Digital University Kerala - [DUK], Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, KeralaEstd 2000 CUSAT, Kochi
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About DUK

The Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (Digital University Kerala), officially inaugurated in February 2021, is the country's first digital university. The Kerala government established DUK after upgrading the 20-year-old Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITM-K) through an ordinance introduced in January 2020. Digital University Kerala aims to ease the country's digital transformation by training youths to adapt to the needs of Industry 4.0.

The five schools of the University- School of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Electronics Systems and Automation, School of Informatics, School of Digital Sciences and School of Digital Humanities- focus on development of high quality talent, research on issues of larger interest and to develop and implement solutions to hasten the pace of digital transformation.

DUK Key Facts

  • Digital University Kerala focuses to set up an international benchmark in conducting cutting edge research and nurturing budding minds for promoting and implementing modern technological interventions in disruptive technologies.
  • Formerly known as Kerala, the University will create capacity building in post-graduate and doctoral level in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing, Internet of Things, Electronic Systems and Automation, Imaging Technologies, Data Analytics and Big Data, Cyber Security, Blockchain, Ecological Informatics, Geospatial Analytics etc.
  • State-of-the-art labs with professional training programs, consultancy and technology solutions to support Government are other features of the Digital University.
  • The industry-academia link ensured by DUK ensures hands-on experience in turning ideas into products and services. Facilities such as Maker Village, Thinqbator and Kerala Blockchain Academy under the DUK provide unparalleled experience for the students.
  • Some of the courses like MTech with specialisation AI Hardware and MSc with specialisation in Ecological Informatics are unique in the country and open up new career opportunities for the students.
  • DUK has globally recognised faculty whose papers are being published in leading journals. Experts in cutting edge technologies, these faculty ensure a vibrant environment that promotes rigorous thinking, innovation and creativity.

DUK Highlights

Established | Location 2000 | Thiruvananthapuram
Former Name Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITM-K)
Admission mode Online
Courses offered Postgraduate and Doctoral
Entrance exam DUAT- Digital University Aptitude Test
Reservation quota Yes
Facilities offered Library, Canteen, Hostel area, Transportation, 10 labs for different specializations, Central Computing Facility, Internet Connectivity
Official website https://duk.ac.in

Digital University Kerala Achievements

Known for its IT specializations, IIITM-K is a brilliant institution after beholding their achievements. DUK excels both as an overall institute as well as an individual performer. The notable achievements of the institute are given below:

  • The university is well-known and recognized by UNESCO for its efforts in Ecological Informatics.
  • It is one of the most technologically sound institutions in India. It involves teaching through an advanced digital medium.
  • Indian Institute of Information and Technology and Management, Kerala produces students who work at great positions in various IT companies in the future.
  • Research & Development has been a key area of the institute. They have presented over 200 papers and publications on National as well as on a global level.
  • The university organizes various research programs and seminars. The programs recently had tie-ups with companies like Intel, IBM, etc.
  • The Institution has also been involved in social work. They conduct seminars on various social issues like health, illiteracy, agriculture, etc. They have grabbed many awards on the National level for cloud computing, language computing, etc.

Digital University Kerala Courses

The Institute offers postgraduate courses with diploma & short courses. The elaborated list for the same is provided below:

Course Specialization Details
M.Tech in Electronics Engineering AI Hardware, Signal Processing and Automation

Eligibility Criteria: B.Tech or BE in EE/ECE/AEI/EI/Robotics/IoT or similar electronics hardware branches. MSc Electronics/Instrumentation or equivalent with 60% marks in graduation. 
Selection Criteria: DUAT (Electronics) OR GATE

MTech. in Electronic Product Design (Part-Time) - Eligibility Criteria: Any B.Tech. or MSc degree or equivalent with 60% marks
Selection Criteria: DUAT OR GATE
M.Tech in Computer Science Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Connected Systems, Intelligence Eligibility Criteria: B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communication Engg/Instrumentation Engg/Electrical Engg  or related areas/MCA/M.Sc in CS/IT/Mathematics/ Statistics/Physics
Selection Criteria: DUAT OR GATE
M.Sc. in Electronics Intelligent Systems & Imaging, IoT & Robotics, VLSI Design & Artificial Intelligence Eligibility Criteria: Any branch of BSc/B.Tech/BCA/MBBS with minimum 60% in qualifying examination
Selection Criteria: DUAT OR GATE
M.Sc in Computer Science Cyber Security, Machine Intelligence, Software System Engineering, Speech and Language
Processing, Distributed Systems and BlockchainTechnologies, Data Analytics, Geospatial Analytics
Eligibility Criteria: Any Science/Engineering graduate with Mathematics as one of the core or complementary subjects

OR graduate in Electronics / Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Computer Applications/ Technology 
Selection Criteria: DUAT

M.Sc in Data Analytics 

Bio AI

Eligibility Criteria: BSc in Biological Sciences/Chemistry OR B.Tech/BE in Biomedical Engineering/Chemical Engineering OR  BSc/BE/BTech in Biotechnology or related disciplines with +2 in Science stream with 60% marks or above
Selection Criteria: DUAT
Computational Science Eligibility Criteria: BSc in Physics/mathematics/statistics/Computer Science/Informatics or related disciplines with 60% or BE/BTech with mathematics as a subject of study
Selection Criteria: DUAT
Geoinformatics Eligibility Criteria:  BSc in Geology/Geography(+2 in Science stream)/Computer Science/IT/Environmental Science/BTech Civil with 60% Marks or above
Selection Criteria: DUAT
M.Sc in Ecology Ecological Informatics Eligibility Criteria: B.Sc. Degree in Botany/Zoology/Life Science/Chemistry/Physics/Ecology/Environmental Science/Geography/Geology/Microbiology/Plant or Animal Science/Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture/ Biotechnology and allied areas or
B.Tech/BE in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Agricultural and allied disciplines
Selection Criteria: DUAT
MBA Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Systems, Business Analytics, Digital Governance, Technology Management, Information Security Management Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years duration or Master’s degree of at least 2 years duration from a recognised university
Selection Criteria: CAT/CMAT/KMAT/XAT/NMAT
PG Diploma  E-Governance Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with working knowledge of computer systems. 
Selection Criteria: DUAT
Development
Informatics
Ph.D. (Full time) Intelligent Signals for Medical Imaging, Compressed Sensing, Computer simulation

Eligibility Criteria: Post Graduation 
Selection Criteria: DUAT

Ph.D. (Part time)

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DUK Admission

The admission is through online mode. Digital University Aptitude Test (DUAT) is the common admission test for getting admission in M.Tech, M.Sc and PGDeG courses offered by Digital University Kerala.

The candidates must know the minimum eligibility criteria that need to be met. Eligibility criteria for candidates appearing in DUAT 2021 for all the courses are different and the same has been listed below:

Course Eligibility
M.Tech B.Tech/BE /MCA /M.Sc in relevant subjects with 60% marks in graduation
M.Sc
PGDeC Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with working knowledge of computer systems

How to Apply?

  • Log on to the college website and fill out admission forms.
  • Submit all relevant documents, mark sheet, photographs, and applicable reservation category certificates
  • Submit and print out the completed form.
  • Complete DUAT entrance exam and obtain merit rank.
  • If shortlisted, appear for admissions and pay relevant fees.

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DUK Placement

Digital University Kerala (IIITM-K) is a brilliant institute that offers amazing career opportunities. The major recruiters that visit the institute are Infosys, Intel, TATA, Wipro, Nokia, etc. among many. Recently, 90% of students are placed in highly-recognized companies. Over 250 companies search for fresh and skilled students in this institute.

Located in technopark, it is exposed to many companies and numbers suggest that DUK is one of the best colleges in Kerala for placements. Opportunities for paid internships in real-life projects undertaken by the University will be available to a few top performing students from the 3rd semester onwards.

Academic year Students placed Median salary INR
2016-17 48 3,40,000
2017-18 54 3,60,000
2018-19 73 3,50,000

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Digital University Kerala Scholarship

There is a separate reservation system for the SC/ST section. Scholarships are offered for students of backward classes. The scholarship amount not only covers the tuition fees but also includes lodging & boarding charges, books cost, and laptop. This indicates their efforts toward the social cause.

  • A few merit-cum-means scholarships of the University will be available to deserving students of all MSc programs who do not have any other scholarships or financial assistances.
  • AICTE GATE PG Scholarships for MTech

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DUK Facilities

If all the world-class great facilities and equipment will be assembled in one place, then it would be DUK. It offers a plethora of advanced learning

  • Multimedia lab which caters to the needs for editing, software development, etc.
  • CCF (Central Computing Facility): high-speed computer facilities are provided for training as well as for studies (academics).
  • Virtual Resource Centre for Language Computing (VRCLC): it is a facility for research and programs.
  • Some of the main laboratories created at the college are Data and Computational lab, Embedded systems lab, Internet of Things Lab (IoT lab), Geoinformatics lab, Ecological informatics lab, Medical Image Computing & Signal Processing Lab, Data Engineering Lab, CRICTR, Agri Lab.

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DUK Faculty

15 professors render their services for the bright future of students. They are highly skilled and graduated from well-known institutes. Out of 15 professors, 14 are doctorate or Ph.D. holders. They possess good experience in teaching. For technical staff, there are 2 skilled members. The administrative staff includes 4 members. Over the last 3 years, the faculty has achieved in gaining 29 published patents, 183 sponsored projects, and 23 consultancy projects. Dr. R Jaishanker and Dr. Asharaf S have also got multiple awards from various organizations for excellent work and contributions to their scientific field.

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Digital University Kerala FAQs

Ques. Does the institute offer a hostel facility?

Ans. Yes. The hostel accommodation is on a twin sharing basis. The fees for the hostel are bundled with the mess charges. The same is approximately INR 1,00,000 per year.

Ques. Is DUK (IIITM-K) government college like IIITM-Gwalior?

Ans. No. IIITM-K is an autonomous institute affiliated to CUSAT, but it was established by the Government of Kerala.

Ques. How to prepare for the entrance exam of DUK?

Ans. General knowledge, Mathematics and physics of class 11th and 12th and elementary Computer Science is required.

Ques. Which is the distinctive and unique course of the DUK?

Ans. In India, it is rare to have MSc. in Cyber Security. So, this is a unique feature of DUK. Also, the unique quality of the institute is that it offers technologically sound facilities.

Ques. Is DUK better or NITs for MSc.?

Ans. Since it offers a perfect mix of practical application and theoretical classes, DUK is the best institute for MSc. in Cyber Security or any other specialization.

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DUK Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
M.Sc
9 Courses
1.1 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 60%26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024
MBA
7 Courses
2 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 60%-
M.Tech
7 Courses
1.1 Lakhs - 1.55 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 60%26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024
PG Diploma
1 Course
1 Lakh (Total Fees) Graduation/Diploma-
Part time Courses
CourseFeesAction
Ph.D
3 Courses
50,000 (1st Year Fees)

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DUK Upcoming Application Dates 2024

Important Events

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CAT 2024 Result Date
Tentative
Dec 26, 2024

Expired Events

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CAT 2024 Exam DateNov 24, 2024
CAT 2024 Admit Card DateOct 25, 2024
CAT 2024 Registration DateAug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024

Important Events

EventsDates
CAT 2024 Result Date
Tentative
Dec 26, 2024

Expired Events

EventsDates
CAT 2024 Exam DateNov 24, 2024
CAT 2024 Admit Card DateOct 25, 2024
CAT 2024 Registration DateAug 03, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024

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DUK Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of DUK

director
Dr. Saji Gopinath
Associate Dean (Academic)
Dr. A.P. James
Professor
Mr.R.Ajith Kumar
Assistant Professor
Dean (Research & Development)
Dr.Asharaf S
Professor
Dean (Academic)
Dr Elizabeth Sherly
Professor (HAG) & Director IIITM-K
Professor and Chairperson
Dr. R. Jaishanker
School of InformaticsProfessor and Chairperson
Dr. John Eric Steephen
Assistant Professor
Dr.Jose Joseph
Assistant Professor
Dean (Human Resources Development)
Dr. Joseph Suresh Paul
Professor
Dr. T. K. Manoj Kumar
Professor
Mr.Meraj Uddin
Assistant Professor
Mr.K.Pradeep Kumar
Assistant Professor
Radhakrishnan T
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sabu M Thampi
Professor
Mr.Sanil P Nair
Assistant Professor of Practice
Dr. Sinnu Susan Thomas
Assistant Professor
Dr. Tony Thomas
Associate Professor

DUK College Details

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Technocity Campus, Mangalapuram, Thonnakkal PO
Thiruvananthapuram - 695317
Kerala, India
Get SMS Contact:  0471-2788000
Get Call Details:  0471-2788000
Website Link:  https://duk.ac.in/
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