Jammu And Kashmir Q&A

» Courtesy THE HINDU

26 March 2010

Q&A

Options in neurosciences for engineering graduates

I am a final year B.Tech. student in computer science and I would like to know about courses in neuroscience for higher study. Which are the leading institutions that offser postgraduate level courses and what are their selection methods?

SANTIANA JESTINA

Higher study options in neurosciences or related disciplines for engineering graduates are very rare in India. You can try to get admission in the following prominent institutions:

The National Institute of Mental Health and Nuero Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, offers Ph.D. programme in neurophysiology.

The minimum eligibility for admission is M.Phil. in neuroscience/ neurophysiology/ MBBS/ MD in physiology/ MD in Ayurveda/ BE/ B.Tech. in electronics/ electrical/ computer science/ biotechnology/ M.Sc. in physiology/ biochemistry/ anatomy/ neuroscience/ life science/ biotechnology/ zoology and Master's degree in physiotherapy.

NIMHANS also offers another programme—M.Phil. in neurosciences. The entry qualification is MBBS/ BE/ B.Tech. in electronics/ electrical/ computer science/ biotechnology/ M.Sc. degree in physics/ chemistry/ biochemistry/ anatomy/ physiology/ molecular biology/ genetics/ biotechnology/ zoology/ life science/ Master's degree in psychology.

The selection to these programmes is based on a national-level entrance test and interview.

Admission notification can be expected in the months of October/ November every year. More details can be collected from the website www.nihmans.kar.nic.in.

The National Brain Research Centre, a deemed university in Manesar, Haryana, offers integrated doctorate programmes in neuroscience.

Entry qualification is a Bachelor's degree in any branch of science such as life sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, computer application, pharmacy, veterinary science, psychology, engineering, technology or medicine. Those who are appearing for the final year of the qualifying exam can also apply.

On successful completion of the integrated doctorate programme, the students will be awarded both an M.Sc. degree and a doctorate degree. Only those candidates with good academic record, i.e. at least 55 per cent marks from secondary examination onwards, will be considered for admission to this programme. The selection is based on an entrance test and an interview. More details can be collected from the website www.nbrc.ac.in.

The Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, offers M.Tech. in nano medical sciences. B.Tech. degree holders are eligible to apply. The selection is based on an entrance test and interview. Website: www.amrita.edu.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, in co-operation with the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram and Christian Medical College, Vellore, jointly conduct an M.Tech. programme in clinical engineering.

The main objective of the course is to train engineers' to manage and ensure a safe and effective way to use technology in hospitals and health care delivery settings. Duration of the course is two and a half years.

The entry qualification is a BE or B.Tech. degree in computer science, electrical and electronics or electronics and communication. The selection is based on the GATE score in the relevant branch. Candidates without a valid GATE score will have to appear for a screening test and personal interview. For more details visit www.biotech.iitm.ac.in/mcephd/index.php.

Higher study in design

I am a final year B.Tech. student in electronics and communication. I would like to pursue a Master's degree in product design. Kindly give me the details of the prominent institutes that offer this course and their selection procedures.

ARUN JO KURUVILA

The following are the institutes that offer Master of Design programmes:

The Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing under the IISc., Bangalore, offers M.Des. in product design and engineering. The programme aims to develop design skills, knowledge and aptitude among students to involve in product manufacturing industry. The students are professionally trained to approach product design. The centre offers excellent teaching, research and industrial interaction activity in the field of product design. Beside M.Des. degree, it also offers research degrees.

Applicants should have a degree in engineering, design or architecture. The selection for admission is based on performance in design aptitude test and an interview to be conducted at the centre towards the end of April or early May.

The shortlisting for test is done on the basis of applicants CEED or GATE score. Detailed information can be collected either from the website www.iisc.ernet.in, www.cpdm.iisc.ernet.in or from the Convener of M.Des Programme, Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing (CPDM), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (phone: 080- 22932359, 22933138).

The Industrial Design Centre of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, offers M.Des. in industrial design, visual communication, animation, interaction design and mobility and transportation. The entry qualification for these programmes is a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, design, interior design or professional diploma in design from the National Institute of Design or CEPT with at least 55 per cent marks. For M.Des. in visual communication, animation and interaction design programme, BFA degree holders or those with a Master's degree in arts/ science/ computer applications can apply. The shortlisted candidates with a valid CEED score will be called for a written test and interview.

A weightage of 25 per cent will be give for CEED score and the remaining marks will be divided between the written test and the interview.

More details can be obtained either through the website www.idc.iitb.ac.in or from the Head of the Department, Industrial Design Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai – 400076 (Phone: 022- 25767801, 25767802).1

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi ( www.iitd.ac.in) offers M.Des. degree in industrial design. The course focuses on the art and science of industrial design for creating innovative product concepts.

The curriculum includes aesthetics, ergonomics, communication skills, materials, design methodology, design for manufacture, CAD, user interface studies, behavioural science and professional practice.

The two-year programme caters to the requirement of industry for innovators and designers capable of creating high quality products for competitive markets. This programme is open to graduates in engineering and architecture with a minimum of 60 per cent marks. The selection is based on CEED score and interview. Address: IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016. (Phone: 011-26591430, 26596742).

The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati( www.iitg.ac.in) offers M.Des. degree. The course covers various subjects including product design and development, usability engineering, interaction design, environmental design, human-computer interaction design, ergonomics, design management, new media, communication design and film.

For this programme, assistantships are provided at the rate of Rs.8000 per month. Those who have passed Bachelor's degree in design, engineering, architecture or interior design with 55 per cent marks or have a professional diploma from NID with 55 per cent marks can apply. Applicants should have qualified in CEED. Address: Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati–781039 (Phone: 0361- 2582500, 2582451).

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur ( www.iitk.ac.in) offers M.Des. in industrial design. Those who have Bachelor's degree in ngineering/ design/ architecture/ fine arts and a valid CEED/ GATE score are eligible to apply. Shortlisted applicants will be called for a written test and interview (Phone: 0512–2597509, 2596617).

CEED is the Combined Entrance Examination for Design conducted by the IITs every year for admission to M.Des programmes.

The National Institute of Design, Paldi, Ahmedabad ( www.nid.edu) offers postgraduate diploma programme in design. Product design is one of the specialisations (15 seats).

Selection is on the basis of a national-level entrance test and interview. Detailed information can be collected from the website.

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