Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology Thanjavur Answered Questions

Yes, PMIST (formerly knows as PMU) reserves 5% of the total BTech seats for candidates belonging to NRI category. Additionally, the university reserves 15% of the seats over and above the approved intake (Supernumerary Seats) are reserved for Foreign Nationals/Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)/Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries.

To submit their applications for BTech admission, candidates must visit the official webiste of PMIST (formerly known as PMU). The steps included in PMIST BTech application process are given below:Step 1: Visit the official website of PMUStep 2: Click on the "ADMISSION 2024-25" reflecting on the screenStep 3: Enter all the required details and select BTech as the desried course. Also select the choice of specialisation in the order of priorityStep 4: Click on Submit. 

The curriuclum of PMIST BTech in Aerospace Engineering is spread over eight semesters. In each semester, students have to study certain core and elective subjects specific to the domain of Aerospace Engineering. These subjects include theory as well as practical subjects. Some of the subjects included in the curriculum of the course are listed below:Engineering Graphics and DesignEngineering MechanicsAero Engineering ThermodynamicsFluid MechanicsAerodynamicsAerospace PropulsionAircraft StructuresFinite Element AnalysisAvionics.

Yes, PMIST has been ranked by various ranking agencies for its BTech programmes. In 2023, it was ranked by India Today and Times. Times ranked PMIST at #150 for BTech in 2023. This makes the university the 21st best among the institutes ranked by Times in Tamil Nadu. As per the India Today ranking, BTech at PMIST stood at #244 position in 2023.

PMIST BTech has been ranked by India Today for two consecutive years. India Today ranks institutions of higher education based on 5 broad parameters which are: ‘Intake Quality & Governance’, ‘Academic Excellence’, ‘Infrastructure & Living Experience’, ‘Personality & Leadership Development’ and ‘Career Progression & Placement’. The following table showcases the India Today rankings for PMIST for BTech:YearRank20232442022243 

Yes, the admissions at PMIST for BTech 2024 are currently open. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the university to submit their applications. The last date for submiiting online applications has not been released by the university yet. Based on the previous year trends, the admission process is expected to continue till the first week of August. The classes for new batch are expected to commence during the second week of August.

Yes, PMIST offers BTech as an undergraduate course in the field of engineering. The course is offered in multiple streams with various specialisations. Some of the BTech programmes offered at the university include BTech in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), BTech in Mechanical Engineering, BTech in Aerospace Engineering, etc. The duration of PMIST BTech courses is four years. The university also allows lateral entry to its BTech programmes. The duration of lateral entry programmes is three years.

PMIST offers various BTech programmes with different specialisations. Eligible candidates can opt for an honours degree in all the available BTech programmes by proper registration procedure and additional coursework requirements. Some BTech specialisations offered at PMIST are listed below:BTech in Aerospace Engineering with specialisation in Unmanned Aerial VehicleBTech in Civil Engineering with specialisation in GIS and Remote SensingBTech in CSE with specialisation in Data ScienceBTech in CSE with specialisation in Cyber SecurityBTech in Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in Robotics and Industrial AutomationBTech in ECE with specialisation in Robotics and Industrial Automation  BTech in EEE with specialisation in Electric VehiclesBTech in ECI with specialisation in AI and ML.

PMIST admits students to its BTech programme under three criteria. Only the admissions under the first criteria are based on the scores of accepted entrance exams. Candidates can get an admission at PMIST for BTech without an entrance exam under the other two criteria. However, a preference is given to the candidates who have appeared for an entrance exam. The accepted exams include Uni-Gauge, JEE Main or any other national-level exam conducted by a competent authority. The following table showcases the admission criteria for BTech at PMIST:Percentage of SeatsAdmission Criteria50%Merit list based on the following:Entrance exam score (50% weightage)Class 12 score (50% weightage)45%Merit list based on the normalised cut-off marks obtained in Class 125%NRI Category 

To get an admission at PMIST for BTech courses, candidates can submit their application in online mode via the official website of the university. Before submitting the applications, candidates must make sure that they meet the eligibility criteria specified by the university for BTech admissions. In addition to applying online, candidates seeking admission to the course through an entrance exam must register and appear for the exam. Admission to 50% of the seats is based on the candidates performance in an entrance exam (Uni-GAUGE/JEE Main/TNEA) and Class 12, with 50% weightage given to each. 45% of the seats are allotted to the applicants based on the normalised cut-off marks obtained in Class 12. Merit lists prepared under the aforementioned selection criteria are released on the official website of PMU.