PG Diploma in Embedded System Design is one among the PG diploma courses offered at National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Calicut. B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech graduates in streams like IT, Instrumentation, ECE, EEE, Bio medical and CSE can apply for this course. Embedded Linux, System Design using ARM Microcontroller, Embedded Product Design, etc are studied under the course. Selection procedure includes an online admission test followed by a counseling process.

Eligibility Criteria for PG Diploma in Embedded System Design in NIELIT, Calicut

To apply for PG diploma course in this institute candidates need to either complete B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech courses in any of the following specialization streams –

• Instrumentation Engineering
• Information Technology
• Electronics & Communication
• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Bio-medical Engineering

Apart from this, M.Sc post graduates in subjects like Electronics, Information Technology, Instrumentation and Computer Science can also submit applications. Final year candidates waiting for the graduate or post graduate course result can also apply, provided they are able to submit the original educational documents or mark lists at the time of admission.

Course Curriculum for PG Diploma in Embedded System Design in NIELIT, Calicut

The PG Diploma in Embedded System Design course offered by NIELIT mainly consist of 8 specific modules along with a 6 week project work to be done after completion of 7th  module. The specific contents of PG Diploma in Embedded System Design course is as follows –

• Module 1 - Embedded C and 8-bit Microcontrollers
• Module 2 - System Design using ARM Microcontrollers
• Module 3 - System Design using Digital Signal Processors
• Module 4 - Embedded Linux
• Module 5 - Embedded RTOS (RT Linux & Vx Works)
• Module 6 - System Design Using FPGAs
• Module 7 - Embedded Product Design
• Module 8 - Project Work

Selection Process for PG Diploma in Embedded System Design in NIELIT, Calicut

Selection of eligible candidates is done on the basis of qualifying exam marks and marks obtained in an online admission test organized by the institute. The online admission test will specifically involve the following pattern –

Logical reasoning - 20%

C Programming - 10%

Aptitude - 20%

Basic Electronics - 50%

• Analog Electronics
• Computer Organization
• Digital Electronics
• Microprocessor
• Signals and Systems

The institute will specify 3 different dates for eligible candidates to take up the online test. It is possible for candidates to attempt the online test from any place provided they get a username and password for attending this online test. The registered candidates will be send a username and pass word via email by the institute which is essential to attend this test. Candidates who are able to qualify the online test need to attend counseling process on a date specified by the institute.