IIT Brochure

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IIT Chicago

History

Illinois Institute of Technology is a Ph.D. granting private

research university, with world-renowned programs inengineering, architecture, the sciences, humanities,

psychology, business, law, and design.

Tracing its roots back to the 1890s with the foundings of

Armour Institute of Technology and Lewis Institute, IIT

brings a focused, interdisciplinary approach to education.

This includes the Inter professional Projects Program

(IPRO).

With five campuses throughout the Chicago area and

alumni around the world, IIT pairs the educational and

cultural experiences of America's Second City with the small feel of an undergraduate population of just over 2300

and total population of just over 7400.

IIT's Mission

To advance knowledge through research and scholarship, to cultivate invention improving the human

condition, and to educate students from throughout the world for a life of professional achievement, service

to society, and individual fulfillment.

Accreditation

Illinois Institute of Technology is accredited by the

Higher Learning Commission of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools. All engineering

undergraduate degree programs are accredited by the

Engineering Accreditation Commission of the

Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology

(ABET). All IIT graduate and undergraduate programs

are also accredited by the North Central Association

(NCA).


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Illinois Institute of Technology ( India ) Private Limited

Established in 1997, Illinois Institute of Technology(India) Private Limited (IIT Chicago in India), hasbeen serving the Indian community as part of IIT

Chicagos Social Responsibility programs for India.This is a wholly owned subsidiary of IllinoisInstitute of Technology, Chicago

IIT Chicago started its Indian operation with a viewto providing Professional Masters, Master ofScience Degree programs and also relatedCertificate programs in various Engineeringfaculties to Indian citizens by leveragingtechnology and increasing affordability.

After a modest beginning in Bangalore, IIT

Chicago in India has grown in size, stature and geography.

Four Centers Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai State of the art centers with excellent IT infrastructures 24x7 accessibility affording unprecedented flexibility Seating Capacities in one go Bangalore-40, Chennai-15, Hyderabad-15, Mumbai-15. Full fledged Library and reference materials Continuous addition and expansion of Specializations offered. Started with Two programs in 1997,

IIT Chicago in India has more than 10 full fledged Masters programs and 10 Certification Programs These off campus programs are available for Indian Citizens and Indians in US Cities


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IIT Chicago Difference

E-learning initiative of IIT Chicagoin India offers MS degreeequivalent to the degreeobtainable on campus.

One of the well known universitiesin the world.

Enviable Alumni.

Cost effective compared to anything even remotely comparable.

Seven e-learning centers in Indiacompared to none by many foreignUniversities.

Dial a local number to solve anyissues.

Good Library, not just the Digital

ones. You may not buy anotherbook for your Master.


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The IIT Chicago Extended ClassroomAdvantage

What can you expect from IIT Chicagos extendedclassroom initiative in India?

Watch the teachers teaching you. You can watch aregular classroom lecture live and watch it anynumber of times once you enroll

No Discrimination between a Campus andOnline students

Online students get to view the samelecture within 24 hours as delivered in thecampus

Video/Audio Conferencing Chats, Emails and other modes of interaction with teachers. Student can transfer himself to campus at Chicago, USA during the second year.

No waste of time or investment in resources such as transportation, commuting. Self-paced learning:

o You wont miss a lecture henceforth. No matter what your commitment is, your lecture is justa click away.

o Quickly browse materials you have already mastered, and concentrate time and effort inareas containing new information and/or skills

o Study materials at a personal speed without having to wait for lecture to complete Separate student subdomain with logins enables students to be near independent. In mails will be

answered within the next working day. More opportunities to study the most current material available Excellent library facilities in all regional centers and access to Paul Galvin Librarys digital resources

at campus Flexibility for those with irregular work

schedules Live anywhere, study from anywhere while

pursuing the education of your choice. Youdon't have to live in the same city or the samecountry to attend the learning institution ofyour choice.


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Ideal Student Profile

You are an Engineering Graduatewith a first class

Graduation should be for aminimum period of four years You are already working in a

company. You are a fresh graduate and you

want to look out a cost effectiveoption compared to on campusMasters program in America.

You have a minimum GRE score of900 or are confident of scoring thedesired GRE score. Actual GRE score requirement varies depending on theprogram chosen. For Certification programs there are no GRE Requirements

You have lot of drive and energy and want to scale new heights. Internally motivated

Students whose accredited B.E / B.Techdegree is not in appropriate branch ofengineering may pursue the abovementioned Master Degree, provided that

they have an adequate background andcan demonstrate proficiency in suchcourses.


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Admission Requirements

1. Degree Students2. Non Degree Students3. Certificate Students4. GRE Requirements

Degree Students

Any student pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Science, or Professional Master's degree is considered a regular degree-seekingstudent. A degree-seeking student is one who at the time of application fulfills the requisite documents viz-a-viz Degree certificate,Complete markcards, Completed GRE see the perquisite, Letter of recommendation & Professional statement.

Application

A completed application and supporting documents must be received by the deadline for consideration as a regular degree-seekingstudent. Applicant must possess First class (60%) in each semester in RELATED BRANCH of Undergraduate B E / B Tech program, orMCA or M.Sc (CS, IT, Electronics). TOEFL IS NOT REQUIRED.

Requirements

Regular admission requires (with GRE)

A Degree seeking application form Two dated letters of recommendation Dated under a year A statement of Purpose (professional Statement) Official Transcripts as attested by University authorities/ Principal of College studied in (Only semester wise Individual mark

sheets are accepted- Consolidated mark sheet will not be accepted)

Official GRE scores card with proof of reporting GRE score to IIT ( code 1318)

Professional Statement

Your professional statement may be submitted (a) as part of the online application process or handover the same to your nearest centre asa paper copy along with the above documents. Your statement should be written in essay format and should not exceed 1000 words. Itshould include discussion of your reasons for pursuing graduate study, your academic background, your research interests (if applicable),relevant professional experience or related accomplishments to date, and your career goals.

To apply online to programs in any of the IIT colleges

Applying online will expedite the processing and review of your application. Your, professional statement and letters of recommendationmay also be submitted through the online application process.

If you encounter problems accessing or submitting the online application, mail us at [email protected].


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Use the link below for an online application. It is strongly recommended that you contact your nearest centrebefore filling in the on lineapplication

https://iit-grad.gotoextinguisher.com/application/login/iitgrad_index.php

Non-degree Students

The student have applied for a degree program at IIT but are unable to complete the application requirements before the deadline may beeligible to begin studies as a non-degree student. (Student without GRE, Final semesters NOT COPMLTETED) Applicant must possessFirst class (60%) in each semester in RELATED BRANCH of Undergraduate B E / B Tech program, or MCA or M.Sc (CS, IT, Electronics).TOEFL IS NOT REQUIRED

Requirements

Completed application Official Transcripts as attested by University authorities/ Principal of College studied in (Only semester wise Individual mark

sheets are accepted- Consolidated mark sheet will not be accepted.

Admission: Non-degree students must apply for admission as regular graduate students prior to the commencement OFSECOND SEMESTER.Changing to degree-seeking status: Non-degree students seeking to convert to degree-seeking status must complete a regularapplication and request admission to a degree program prior to the commencement of second semester. If a non-degree studentapplies for and is granted admission to a degree program, and passed with a grade of "B" or better may be applied to thedegree.Credit transfer: Eligible coursework completed by non-degree students, pre-approved by the academic unit (up to nine credithours of courses passed with a grade of "B" or better), may be applicable toward a graduate degree at IIT.






Certificate Students

A certificate student is a student who submitted an application for admission as a certificate student, was admitted by the Office ofGraduate and Professional Enrollment for a specific certificate program, and registered as a certificate student at IIT.

Application


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A completed application must be received by the deadline for consideration as a certificate student. Applicant must possess First class(60%) in each semester in RELATED BRANCH of Undergraduate B E / B Tech program, or MCA or M.Sc (CS, IT, Electronics). TOEFL ISNOT REQUIRED

Requirements

Completed application Official Transcripts as attested by University authorities/ Principal of College studied in ( Only semester wise Individual mark

sheets are accepted- Consolidated mark sheet will not be accepted)






GRE Requirements

The university minimum Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is 900 (quantitative + verbal) and 2.5 (analytical writing). Individualdepartments may require higher scores for admission (see chart below). GRE requirements are subject to change, please contact

your nearest centre for the most up-to-date information.

Masters Programs under Quantitative & Verbal Analytical WritingC. S. Department/MITM 900/1600 2.5/6ECE Department 1100/1600 3.5/6

MMAE 1000/1600 3.0/6

The Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment requires official scores sent directly to IIT by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

Please ask ETS to send your scores to institution code 1318. No department code is required.


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Programs

Details of Programs can be downloaded from our Downloads.

Master's Programs

Master of Computer Science withspecialization in Computer Networking andTelecommunications

Master of Computer Science withspecialization in Software Engineering

Master of Electrical and ComputerEngineering

Master of Manufacturing Engineering Master of Network Engineering Master of Telecommunications and Software Engineering Master of VLSI and Microelectronics

Master of Science in Computer Engineering Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Masters in Information Technology and Management

Certificate Programs

Communication Systems Computer Engineering

Computer Integrated Design andManufacturing

Computer Networking andTelecommunications

Information Systems Product Quality and Reliability Assurance Signal Processing Software Engineering Wireless Communications Engineering


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Alumni

You can view the list of Masters Graduates from E-learninginitiative of India here or in our Downloads page

You can view the list of students undergoing Master'sProgram here or in our Downloads page

Some Prominent Indian Citizens who are Alumniof IIT Chicago

Jamshyd Godrej Chairman & M.D. Godrej & BoyceMfg. Co. Ltd.

Sam Pitroda Chairman Knowledge Commision Atul Choksey Chairman Apco Group of Companies N. Sankar ChairmanSANMAR Groups N. Srinivasan Chairman India Cements, Instrumental

for Chennai Super Kings Rajeev Chandrasekar Founder Jupiter Capital, MP G.V. Prasad CEO Reddys Laboratories Ajeet Singh Founder of RJD Chand Seth Chairman & M.D. Pearl Polymers Sanjay Kirloskar CMD Kirloskar Brothers


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Frequently Asked Questions With respect to India

For complete FAQ visit our website

India Section

1. What is the difference between the degree awarded to a student at campus and a student in India section?2. Having done my program in India section, I would like to take my Convocation at Campus can this be done?3. Can part of the program be done in India and other at Campus?4. What about Lab?5. How about the books?6. How to interact with the teacher?

Exams & Exam Proctors

1. Can I redo an exam at a later date?2. I am onsite how do I take up my exams?3. Can I get access to specific software to do my Projects?4. How do I choose my courses?

5. Is it in any way dependent to my company?

Cost

1. What is the tuition fee for India section?2. I intend doing a professional masters, Can I pay for the whole program at one single go?3. Can I get a loan?4. How can I pay the Tuition fee?5. When should the tuition fee be paid?

6. Is there any other fee payable apart from Tuition fee?

What is the difference between the degree awarded to a student at campus and a student in India section?

There is no difference at all.

Having done my program in India section, I would like to take my Convocation at Campus can this be done?

Yes, upon giving a prior intimation this can be done.

Can part of the program be done in India and other at Campus?


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Yes but remember Tuition fee for campus program is different.

What about Lab?

At Masters level you are required to do projects at conceptual level using Computer and Simulation Kits. A licensed version of specificsoftware pre-requites would be made available to a student.

How about the books?

Book specified by the teacher is made available to the student in our library. Student may also access the online library at Campus inChicago.

How to interact with the teacher?

Students interact with teachers through Conference calls, mail/telephone, chat sessions etc.

Can I redo an exam at a later date?

You cannot change exam schedule without Teachers permission. If you miss the exams you miss the weight age.

I am onsite how do I take up my exams?

Identify a proctor i.e. a person from HR/PR/Trg whose details have to be relayed to us at least a week before your exams. On the day ofexams the Question paper would be faxed /mailed to Proctor with necessary instructions.

Can I get access to specific software to do my Projects?

Yes, If a Specific software is required like Mat lab or pro E, for a project, the licensed full version of the same is provided by IIT.

How do I choose my courses?

An academic advisor would discuss the same with you and clarify your issues.

Is it in any way dependent to my company?

No, admission is given to the individual based on his/her academic performance etc.

What is the tuition fee for India section?

For latest tuition fee Contact any one of the nearest centre.

I intend doing a professional masters, Can I pay for the whole program at one single go?


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No, Tuition fee is paid as and when you take a course, hence typically for professional masters of 10 courses you would have to pay in 10installments.

Can I get a loan?

As a working professionals nationalized banks would give you personal loan only.

How can I pay the Tuition fee?

Tuition fee can be paid on line, Money/wire transfer or by DD favoring Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago payable at Chicago.

When should the tuition fee be paid?

For Fall semester, the tuition fee before the commencement of the classes i.e by mid August. The fee to be paid is determined by thecourses/ credits one opts. For Spring the Tuition fee is payable by mid Jan.

Is there any other fee payable apart from Tuition fee?

No, apart from Tuition fee students in India section would not be paying anything extra.

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