FAQ’s

About University Recognition

1. Is NIIT University a recognised university?
NIIT University is planned under the Government of Rajasthan Education (Gr-4) Department Guidelines for the Establishment of Private Universities by separate Act dated 26.07.2007. A Letter of Intent (LOI) has been received from GOR to set up a University. The necessary compliance report has been filed with the authorities of the GOR after addressing all requirements stipulated in the aforesaid LOI. Now that the NIIT University infrastructure is nearing completion, we hope to complete the process of approval before the academic session commences in September 2009. NIIT University will then be formally notified by the Government of Rajasthan (GOR) as a Private University.

2. Is NIIT University governed by the Government or by a Trust?
Sponsored by a not-for-profit Society, NIIT Institute of information Technology, which is created by NIIT Ltd, will be regulated by the GOR and GOI.

Details: NIIT University is sponsored by NIIT Institute of Information Technology, a not-for-profit Society registered under the Societies Act (XXI) of 1860. Once notified as a Private University, it will be regulated by the Government of Rajasthan and by the Central Government. But as any notified university, it will be an autonomous self-governed body which will manage its own academic operations.

3. Is NIIT University AICTE recognised?
No, universities are not recognized by AICTE.
Details: Once recognized by the Government of Rajasthan through gazette notification as a Private University of the State, NIIT University will not require further recognition from any agency. It must, however, follow the norms prescribed by the concerned statutory bodies (e.g. AICTE in case of NU). Further, it may be noted that AICTE does not recognize institutions, it recognizes Programs of Studies.

4. Is NIIT University accredited by AICTE?
AICTE does not accredit institutions/ universities.

Details : National Board of Accreditation (NBA) established by AICTE accredits technical education Programs. Another accreditation body, called National Assessment & Accreditation Council, established by the UGC, accredits universities. NIIT University, like any other newly established university, would be accredited by NAAC within three years of its functioning.

5. Is NIIT University covered under the UGC Act?
Yes. All State Universities are covered under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.

6. After completion of B Tech from NU, will any public university in India or recognized foreign university accept me for the Masters program?
Yes. As a recognized university, NIIT University will belong to the community of universities in the world.

7. Are you a Deemed university?
NIIT University is not a Deemed university. It is a University planned under the Government of Rajasthan Education Department Guidelines for the Establishment of Private Universities by separate Act dated 26.07.2007. The necessary compliance report has been filed with the Government of Rajasthan after addressing all requirements stipulated in the Letter of Intent. The academic session of the University is expected to commence, post due approval, in September 2009.

About Admission Process

1. As a State University in Rajasthan, why does NU not consider the State’s CET score for the purpose of the admission to B Tech?
NU makes admissions on an All-India basis. Therefore, only national level examinations have been given a due weightage in the admission process.

2. Am I eligible to apply for the BTech program without appearing for JEE or AIEEE?
As per the admission policy of NU, you are not eligible to apply for BTech program if you have not appeared in either JEE or AIEEE.

3. If I am currently studying in another BTech college and have completed 1-2 years, can I join NU in the 2nd/3rd year?
There is no facility for transferring credits into NIIT University at this time.

4. Is there any minimum JEE or AIEEE cut-off required for selection to the Merit List?
The selection process is not based only on the JEE or AIEEE scores. It considers the Xth, XIIth, JEE / AIEEE scores and a candidate’s performance in the interview conducted by the University. The cut-off will be based on an aggregate score.

5. If the candidate has less than 60 % say, 59 %, in just one examination, and otherwise has excellent academic record, would NU consider his/her candidature
No.
Details: Credibility of admission process depends upon following in full spirit, what is publicly stated as policy. NIIT University will scrupulously follow the specified eligibility criteria for admission.

6. No University to the best of our knowledge, gives weightage to the marks obtained in Class 10 examination. What is the purpose of considering “past” performance? It may give an unfair advantage to somebody who has scored very high in Class 10, but got only 60 % in 10+2.
There are institutions which give due weightage to performance in a Class 10 examination. The purpose of considering multiple performances is to make sure that the candidate being considered for admission is “consistently” good. Good performance in one examination with mediocre performance in others will automatically bring down her/his aggregate score and consequently, her/his position in the Merit List.

7. What is the procedure for students who have done 10th from India and 12th from abroad. How will NU consider the grade point scores?
NIIT University is certainly open to students who have done their 12th from a recognized system abroad. Yes, there is the issue of conversion of grade point scores to the percentage marks system acceptable in our environment. We will do this by converting grade point scores to percentage marks by multiplying the grade point score on a scale of 10 by 9. E.g. Score of 6.8 X 9 = 61.2 %. Please do not hesitate to apply.

8. Can PCB stream students also apply for the BTech?
In the academic year 2009-10, only students from the PCM stream can apply.

9. In BTech admissions, NU gives weightage to JEE/ AIEEE rank, but in MTech admissions, NU does not give any preference to GATE qualified candidates. Why so?
There is no analogy between JEE/AIEEE and GATE. GATE is basically for the purpose of giving scholarships to post-graduate students.

10. NU is giving 50% weightage for AIEEE/JEE. But some of the students do not do so well in these exams. This fact should not stop them from applying to NU.
Certainly, the rank in one examination should not deter a candidate from applying to NIIT University. That is why NIIT University gives only 50 % weightage to JEE/AIEEE score and considers three other performances (Class 10, 10+2 and Interview) for preparing the Merit List.

11. Will there be any Daily Allowance /Travel Allowance for appearing in the interview?
Selected candidates will have to appear in the interview at their own cost.

12. Who should one contact if there is a question regarding the application form status?
For all admission-related queries, please send an email to admissions@niituniversity.in

13. I have not qualified in the JEE but I have an AIEEE rank. Am I eligible for admission to the BTech Program of NIIT University?
Students who are not in the Merit List or Extended Merit List (EML) of JEE, will be considered on the basis of their AIEEE rank.

14. I have taken the JEE examination. I am in the EML. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes, you are eligible to apply.

15. I have done my Class XII from NIOS. Am I eligible to apply for the BTech of NIIT University?
Yes, you are eligible. NIOS is a recognized Board for Class X and Class XII, as any other recognized Board.

16. I have completed my Class XII in the year 2008. I have taken AIEEE examination this year. Am I eligible to apply for the BTech Program of NIIT University?
Yes, you are eligible.

17. Will you consider my AIEEE State rank or all-India rank?
We will consider the all-India rank.

18. In Class XII, will you consider PCM marks or aggregate?
We will consider the aggregate.

19. Where will be an Interview for BTech admission? Will it be at my home town or at the University Campus?

Interviews will not be conducted at the University Campus. It will be conducted either at your home town, if there are adequate number of applicants from the place, or it will be conducted at the nearest Metro city. In any case, you will be informed at least 4 day before the date of the interview, about the place and modality.

20. How can I procure application form? Can I apply online?
Application form can be procured from 15th April, 2010 onwards, from the following sources-
• NIIT University Admission office (8 Balaji Estate, Kalkaji) or NIIT University Campus, Neemrana, by paying Rs. 1350/- in cash.
• NIIT University Admission office, by post by sending a Demand Draft of Rs. 1350/- in favour of “NIIT University” payable at New Delhi.
• From website by downloading the Application Form (Demand Draft of Rs. 1350/- is to be enclosed with downloaded form in favour of NIIT University).
Applying online by downloading application Form from the website followed by paying Rs. 1350/- through payment gateway.

21. What is the admission process for NU MBA program?
Graduates from any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks, or final-students awaiting results, are eligible to apply. The Selection Process seeks to identify meritorious men and women with effective personalities who possess a spirit of inquiry, excitement and daring. In the interests of a fair evaluation of all applicants, we have decided to allow all eligible applicants to undergo the full Selection Process, without any intermediate elimination based on arbitrary cut-offs. The fees for the 2-year program are about Rs 8 lakhs. Hostel and living expenses are extra. NIIT University has a tie-up with Indian Overseas Bank to facilitate Educational loans.

22. What are the various steps in the MBA admission cycle?
NIIT University follows a rolling admission cycle for its MBA program with the following steps:

STEP I: Procurement of Application Form either online or from NIIT University campus/admission office
STEP II: Submission of Form: Online submission or submission in physical form; Payment in Cash/ Demand Draft/ Online through Payment Gateway
STEP III: Online NUMAT (for those who don’t have valid entrance test scores in CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT): Candidates will be informed about the date and venue of NUMAT.
STEP III: Communication Proficiency Test, Presentation and Personal Interview: Applicants will receive a call letter specifying the day and date.
STEP IV: Declaration of Selection: Admission decisions will be announced on 15th May. Subsequent announcements will be made if seats remain available. Offer letters will be sent to all selected candidates. They will also be informed through telephone/email.
STEP V: Fee Submission: Time of seven days would be given to the selected candidates from the day of selection to submit a non-refundable payment of Rs 10,000/- towards Year 1 fees. This is to be followed by the payment of residual Year 1 fees within a further 15 days.

Academic session for MBA program starts on 7th August.

23. What documents would be required for submission at the time of application for the MBA program?
Self attested copies of the following documents will need to be submitted at the time of application: Class 10th Certificate, Class 10th Mark Sheet, Class 12th Mark sheet, Graduation Mark Sheet, Entrance Test Score Card(s), Work Experience Certificates. At the time of admission, apart from copies of mark sheets, copies of degrees/certificates of all the examinations passed will also need to be submitted. These will be verified against the originals which will be returned to the candidates after verification.

24. What is the selection process followed by NU MBA?
The selection process consists of two stages:
• Stage I: NUMAT (NIIT University Management Aptitude Test) on specified dates. [Those who have appeared for the CAT/MAT/ATMA/XAT after August 2009, or possess a valid GMAT score, are exempted from appearing for the NUMAT; such candidates must enclose a photocopy of their score transcript with their application.]
• Stage II: Communication Proficiency Test, Presentation and Personal Interview (all on the same day at NIIT University Admission Office)
In the interests of fair assessment of potential, NIIT University permits all prima-facie eligible students to participate in the complete Selection Process without intermediate elimination through shortlisting. Consistent with MBA@NU’s principles, industry representatives participate actively in the selection process and assess students’ potential for corporate excellence.

The Application Form is designed to encourage the candidate to describe his/her background, achievements, interests, motivation, career goals, and his/her own assessment of why s/he would benefit from and contribute to the MBA program. The Application material submitted by the candidate is an important component of the Selection Process. Academic merit and work-experience are also given due credit.

Applicants take the Communication Proficiency Test, make a Presentation on a specified topic, and appear for a Personal Interview as the next steps in the Selection Process. Personal Interview and related activities take place on every Monday beginning from 27th April.

25. What are the selection criteria for admission to MBA program?
All admissions in MBA program are based on merit. While taking decision for final selection, following criteria are taken into account:

• Score in Aptitude Test (NUMAT or CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT)
• Assessment of Application
• Communication Proficiency Test,
• Presentation
• Personal Interview
• Academic Merit (Class 10, 12 and Graduation)
• Work-experience

Fees Related

1. If a student has to withdraw from studies after the start of the first semester of the academic year for any valid reason, would the fee be refunded?
i. For any reason, if a student withdraws before 10 days from the date of commencement of classes of the first semester, University fees already deposited would be refunded after a deduction of 5% of annual fees as actual charges towards processing of the application ii. In case a student withdraws after 10 days and within 30 days from the date of commencement of classes of first semester, the total amount of University fee already deposited either as (1) lumpsum or (2) annual or (3) semester basis, after a deduction of 50% of the annual fee would be refunded.

2. If a student, after paying the fee (in any one of the offered options) wants to defer registration till the next semester or the next academic year, is she/he allowed to do so?
There are two parts to this: if a student has requested for deferment after the start of the first semester, the student must apply to the University authorities for permission. If the candidate has paid fees and desires to defer studies even before the start of the first semester, she/he can get her/his fees refunded as per the rules of the University. Such candidates will have to apply afresh for admission in the following year.

3. Why are the NIIT University fees so high?
NIIT University fees are not high if one looks at the quality of education it offers. Sharing of a few top features will help. NIIT University is unlike any other. It is INDUSTRY LINKED. It has STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY. It is RESEARCH DRIVEN. It offers a SEAMLESS learning experience.
State-of-the-art Technology. Examples:
• Campus-wide Gigabit LAN and universal Wi-Fi internet ensure anywhere access!
• Synchronous learning technology brings students face-to-face with professors and industry leaders from across the world.
• One of the largest e-learning libraries in the world.
• Industry Linkage. Examples:
• An Incubation Centre will be established to convert successful R&D projects from the drawing board into commercialization via implementation as live projects, or for patenting, licensing and technology transfer.
• Six months of Industry Practice is a unique feature of NIIT University
• The Industry Advisory Board comprising eminent members from leading organizations participates in Curriculum Design.

Research Driven. Examples :
• R&D Projects are part of the program even at the BTech level.
• A course in Research Methodology.
• Seamless. Examples:
• Opportunity to pursue your choice through a wide range of professional electives, open electives and courses in humanities , social sciences and management, to create well rounded technology leaders.
(Course details on the website) Students will have access to best of the facilities: Physical & IT infrastructural (Wi-Fi enabled, comfort-cooled classrooms equipped with Synchronous Learning Technology, well equipped labs and overall ambience) and learning resources (library and e-Library). In addition to being taught by Doctorate and Masters Degree holding faculty, students of NIIT University will be guided by Founding Professors, a concept unique to NIIT University. Founding Professors are very senior and accomplished professionals. Refer to the website of NU for the names of Founding Professors. All this does come at a price. We are sure, you will weigh the advantages before taking a decision.

4. Do you offer the facility of Study Loans?
NIIT University, in collaboration with its Banking Partner Indian Overseas Bank, will assist in channelizing Education Loans to the desirable students at convenient rates and terms. Students are free to avail of this facility. However, by such assistance by NIIT University to the students in getting the Education Loan from the Bank, NIIT University will not be a Party to the Loan Agreement signed between the Bank and the student. Therefore, NIIT University shall not be responsible for any liability which may arise out of loan transaction between Bank and the student.

5. How much does the MBA program cost?
Following are the details:
• Program Fees for Academic Session 2010-11: Rs 4,00,000/-
Payment Schedule:
o Rs 10,000/- within 7 days of Admissions Offer
o Rs 3,90,000/- within 22 days of Admissions Offer, or 5th August 2010, whichever is earlier
• Hostel Fees (single-room accommodation) without Board for 2010-11: Rs 1,50,000/-
Payment Schedule: Latest by 5th August 2010
• Fees do not include food and personal expenses.
• Program Fees and Hostel Fees for Academic Session 2011-12 are 10% higher than those during 2010-11
• Alternate Payment Schedules:
o Program Fees for 2010-11 may be paid in 3 instalments — Rs 2,10,000/-, Rs 1,00,000/- and Rs 1,00,000/-. Hostel Fees may also be paid in 3 instalments – Rs 55,000/-, Rs 50,000/- and Rs 50,000/-. For both Program and Hostel Fees, the first instalment is payable within 22 days of Admissions Offer, and subsequent instalments are due on Registration Dates for Terms 2 and 3. Rs 10,000/- to be paid within 7 days of Admissions Offer is additional. A similar schedule would also be available for 2011-12.
Program and/or Hostel Fees may be paid for 2-years at the start of the 1st year – by August 5, 2010. In such a case, total Program Fees payable are Rs 8,00,000/-, and Hostel Fees payable are Rs 3,00,000/-.

6. What are the rules for refund of fee in case of cancellation of Admission?
Please see http://www.niituniversity.in/site-policies/refund-policy/

Scholarships

1. Please throw some light on scholarships. What percentage of students will get scholarships?
NU will offer merit-based scholarships to top 15 % of enrolled BTech students of an amount equivalent to full or part of the University tuition fees. All full time registered PhD students would be required to offer half-time support in teaching/ research. In lieu of their services, they will be waived the University tuition fee (Rs 4,00,000/- pa). Further, every full-time registered PhD student would be paid a scholarship of Rs 20,000/- per month.

2. If a student gets the scholarship in the first year of BTech, will the scholarship continue throughout the Program?
Not necessarily. At any time, student rank (as determined on the basis of CGPA) must fall within the top 15 % of the enrolled BTech students in order to avail of scholarship.

3. There are scholarships for 15 % of the enrolled students in BTech and for all PhD scholars. Why is NIIT University not offering any scholarships to MTech students, considering that the MTech fee charged by NIIT University is the highest in the country?
We expect MTech students to be normally (not necessarily), GATE qualified. GATE qualified candidates receive scholarship from the GOI. NIIT University will facilitate the process of GATE-qualified MTech students to get their scholarship from the GOI.

4. Do you have scholarships for economically backward students?
NIIT University will offer merit-based scholarships to top 15 % of enrolled BTech students of an amount equivalent to full or part of the University tuition fees. For bright but economically-challenged students, NIIT University, through its Affirmative Action Project, will create economic support for nationally identified and selected Class 12 pass-outs in the years to come.

Hostel, Campus & Other Facilities

1. Is hostel residence compulsory?
At present, all programs are 100% residential. NIIT University has plans to offer non-residential programs in the future, as residential colonies develop in the adjoining area.

2.Why are hostel fees so high? What is covered in the hostel fees of Rs. 1.35 lakhs?
A student who wishes to complete his studies at a top notch institution needs to pass through a rigorous academic program. Most students find that they have to work extra hours and stretch themselves fully to benefit from the learning experience. Campus learning in a true sense, must therefore integrate classroom learning with tangible and intangible experience outside the classroom and class time. This requires building a variety of facilities and creating an ambience that is conducive to learning. NIIT University’s 100-acre campus and hostel facilities are designed to do just that. Some salient features of the student hostel are:

• Master-planned by UK based YRM (London) Ltd, a world-renowned campus planning firm.
• Well-furnished single-seater, earth-air cooled rooms with laundry and dining facilities.
• Each room positioned to provide a beautiful view of the surrounding Aravali Hills.
• 24-hour Internet connection in the rooms with access to the University’s On-line Library and Learning Systems.
• Thirty six students housed on each floor, at full capacity.
• Two common-rooms on each floor, suitably furnished. Each common room equipped with an LCD TV.
• One case-study room on each floor equipped with whiteboard, Internet connection, and access to the University’s Online Library and Learning Systems.
• One pantry with a microwave oven, on each floor.
• On-campus sports facilities in the campus including volleyball, basketball, cricket, football, an athletics track, tennis, badminton, gymnasium, table tennis and a golf driving range and putting green.
• Nestled in the lap of nature amidst the beautiful Aravali range, great potential and support for trekking, nature trails and adventure sports activities.
• Wi-Fi enabled campus so you can always stay connected, wherever you roam.
• Facilities to support vibrant social and recreational activities such as Yoga Center, Forest Walk, Music Room , Dance Center, Craft Center and Art Center.
• Free of charge house-keeping services for the room.
• 24-hour medical facilities for emergencies and ailments. Four beds and a special ward. All minor hospitalizations taken care of locally.
• Hospitalization support in Gurgaon and Jaipur.
• 24-hour ‘Reverse Osmosis’ purified clean drinking water.
• 24-hour security with state-of-the-art technology support.
• 40. How secure is the campus?

NIIT University at Neemrana is a walled campus with a single entry and 24-hour security. In addition, state of-the-art security technology is being deployed to ensure complete safety for all residents.

3. What is the provision for girls’ residences on Campus?
A separate floor of the post graduate hostel is reserved exclusively for girl students, with access-controlled entrance and exit. The dining facility is shared with male students.

4. Will all day-to-day personal provisions be available on Campus?
Yes. A commercial space is within twenty metres of the hostel. The master plan of the University has a `spine’ that connects the hostel and academic areas. The commercial space selling provisions will be located along the same spine and so will student activity spaces like the gymnasium, cafeteria and hobby-clubs.

5. How good is the medical facility on Campus?
We have an arrangement with `Khushi’, an NGO, as the first level assistance that would be available at campus. This includes four beds and a special ward. All minor hospitalizations could be taken care of locally. Khushi would extend support out of their healthcare unit in the vicinity of the University at Neemrana. For any requirement beyond the local arrangement, a tie-up with a large and well-reputed healthcare organization from Jaipur and Gurgaon is being finalized.

6.Will there be any Medical Insurance?
Yes, all students would be covered under medical insurance. Details will be made available at the time of admission.

7. What other services are available to students on campus? For example, ATM and banking, postal/courier, transport within campus and travel to Delhi/ Gurgaon/Jaipur?
A State Bank of India extension counter, with their `Banking Anywhere’ facility, will be operational on Campus. Courier services will be available on Campus, on payment. The University will make a safe and secure transportation service available, once a week, for students, to make necessary visits. There is no felt need for vehicular transportation within the Campus, as it is designed to be a cluster-based walking campus. Transportation from the campus to Jaipur or Delhi is amply available, as many government and private buses ply between the two cities and the campus on NH-8.

Programs Related

1.What are the unique features in the NU program curriculum, which are not available in other institutions?
The curriculum, designed jointly with industry, a degree of choice given to a student to choose what she/he wants to study, compulsory on-audit co-curricular courses covering diverse areas of performing arts/fine arts, etc., research orientation in courses, use of technology in teaching-learning process, lecture series by Founding Professors and Inspirational Lecture series by Members of Board of Advisors and other luminaries from all walks of life to provide holistic education, are some of the features in the program curricula of NU.

2. Which organisations are available for Industry Practice and do they give a stipend?
A list of companies will be published 6 months before you are ready to start your Industry Practice. Many organisations will offer a modest stipend, and others may choose not to. Industry Practice is an educational component and should not be treated as a ‘job’. However, NIIT University will make every effort to pursue Industry to pay the students a stipend in appreciation of the student’s contribution to industry.

3. What is unique about MTech in Computer Science & Engineering Program?
The MTech program at NIIT University is a unique program wherein a student spends more than 25% of the program duration in direct contact with the industry during Internship. In addition to this, the student also works on Industry-sponsored R&D projects. Further, there are some unique areas to specialize in e.g. Information Security, Software Engineering, Connected Systems, Entertainment Systems, IT Assisted Education, Computer applications in finance and commerce. The NIIT University MTech programs are designed to build great careers as domain specialists and advanced researchers across the fast-changing fields of Computer Science & Engineering. The program design enables students to specialize in some of the key application areas of Computer Science, ranging from Data Security to Entertainment Systems. Students will get ample opportunity to extend the boundaries of knowledge by engaging in significant research and development projects.

4. What are the Career Opportunities for MTech CS&E?
NIIT University’s MTech program in Computer Science is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of career specializations: • Real-time and embedded systems • Information Security • Software Engineering • Connected Systems • Entertainment Systems • IT-assisted education • Computer applications in finance and commerce

5. What is special about MTech in Educational Technology?
The NIIT University MTech program is designed to build great careers as domain specialists and advanced researchers across the fast-changing fields of Educational Technology. This post-graduate program prepares students to contribute to the thoughtful design, implementation and assessment of educational media and technology initiatives. Students get a chance to contribute to live projects with very well-known researchers .Our students are fully equipped to begin careers in the design and development of Learning Technologies and Digital Content, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Administration, Media, Corporate Training and Research.

6. What are the Career Opportunities for MTech ET?
Educational technologists are the specialists who can meaningfully integrate information technology in teaching-learning processes. There is a need for a cadre of researchers who can evaluate the impact of such processes using sound research methodologies. Therefore, candidates who successfully complete this program are likely to find employment in fields such as: • Educational content development • University faculty and administration • Web based Educational content providers •Etc.

7. What is the Internship Program?
The Internship Program provides NU post-graduate students an opportunity to gain experience while working in an organisation on real-life projects of high relevance. It will be conducted on the premises of the organisation where they will be treated as quasi-employees and will have to follow the code of conduct and regulations of the organisation. It will be a meaningful and rewarding experience for both the student and the organisation. Continuous guidance will be provided to the student by a dedicated faculty and a mentor provided by the organisation. They will provide academic inputs, supervise the work and conduct evaluation at regular intervals based on professional and personal Skills.

8. What is special about the BTech Program in Computer Science and Engineering?
The NIIT University’s BTech curriculum is unique in many ways. The curriculum is broad based with exposure to technical and non-technical subjects such as social sciences, humanities and management. Furthermore, you have the option to specialize in different areas through electives. There is an industry-sponsored R&D project and a full six-month industry practice which are the distinctive features of NIIT University. It includes an overview of computing, an understanding of the basic concepts, principles and skills in applied computing. It provides a background in basic mathematics of computing, classic mathematics and statistics relevant to application engineering and management. All the modules are supported by laboratory sessions to provide students hands-on-experience.

9. What is the Industry Practice Program?
The BTech program consists of 8 Semesters, out of which 7 Semesters will be focusing on the academic studies and the 8th Semester will be devoted to Industry Practice. This program provides our students a chance to gain experience while working in an organisation on real-life projects of high relevance. It will be conducted on the organisation’s premises where they will be treated as normal employees and will have to follow their code of conduct and regulations. It will be a meaningful and rewarding experience for both our student and the organisation. Continuous guidance will be provided to the student by a dedicated faculty and a mentor provided by the organisation. They will provide academic inputs, supervise the work and conduct evaluation on a regular intervals based on professional and personal Skills.

10. Is this BTech program similar to NIIT’s GNIIT program?
GNIIT and BTech programs are not at all comparable. Since the BTech leads to a formal engineering degree, it is significantly broader and deeper in scope.

11.What are the organisations for Industry Practice/Internship?
Names of the organisations will be finalized at the end of the third year of the BTech program and at the end of first year of the MTech program

12.What are NU plans for the placement of UG and PG students?
NIIT University is intimately linked with industry in all its activities from program curriculum design to program delivery. The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) of NIIT University, comprising of leaders from education and IT industry would be monitoring the programs on a continuing basis. Further, every program – UG and PG – would send students out for six months to industry for their Industry Practice/ Internship. With such an extensive industry connect, placement of graduating students is expected to be smooth and natural. However, NIIT University would also have a strong placement cell to help students find their desired professional opportunities.

13. How strong are your Campus placements? What are the expected starting salaries?
NIIT University is dedicated to building a firm foundation for great careers. The placement will commence before the 1st batch graduates. Since NIIT University is extensively connected with Industry right from curriculum design to Industry Practice, strong placement opportunities are to be expected.

14. Are there any foreign collaborations NU has or plans to have?
NU is already in dialogue with a few foreign institutions and we will have an update on this at an appropriate time.

15. Does the University have plans to offer Distance Learning Programs?
Regulations do not permit universities to offer Distance Learning Programs in the first five years of their establishment. Therefore, NIIT University has not launched any program in the Distance Learning mode.

16. Can each student choose to study whatever courses she/he wants?
A student has to study certain prescribed compulsory courses. Apart from these, there are elective courses which a student can choose from the list of available courses. Thus, the curriculum is a blend of compulsory and optional courses.

17. What teaching methods are used in the University?
Interactive teaching-learning methodology, learning through Synchronous Learning Technology (SLT), learning through unstructured courses and, of course, learning through conventional teaching methods.

18. How is the curriculum structured?
The curriculum is structured in consultation with eminent members of academia and industry professionals. The curriculum is comprehensive and gives exposure to basic sciences, mathematics, social sciences, and communication skills apart from professional courses, research project and hands-on in industry.

19. Does NU have the requisite faculty?
Yes, visit the website for names of faculty.

20. Who are on your faculty?
We have doctorates and Masters as our faculty members. In addition to the above faculty, NU has Mentor Professors, who are senior academicians of repute. Founding Professors are eminent members of academia and industry, who epitomize academic excellence in their own domain.

21. NIIT is known for imparting quality IT training and education. What is the rationale behind NIIT University introducing an MBA program?
NIIT University was formed with a vision of being the leading centre of innovation and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society. The NU MBA was launched in the same line of thought. The New Age MBA Program at NIIT University is designed to help aspiring professionals build meaningful connections with the real world of business and become successful leaders of the future.

22. What sets you apart from the existing MBA Programs? Can you highlight the USPs of NU MBA Program?
The NU-MBA uses as its foundation the core-principles of industry-linked, technology-based, research-driven and seamless education that NIIT University has adopted, and the MBA program resides in a multi-disciplinary, holistic environment where students from Bachelors to Doctoral levels co-exist. Some other characteristics that truly differentiate it from any other existing MBA Program:

The CEO Mentorship Program- Under this unique program, each MBA student will be guided and mentored by an eminent corporate leader and coached by an industry professional. The Industry Mentors include CEOs of some of the largest and most-reputed companies in the country such as Raghupati Singhania, MD & Vice Chairman, JK Industries Ltd; Manoj Kohli, Executive Director & CEO, Airtel; Mr. Antonio Helio Waszyk, Chairman & MD, Nestle India Ltd and many more.

The International Immersion Program- This provides an opportunity for NU-MBA students to be exposed to the markets of the future – the economies that will dominate the world during their Management careers. A 4-week trip to China or an African economy covers both Management Education and Industry – a 10-day immersion in ongoing classes of a reputed Business School (eg, the Nanjing University of Finance & Economics, China, with whom NU has entered into an MOU), is followed by a supervised tour of local industry for the rest of the period.

First-day first-hour productivity at the post-MBA job is an objective of the program, and this is ensured by weaving industry-linkages into every area, and by a special set of courses called the Professional Effectiveness category. These unusual courses deal with typical situations and environments students will face in their early jobs, distinctly different from the strategic and integrative issues they will handle later in their careers. Additionally, Summer Internship, 3 real-world projects (including a Business Plan Preparation project evaluated by an investment banker), weekly Seminars by corporate leaders, and a strong Placement function, are some other unique industry-linked elements.

Crucial Management Perspectives that shape the attitudes of NU-MBA students are developed throughout the program. Special courses deal with issues such as Ethics, Human Values, Inclusive Growth, Environment & sustainability and Innovation, and an individual Social Connect project deals with a Management problem sourced from an NGO. Equally, there is an emphasis on Professional Life Skills, with a set of courses and the Finishing School module dealing with communication, personality, personal quality and individual productivity.

Rich Technology Connect – A wi-fi campus, rich digital content, special software and databases, and an integrated LMS are supplemented by wide use of Synchronous Learning Technology to overcome geographical constraints. NIIT University is also part of NIIT Imperia’s network of premier management institutes – making it possible for NU-MBA students to participate seamlessly in academic interactions and teaching with them.

23. Who do you compare yourself with? How comparable are you to the leading business schools like IIMs, ISB, XLRIs, etc?
NIIT University is a New Model in Higher Education, established with a vision to deliver seamless, industry-linked, technology driven, research-focused education to students.
NIIT University has some distinguishing features that set it apart from other leading B-schools.

The NU-MBA students can experience a multi-disciplinary, holistic learning environment at the University where they will interact with students from Bachelors to Doctoral levels. Also students have the opportunity to choose 4 elective papers from the other technology-based disciplines at NU, thus providing seamlessness in education.

Also, the CEO Mentorship program is the first such initiative in India, which will lead students to get immense exposure to corporate work culture and also build networks in the industry.

The International Immersion Program is another unique opportunity for NU-MBA students to build meaningful connections to the real world of business by being exposed to the emerging markets of the future and become successful leaders of the future.

24. How would you position NU MBA program vis a vis other existing MBA programs in the country?
NU-MBA is the MBA of the future.
The priority for any MBA program has to be successful and meaningful careers for its students. From the student’s point of view, the top-most priority is usually the post-MBA job. In that respect we are happy that placement for every student in this batch joining 2010 has already been committed by a group of 8 companies – Biocon, Ernst & Young, Fortis, ICICI Bank, Jubilant Organosys, and of course NIIT Technologies and NIIT. However, to a University, excellence at the first job followed by leadership roles where the graduate demonstrates both competence and values, are perhaps of greater priority than campus placement. There are many features in the program that ensure first-day-first-hour productivity, as we call it, and make the NU-MBA graduate industry-linked, future-ready, better-connected and complete, and these are the priorities of the program.

25. What are the courses available under the MBA program? How are the courses different from any other courses in the country?
Students are required to specialize in one Concentration Area, and at least 4 Electives must be chosen from that area. Concentration Areas currently planned are Strategy & Leadership, Marketing, Finance, Operations Management, Human Resources and Information Systems.
In addition, students are permitted to undertake a maximum of 4 Free Electives beyond the stipulated 9, chosen from any area within NIIT University.

The intent of this elective category is to encourage students to participate academically in the unique opportunity that a Management program located in a holistic multi-disciplinary University presents – students could use these electives to enhance their understanding of the other technology-based disciplines at NU, or to further their basic graduation discipline, or to take up the liberal arts, or for any other purpose.

Communication & Professional Life Skills courses and Finishing School Module– These courses specifically groom the student in verbal & non-verbal communication, business-writing, group dynamics & team-work, leadership & assertiveness, personal productivity & quality, international etiquette, etc

Professional Effectiveness courses – These courses ensures first-day-first-hour productivity for NU MBA graduates by exposing them to the typical local situations and tactical environments that they would face in entry-level jobs.

26. Can you share the names of the corporate leaders who would be part of your industry mentorship program?

• Raghupati Singhania : MD & Vice Chairman, JK Industries Ltd

• Satish Kaura : Chairman & Mg Director, Samtel Colour Ltd.

• Manoj Kohli: Executive Director & CEO, Airtel

• Deepak Puri : CMD, Moser Baer India Ltd

• DS Brar : (Ex-CEO, Ranbaxy), Chairman, Davix Management Services Pvt Ltd

• Amit Sharma: Executive Vice President, ATC Tower Company of India Pvt. Ltd

• Antonio Helio Waszyk: Chairman & MD, Nestle India Ltd.

• Jagdhish Khattar : (Ex MD, Maruti Udyog Ltd), Founder & Chairman, Carnation Auto

• Bhaskar Pramanik : Managing Director, Oracle India Pvt Ltd

• Arvind Thakur: CEO, NIIT Technologies Ltd

• Subodh Bhargava: Chairman, TATA Communications Ltd

• Rajiv C Mody: Chairman, Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd

• K L Chugh: (Ex-Chairman, ITC), Chairman Cosmos Consulting

27. How many students are you targeting this year for your MBA program? What would be your total strength?
60

28. What does a student gain from NU MBA?
NU MBA imparts a highly valued management education which can lead to a successful and fulfilling corporate career on completion of the program. In specific terms, the MBA program aims to inculcate the following attributes among the graduates:

• General Management capability
• Specialization & contemporariness – advanced domain competency
• Industry-linked, and ready for first-day-first-hour productivity at post-MBA job
• Superior communication, personality & professional life skills
• International exposure and Global perspective
• Strong analysis & application orientation
• Research orientation
• Entrepreneur’s mindset of innovation and risk-taking
• Sensitivity to society, environment, ethics and human values

29. What role is played by Technology in the conduct of MBA program?
Technology plays a key role in the conduct of the NU MBA, consistent with NIIT University’s core principles. Individual laptops with 24×7 internet access, a wired campus, special software as an integral part of course contents, online tutorials & software-based assignments, financial databases like Prowess, an integrated Learning Management System with online assessments, a rich storehouse of digital content like Element-K and Emerald, access to digital libraries, etc are some elements of this Technology Connect. A very special feature is the use of Synchronous Learning technologies to create two-way audio-video interactions with other locations – this enables seamless interactions with senior academics and industry professionals across the country and the world that might otherwise have been impossible because of geographical constraints. NIIT University is also a part of NIIT Imperia’s network of premier management institutes covering IIM-A, IIM-C, IIM-I, IIM-L, MDI, IMT, IIFT and others – subject to other regulations of eligibility, selection by the concerned Institutes and fees, this network makes it possible for NU MBA students to participate directly in courses conducted by faculty from these Institutes.

30. What are special features of the education delivery methodology of NU MBA?
The NU MBA program uses a mix of various instructional methods to make learning effective. These include classroom lectures, case studies, e-learning & online tutorials, tests/quizzes, workshops/ seminars/presentations, business-games/role-plays/simulation, individual/group assignments & projects, and industry visits. Participative and continuing interest on the part of students particularly reflected through prior preparation for contact sessions will be an essential requirement and students may be advised to discontinue if this is found wanting. The curriculum and its delivery emphasise innovative problem-solving, shared perspectives, application of concepts, and teamwork. The pedagogy encourages students to develop an ability to work effectively in groups, and yet present and defend their individual perspectives. Students are encouraged to develop decision-making ability based on contextual analysis, and the case method of learning is widely used. The case method not only requires application of theoretical knowledge to real-life problems, but is also helpful in developing a holistic perspective that can deal with unstructured situations and decision-making under uncertainty. The selection of cases exposes students to both leading-edge research and current practice.
Overall, the pedagogy is not the usual delivery-consumption mode, but a rich interaction of activated minds that can test established theories and derive fresh, creative solutions to problems in real time.

31. What is International Immersion programme?
International Immersion is an optional component of the program which provides an exposure to management education and local industry in an emerging economy, typically China. The approximately 4-week trip includes 1 week of immersion in the ongoing classes and activities (including evaluation) of a reputed Business School, followed by a guided tour of local industry for the rest of the period. The experiences enables students to contrast education and industrial practices in another emerging economy in comparison with India, and enhances their global perspective, international exposure and overall self-confidence & personality development. The component is guided by Institute faculty, and students evaluated on their involvement and insights. Details of this component may vary as they are worked out case-by-case. This elective component can be taken only after Term 3, and before the start of Internship. The component requires additional payments to cover costs of the international exposure.

32. What are the industry linked features of MBA program?
Industry linkage finds expression in almost every aspect of the program. Summer Internship in a leading company, 3 other real-world projects, the Mentorship Program, International Immersion, the Seminar series, and a strong Placement Function are significant industry-linked elements that characterize the program. In addition, linkages take place through industry participation in the selection process, a large pool of professionals as Visiting or Adjunct faculty particularly for the Professional Effectiveness category of courses, 10% of class-work in almost every course dedicated to contemporary industrial practices related to that course, and in industry participation in the supervision and evaluation of the Business Plan Preparation project.

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