Information Technology

Course Overview

The Information Technology course equips students with essential skills in computer science, software development, networking, and data management. It covers topics such as programming, cybersecurity, and database systems, preparing graduates for careers in IT support, software engineering, and system administration.

Duration:
The course typically spans 4 years (8 semesters).

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

  • Semester 1:

    • Engineering Mathematics-I

    • Engineering Physics/Chemistry

    • Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering

    • Engineering Mechanics

    • Introduction to Programming (C/C++)

    • Workshop Practice

  • Semester 2:

    • Engineering Mathematics-II

    • Digital Logic Design

    • Data Structures and Algorithms

    • Engineering Graphics and Design

    • Environmental Science

    • Object-Oriented Programming

  • Semester 3:

    • Discrete Mathematics

    • Computer Organization and Architecture

    • Operating Systems

    • Database Management Systems

    • Software Engineering

    • Communication Skills

  • Semester 4:

    • Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    • Microprocessors and Interfacing

    • Computer Networks

    • Web Technology

    • Automata Theory

    • Elective I (Cloud Computing, Mobile Computing)

  • Semester 5:

    • Advanced Database Systems

    • Artificial Intelligence

    • Internet of Things (IoT)

    • Network Security

    • Open Source Technologies

    • Elective II (Big Data, Data Science)

    • Mini Project

  • Semester 6:

    • Software Testing and Quality Assurance

    • Data Analytics

    • Cloud Computing

    • Cybersecurity

    • Advanced Programming (Python/Java)

    • Elective III (Blockchain Technology, Digital Image Processing)

    • Project Work I

  • Semester 7:

    • Machine Learning

    • Distributed Systems

    • Information Security and Cryptography

    • Digital Forensics

    • Mobile Application Development

    • Project Management

    • Elective IV (Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing)

    • Project Work II

  • Semester 8:

    • Industrial Internship/Industrial Training

    • Final Year Project (Software Development, IT Solutions)

    • Comprehensive Viva-Voce

    • Elective V (Cybersecurity Solutions, Advanced Networking)

Average Fees:
The average fee for Information Technology courses ranges from INR 80,000 to INR 3,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:
Students are required to clear national and state-level entrance exams such as:

  • Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main)

  • Common Entrance Test (CET)

  • State-specific engineering entrance exams

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for Information Technology (Combined Rankings):

  1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay

  2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi

  3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur

  4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras

  5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

  6. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy

  7. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani

  8. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee

  9. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

  10. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Information Technology:

  1. National Institute of Technology, Calicut

  2. Government Engineering College, Thrissur

  3. College of Engineering, Trivandrum

  4. Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kochi

  5. TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

  6. SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Ernakulam

  7. Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam

  8. MES College of Engineering, Malappuram

  9. Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally

  10. Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly