FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (F.Y.B.TECH-2018) Q. 1. What is the eligibility for getting admission for F.Y.B. Tech. in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology? Ans: The admission of F.Y B. Tech. students in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune (A) For Maharashtra State candidate ** (i) Passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical or Vocational subjects, and obtained at least 50% marks (at least 45% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects Or taken together; (ii) Passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 50% marks (at least 45% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates Or belonging to Maharashtra State only); (iii) Passed B.Sc. Degree from a Recognized University as defined by UGC and obtained at least 50% marks (at least 45% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only); (iv) Obtained score in MHT-CET 2018 conducted by the Competent Authority. (B) All India Candidature Candidates, Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidates ** (i) The Candidate should be an Indian National; (ii) Passed HSC or its equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry or Biotechnology or Biology or Technical or Vocational subjects and obtained at least 50% marks (at least 45% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) Or in the above subjects taken together; (iii) Passed Diploma in Engineering and Technology and obtained at least 50% marks (at least 45% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates Or belonging to Maharashtra State only); (iv) Passed B.Sc. Degree from a Recognized University as defined by University Grants Commission and obtained at least 50% marks (at least 45% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only); (v) Obtained score in MHT-CET 2018 or JEE 2018 Main Paper I. For more details and other information please refer the website (www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in) Q. 2. Is it possible to get admission for B. Tech. in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology without appearing CET or JEE? Ans. NO. It is mandatory for a student to score in MHT-CET 2018 or JEE 2018 Main Paper I to get admission in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune and registering and securing merit number through DTE procedure is mandatory. 1
Q. 3. Does Vishwakarma Institute of Technology conduct its own entrance examination for admissions? Ans: No. Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune does not conduct its own entrance examination. Admissions are given strictly according to the rules of DTE Maharashtra. Q.4. When and how does admission process starts? Ans: Please refer DTE website (www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in). Q. 5. From where further details will be available? Ans: For further details, one should keep screening DTE website on daily basis (www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in) and also Vishwakarma Institute of technology website (www.vit.edu). For personal enquiry visit to our admission counseling office during 10 am. to 5 pm. On working days (Excluding Sunday) Contact us on telephone 020-24202180/ 020-242022179???? Queries can also be mailed on admissions@vit.edu. Q. 6. How does application process works? Ans: 1. Filling the Online Application Form for admission through their login which is provided to them at the time of applying to the Common Entrance Test conducted for that course. Candidates aspiring for admission on the basis of JEE 2018 (Main) Paper 1 (who could not register for MHT-CET 2018) should apply, by paying required fees, through CAP under All India Seats or to be eligible for admission under Institutional Quota seats. 2. The candidate should fill the Online Application Form by reading carefully the Information Brochure. 3. After filling the information and submission of Application Form, the Candidates shall verify the data filled and correct it if required. The candidate shall take printout of the form and sign it. 4. This is followed by the confirmation of Online Application Form and Document Verification at Facilitation Centre by the Candidate in person. 5. Display or Publishing of Provisional merit list, Submission of grievances, if any, and Display or Publishing of Final Merit Lists However DTE Maharashtra will be publishing applicable notifications in this regard from time to time, hence you can keep visiting DTE Maharashtra web site for relevant information and latest updates. Q.7.What is seats distribution for any branch in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune? Ans: The distribution of seats for any branch/course in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune is: (1) State level seats 65% of intake, (2) All India seats 15% of intake, (3) Institute level seats 20% of intake Q.8. At the time of counseling, is the presence of candidate compulsory? 2
Ans : YES. Q.9. At the time of counseling, is it required to produce copies of my certificates? Ans: NO. You need not carry any original or photocopied documents, but for very specific or critical queries such documents are necessary for counseling. Otherwise you should be handy with your HSC and CET/JEE marks. But you are advised to carefully read guidelines issued by DTE time to time. Q. 10. At the time of seat allotment, is the presence of candidate mandatory? Ans: NO. Since entire admission process is online. Seat allotment is also online on merit basis in scheduled counseling rounds. Q.11. Are students from other than Maharashtra state liable to get admission in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune? Ans: Yes. Following to rules of DTE, students from outside Maharashtra may get admissions in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune. Q.12. Alike other institutes, do Vishwakarma Institute of Technology offer admissions in Institute level seats? Ans: Yes. For all branches 20% seats of sanctioned intake are available for admission as per the norms set by DTE Maharashtra. Q.13. To whom, one should contact for admissions in Institute level seats in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune? Ans: For detailed information please visit our admission counseling office at Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology, Pune between 10 am. to 5 pm on all working days. Q. 14. What are the affiliations of Vishwakarma Institute of Technology for purpose of recognition of degrees? Ans: Approvals and Accreditation 1. Approved by AICTE/ Government of Maharashtra 2. Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (Formerly University of Pune). 3. Accredited by NAAC (3.29 on 4 point scale highest in western India). 4. ISO 9001-2015 certified institute. Q. 15. How quality education is guaranteed in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology? Ans. Accrediting bodies like National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National Board of Accreditation (NBA) both constituted by UGC and MHRD look after and assesses the quality of education delivered by the Institute. Vishwakarma Institute of Technology has received accreditation from both and remains to continue for the same in future. Q. 16. How is Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune B. Tech. Program designed? Ans : At Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, a choice based credit system with continuous evaluation is followed in semester pattern. 3
Q. 17. Is branch transfer possible after joining the B. Tech. program in anyone of the B. Tech. program in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune? Ans : No. There is no provision for branch transfer in Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune. Q. 18. Are there any seats reserved for foreign nationals? How they are filled? Ans: Yes. There are 15% seats over and above the sanction intake are reserved for foreign nationals and are filled in by Pune University admissions section/dte Maharashtra state. Q.19. Is fee structure same for NRI/NRI sponsored/foreign nationals? Ans: No. Fees structure is different for foreign nationals and is decided by Hon. Shikshan Shulka Samiti of Maharashtra state. Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune abides to their rules. Q. 20. Can NRI/Foreign nationals pay fee in currency of their respective countries? Ans: No. The fee is to be paid in India Rupees only. Q. 21. Does Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune assist in campus placements? Ans: Yes, every year 120+ companies visit to our campus for recruitment. Average placement percentage is 85% every year. Q. 22. Are hostel facilities available at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune? Ans: Although Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune does not have residential campus, but provides limited hostel facilities to students. Hostels are located merely in the range of 2-3 Km from Institute. Preference is given to first year students for hostel admissions on first come first serve basis. Contact details to hostel warden are given on Institute website or one may get details by communicating in students section of the Institute or from the admissions counseling cell whose numbers are displayed on website. Food facility is available in all hostels. Q. 23. Is transportation facility available? Ans: Yes. Transportation facility is available only for hostel students. Q. 24. Is separate hostel facilities provided to girls? And: Yes. Girls are provided with separate hostel facilities. Food facility is also available. Q 25. What are hostel fees? Ans: For details please visit our website (www.vit.edu). Q. 26. What are the facilities available to students on campus? Ans: On campus, students have well furnished classrooms, laboratories, language labs, library, internet lab, Wi-Fi, canteen, fruit stall, reprographic section, gymkhana, sports centre, cultural centre, auditorium, placement cell, bank and much more. Q. 27. How to reach Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune? 4
Ans: Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune is located within Pune city. The campus is accessible by public as well as private transport facilities. Pune municipal corporation buses operate from different parts of the city to Upper Indira Nagar (Upper Depot). Frequent buses are available from Swargate depot to reach VIT, Pune campus. One has to alight at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune stop to reach to campus. Complete campus address is available on institute website. 5