Birla Institute of Technology(BIT) MCA 2008

Birla Institute of Technology(BIT) Mesra, Ranchi, invites applicationsfor admission to the full-time Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Programme 2008-2011, at Mesra and Extension Centres at Allahabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lalpur and Noida.

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

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

3) 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).

4) Candidates must hold one of the following degrees
(a) BCA, or
(b) B.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics, or
(c)B.Sc. / B.A. with Mathematics or Statistics at graduate level

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

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

7)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:

(a) 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.

(b) A certificate from the Principal certifying that they have obtained 60% marks or equivalent (50% marks 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% marks 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 their provisional admission.

Notes:
(1)Candidates with foreign diplomas should see the EdCIL website for equivalence (http://www.edcil.co.in), and if required should obtain an equivalence certificate well in advance from the evaluation division of the AIU (website http://www.aiuweb.org).

(2) In case any Board / University awards grades instead of marks, the calculation of equivalent marks would be based on the procedure prescribed by the Board / University. In case a University does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum
possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.

Selection Procedure:

Online Entrance Test on 24 and 25 May 2008 at Allahabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida and Ranchi. It is proposed to hold the MCA 2008 Online Entrance Test at the following Test Centres - Allahabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, and Ranchi - provided there are sufficient number of candidates at each of the given Test Centres. In case the number of candidates opting for a given Test Centre is less than a certain minimum, the Institute reserves the right to shift candidates to the nearest alternative Centre.

Counselling:

Counselling schedules of candidates will be based on their performance in the above Test and their choices of Place for Study, and will be notified about a week after the Test, on the Institute website - http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/ and Notice Boards only. The counselling will be held in the second week of June 2008 at Allahabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Noida, Mesra and/or Lalpur, at the addresses given below. No separate intimation will be sent to candidates. Candidates must visit website - http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/ occasionally for updates or any other matters related to the admission procedures.

Provisional selections

for the MCA programme will be based on performance in the Online Entrance Test of such candidates who have applied, provided they satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned above, due consideration being given to their choice(s) of Place for Study made in their application forms. Provisional selection lists, along with procedures for admissions, will be notified as soon as possible after the counselling, on the Institute website - http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/ and Notice Boards of the Institute / concerned Extension Centres only. No separate intimation will be sent to candidates. Provisionally selected candidates will be required to take admission by the date given, failing which vacant seats may be allotted to waitlisted candidates. The list of waitlisted candidates will also be announced on website - http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/ and Institute Notice Boards only. No separate intimation will be sent to candidates. Candidates must therefore visit website - http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/ occasionally for updates or any other matters related to the admission procedures.

How to Apply:

The MCA 2008 Application Material including the Information Brochure 2008 can be obtained from all their Centres at the addresses given below

(a) In person from 19 March 2008 to 28 April 2008 on payment of Rs. 1,200/- and

(b) By post on payment of Rs. 1,300/- (All payments by crossed DD in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi). Postal requests must be received by 22 April 2008, and must include covering letter & two slips of paper (10×10 cm) with name, address in capitals and telephone number. To apply for the programme, eligible candidates may either (a) Fill in the printed form, available with the MCA 2008 Application Material, and send the completed form with 2 photographs and photocopies of all certificates, to reach the office of the Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, by 5 May 2008, or

(b) Fill in the online application form on website - http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/, and send a printout of the completed form with 2 photographs, crossed DD for Rs. 1,200/- in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi, and photocopies of certificates by 5 May 2008, at the same address. On receipt of the completed form and DD, online applicants will be sent a copy of the MCA 2008 Application Material and Information Brochure 2008 for reference.

Important dates for online applications: The link for filling the online form will be active from 9 am on 18 March 2008 and will be closed at 4 pm on 28 April 2008.

Contact
Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi – 835215

Centre Addresses and contact details:

Mesra: Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, Phone: PBX: 0651-2275444, 2276249 / 267 / 432 - Extn 469, & 2275868 (D) Fax: 0651-2275351, 2275401, 2276007, e-mail: admissions@bitmesra.ac.in

Allahabad : Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, B-7, Industrial Area, P.O. TSL Naini, Allahabad 211010, Phone: 0532– 2687363 / 2687099, Fax: 2687554. City Office: 14 Tagore Town, Allahabad 211002, Phone: 2465518. http://www.bitallahabad.ac.in, e-mail: bitallahabad@bitmesra.ac.in

Deoghar : Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Panchayat Training Institute, Govt. of Jharkhand, Jasidih, At & P.O. Daburgram 814132, Dist. Deoghar, Jharkhand - Phone: 9334654856, Telefax: 06432-292565, e-mail: bitdeoghar@bitmesra.ac.in

Jaipur : Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, 27, Malviya Industrial Area, Jaipur 302017, Phone: 0141– 4019798 / 4019814, Fax: 2751601, e-mail: bitjaipur@bitmesra.ac.in

Kolkata : Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Southend Conclave, 1582, Rajdanga Main Road, 4th Floor, (On Gariahat - E M bypass Connector, opposite Siemens Building), Kolkata 700107, Phone: 033 – 24414542 / 24414556, Fax: 24414299. e-mail: bitkolkata@bitmesra.ac.in

Lalpur : Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Lalpur, Ranchi 834001, Phone: 0651–2531817 / 2531676, Fax: 2531658 / 2531676, http://www.biteclalpur.ac.in, e-mail: bitlalpur@bitmesra.ac.in

Noida : Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, A-7 Sector-1, Noida 201301, Phone: 0120 – 2543484 / 2553661 / 3662, Fax: 2554146. http://www.bitnoida.in, e-mail: bitnoida@bitmesra.ac.in

Patna : Director, Birla Institute of Technology Extension Centre, Near Patna Airport, P.O. Bihar Veterinary College, Patna 800014. Phone: 0612- 2223545, 3200853, Fax: 2223545, e-mail: bitpatna@bitmesra.ac.in