M.E. in 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. 

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, or studenst, can also apply with Karnatak PGCET. MET 2024 candidates who score 180 out of 240 are deemed to have an excellent score. Besides, a candidate (General students) must have at least 50% marks in B.Tech to pursue an M.Tech from the Manipal School of Information Science. There is a little bit of relaxation for the reserved category students. 

The entrance exam that is acceoted by SOIS for the M.Tech programme is Manipal Entrance Test (MET). Candidates must make sure to fill out the form for MET as well along the application for the course. Candidates must appear for MET and secure a rank that will land them a seat in the M.Tech programme at SOIS Karnataka. 

There are approximately 650-700 seats available for various courses at the Mnaipal School of Information Science. The seats are distributed across the specializations that the university offers, such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Civil Engineering (CE), Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Artificial and Machine learning, IoT and Cyber Security including Blockchain Technology, and so on. The confirmation of seats at various courses depends upon the marks scored at the entrance examination and the qualifying marks vary every year. 

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. 

Manipal University and Thapar University are both reputable universities offering excellent programs in a range of subjects. In the end, it comes down to your interests and objectives, as well as the resources and school culture that best suits your requirements. The major corporations that visit both campuses to recruit students are making the most of the placement prospects at both universities. prominent companies that visit both institutes are Amazon, Flipkart, HCL, Byju, etc. Additionally, the average package that both institutes offer is in the range of INR 7-8.5 LPA. 

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.

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. 

The college has well-maintained facilities. The campus is kept up nicely. The classroom functions well. There are labs available for real-world use. The hostels are of high quality with well-equipped rooms. The food in the mess is of good quality. There is also a sports pitch available. The instructors are excellent. They have experience and are well-informed. The curriculum for the courses is excellent. The college has also good placement prospects. Nearly 100 businesses come to the campus every year. Of the students, almost 75% are placed. The average salary that was offered was INR 12 LPA. Prominent hiring forms that visit campus include Senco, Casio, and others.