B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 

at FISAT, Ernakulum

BTech students are placed in top companies at top positions such as TCS, IBM, Orion, Cognizant, IBM,  and others. BTech students are provided with a good understanding of the specialisations in a Societal, Global, and Environmental context, consistent with the principles of sustainable development. The BTech students are taught technical skills and several other skills. Hence, it is worth pursuing BTech at FISAT. 

The eligibility criteria for B.Tech at Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT) are as follows:

• Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or Examinations recognised as equivalent thereto, with 45% marks in Mathematics separately and 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) .
• Candidates must be residents of Kerala and India as their nationality .
• Candidates must qualify for the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) exam.

You can find more details about the admission process, fees, cutoff, and placements of FISAT on their official website. 

FISAT College cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. FISAT College BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between, 8059 and 46006 for the General AI category candidates, wherein BTech in CSE is the most competitive course. The easiest BTech specialisation to secure admission is B.Tech. in Civil Engineering. For a detailed FISAT College branch-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 3 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the Home State Quota.

The fee for the B.Tech programme at the Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT) varies depending on the quota:

• The annual fee for the B.Tech programme under the government quota is INR 40,000.
• The annual fee for the B.Tech programme ranges from INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000.
• The first year fee for the B.Tech programme is INR 75,100.

Please note that the fees can vary each year and it’s recommended to check the official website or contact the institute directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information. 

The mode of Federal Institute of Science and Technology course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are CAT,  CMAT, KMAT KERALA, and others. Candidates applying through the CAT must first register for the CAT exams. Then, appear for the entrance test and with valid scores apply on the official website of the college. 

For Male Hostel:
Admission Fee: INR 1000
Advance Rent and Establishment Charges (6 months): INR 9600*
Mess Advance (Refundable): INR 2000
Hostel Security Deposit (Refundable): INR 2000
Total: INR 14600*

For Female Hostel:
Admission Fee: INR 1000
Hostel Rent (Rs.2250/- X 12 Months): INR 27000
Hostel Security Deposit (Refundable): INR 2000
Total: INR 30000

Yes, entrance-based admissions are the main criteria for B.Tech programs, as passing JEE Main or comparable national/state exams is required. Merit and admissions chances are determined by rank on these tests.
Prior to being admitted, students must take and pass national engineering admission exams such as JEE Main. The institute determines the qualifying cut-off scores. Therefore, passing the eligibility test for admission is crucial.
After that, admissions are determined by the entrance exam results' All India ranking. Only the students' JEE Main merit rankings are used to fill seats.

In addition to admission ranking, the 12th standard percentage may also be taken into consideration for seats under reserved quota or at the institute level. However, the determining factor for the majority of seats is entrance exam merit.

The Federal Institute of Science and Technology website provides the following important information about the B.Tech entrance and selection process:

• Exam Score Requirement: Students must have passed the JEE Main exam and any other pertinent national or state level entrance exam, such as the GATE or CG PET, among others.

• Cut-Offs: In order to be eligible, aspirants must achieve specific cut-off scores or ranks that have been specified by the institute for JEE Mains. The website provides expected cut-off times.

• Counseling Registration: After meeting the cut-offs, students must register on the portal in accordance with the admissions notice in order to receive seat assignments and counseling at the institute level.

• Choice Filling and Allocation: Through the portal, students select the branch or area of expertise they want to pursue. Seat assignments are made in accordance with JEE standing, open positions, etc. Holders of higher ranks are given preference.
  Verification of Documents: Students submit all academic and personal documents for eligibility and identification verification after being assigned a seat. Additionally, original documentation must be provided.

• Fee payment and confirmation: Selected candidates must pay a portion of the total cost to reserve a seat after document verification is completed. The admissions process is now concluded.

To be selected through this method, one must successfully complete all qualifying requirements, adhere to all deadlines, and submit all required documents in accordance with the guidelines.

The Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT) offers B.Tech in several disciplines with the following intake:

• Civil Engineering: 120 seats
• Computer Science & Engineering: 180 seats
• Electronics & Communication Engineering: 120 seats
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering: 60 seats
• Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering: 60 seats
• Mechanical Engineering: 120 seats
• Computer Science & Design: 60 seats

So, the total intake for B.Tech at FISAT is 720 seats. Please note that the intake can vary each year based on the approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the affiliating university. It’s recommended to check the official website or contact the institute directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

The college has not released the placement rarte recorded for the class 2023. However, as per unoffcial sources, the hiring rate recorded for CSE students was 80% during the placement drive 2023. The same has been mentioned in the table below:

Note: The placement rate mentioned in the table above are gathered from unofficial sources.