Manipal Center for Informational Science

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Manipal Centre for Information Sciences

MCIS, the school of software excellence of Manipal University was set up during the year 1998. MCIS provides post graduate courses in VLSI-CAD, Embedded Systems,Medical Software,Information Science, Digital Design & Embedded Systems and a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) course. It is a premier institution in India which equips students with the cutting edge technology as per the market requirements. The institute had tied up with Synopsys Inc, Zeta Infotech(p) Ltd and wiproGE Medical Systems for its PG courses. Presently the institute has tied up with WiproGE Medical Systems, Philips Software Center India Pvt Ltd, Synopsys Inc for its post graduation courses in medical software,Embedded Systems and VLSI-CAD. The students undergo practical training and carry out project work during the third semester. The institute aims at developing high quality professionals to suit industry requirements. Located on the banks of Manipal Lake, the center has ample workstations on the network. The Windows NT and Linux platforms provide students exposure to the latest in software and computer technology. MCIS is connected to the Intranet of Manipal University, which facilitates the interaction among all the institutions under Manipal University.

Admissions to these courses are made strictly on merit, through the All India Manipal University Engineering Admissions Test (MEAT).The post graduate courses are 4 semester courses in which the students undergo 2 semesters of classroom training at MCIS and 2 semesters are explicitly for practical training in the industry. The BCA course is a 6-semester course.

Management The key members of the management team at MCIS, Manipal are

  • Vice Chancellor, Manipal University
  • Registrar, Manipal University.
  • Director, MCIS.


Infrastructure

Facts and Figures The MCIS building is spread over a total area of 5000sq.ft. The total strength of the faculty body is 13. Admission in MCIS twice in a year for MS courses and the annual intake of students at MCIS is as follows:

  • MS in VLSI-CAD - 60
  • MS in Medical Software - 60
  • MS in Embedded Systems - 60
  • MSc (Digital Design and Embedded System / Information Science) - 60


Software

VLSI-CAD

  • Synopsys
  • Xlinx software
  • Magama

Embedded System

  • Nucleus Quick Start Kit
  • Keil Software with evaluation board
  • Code Composer Studio
  • Metroworks suite

Hardware

Total Number of Computers - 112 with internet connection

  • DSP Kit (TMS320C6713)
  • 8051 family Micro Controller
  • ALS - SDA - HC11 Micro Controller kit
  • PIC Micro Controller with interfacing boards