Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology

prospectus-2007

NOTE: Syllabus of Entrance Test SET IV and SET V for admission to Diploma Programme 2007 (Vertical Entry) and Degree Programme -2007 (Vertical Entry) will be available separately in SET Office, SLIET, Longowal

Price Of Information Brochure	(i) Rs.325/- at counter in SLIET (Rs.350/- by Regd. Post)
	(ii) Rs.340/- at counters other than SLIET
Fee for SLIET Entrance Test: Rs.500/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST Candidates) as Cash or DD in favour of DIRECTOR, SLIET (DD should be preferably of Oriental Bank of Commerce or Central Bank of India or Punjab National Bank or State Bank of India and payable at Longowal/Sangrur)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SET-2007

Do not attach any Certificate/Marksheet with OMR Application Form
In case of non-receipt of admit card report at the examination centre with two recent attested photographs. (Confirm your centre from the Chairman,SET-2007)
Enclose the bank draft in the envelope for OMR Application Form without Stiching/Stapling.

Important Dates
Last date for receipt of complete Application Form	Monday, April 30, 2007
Last date for despatch of Admit Cards	Friday, May 11, 2007

Date of Examination
Certificate Programme	SET-I	Saturday June 9, 2007
Diploma Programme	SET-II	Sunday June 10, 2007
Degree Programme	SET-III	Saturday June 9, 2007
M.Tech./P.G. Programme	SET-VI	Saturday June 9, 2007
Vertical Entry (Diploma & Degree)	SET-IV and SET-V	Sunday June 24, 2007

Declaration of Results
Wednesday July 4, 2007
Counselling for Admission:
Certificate Programme	Friday-Saturday, July 20-21, 2007
Diploma Programme	Monday, July 23, 2007
Degree Programme	Tuesday-Wednesday, July 24-25, 2007
P.G./M.Tech. Programme	Thursday, July 26, 2007
Dates for Counselling are tentative/provisional

Commencement of Classes	Wednesday, August 1, 2007

CHECK LIST
Following must be checked while sending the Application Form:
OMR Application Form	Yes/No
Bank Draft/Cash Receipt	Yes/No
Photograph pasted at proper place	Yes/No
Declaration signed	Yes/No
Note: No Certificate/mark sheets etc. be attached with the OMR Application Form. The Certificate/mark sheets will be verified at the time of counselling for Admission

For any Information Contact:

Dr. S. S. Dhaliwal

Chairman, SET-2007

Tel. No.01672-280072, 284815, 284816

Fax No.01672-280072 , 280057,280059

Email: chairmanset2007@gmail.com

1. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The Institute offers modular pattern of education in emerging areas of Engineering and Technology. Following four types of programmes are offered by the Institute:

Certificate Programme
Diploma Programme
Degree Programme
Post Graduate (M.Tech.) Programme

1.1 Certificate Programme

The objective of the Certificate programme is to produce technically skilled manpower in appropriate areas. The meritorious students who wish to study further may join the advance programmes of SLIET to acquire higher qualification.

1 Entry Qualification :

The minimum qualification for admission to the Certificate programme is Matric pass (Pass in English, Mathematics and Science is compulsory) from a State Secondary Education Board/CBSE/ICSE/National Open School or equivalent.

2 Duration :

The duration of the Certificate programme is 2 years.

3 Disciplines :

Admission is available in the following Certificate disciplines (intake of 30 students in each):

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CAC)
Auto and Farm Machinery (CAF)
Computer Applications (CCA)
Foundry & Forging (CFF)
Foundry & Forging (CFF)
Maintenance of Television (CTV)
Maintenance of Electrical Equipments(CMEE)
Paper and Printing Technology (CPPT)
Servicing and Maintenance of Electronics Instruments (CSME)
Servicing and Maintenance of Medical Instruments (CSMM)
Tool and Die Technology(CTD)
Welding Technology (CWG)

4 Admission Procedure :

Admission to all Certificate courses shall be made on the basis of a National Level Entrance Test (SET-I). General principles relating to reservation, quota for the students of Punjab State, Other States and U.T. are given in Section 1.4.

1.2 Diploma Programme

The objective of the Diploma Programme is to produce supervisory level technical manpower. More stress is given for practical oriented class work in the Institute with an extensive training in Industry.

1 Entry Qualification :

The minimum qualification for admission to the Diploma programmes is 10+2 pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics from a recognized Board/University or a Certificate pass from SLIET in any trade. The candidates who have studied Biotechnology or Computer Science or Biology instead of Chemistry at 10+2 level are also eligible.

2 Duration :

The duration of the Diploma programme is 2 years.

3 Disciplines :

Available disciplines and information regarding distribution of seats in Diploma Programmes are given in Table-I.

4 Admission Procedure :

There are two categories of seats in this programme as per Table-I.

1. Vertical Entry Seats

2. Direct Entry Seats

The admission procedure for these two categories is as under:-

Vertical Entry Seats (Only for SLIET Students)

There will be vertical mobility of 50% of the students admitted (on the cut off date i.e.21.09.2003) in each Certificate programme to Diploma programme. The linkage between Certificate and Diploma modules is illustrated in Table-II. For vertical promotion from Certificate course to Diploma course against these reserved seats, the Certificate course students shall appear in a special entrance test (SET-IV) designed for them in order to enter into the Diploma stream as per Table-II. The merit of such candidates shall be based on 60% weightage of their score in the Entrance test and 40% weightage of their score in the qualifying Certificate course provided that student had got admission in Certificate course in 2004-2005 and not earlier and had completed the course in the prescribed period of normal study i.e. two years and by availing only prescribed chances to clear a subject. Prescribed chances to clear a subject are one regular and two supplementary chances. However, a student having supplementary in 4th semester i.e. the last semester, shall be given only one supplementary chance for the purpose of promotion to Diploma module.

Direct Entry Seats (For outside candidates and SLIET students):

A National Level Entrance Test (SET-II) shall be conducted by the institute for admission to these seats on the basis of merit. Non-SLIET candidates with qualification as per 2.2(a) and SLIET students admitted before 2004-2005 in Certificate course are eligible to get admission against these seats. Even a SLIET student admitted in Certificate Course in 2004-2005 is entitled to apply for admission under direct entry seat in any Diploma programme but he/she will be considered for direct entry seat in that Diploma programme which is not available to him/her by way of vertical promotion. The SLIET students competing for direct entry seats shall have to appear in SET-II examination and shall be treated completely at par with the outside (Non-SLIETian) candidate for admission to this category without any weightage to their score in the qualifying Certificate course.

TABLE-I : Distribution of Seats* for Diploma Programme

Sr.No.	Discipline	Sanctioned Seats	Seats for Vertical Entry	Seats for Direct Entry
1.	Chemical Technology (DCT)	30	15	15
2	Food Technology (DFP)	30	15	15
3.	Computer Science & Application (DCA)	30	20	10
4.	Computer Science & Engineering (DCE)	30	20	10
5.	Electronics & Communication Engineering (DEC)	30	15	15
6.	Instrumentation Engineering (DIN)	30	20	10
7.	Industrial & Production Engineering (DIP)	30	23	7
8.	Maintenance & Plant Engineering (DMP)	30	22	8
9.	Welding Technology	30	15	15
10.	Foundry Technology	30	15	15
	Total	300	185	120

*10% seats over and above the sanctioned strength will be offered to NRI/NRI sponsored candidates ( latest instructions of Govt. of India shall apply at the time of admission) and admission to this category will be on the basis of merit of SET-II. However, if the seats remain vacant then the candidates who did not appear in SET-II can also be considered an admission of such candidates against vacant seats shall be on the basis of the merit of qualifying examination.

TABLE-II : Linkage between various Certificate and Diploma Programme for the Academic Session 2007-2007

Certificate Programme

Diploma Programme

1.3 Degree Programme :

Degree programme is a continuation of technical expertise acquired in corresponding Diploma programmes and offers an opportunity to Diploma holders to obtain Degree in Engineering.

1 Entry Qualification :

All candidates who have passed Diploma course in any discipline from SLIET or from any other polytechnic affiliated with any State Board of Technical Education and approved by All India Council for Technical Education, are eligible to compete for admission to any of the Degree Programmes.

2 Duration :

The duration of the Degree programme is 3 years.

3 Disciplines :

Available disciplines of study and information regarding distribution of seats is given in Table-III, below.

4 Admission Procedure :

There are two categories of seats in this programme as given in Table-III.

1. Vertical Entry Seats

2. Direct Entry Seats

The admission procedure for these two categories is as under:-

Vertical Entry Seats (Only for SLIET Students)

There will be vertical mobility of 50% of the students admitted (on the cut off date i.e. 21.09.2003) in each Diploma programme of SLIET to Degree programme. The linkage between Diploma and Degree modules is illustrated in Table-IV. For vertical promotion from Diploma course to Degree course against these reserved seats, the Diploma students shall have to appear in the Entrance Test (SET V). The merit for vertical entry seats (i.e vertical promotion from Diploma course to Degree course for Diploma holders from SLIET) shall be prepared on the basis of 60% weightage of their score in the entrance test (SET-V) and 40% weightage of their score in their qualifying Diploma course provided that the student had got admission to Diploma course in 2004-2005 and not earlier and had completed the Diploma course in the prescribed period of normal study i.e. two years and by availing only prescribed chances to clear a subject. Prescribed chances to clear a subject are one regular and two supplementary chances. However, a student having supplementary in 4th semester i.e. the last semester, shall be given only one supplementary chance for the purpose of promotion to higher module.

Direct Entry Seats (For outside candidates and SLIET students):

All candidates possessing entry qualification prescribed in clause 2.3(a) above are eligible to compete for direct entry seats for various Degree Programmes as per Table III. The admission to these seats is on the basis of merit of the a National Level Entrance Test (SET-III) conducted by the Institute for the Degree programme. The SLIET students admitted before 2004-2005 in Diploma shall also be eligible for admission against direct entry seats. Even a SLIET student admitted in Diploma programme in 2004-2005 is entitled to apply for admission under direct entry seat in any Degree programme but such a student shall not be considered for admission against direct entry seat in that Degree programme/specialisation which is available to him/her by way of vertical promotion. The SLIET students competing for Direct Entry Seats shall have to appear in SET- III examination and shall be treated completely at par with the outside (Non-SLIETian) candidates for admission to this category of seats without any weightage to their score in the qualifying Diploma course.

TABLE-III Distribution of Seats** for Degree Programme

Sr.No.	Discipline	Sanctioned Seats	Seats for Vertical Entry	Seats for Direct Entry
1.	Chemical Technology with specialization in: Polymer Technology (GCT Polymer) Paper Technology (GCT Paper)	30 30	08 07	22 23
2	Food Technology (GFT)	40	20	20
3.	Computer Science & Engineering (GCS)	60	30	30
4.	Information Technology (**GIT)	30	—	30
4.	Electronics & Communication Engineering (GEC)	40	20	20
5.	Instrumentation Engineering (GIN)	40	20	20
6.	Mechanical Engineering with specialization in: Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Welding Technology (GWT)	40 40	30 30	10 10
	Total	320	165	155

**This degree programme is being started first time. The competent authority reserves the right of cancellation/modification/seat distribution of this programme.

TABLE-II : Linkage between various Diploma and Degree Programme for the Academic Session 2007-2007

Diploma Programme

Degree Programme

1.4 General principles applicable to all admissions i.e Certificate/Diploma/Degree Programmes

1.If two/more candidates are having the same merit, then the candidate who is elder in age as per the relevant entry in matric certificate shall be placed at higher merit. If still there is a tie, then a candidate having higher marks in the qualifying examination shall be placed at higher merit.

2.Reservation Of Seats

(I) Reservation shall be followed only in direct entry seats as below:

For Schedule Castes (SC) : 15%	For Schedule Tribes (ST) : 7.5%
For Physically Handicapped (PH): 03%

(II) Apart from above, in the case of Certificate and Diploma Programmes, seats for the candidates of Punjab State and Other States have been earmarked separately. The candidates passing qualifying examination from school/college situated in State of Punjab shall be treated as eligible for the quota meant for the candidates of Punjab State. All other candidates having passed qualifying examination from the schools or colleges situated outside Punjab shall be considered only under the quota meant for other states and U.T’s. The territorial quota is as below :

Certificate Programme

Quota for Punjab State (excluding Chandigarh) : 75%
Quota for Other States & U.T (Including Chandigarh) : 25%

Diploma Programme

Quota for Punjab State (excluding Chandigarh) : 50%
Quota for Other States & U.T (Including Chandigarh) : 25%
Quota for Punjab State (excluding Chandigarh) : 75%

Degree Programme
There shall be no reservation or quota etc. on territorial basis for admission to Degree programme. However, SC, ST & PH reservation is applicable.

3. Important notes regarding reservations.

For the seats reserved for physically handicapped candidates the minimum Degree of permanent disability is 40%. Seats reserved for Physically Handicapped in different branches are interchangeable between branches depending upon the availability/suitability of candidates. However in any branch (and also in total direct entry seats) number of seats will not be more than prescribed quota of 3% for this category. For this category, a student has to submit a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer of District concerned with clearly mentioning his/her percentage of disability. However, decision of admission committee regarding suitability of candidate for a particular branch in this category shall be final, and binding on the candidate. The vacant seats in this category due to non availability of suitable/eligible candidates, will be shifted to the general category.

The vacant seats under NRI/NRI sponsored Category will not be shifted to any other category (including general category)
For the purpose of deciding reservation of seats for SC/ST/PH category, two speciliazations in each of the two Degree Programmes namely Chemical Technology and Mechanical Engineering will be treated as one Degree programme.
The territorial quota for candidates passing qualifying examination from National Open School or as private candidate shall be decided on the basis of their domicile Certificate.

1.5 Post Graduate Programme:

The objective of P.G.Programmeme is a continuation of technical expertise acquired in Degree Programmes. This will also offer the opportunity to the candidate to acquire skill to work on R&D projects and to promote industry institute interaction.

Entry Qualifications

Manufacturing System Engineering: Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Technology in Mechanical, Production, Welding, Industrial, Manufacturing or equivalent.*
Food Engineering & Technology: Bachelor Degree in Food Engineering/Technology/ Food processing/Agricultural Engineering(with specialization in Food Processing Engineering/P.H.T) or equivalent.*
Instrumentation and Control Engineering:Bachelor Degree in Instrumentation/ Instrumentation & Control/Electronics/Electrical/Electronics & Communication/ Industrial Instrumentation or equivalent.
Polymer Technology : Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering/Technology, B.Tech. in Polymer/Paper Technology, M.Sc. in Polymer Science/Polymer Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Physical Chemistry/Industry Chemistry or equivalent*

(*The decision of admission committee regarding equivalency shall be final and binding on the candidate.)

Discipline: Available discipline of study and information regarding the distribution of seats is given below.

INTAKE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS

Name of PG Programme	Total Seats	For GATE/Set-VI qualified*	Sponsored
M. Tech. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering	25	16	09
M. Tech. in Food Engineering & Technology	25	16	09
M. Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering	18	13	05
M. Tech. in Polymer Technology	18	13	05

* Reservation as mentioned at 1.4.(b) I & 1.4 (b) III (i) shall be applicable.

10% seats over and above the sanctioned intake will be available for NRI/NRI sponsored candidate. (Latest instructions of Govt. of India shall apply at the time of admission)
The vacant seats under industry/Institute sponsored & NRI/NRI sponsored category shall not be shifted to any other category.
There shall be no reservation or quota etc. on territorial basis for admission to M. Tech./P.G. Programmes.
Rule 1.4(a) will be applicable for PG Programme also.

Duration: The duration of P.G.Programme is Two Years
Admission Procedure:

Student with 50% marks in Degree Programme is eligible for admission to M.Tech./P.G.Programme.
For admission to PG Courses,first preference will be given to students having cleared GATE and their admission shall be made on the basis of merit of GATE marks.
If seats remains vacant then admission will be on the basis of SLIET entrance examination SET-VI.
If still the seats remain vacant the admission shall be made on the basis of merit of Degree Programme

1.6 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ADMISSION TO ALL PROGRAMMES

Following points are highlighted and shall also be applicable to the admission to the concerned programme:-

Admission to the vertical entry seat shall be 50% of the admitted (on the cut off date i.e. 05.09.2003) strength of the students who got admission in the lower courses in 2003-2004 and not earlier. If a student from promoted candidates do not claim admission in a trade or a seat falls vacant afterwards in a trade, then that seat will be offered to next eligible candidate in that trade.
A common merit list in respect of branches mentioned against S.No.1 of Table-II of all the vertically promoted students from Certificate to Diploma shall be prepared and the branches shall be allotted according to the merit and choice. Similarly, a common merit list in respect of branches mentioned against S.No.2 of Table-II of all the vertically promoted students from Certificate to Diploma shall be prepared and the branches shall be allotted according to the merit and choice.
If any seat (in the promotion quota) remains vacant/unfilled {after exhausting 2.6(a)} in DIP, DMP, DFT and DWT then a common merit list of all eligible candidates of CAC, CAF, CTD, CFF and CWG shall be prepared and vacant seats shall be allotted to the candidates on merit and choice from this common merit list. If any seat (in the promotion quota) remains vacant/unfilled in DCE, DEC, DCA and DIN then a common merit list of all eligible candidates of CTV, CSME, CSMM, CCA and CMEE shall be prepared and vacant seats shall be allotted to the candidates on merit and choice from this common merit list.
By exhausting the above possibilities at 2.6(c), if still any vertical entry seat remains vacant in any Diploma programme, then a common merit list of remaining eligible candidates of SET-IV of all Certificate Programmes shall be prepared and vacant vertical entry seats will be allotted on the basis of the merit and choice.
A common merit in respect of the branches mentioned against S.No. 2 of Table-IV shall be prepared wherein all the vertically admitted students shall be pooled together and specialisation ( i.e Manufacturing Engineering or Welding Technology) shall be allotted as per choice and merit list prepared on the basis of 60% weightage to Entrance Test (SET-V) and 40% weightage to the score in the qualifying Diploma programme.
Allotment of specialisation ( i.e Paper or Polymer) to vertically promoted students at Sr.No.3 in Table-IV shall be done on the basis of choice and merit list prepared on the basis of 60% weightage to Entrance Test (SET-V) and 40% weightage to the score in the qualifying Diploma programme.
In case the vertical entry seat of any Degree programme remain unfilled by promoting 50% of the students in the given Diploma course as per linkage schedule g iven in Table-IV a common merit of all the feeder Diploma courses shall be prepared to fill up the unfilled seats meant for vertical entry. If despite this exercise seats prescribed for vertical entry remain unfilled in any Degree programme then a common merit shall be prepared from amongst the eligible students of Diploma Programmes of all the trades.
The seats prescribed for direct entry and vertical entry are not interchangeable in any case whatsoever that may be.
No result of any qualifying examination will be entertained after the date of first counselling of the programme.
A Candidate not reporting for counselling will not be considered in subsequent counsellings, if any.
There will be no negative marking.