NIELIT Kolkata - National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology

The MSc course duration is two years at NIELIT Kolkata. Candidates have to complete the programme within this duration to gain the PG degree. Moreover, it is offered in a full-time mode. The total course duration is divided into semester pattern. 

Yes, NIELIT Kolkata offers a two-year MSc course in a full-time mode. The candidates with a valid BTech/BSc/BCA degree can apply. This qualifying exam should have been passed with a minimum of 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). NIELIT Kolkata MSc admission is done on a merit-basis. Selected candidates have to pay the first semester fee to confirm their seats. 

The institute offers admission to the MSc course of NIELIT Kolkata on merit basis. Candidates are selected on the basis of performance in the last qualifying exam. Thus, the applicants UG degree course aggregate is considered. Aspirants who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can proceed with the application formalities. The application form can be downloaded from the official website. After selection, candidates have to pay the first semester fee to lock their seats. 

The classes commence at NIELIT Kolkata for the MSc course in the month of Aug. In 2024, the course began from Aug 22, 2024. After selection, the institute may update candidates about the course commencement date or may update it on their official website. 

The admission criteria for the NIELIT Kolkata MSc (Cyber Security) course is merit-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the last qualifying exam. Hence, the academic background of the candidate is evaluated. Besides, it is necessary that the aspirants meet the prescribed eligibility requirements.

Candidates with a valid BTech/BSc/BCA degree in relevant specialisation passed with 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PWD) can apply. The relevant documents hae to be submitted to the institute. 

For admission to the MSc in Cyber Security course of NIELIT Kolkata, aspirants must fulfil the eligibility requirements. The minimum eligibility criteria is a valid BE/BTech/BSc degree in relevant specialisation passed from a recognisd university. In addition, the qualifying should have been passed with at least 55% aggregate. The minimum aggregate for the SC/ST/PWD candidates is 50%. 

At the time of form filling and admission, the candidates should have the relevant documents. The qualifying exam mark sheets have to be submitted for verification purposes. 

The total tuition fee for the NIELIT Kolkata MSc course is INR 4.4 lakh. Hence, the per semester fee is INR 1.1 Lacs for the PG-level programme. Candidates after selection have to pay the first semester fee amount to confirm their seats. Apart from this, the application fee is INR 1,000 + 12% GST for general and other categories. In addition, INR 500 is the application fee for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories. The mentioned fee details are as per the official sources. However, the institute reserves the right to revise the fee amount. Hence, is indicative. 

Candidates applying for the course admission must have the relevant documents. These documents have to be submitted for verification purposes. Hence, aspirants should have the original and copies of the important documents. Some of the important documents to be kept handy while filling out the NIELIT Kolkata certificate course application form or admission are:

• Class 10/Class 12/degree course mark sheet
• Aadhaar card or other identity proof
• Passport-size photograph
• Exam scorecard (For non-formal courses)