Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Signal Processing) From NIT Surathkal, Surathkal

Interested candidates can check the steps to apply of different programs offered by NITK below:

How to Apply for B.Tech.?

• Eligible candidates seeking admission to the B. Tech. programs offered by NITK need to register online on JEE Mains website.
• After declaration of JEE Main result, candidates have to appear for JoSAA Counselling.
• During the counselling, applicants have to choose the desired course and institute and fill in the other requisite details.
• The candidate is allowed to choose preferences before locking the choices, which marks the completion of the registration process.
• Allotment status is displayed shortly after on the official website.
• Candidates, if satisfied with the allotment have to report at the allotted NIT (NITK Surathkal) along with their documents.
• At the institute, students have to undergo docuemnt verification.
• Upon successful verification, they have to pay the fee towards seat confirmation.

How to Apply for M.Tech?

• Candidates need to register on the official webiste of GATE.
• Upon successful registration, they have to fill out the application form with all the correct details and upload scanned images in prescribed format.
• Applicants also have to select the exam center.
• Once the form is filled they have to make payment of INR 1500/- (INR 750/- for Females/SC/ST/OBC candidates) through electronic payment mode.
• After the GATE exam is over, applicants have to attend the CCMT Counselling.
• At the time of counselling, candidates need to register and fill the choice of institute.
• Based on the GATE rank and choices filled, seat allotment will be done.
• If satisfied with the seats then candidates need to report at the allotted institute to accept the seat by paying fees and for docuemnt verification.

How to Apply for MCA?

• To apply for the MCA course, applicants have to visit the NIMCET website and register themselves.
• After registration, candidates have to fill all the required details in the form.
• When the form is filled, they need oi submit it along with the requisite fee.
• Further, the NIMCET qualified candidates have to appear for NIMCET Counselling. 
• During the counselling, they have to register themselves and fill the choice of institution.
• Applicants will be allotted a seat based on their merit and choice filled.
• Such candidates have to report at the designated center for docuemnt verifucation and payment of fee for confirming the alloted the seat.

How to Apply for M.Sc?

• For M.Sc. applicants need to fill the application form of IIT JAM.
• Post exam the qualified candidates have to appear for CCMN Counselling where they have to register online, fill the choice of program & institute and finally lock theur choices.
• Candidates will be allocated seats depdnding upon their rank and choices.
• Students need to download the Provisonal Admission Letter after the allotment.
• Lastly, students have to report at the allotted institute along with their documents and Provisonal Admission Letter to pay the required amount of fees.

How to Apply for M.Tech (Research/Sponsored) and Ph.D.?

• Candidates applying for M.Tech (Reserch/Sponsored) and Ph.D. programs have to register online on the institute’s official portal.
• They have to fill the online application with necessary details.
• After filling, candidates have to pay the application fee of INR 500/- (INR 150/- for SC/ST) through SBI e-Collect.
• A copy of the duly filled application form along with docuemnts must be sent to the following address:

Institute Address

Assistant Registrar (Academic),

National Institute of Technology Surathkal,

Surathkal, Srinivasnagar, Mangalore-575025,

Surathkal State

The enclosure should contain self-attested photocopies of all the requisite documents as mentioned in the information bulletin. A demand draft of Rs.500/- (Rs.150/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in favor of the Director, NITK, Surathkal, payable at Mangalore should be attached along with on or before the prescribed last date. 

Documents Required:

The following documents to be submitted (by post along with application form)/produced at the time of counselling/interview:

• Original marks card of all Semesters/years of Engineering/Degree
• Date of Birth Certificate in Original (SSLC/X Std.)
• Course Completion certificate from college (if qualifying degree exam results are awaiting)
• Caste Certificate if belonging to SC/ST (original)
• Caste certificate as per prescribed format for OBC candidates (if applicable) from the Competent Authority issued after 31st March.
• GATE Score Card in original (For M. Tech)
• Sponsorship Certificate, if applicable
• Pass certificate for A.M.I.E. candidates (M Tech)
• Persons with Disabilities (PWD) certificate, if applicable
• Two Self-Addressed Envelopes with Stamp each worth Rs.17/- (for postage in Mangalore) and Rs.39/- (for Postage outside Mangalore)
• Medical Certificate (general fitness).
• Relieving Certificate in the case of Sponsored Candidates
• OBC Certificate (if applicable) from the competent authority issued after March 31.
• Transfer Certificate
• Conduct Certificate
• Sponsorship Certificate (if sponsored)
• Migration Certificate

A candidate to be eligible for the MTech program:

• Must have a valid GATE score for that respective year.
• In qualifying degree, the candidates should have passed and secured at least a 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC, whereas 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 55% in the case of SC/ST/PwD candidates. The above-mentioned CGPA/Percentage should be awarded by a recognized University/Institute.
• Only the primary mode of evaluation (CGPA or percentage) as mentioned in the qualifying degree certificate/mark sheet shall be considered while verifying eligibility. In case both CGPA and percentage are mentioned, then only CGPA would be considered.
• Conversion from CGPA to percentage or vice versa given by an individual Institute/university will not be allowed.
• If CGPA is on a different scale than the 10-point scale, then it would be linearly mapped to a 10-point scale.

Entrance test – GATE

National Institute of Technology, Surathkal offers M.Tech, M.Tech (Reserach), MCA and M.Sc. course at the postgraduate level.

The basic eligibility criteria for admission to M.Tech course is a B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline. Candidates are selected through a centralized counselling process (CCMT). There are total 51 seats in the program.

NOTE – M.Tech (Reserch) is offered in all the M.Tech regular specializations in addition to Rock Exacavation Technology and Managaement under Mining Department

Key Points

• The admission for M. Tech (non-scholarship), M. Tech (Sponsored Seats) and M. Tech (Research) are done by NITK Surathkal.
• There are 3 types of students status under the M.Tech (Research) program: full time Student on GATE Scholarship, full time student sponsored from industry or organization, External Registratnts –Students sponsored from industry or other organizations and 4 in M.Tech (Regular) Program which includes Internal Registrants – Sponsored/Project staff of NITK.
• External candidates and full time sponsored candidates need to produce a Sponsorship Certificate from his employer and submit it along with the application. 
• Such candidates are not entitled for Institute’s Scholarship.
• Selection for M.Tech (Research) in some of the specializations is done on the basis of at least 70% weightage to GATE score and remaining 30% weightage to academic performance in qualifying exam or/ and written aptitude test or/ and Interview.
• M.Tech (Sponsored) are selected based on the academic performance in qualifying exam or/ and written aptitude test or/ and Interview. Also, candidates must have minimum 2 years of work experience in the Sponsoring organization.

Eligibility for Other PG Courses

The process of selection of candidates vary from course to course. Likewise, MCA candidates are selected on the basis of marks obtained in NIMCET, and M.Sc. candidates are selected based on the IIT JAM score.

Note:-

• Students belonging to SC / ST/ PWD category are exempted from payment of tuition fees (Exemption is not applicable to QIP, DASA, ICCR, and MEA and External Registrants and Internal Registrants for PG & R Program).

Fees structure for Internal part-time candidates (for regular staff of the institute)

• Tuition fee – Rs 7500 per year
• Institute development contribution – Rs 10000 (1^st year)
• Alumni association – Rs 1000 (one-time payment at the time of admission)
• Convocation fee – Rs 2000 (1^st sem – Rs 1000, 2^nd sem – Rs 1000)

Hostel Rent (For Hosteller) Per Semester : -

• Hostel Rent (including water/electricity charges) Boys / Girls (Shared accommodation) : Rs 8400

Fees structure for the Self-financed category :-

• 1^st sem – Rs 2,36,840
• 2^nd sem – Rs 2,06,395
• 3^rd sem – Rs 2,00,000
• 4^th sem – Rs 2,00,000

Fees structure for the Self-financed category (Hosteller Total fee for shared accommodation) Per Semester :-

• Hostel Rent (including water/electricity charges) Boys / Girls (Shared accommodation) : Rs 8400