, VLSI Design & Artificial Intelligence | Eligibility Criteria: Any branch of BSc/B.Tech/BCA/MBBS with minimum 60% in qualifying examination Selection Criteria: DUAT OR GATE |
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M.Sc in Computer Science | Cyber Security, Machine Intelligence, Software System Engineering, Speech and Language Processing, Distributed Systems and BlockchainTechnologies, Data Analytics, Geospatial Analytics |
Eligibility Criteria: Any Science/Engineering graduate with Mathematics as one of the core or complementary subjects
OR graduate in Electronics / Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Technology |
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M.Sc in Data Analytics |
Bio AI |
Eligibility Criteria: BSc in Biological Sciences/Chemistry OR B.Tech/BE in Biomedical Engineering/Chemical Engineering OR BSc/BE/BTech in Biotechnology or related disciplines with +2 in Science stream with 60% marks or above Selection Criteria: DUAT |
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Computational Science | Eligibility Criteria: BSc in Physics/mathematics/statistics/Computer Science/Informatics or related disciplines with 60% or BE/BTech with mathematics as a subject of study Selection Criteria: DUAT |
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Geoinformatics | Eligibility Criteria: BSc in Geology/Geography(+2 in Science stream)/Computer Science/IT/Environmental Science/BTech Civil with 60% Marks or above Selection Criteria: DUAT |
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M.Sc in Ecology | Ecological Informatics | Eligibility Criteria: B.Sc. Degree in Botany/Zoology/Life Science/Chemistry/Physics/Ecology/Environmental Science/Geography/Geology/Microbiology/Plant or Animal Science/Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/ Biotechnology and allied areas or B.Tech/BE in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Agricultural and allied disciplines Selection Criteria: DUAT |
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MBA | Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Systems, Business Analytics, Digital Governance, Technology Management, Information Security Management | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years duration or Master’s degree of at least 2 years duration from a recognised university Selection Criteria: CAT/CMAT/KMAT/XAT/NMAT |
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PG Diploma | E-Governance | Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with working knowledge of computer systems. Selection Criteria: DUAT |
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Development Informatics |
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Ph.D. (Full time) | Intelligent Signals for Medical Imaging, Compressed Sensing, Computer simulation |
Eligibility Criteria: Post Graduation |
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Ph.D. (Part time) |
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The admission is through online mode. Digital University Aptitude Test (DUAT) is the common admission test for getting admission in M.Tech, M.Sc and PGDeG courses offered by Digital University Kerala.
The candidates must know the minimum eligibility criteria that need to be met. Eligibility criteria for candidates appearing in DUAT 2021 for all the courses are different and the same has been listed below:
Course | Eligibility |
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M.Tech | B.Tech/BE /MCA /M.Sc in relevant subjects with 60% marks in graduation |
M.Sc | |
PGDeC | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with working knowledge of computer systems |
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Digital University Kerala (IIITM-K) is a brilliant institute that offers amazing career opportunities. The major recruiters that visit the institute are Infosys, Intel, TATA, Wipro, Nokia, etc. among many. Recently, 90% of students are placed in highly-recognized companies. Over 250 companies search for fresh and skilled students in this institute.
Located in technopark, it is exposed to many companies and numbers suggest that DUK is one of the best colleges in Kerala for placements. Opportunities for paid internships in real-life projects undertaken by the University will be available to a few top performing students from the 3rd semester onwards.
Academic year | Students placed | Median salary INR |
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2016-17 | 48 | 3,40,000 |
2017-18 | 54 | 3,60,000 |
2018-19 | 73 | 3,50,000 |
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There is a separate reservation system for the SC/ST section. Scholarships are offered for students of backward classes. The scholarship amount not only covers the tuition fees but also includes lodging & boarding charges, books cost, and laptop. This indicates their efforts toward the social cause.
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If all the world-class great facilities and equipment will be assembled in one place, then it would be DUK. It offers a plethora of advanced learning
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15 professors render their services for the bright future of students. They are highly skilled and graduated from well-known institutes. Out of 15 professors, 14 are doctorate or Ph.D. holders. They possess good experience in teaching. For technical staff, there are 2 skilled members. The administrative staff includes 4 members. Over the last 3 years, the faculty has achieved in gaining 29 published patents, 183 sponsored projects, and 23 consultancy projects. Dr. R Jaishanker and Dr. Asharaf S have also got multiple awards from various organizations for excellent work and contributions to their scientific field.
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Application Date | Action |
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M.Sc 9 Courses | ₹1.1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 60% | 26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024 | |
MBA 7 Courses | ₹2 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 60% | - | |
M.Tech 7 Courses | ₹1.1 Lakhs - 1.55 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 60% | 26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024 | |
PG Diploma 1 Course | ₹1 Lakh (Total Fees) | Graduation/Diploma | - |
Course | Fees | Action |
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Ph.D 3 Courses | ₹50,000 (1st Year Fees) |
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Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Result Date | Upcoming Dec 26, 2024 |
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CAT 2024 Exam Date | Nov 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Registration Date | Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Result Date | Upcoming Dec 26, 2024 |
Events | Dates |
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CAT 2024 Exam Date | Nov 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Admit Card Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Registration Date | Aug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024 |
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