Birla Institute of Technology

Courses offered: Admission 2008 for M. E. / M. Pharm / M. Tech / MUP at Mesra and M.Sc. at Mesra, Jaipur, Kolkata and Lalpur
Applications are invited for admission to the following postgraduate programmes of the Institute:
1. M.E. in Automated Manufacturing Systems, Civil Engineering, Computer Aided Analysis & Design, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Quality Engineering & Management, Software Engineering, Space Engineering & Rocketry

2. M. Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology

3. M.Sc. in Bio-Medical Instrumentation, Information Science at Mesra,
M.Sc in Geo-Informatics at Jaipur, Kolkata and Mesra
M.Sc in Bio-Informatics at Kolkata and Mesra
M.Sc in Information Technology at Lalpur (for girls only)

4. M. Tech in Computer Science, Environmental Science & Engineering, Fuels & Combustion, New Materials & Processing Technology, Remote Sensing, Scientific Computing

5. Master of Urban Planning (Town Planning) – MUP

Eligibility: (A) M. Sc. programmes

a) Candidates must have passed in ALL subjects in which they have appeared in Class 10 (excluding optional subjects) with minimum 60% marks in average (50% for SC/ST). Marks in Class 10 to be computed as average of marks obtained in ALL subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects).

b) Candidates for M.Sc. Geo-Informatics must have studied and passed certain required subjects in Class 12 as given below. Candidates must have passed in ALL subjects in which they have appeared in Class 12 (excluding optional subjects) with minimum 60% marks in average (50% for SC/ST). Marks in Class 12 will be computed as average of best 5 subjects in which candidate has appeared, (excluding optional subjects) but including required subjects.

c) Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislatures in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India/AIU. This degree must entail a minimum of three years of education (10+2+3 system) after completing higher secondary schooling (Class 12 or equivalent).

d) Candidates of B.Sc. / B.A. / B. Com. Honours must have minimum 60% marks in average (50% for SC/ST) in their Honours subject. Candidates of other graduate courses must have minimum 60% marks in average (50% for SC/ST) in graduation, marks to be computed as average of marks obtained in ALL subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects).

e) Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.

f) Candidates appearing for final examinations of their bachelor’s programme in 2008 can also apply, and if selected can join the programme provisionally. At the time of the counselling they must bring the following:

i. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute stating that by 30 June 2008, they will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining their bachelor’s degree.

ii. A certificate from the Principal certifying that they have obtained 60% marks or equivalent (50% in case of SC/ST candidates) based on latest available grades / marks.

Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification with at least 60% marks (50% in case of SC/ ST). They must submit proof of passing their final examinations with requisite marks by 31 October 2008. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

(B) The M.E. and M. Pharm programmes:

a) Candidates must have passed in ALL subjects in which they have appeared in Class 10 (excluding optional subjects) with minimum 60% marks in average (50% for SC/ST). Marks in Class 10 to be computed as average of marks obtained in ALL subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects).

b) Candidates must have passed in ALL subjects in which they have appeared in Class 12 (excluding optional subjects) with minimum 60% marks in average (50% for SC/ST). Marks in Class 12 will be computed as average of best 5 subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects).

c) For the M.E. programmes, candidates must hold a B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE or equivalent degree in the appropriate disciplines / branches mentioned below for the respective courses. Candidates must be GATE qualified and must have a first class or minimum 60% marks in average (55% for SC/ST) in graduation. In case the examining Board does not award a class, the percentage marks in graduation will be computed as average of marks obtained in all subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects). Non-GATE candidates may also apply

d) For the M. Pharm programme, candidates must hold a B. Pharm degree from a PCI and AICTE approved Institute. Candidates must be GATE qualified and must have a first class or minimum 60% marks in average (55% for SC/ST) in graduation. In case the examining Board does not award a class, the percentage marks in graduation will be computed as average of marks obtained in all subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects). Non-GATE candidates may also apply

e) Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.

f) Candidates appearing for final examinations of their bachelor’s programme in 2008 can also apply, and if selected can join the programme provisionally. At the time of the counselling they must bring the following:

i. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute stating that by 30 June 2008, they will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining their Bachelor’s degree.

ii. A certificate from the Principal certifying that they have obtained 60% marks or equivalent (55% in case of SC/ST candidates) based on latest available grades / marks.

Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the Bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification with at least 60% marks (55% in case of SC/ ST). They must submit proof of passing their final examinations with requisite marks by 31 October 2008. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission.

(C) The M. Tech and MUP programmes:

a) Candidates must have passed in ALL subjects in which they have appeared in Class 10 (excluding optional subjects) with minimum 60% marks in average (50% for SC/ST). Marks in Class 10 to be computed as average of marks obtained in ALL subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects).

b) Candidates for M. Tech Remote Sensing must have studied and passed certain required subjects in Class 12 as given below. Candidates must have passed in ALL subjects in which they have appeared in Class 12 (excluding optional subjects) with minimum 60% marks in average (50% for SC/ST). Marks in Class 12 will be computed as average of best 5 subjects in which candidate has appeared, (excluding optional subjects) but including required subjects.

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c) For the M. Tech programmes, candidates must be GATE qualified and must hold either a i. B.E. / B.Tech / AMIE/ equivalent degree in the appropriate disciplines / branches mentioned below for the respective courses, with a first class or minimum 60% marks in average (55% for SC/ST) in graduation. In case the examining Board does not award a class, the percentage marks in graduation will be computed as average of marks obtained in all subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects), OR an

ii. MCA or M.Sc. / M.A. degree in the appropriate disciplines / branches mentioned below for the respective courses with first class or 60% (55% for SC/ST), [except for M. Tech in NMPT], after graduating with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in 10+2+3 system from a recognized University, with minimum 60% marks in average (50% for SC/ST) [as per clauses (c) and (d) of CMEC-PG1 above] Non-GATE candidates may also apply

d) For the MUP programme, candidates must be GATE qualified and must hold either a

i. B.Arch / B.Planning or equivalent or B.E. in Civil Engineering with a first class or minimum 60% marks in aggregate (55% for SC / ST) [as per clause c (i) above] OR an

ii. M.A. / M.Sc. degree in Geography, Economics, Sociology or Environmental Science with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) after graduating with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in 10+2+3 system from a recognized University, with minimum 60% marks in average (50% for SC/ST) [as per clauses (c) and (d) of CMEC-PG1 above]
Non-GATE candidates may also apply

e) Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.

f) Candidates appearing for final examinations in 2008 can also apply, and if selected can join the programme provisionally. At the time of the counselling they must bring the following:

i. A certificate in original from the Principal of their Institute stating that by 30 June 2008, they will have appeared for examination in all subjects required for obtaining their qualifying degree.

ii. A certificate from the Principal certifying that they have obtained the requisite marks as above based on latest available grades / marks.


Application procedure: Candidates should obtain our Information Brochure 2008 and Postgraduate Application Material 2008 giving details of the eligibility criteria, number of seats, fee structure, reservations, and containing the prescribed application form.

The same may be obtained in person from the Accounts Office at Mesra or from any of our Extension Centres during working hours on all working days, from 4 April 2008 up to 9 May 2008, on payment by crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 1,000/- in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi.

To obtain the Information Brochure 2008 and Postgraduate Application Material 2008 by post, send a crossed demand draft for Rs. 1,100/- in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi, along with a covering letter mentioning the course applied for, and two slips of paper (of size 10 x 10 cm) with your name and address clearly written in block capitals, and telephone number, to Dean Admissions at Mesra or Director of any of our Extension Centres. Write PG - 2008 on the envelope. Postal requests must be received by 5 May 2008.

To apply for any of the programmes, eligible candidates must send the completed application with enclosures to office of the Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi – 835215, positively by 15 May 2008.

You may use one application form to apply for only one programme – M.E. or M. Pharm or M. Tech or MUP or M.Sc. and only one discipline within that programme – for example only M.E. in Electrical or M. Tech in Computer Science or M.Sc. in Bioinformatics. However, one application form can be used to apply for various specializations within some M.E. programmes and within the M. Pharm programme. In the case of M.Sc. programmes in Bioinformatics and Geoinformatics.

you may also use one application form to apply for different Places for Study, in order of preference. Please use separate application form(s) to apply for two (or more) programme(s). Applications made on photocopies of forms are not acceptable.

Further details can be taken from: Fax: (0651) 2275401
Tel: 0651-2275444/896
Website: http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/
Address: PO Mesra 835215 Distt Ranchi

Last date of submission of Forms: 15 May 2008
Last date of Issue of application form : By Post: 5 May 2008 & at the Institute's Counter: 9 May 2008
Date of Entrance Test : For M.Sc. programmes: 8 June 2008 (and if required 9 June 2008)