This program is designed for students who have obtained their bachelor's degree in science, commerce, arts or management and wish to build a professional career in Information Technology. The courses have been carefully designed to take the student through basic concepts to current practices in industry, and hands-on laboratory experience is emphasized at every stage of the program. This program aims at producing software developers to meet the ever-changing requirements of the global IT industry.

Selection Process

Candidates for admission will be selected through an Entrance Test of the Institute. The test will be of one and half hour duration. The test will evaluate the candidates on their mathematical aptitude, logical reasoning, basic programming, English and general awareness of Information technology. Final merit list for admission will be prepared based on the performance of the Entrance Test only.

The admit card for the Entrance Test will be sent to the candidates by post by 31st May 2013. The result of the Entrance Test will be announced at this website by Third week of June 2013. For further updates on selection process, keep visiting our website http://www.daiict.ac.in

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Entrance Test Details for MSc (IT) Program

The test will evaluate the candidates on their mathematical aptitude, logical reasoning, basic programming, English and general awareness of Information Technology.

Duration: 90 minutes

Pattern: Multiple-choice answers. Wrong answers will be penalized. 

Weightage:

Approximate distribution of weightage would be, as given below-

Mathematics 20%
Quantitative aptitude and Logical Reasoning 40%
C Programming 20%
English Verbal Ability Awareness 20%

Syllabus:

Mathematics (10+2 standard): Algebra-Fundamental operations in Algebra, Expansion, Factorization, Simultaneous Linear/Quadratic equations, Logarithms, Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions, Binomial theorem; Basic Discrete Mathematics- Functions, Sets and Relations, Permutations and Combinations, Mathematical Induction, Basic Probability;

Calculus- Limits, Differentiation, and Simple examples of Maxima and Minima.

Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning: Questions drawn from Math upto 10th standard and logical reasoning.

C Programming: Programming in C: Basic Data Types, Language Control Structures, Arrays, Functions, Pointers, Dynamic Allocation of Memory, Structs, Recursion, Parameter passing and Scope.

English Verbal Ability: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary (Synonyms and Antonyms, Fill in the blanks, Sentence correction etc.)

 

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Number of Seats

Maximum number of seats available is 90.

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Eligibility

A graduate with a minimum of 60% marks in their qualifying degree examination may apply. Candidates appearing in their final degree examination and expecting to complete it by July 2013 may also apply subject to the condition that they obtain the 60% cumulative record after final examination and submit the provisional degree certificate or any other proof of the completion of degree certificate before 30 October 2013 to the Institute. The students must have at least three courses of Mathematics, Statistics or Computer science in their undergraduate curriculum.

The decision of the concerned authorities of DA-IICT regarding eligibility of any candidate shall be final

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Fee Structure

At the time of admission an amount of Rs. 30,000/- (Rs. 25,000/- towards Tuition Fee for the First Semester and Rs. 5,000/- towards Caution Deposit) is to be paid by the candidates through a bank draft drawn in favour of " DA-IICT", payable at Ahmedabad.

Tuition fee Rs. 25,000 per Semester
Registration Fee Rs. 2,500 per Semester
Caution Deposit Rs. 5,000 (Refundable at the end of the program)

Fees are charged semester-wise, at the registration of each semester. The Institute reserves the right to revise the fee and payment structure.

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Program Structure

The M Sc (IT) curriculum consists of 3 semesters of course work followed by a one-semester M Sc project work on a specified topic. There is also a summer internship, of duration of four (4) weeks that students need to take up after the second semester and before the start of third semester. (more). more...

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Important Dates (Tentative)

Filling of online Application Forms:
Commences on

23 April 2013

Online application for all PG Program closes on

23 May 2013

Last Date for receiving completed Application Form/Demand Draft for all PG Program closes on

24 May 2013

Entrance test for M.Sc. ICT ARD

7 April 2013

Entrance test for M.Sc. (IT)

15 June 2013
Entrance test & Interviews for Ph.D 1st or 2nd week of July
Counselling/Interviews for M. Tech. (ICT) TBD
Entrance test & Interviews for M. Des. 1st or 2nd week of July
Interview for M.Sc. (ICT-ARD) 4th week of April
Commencement of session 3rd or 4th week of July

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Application Procedure

Candidates will be required to submit online (preferably) application form by clicking on the link given below. Admission fee (non-refundable) is Rs. 1000/- for online and Rs.1100/- for offline. The candidates who submit an online admission form are required to send a demand draft of Rs. 1000/- drawn in favour “DA-IICT” and payable at Ahmedabad, to the address given below. Candidates downloading the form and sending it by post have to send a demand draft of Rs. 1100/- in favour of “DA-IICT” and payable at Ahmedabad and attach it with the application form.

Candidate must write his/her name, address, contact number (s), Program name, and application number (if application form has been submitted online) on the reverse side of the bank draft.

Candidates need to indicate their research interests in the online application form. Candidates may provide more than one interests. Candidates are advised to look at profile of several research groups available at this website, for identifying the group that has closest match with their own research interests.

Click here to apply online

Click here to download form

Institute encourages you not to download application form but to use online application process.

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Address for Correspondence

PG Admissions
      Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology
        Near Indroda Circle
        Gandhinagar - 382 007
        Gujarat, India
        Tel: (079) 30520000
        Fax: (079) 30520010
        Email: pg_admissions@daiict.ac.in
        Website: www.daiict.ac.in

"The institute takes no responsibility for loss of DD in transit."

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