Course Information & Syllabus
Degree in Instrumentation Technology
Scope
The word automation has become a familiar phrase to an average Indian. In the process industries, the some what synonymous term instrumentation is no less familiar. It is ironic that in a day of automation (or Instrumentation) there still exists a partial void in efforts to train people engaged in a field that involves both art and science. Formal education in the field has been nil; practitioners have come from other disciplines, primarily electrical, mechanical, and chemical. The training offered to those entering the profession has come through formal and informal communication within the small but closely-knit group. Trainees are often bewildered by the slow rate at which they grasp the entire field and achieve the level of competence and confidence of a professional.
Career Options
Process Industry, Petro Chemical Industry, Large Scale Manufacturing Industries, IT Companies, R&D Organisations and Educational Institutions
Eligibility
Admissions for the first year of the course shall be open to students who have passed the two-year Pre-University Examination (Science) conducted by the Karnataka State Pre-University Board.
Or 10+2 of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Information Science/Electronics/Biology as optional subjects with English as one of the languages of study and obtained at least 45% marks in the optional subjects is eligible for Engineering & Technology courses. Chemistry & Mathematics as optional subjects and English as a subject of study.
Or those who have passed any other examinations recognised by the University as equivalent thereon.
Candidates should have secured a minimum of 35% of marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics of second year Pre-University Examination or at the end of 12 years of education.
B.Sc. graduates are also considered eligible for admission to First Year B.E. course if they have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate of subjects:
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics or
Physics, Mathematics & Electronics or
Physics, Mathematics & Computer Science
Lateral Entry
The three year Diploma Holders in appropriate branch of Engineering awarded by the Board of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka or any other Diploma qualification considered equivalent thereto by the University, who have secured not less than 50% of the total maximum marks in the final year are eligible for admission to the First year of B.E. course in appropriate branch. However, there shall not be any exemption of any subject at the B.E. degree course.
Eligibility Certificate
Candidates other than those, who have passed the examination of Pre-University Examination Board, Engineering Diploma Examinations of the Board of Technical Education, Karnataka & B.Sc. degree examination from any University of Karnataka State, have to obtain Eligibility Certificate for seeking admission to B.E. degree course from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) of Karnataka State. The University will notify dates for the issue of Eligibility Certificates from time to time
Theory Subjects
Note 1: Question Paper setting – Internal assessment marks (IA Marks)
As prescribed by the University, the students appear for 3 internal tests during each semester. Question papers for these internal tests are set by the faculty member who teaches that subject. Each test paper is set for 80marks and expected to answer for maximum of 50 marks in 1 ½ Hours duration.
Note 2 : Question Paper setting – External (University)
External examinations are conducted at the end of each semester on the dates announced by the University. These examinations are common to all affiliated colleges of the University. The question paper is set by external faculty usually conversant with subject. The examination is of 3 hours duration with maximum marks of 100. The two examiners (one from internal and from external) will jointly conduct the examination as per the university syllabus. The practical examinations performed by students individually.