6-year BTech course offered by NMIMS tech school

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies' (NMIMS) Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering invites applications for 6-year BTech. programme after Class X at their Mumbai campus. The unique structure of the programme allows students to commence their engineering studies after completing Class X, without having to appear for Class XII board exams or the subsequent engineering entrance exams. 

Dr. Alka Mahajan, Dean, MPSTME, elaborated on the merits of the program, "The 6-year B.Tech. programme was introduced based on prevailing industry trends, with a curriculum that has been co-designed by industry experts and professional bodies. Through this program, we have endeavored to eliminate unnecessary stress from students’ lives, by facilitating them to begin their engineering journey directly after the Class X board examinations. Given the uncertainties prevalent in the country today, particularly around board examinations, we are fully prepared to tailor our admission process to accept any new evaluation methods that the school boards may adopt this year, and offer provisional entry to candidates as deemed appropriate.”

To be eligible for admission, candidates must have passed the Class X examination or equivalent from any board, with a minimum of 70% aggregate marks in general sciences and mathematics, or physics, chemistry. Admissions will be based on merit, and aspirants can choose to specialise in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology or Data Science. Interested candidates can submit their applications at https://bti.nmims.edu/.

The BTech. program consists of 12 semesters, each of 6 months duration, spread over 6 years. During the first 2 years, students are provided with a robust foundation in core and disciplne-specific applied sciences, with modules on discipline-specific core and elective courses taught over the subsequent three years. The sixth year includes one semester of  Major Project (Industry/ Institute) which assesses students’ ability to translate their theoretical skills into practice

The curriculum for BTech. programme is evaluated annually with industry as well as academic inputs, to ensure that the course remains relevant and up to date. 

Website: https://engineering.nmims.edu/