B.Tech. in Information Technology 

at NIST Berhampur, Brahmapur

NIST Berhampur offers BTech courses in various specialisations viz., CSE, IT, ME, etc. When it comes to the placements, the institute offers good placements annually. The key highlights of NIST Berhampur placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 21 LPA	INR 19.15 LPA
Average package	INR 5 LPA	INR 5.65 LPA
Total recruiters	162	67+
Top recruiters	TCS, PwC, Flipkart, Infosys	Western Digital, Adani Group

Note: The placements data for 2023 are updated till December 31, 2022. It may vary once the final placement report 2023 is out.

Yes, NIST Berhampur offers a full-time BTech programme in various specialisations. These specialisations include Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, IT, CSE, etc. The duration of these courses is four years. The admission to BTech at NIST is based on the applicant's performance in JEE (Main), followed by the JEE counselling of their state. 70% of the seats are filled through OJEE counselling. Interested candidates can visit the institute's official website to learn more about the programme.

NIST BTech admission is a multi-step process. Aspirants must begin with applying for the JEE (Main) as it is the accepted entrance exam for BTech admission. After appearing for the exam, they must register for the JEE counselling of their respective states. 70% of the total seats are filled through OJEE counselling while 15% of the total seats will be based on the JEE counselling of other states. The remaining 15% of seats are reserved for the NRI Sponsored category. These candidates must visit the institute's official website and submit an application form. Shortlisted candidates must report to the NIST campus for document verification. Final step in the admission process is to submit the admission seat confirmation fee and a security deposit.

The career opportuinities after a BTech depend on the students' choice of specalisation. Some job profiles that NIST BTech graduates in various specialisations can seek are taulated below:

Specialisation	Job Profiles
Computer Science (CS)	Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Web Developer, App Developer
Information Technology (IT)	System Engineer, Network Engineer, IT Analyst, Cloud Architect, Security Analyst
Electronics & Communication (ECE)	VLSI Design Engineer, Embedded System Engineer, Network Engineer, Telecommunication Engineer, RF Engineer
Mechanical Engineering (ME)	Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Automotive Engineer
Civil Engineering (CE)	Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Water Resource Engineer, Construction Engineer
Electrical Engineering (EE)	Power System Engineer, Control & Instrumentation Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electronics Engineer

NIST Berhampur provides various scholarships, awards and financial aid facilities to the students enrolled under its BTech programme. Some of these scholarships are listed below:

• Sibling Scholarship: A one-time scholarship of INR 10,000, provided to the sibling of a student
• Best BTech Project Award: A cash prize of INR 5,000 each, awarded every year to the best BTech projects selected under different categories, like Software Development, Hardware Development, Renewable Energy, etc.
• Merit Scholarship: A scholarship of INR 3,000 per semester, provided to students who have secured greater than 9.0 CGPA without any back papers (valid for one academic year)
• Teaching Assistantship Scholarship: A scholarship of INR 1,000 per month, provided to selected students who assist teachers in their academic work. Students from second, third and fourth years from a department where 80% of seats are filled are eligible for the scholarship
• Research Assistantship Scholarship: A stipend of INR 2,000 per month for 2 months, provided to students who assist teachers in their research work

For admission to National Institute of Science and Technology, candidates must visit the official website of the institute. The step-wise application process is given below: 

Step 1: Visit the official website. 

Step 2: From the admission drop-down menu click on the ‘Admission Enquiry’.

Step 3: Click on the tab and enter your details, academic details, & other details.

Step 4: Upload the required documents and pay the application fee.

Step 5: Submit and print the application form for further reference.

NIST Berhampur offers merit-based admission to a few of its UG & PG courses, namely BSc, BCA and MSc. Candidates are offered admission to these courses based on their merit scores obtained in the last qualifying exams of Class 12/ graduation.

At the time of admission to the BSc programme of NIST Berhampur, selected candidates have to pay an admission seat confirmation fee and a refundable caution deposit. The admission seat confirmation fee at NIST is INR 15,000. The fee amount is later adjusted toward the first instalment of the total BSc fee, which ranges between INR 1.3 Lacs and INR 1.5 lakh. Additionally, students must submit a caution deposit of INR 5,000 which will be refunded to them after the completion of the programme. It must be noted that the fee amount is based on the annual fee mentioned on the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Yes, there are various scholarships offered to the students enrolled under the BSc programme of NIST. Some BSc scholarships at NIST are presented in the table below:

NIST BSc Scholarships	Details
Sibling Scholarship	A one-time scholarship of INR 10,000, provided to the sibling of a student
Teaching Assistantship Scholarship	A scholarship of INR 1,000 per month, provided to selected students who assist teachers in their academic work. Students from second, third and fourth years from a department where 80% of seats are filled are eligible for the scholarship
Research Assistantship Scholarship	A stipend of INR 2,000 per month for 2 months, provided to students who assist teachers in their research work

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Effectiveness of Placement Cell for MBA/PGDM Programs at NIST Berhampur

Based on student reviews and feedback, here's an overview of the placement cell's effectiveness for MBA/PGDM programs at NIST Berhampur:

* Placement Rate: According to students, around 60-70% of seniors were placed last year, and the current batch has seen a similar trend, with around 70% placement rate.
* Package Offerings: Students reported receiving offers ranging from INR1.8 LPA to INR3-4 LPA.
* Roles Offered: Placed students mentioned being offered roles such as Client Acquisition Manager and Relationship Manager.

Overall, while the placement cell seems to be performing well, more concrete data and specifics would be beneficial in providing a clearer picture of its effectiveness.

Note: This answer focuses specifically on the placement cell for MBA/PGDM programs at NIST Berhampur, and does not cover other aspects of the college.