Integrated degree (M.Tech), is a 5year combined Bachelor's and Master's Program instead of 4+ 2 years.(no B.Tech degree) Offered at the first tier.
The considered integrated degrees are- B.E. (Hons.), B.Pharm. (Hons.), M.M.S (Master of Management Studies), M.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc. (Tech.), and M.A. (Hons.). They are considered to be integrated degrees for two reasons: (i) the degree program includes several cross disciplinary common coursessuch as basic math and science and, (ii) no intermediate degree, like, B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons.), B.A., B.A. (Hons), etc. is awarded.
These degrees are modular in structure and academic requirements are spelt out in terms of the number of courses studied rather than the number of years. All these programmes are designed in a way to facilitate completion within eight semesters. Flexible academic policy gives students the option to complete their degree both at a faster pace (finishing it earlier than 8 semesters) as well as at a slower pace to finish it in later than 8 semesters. Practical experience - not only in the lecture hall. The combination of practical and academic degree gives the chance to build the bridge between theory and application at an early stage. The integrated degree program is a first-class training program and offers you an excellent launching pad for your professional career.
In a three-month cycle the practical phases and the study phases alternate. After three years you conclude the program and receive your Bachelor's degree. After that you can continue your degree with your Master's degree.
The integrated programmes have a curriculum that comprises of content jointly designed by two or more higher education disciplines regulated by a specific set of guidelines. These programs are innovative in nature with new curriculum and better insight on subjects. Now, integrated courses are being offered in almost all the disciplines from humanities to engineering, ranging from multi-disciplinary to super-specialisation and duration of course starting form four and going up to seven years which starts from senior secondary level and goes up to PhD level.
There are several reasons responsible for the need and growth of integrated programmes and the most important one being the conventional courses becoming obsolete. The existing system has flaws like in the conventional system students are passive learners, no exposure to critical thinking, no active learning and difficulty in applying their knowledge to society. The industry has also been complaining that the graduates coming out of the existing education system are non- employable, thus the integrated programmes is an answer to that as they are designed in order to prepare industry ready individuals. It has also been designed to meet the aspirations of young students to become professionals.
1. The Indian Institute of Science (IISC) - Offers an integrated doctoral program in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics to talented bachelor-of-science and engineering graduates.
2. The National Law School of India University - Offers an five-year combined Bachelor of Art (BA)/Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. (Hons.)) degree program.
3. The newly established Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IISST) - Offers a five-year integrated master’s program in Applied Sciences (M.Sc) with special emphasis on space-related subjects.
4. BITS, Pilani - Offers a unique combination of diverse and flexible integrated programs enjoying vertical and lateral integration. Some of the distinct features are:There is a wide variety of first degree programs like B.E. (Hons.), B.Pharm. (Hons.), M.Sc. (Hons.), and M.Sc. (Tech.).
5. Assam University, Silchar - Offers a six-year integrated master’s degree in visual arts (M.V.A) and five-year programs in social work (M.S.W), computer science (M.Sc), and law, B.A. LL.B (Hons.).
6. The University of Hyderabad - Offers five-year integrated master’s programs in science, humanities and social science subjects.
7. Panjab University’s Institute of Fashion Technology & Vocational Development - Offers a f ive-year integrated B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Fashion & Lifestyle Technology.
8. Shri Padampat Singhania University - Offers a five-year integrated international bachelor-master program in collaboration with the Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand in biotechnology; computer science; electronics & communication; and information technology.
9. The famed Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) - Offers five-year integrated Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) programs.
10. IIT-Madras - Offers a five-year integrated Master of Arts (MA-HSS) program from its department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
SALARY:-
The salary of a Integrated Degree passout candidate depends on the individual company. Different companies have different Remuneration scale. But After compliting the Integrated Degree Program the average starting monthly salary is between Rs. 25,000 – Rs.30,000. The salary increases rapidly as they get more and more experience and can reach upto 10 lakhs per annum.
Job prospects of the integrated degree are-
1. You may choose any field like you may go for developer or hr field in a company or you may go for MT either technical or HR apart from that you may be able to get any job that a computer engineer can apply like in software industries.
2. if you are thinking for m tech than it is good but after MBA i think you should move towards that field only or instead of doing m tech if you want further study than go for phd it will add a bulky wait-age in your career.
3. The integrated course gives a wide career option. You can either go into the software field. Also there are options to go into the various streams of MBA. MTech is also a good option for you.
1. For admission to the Integrated First Degree programmes Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with a minimum 60% marks and should have adequate proficiency in English.
2. Students who are appearing for 12th examination in 2013 or who have passed 12th Examination in 2012 only are also eligible .
3. Admissions will be made purely on merit. If a candidate has taken more than one attempt in 12th class or its equivalent, only his latest performance is considered, provided this attempt has been for the full component of subjects/courses prescribed.
