The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology programme (full time) in three locations: Kharagpur, Kolkata and Bhubaneswar. Instruction is provided in a combination of distance and contact modes. This two-semester PG diploma programme is designed to focus on the foundations of Information Technology, cutting edge technologies and applications.

Fees: Rs 50,000 per semester.

Eligibility for admission: Bachelor's degree in any branch of Engineering or Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Applications (with Mathematics as a subject at Bachelor's level) with a minimum marks of 60% or equivalent CGPA. Final year students who shall be completing the above qualifying programme by July 2004 can also apply.

Mode of selection: Selection is strictly based on the performance in objective type written test of 2-hour duration.

Test Centres: Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi.

Application procedure: The application form, admit card format and the information brochure will be available on the web site: http://www.iitkgp.ernet.in/~gate from January 27, 2004. Candidates can download the application form and send the completed application form, with two self addressed slips and a demand draft for the non-refundable application fee of Rs 800 (Rs 400 for SC/ST candidates) in favour of 'IIT Kharagpur' payable at any nationalised bank in Kharagpur.

Application material can also be obtained in person/by post by submitting two self-addressed slips and a demand draft as mentioned above, from the Chairman, GATE, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302.

The application form duly filled in should reach The Chairman, GATE, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302 by March 1, 2004.

Date of PGDIT 2004 admission test: April 11, 2004

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