M.E in Electronics and Communication (VLSI Design) 

at Manipal School for Information Science, Karnataka - Other

The industry is experiencing a considerable need for both VLSI design and data analytics. Your job aspirations and personal hobbies may influence your decision between the two. 

The need for individuals with expertise in data management, analysis, and interpretation has been developing in the field of data analytics. Nevertheless, VLSI design, which has applications in fields like chip design, is essential to the semiconductor and electronics industries. The course curriculum for both domains at the Manipal School of Information Science is much more advantageous, with experienced faculty and robust practical classes. Major semiconductor companies like Mediatek, Intel, Qualcomm, etc., and major industries in data analytics Paypal, Amazon, Cisco, etc. visit the campus every year for placement prospects. 

Therefore, pursuing both courses from this institute is advantageous as both of them offer better placement as compared to others. Rest it depends on your personal choice of the subject to go for. 

The associate director, faculty coordinator of each department, and student coordinators make up the well-organized placement team at the institute. 

Every year, MIT Manipal welcomes more than 60 firms for campus recruitment. Businesses that come to the campus to place employees include Intel, Qualcomm, Cisco, etc. 70% of college applicants get hired by MNCs. Internship opportunities are offered by the institute based on skill sets. INR 12.59 LPA was the average package recorded for placement by MIT, Manipal in 2023. Before this, the average package provided for placement in 2022 was INR 10.49 LPA. 

A minimum of 50% of the total cumulative marks in the qualifying B.Tech degree must be obtained for the M.Tech program.

Besides, the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) administers the MET exam, a  university entrance exam, to candidates seeking admission to the institution's numerous undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Candidate must qualify for the MET exam to get admitted for the M.Tech course. The deemed score for MET 2024 is 180 out of 240. 

Yes, you can get admission to the Manipal School of Information Science with 60% in your 12th but a minimum of 50% of the total cumulative marks in the qualifying B.Tech degree must be obtained for the M.Tech program.

Besides, the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) administers the MET exam, a  university entrance exam, to candidates seeking admission to the institution's numerous undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs every year. MET 2024 candidates who score 180 out of 240 are deemed to have an excellent score.

The Manipal School of Information Science offers M.Tech degrees in various specializations to which the annual tuition fee ranges from INR 2.9 Lacs to INR 4.6 Lakh. The following table shows the annual tuition fee of some of the M.E courses at MIT, Manipal. 

Based in Manipal and associated with Manipal University, the Manipal School of Information Science (MSOSI) was founded in 1998.  In partnership with colleges including ESIGELEC, Virginia Commonwealth University, and St. Cloud State University, MSOIS provides credit programs to its students. 

Candidates must have a valid MET score and a minimum cumulative GPA of 505 in BE/B/Tech to be considered for admission to ME. Candidates for M.Sc admission must have completed their B.Sc with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%. Admittance to the course would be based on merit. 

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) administers the MET exam, a  university entrance exam, to candidates seeking admission to the institution's numerous undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs every year. MET 2024 is an online exam that is center-based. Candidates have to select their test city, center, and slot. MET 2024 candidates who score 180 out of 240 are deemed to have an excellent score. The cost of the application is INR 600, and the entrance exam fee is INR 1400. A minimum of 50% of the total cumulative marks in the qualifying UG degree must be obtained for the PG program. 

For the academic year 2025-26, admission to ME courses is open now. Interested candidates can apply online via the college's official website. For all the courses, the general category application form charge is Rs.600 and the entrance exam fee is Rs 1400. In contrast, the application fee for NRI students is Rs. 2500. 

The B.Tech application (General category only) is a standard application form used to apply to Manipal University (MU) Jaipur, SMU Sikkim, MIT Manipal, and MIT Bangalore. 

Recruiters visiting Manipal Institute of Technology for B.Tech, M.Tech, and MCA placement drives have increased. From 326 visits in 2020-21 to 352 visits in 2021-22 to 339 visits in 2022-23, the institute has already surpassed its two-year target and nearly caught up with the number of recruiters visiting from the previous year. Following is the list of some top recruiters at the Manipal School of Information Science campus.

• Amazon
• EY India
• Nvidia
• Flipkart
• Fiat India
• Fractal Analysis 
• BigBasket 
• IISc
• Bosch India
• Maruti Suzuki
• Goldman Sachs  

Manipal School of Information Sciences conducts its own entrance test called the Manipal Entrance Test (MET). Candidates wishing to secure a seat in the M.Tech programme are requried to appear for the same. Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the exam. 
Note: Manipal Entrance Test (MET) 2025 will be a common entrance test for admission to the M.Tech programs offered by Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) and M.E programs offered by Manipal School of Information Sciences (MSIS). The entrance examination will be followed by a online M.Tech / M.E Common Counseling Process for MET rank holders only.