Apr 6, 2015
Mar 20, 2015
M.Tech Courses in Instrumentation Engineering
M.Tech.-level programmes in Instrumentation Engineering, Astronomical Instrumentation, Instrumentation and Control Systems, Industrial Automation, Electronics Design and Technology, Process Control and Instrumentation, Embedded Systems, Robotics, Electronics and so on are suitable higher studies options. Selection will be on the basis of the score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).
Instrumentation Engineering is a specialised branch of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, primarily focussing on the principles and operations of measuring instruments used in the design and configuration of automated systems. Instrumentation technology helps create, construct and maintain measuring and control devices and systems found in manufacturing plants and research institutions. Hence those with B.Tech. and M.Tech. degrees in Electronics, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering can find jobs in these fields. Public-sector companies such as Instrumentation Ltd., Bharat Electronics Ltd. and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. provide job opportunities.
Instrumentation Engineering is the basis of mechatronics and robotics engineering. Its main objective is to ensure that systems and processes operate safely and efficiently.
Several institutions offer higher study facilities in Instrumentation and Instrumentation and Control Engineering or related branches such as Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering.
IIA course
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore, offers an integrated M.Tech.-Ph.D. (Tech) course in Astronomical Instrumentation. After completing the M.Tech. part, students can opt for registration for the Ph.D. (Tech) programme. Those with a B.Tech. degree in Electrical, Instrumentation or Electronics and Communication Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering or an M.Sc. degree in Physics, Electronic Science, Applied Mathematics or Applied Physics may apply for admission. An entrance test will be held in Kochi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, followed by an interview in Bangalore. The selected candidates get a fellowship of Rs. 16,000 a month for the first two years and are provided hostel accommodation and medical facilities. In the third year, students begin research. The course normally runs for six years.
IIT courses
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) offer M.Tech. courses in Instrumentation Engineering and related disciplines. They shortlist students on the basis of the GATE score for selection tests or interviews. The IITs, Delhi and Mumbai, offer an M.Tech course in Control and Instrumentation. The IIT, Madras, offers a course in Catalysis Technology and Nuclear and Petroleum engineering. Those with a degree in instrumentation or Instrumentation and Control Engineering with a GATE score may apply.
The IIT, Roorkee, conducts programmes in Measurement and Instrumentation System Engineering and Operations Research. Those with a degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communication or Instrumentation Engineering may apply. The institute conducts an M.Tech. course in Computer Science and Engineering and Information Technology. Those with a degree in any branch of engineering are eligible for admission.
NIT courses
The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut, conducts an M.Tech course in Instrumentation and Control Systems. Those with a degree in Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Systems, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation and Instrumentation Engineering with a GATE score may apply. The institute offers an M.Tech. course in Industrial Power and Automation and Electronics Design and Technology. Those with a degree in Instrumentation and Control Systems, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation and so on with a GATE score may apply.
The NIT, Tiruchirapalli, conducts an M.Tech. course in Process Control and Instrumentation. A degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering and a GATE score are required for admission.
Other institutes
The Cochin University of Science and Technology offers an M.Tech. course in Electronics with specialisations in Digital Electronics and Microwave, Radar Electronics and Computer and Information Science. Those with a degree in Instrumentation may apply (www.cusat.nic.in).
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Kozhikode, offers an M.Tech. programme in embedded systems. Those with a degree in Electronics and Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering with at least 60 per cent marks may apply. Preference will be given to applicants with a GATE score (www.calicut.nielit.in).
Anna University offers an ME course in Control and Instrumentation (www.annauniv.ac.in).
Amrita School of Engineering, Ettimadai, Coimbatore, conducts M.Tech. courses in Embedded Systems; Computational Engineering and Networking; Remote Sensing and Wireless Sensor Networks; Computer Vision and Image Processing; and VLSI design. Those with a degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering and related disciplines may apply. (www.amrita.edu).
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, conducts an ME programme in Process Control and Instrumentation Engineering (www.annamalai university.ac.in).
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, offers an ME course in Electronics and Communication with specialisation in Instrumentation and Control Engineering ( www.bitmesra.ac.in).
The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University College of Engineering, Kakinada, conducts an M.Tech. course in Instrumentation and Control. Those with a degree in Electronics or Instrumentation and Control Engineering with a GATE score are eligible for admission. Candidates who do not have the score will need to take an entrance test.
Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi, conducts an ME course in Control and Instrumentation Engineering (www.dce.edu).
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur, Punjab, offers an M.Tech. course in Instrumentation and Control Engineering. Those with a degree in engineering or technology with at least 55 per cent marks may apply (www.sliet.ac.in).
The National Institute of Foundry and Forge Technology, Hatia, Ranchi, offers an M.Tech. course in Environmental Engineering. Those with a degree in any branch of Engineering and Technology are eligible for admission.
The National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, offers a two- year full-time postgraduate diploma programme in Industrial Safety and Environmental Management; Information Technology Management; and Industrial Management for those with a first-class engineering degree and a GATE score (www.nitie.edu).
The list is only indicative. Details of more institutions and engineering colleges that offers M.Tech. courses in Instrumentation and related disciplines may be had from the official website of the All India Council for Technical Education and the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Kerala.
Mar 2, 2015
BARC Exam Pattern
‘Online Exam’ means the candidate sits in front of a computer at the examination centre and the questions are presented on the computer monitor and the candidate answers the questions on the computer through the use of mouse. Unlike the traditional paper-pencil based test which is generally offered on a single day to all candidates, Online Exam will be offered over a period of time and the candidate can choose the Center, the Day and Time of his/her convenience to take the test.
Online Exam Pattern:
All questions of the Online Exam are of objective type (multiple choice questions with only one correct choice of answer). Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark (-1mark). No marks are awarded for questions not attempted. While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one option as correct answer.
There will be 100 questions in all. The questions are so designed that a good candidate will be able to answer 100 questions in 120 minutes.
Syllabus:
The syllabus for the Online Exam is specific to the Engineering discipline which a candidate has selected. The questions are intended to assess the basic understanding of subjects in the area of the Engineering discipline selected by the candidate. Emphasis would be on the knowledge and problem solving ability rather than on the memory of the candidate. General English, General Knowledge, Aptitude etc are not assessed.
General Instructions:
All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only. Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. Blank sheets for rough work will be provided, if required. Calculators and logarithmic tables are not allowed in the test centers. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobiles/cameras/laptops/ notebooks/text books etc.
Each candidate who registers for the Online Exam will be instructed to download the ‘Admit Card’. A candidate’s entry into the test centre is subject to the verification of the admit card. In addition to the admit card, each candidate is required to bring the following for verification:
- A valid photo identity card (such as passport/driving license/adhar/voter’s card/identity card issued by the candidate’s college etc), and,
- Original 10th (or equivalent) marks sheet.
- Candidates who have availed fee exemption under the category SC/ST/Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA)/Physically Challenged are required to bring valid proof of category for verification at the test centre.
All test centers are closely monitored for security and candidates’ identity and activities.
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