NICT ‘B’ Level
Introduction:- The objective of ‘B’ Level is to develop capability to analyses , develop and manage software project . The course has been designed to give the students sound background in computing, business functions and mathematics relevant to information technology. During the course, a student will learn Computer Programming Languages, Compilers, Software packages, database systems, Network Management & Information Security etc.
Objective of the ‘B’ Level course:- NICT ‘B’ Level Course consists of 25 theory modules (22 compulsory modules and 3 elective module), four Practical’s and three Projects(out of which one will be a comprehensive project). The minimum duration of the course is three years. The structure of ‘B’ Level syllabus is indicated below:
The career options available to NICT ‘B’ level qualifiers are:
• System Analyst
• Software Engineer
• Training
• R & D Scientist
• EDP Manager
Eligibility:- i) Graduate form recognized university (minimum 50% marks).
OR
‘A’ Level Diploma form any Society / institute approved by Government like as National Institute of Computer Technology or DOEACC
NICT ‘B’ LEVEL COURSE :- NICT ‘B’ Level Course consists of four theory modules (three compulsory modules and one elective module), one Practical and Four Project. the structure of the ‘B’ Level syllabus is indicated below:-
The structure of the ‘B’ Level course is:-
Semester I
IT Tools and Business Systems
Internet Technology and Web Design
Programming and Problem Solving through C
Computer System Architecture
Structured System Analysis & Design
Semester II
Data Structure through C++
Introduction to DBMS
Basics of OS, Unix & Shell Programming
Data Communication and Network Technologies
Elective ( Any one from the following to be chosen
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming through JAVA
Software Testing and Quality Management
Semester III
Project I
Management Fundamentals & Information System
Discrete Structure
Software Engineering & CASE Tools
Operating Systems
Visual Programming
Semester IV
Computer-based Statistical & Numerical Methods
Professional & Business Communication
Object Oriented DBMS
Computer Graphics & Multimedia
Internet Technology and Web Services
Semester V
Software Project Management
Automata Theory & Compiler Design
Network Management & Information Security Electiv. (Any two from the following to be chosen )
Embedded Systems
Artificial Intelligence & Neural Networks Business
System Modeling and Computer Simulation
Parallel Computing
Data Warehouse and Data Mining
Software Testing and Quality Management
Digital Image Processing
Accounting & Financial Management System
Applied Operations Research
Wireless & Mobile Communication
Information Storage & Management
Mini project / Seminar
PROJECT-III
(Compulsory for students who have not done in Semester II of B Level / A Level)
PRACTICAL:- All ‘B’ Level Candidate shall have to qualify the Practical Examination, in addition to qualifying the theory examinations as well as the Project Work.
B Level Practical Syllabus:-The students have to devote half of the total time allotted to each module for the practical session. Practical assignments have been worked out for each theory paper. At ‘B’ Level, there are four Practical Examinations.
The Practical-1:- examination will be based on the syllabi of
IT Tools and Business Systems
Internet Technology and Web Design
Programming and Problem Solving through C
Computer System Architecture
Practical -2:- examination will be based on the syllabi of :-
Structured System Analysis & Design
Data Structure through C++
Introduction to DBMS
Basics of OS, Unix & Shell Programming
Data Communication and Network Technologies Elective ( Any one from the following to be chosen )
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming through JAVA
Software Testing and Quality Management
Practical-3- examination will be based on the syllabi of :
- Software Engineering & CASE Tools B3.4-R4 Operating Systems B3.5-R4 Visual Programming
Practical – 4:- examination will be based on the syllabi of :-
Object Oriented DBMS
Computer Graphics & Multimedia B4.5-R4 Internet Technology and Web Services
6. PROJECT
NICT curriculum has a project as an important component of ‘B’ Level course. There are three projects at ‘B’ Level. The Project is carried out by the student under guidance and support of faculty and management of the respective institute.
It is felt that such a project provides an opportunity to the student to apply his/her knowledge and skills to real life problems (including oral and written communication skills), and as such the project should be given utmost importance and priority both by the students as well as institution faculty / management in respect of its identification, planning and implementation
. Objective of the Project
The aim of the project is to give the students an integrated experience in solving a real life problem by applying knowledge and skills gained on completion of theory papers in a course at a given Level. It provides an occasion for students to develop written and communication skills; Project also helps the students to realize the importance of resource and time management, ownership of task towards deliverables, innovation and efficiency in task management apart from presentation
B Level First project :- Every candidate should do a project individually and no grouping is allowed. The project will be carried out under the guidance of the institute, if he/she is through the institute conducting an accredited course. The direct candidate will do the project in an organization where he/she is working. In that case, he/she will carry out the project under the guidance of experts/professionals from his organization.
Who could be a Supervisor / Guide :- A guide for ‘B’ Level should be a person with NICT ‘B’ level / MCA / B.Tech / equivalent / higher qualification and adequate experience (minimum 3 years) in the area in which the student has chosen the Project. In the case of a candidate from an accredited institute, the institute concerned will render all help including the nomination of the Supervisor.
Time of Submission of First ‘B’ Level Project :- ‘B’ Level student can submit the project only after clearing 5 papers from the first two semesters and appearing in remaining papers of these two semesters in the next examinations.
Credits The first Project would be approximately 350 man-hours and carries a total of 100 marks (80% for the project evaluation and 20% for the viva-voce).
Some important notes while preparing the project proposal
The following suggested guidelines may be followed in preparing the Final Project Report:
Good quality white executive bond paper A4 size should be used for typing and duplication. Care should be taken to avoid smudging while duplicating the copies. Page Specification: (Written paper and source code)
EXAMINATION PATTERN :- The theory examination for each module under the fourth revised syllabus would be for duration of three hours and the total marks for each subject would be 100. Four Practical examinations of three hours duration and 100 marks each have been introduced
. Dates for the various activities connected with examinations will be announced on NICT website, well in advance of the examinations.
Pass percentage :- To qualify for a pass in a module, a candidate must have obtained at least 50% in each theory and practical examination each
. The marks will be translated into grades, while communicating results to the candidates. The gradation structure is as below:
- Pass percentage Grade
Failed (<50) F
50%-54% D
55%-64% C
65%-74% B
75%-84% A
85% and over S
Government Recognition:- The NICT is a autonomous body. Official Gazette – Uttar Pardesh, Allahabad , Saturday, 23 August, 2014 (Bhadra 1, 1936 Saka Samvat) Part-8, Page- 170. U. P. Government, Registration No.- 4/25/154 (India). ISO 9001:2015 Certified & TM by Government of India.
According to the Official Gazette of UP Government , the Certificate issued by NICT , will be eligible in all Government, Semi- Government & Private sector.