Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 

at NIST Berhampur, Brahmapur

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.

National Institute of Science and Technology accepts scores of different entrance exams for admission to its UG & PG programmes. To check the eligibility and selection criteria of programmes offered by National Institute of Science and Technology, refer to the table below:

ourse	Selection Criteria
BTech	JEE Main
MBA	MAT/ XAT/ CAT/ OJEE
MTech	GATE

Each year, NIST admits over 100 students to its BSc courses. The admission is provided based on the applicants' merit in Class 12. The institute may also follow the state/central seat reservation policies for seat allotment. Total BSc seats at NIST are distributed among the seven BSc specialisations offered at the institute. These specialisations include Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. Interested candidates must visit the institiute's official website to apply or enquire about the programme.

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.

As per the latest report, over 67 recruiters participated at NIST Berhampur in the academic year 2022-2023. The total number of recruiters participated during NIST Berhampur placements between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Total recruiters	80	162	67

Note: The total number of recruiters for 2023 is updated till December 31, 2022. It may vary once the final placement report 2023 is out.

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: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Effectiveness of Placement Cell for B.E./B.Tech Programs at NIST Berhampur

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's an overview of the effectiveness of the placement cell for B.E./B.Tech programs at NIST Berhampur:

* Placement statistics: Around 50-60% of students get placed every year from NIST Berhampur, with the majority going to IT companies like Infosys, Wipro, and Mindtree. The highest salary package offered was around 10 LPA, while the average salary package ranged from 3-4 LPA.

* Types of companies recruited: The placement cell mainly focuses on recruiting IT companies, as well as service-based companies and startups. The college also allows students to participate in off-campus and pool-campus drives.

* Preplacement training: The college provides preplacement training (PPT) for students to prepare them for the recruitment process.

* Availability of internships: The college provides internship opportunities to interested and eligible students, offering roles such as project engineers, test engineers, software engineers, system engineers, and business development associates.

* Overall experience: While the food quality in the mess is often criticized, students appreciate the college's efforts to provide a comfortable living space, modern infrastructure, and a range of facilities, including a 24/7 medical center, indoor stadium, and sports facilities.

NIST placements are good. 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.

{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.

The top recruiters of NIST Berhampur in 2023 included Western Digital, Adani Group, Cognizant, Accenture, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, PwC, Flipkart, Infosys, etc. These recruiters placed students in various sectors with new-age job profiles.