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How to select the Right VLSI Training Institute in Simple Steps
Bit Mapper - VLSI Design & Training
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1) Check the credentials and track record of the institute? 
a) How many years has it been in the business? 
Ans. Bitmapper has been into business for the past 3 years and six months. 
b) Is this the main business of the promoters, or are they into it, because this is a good business opportunity.? 
Ans. Yes.
c) Does it make claims that are not based on facts, or cannot be proved.? 
Ans: No. we do not make any claims which are not based on facts. If any claims are made (by the employees of the organization, they are on substantial facts to prove them 
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2) Who are its promoters ?
a) Fly by night operators or established respected names? 
Ans.: Mrs. Pournima Mehta and Mr. Rakesh Mehta are the promoters of this premier Institute. They are electronic engineers with a cumulative experience of more than 40 years. 

The roots of the company are in Mechatronics Test Equipment, a company which has been into electronic design for the last 18 years, and has companies like Mercedes Benz Germany are on their client list. Visit: http://www.mte-india.com/

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3) What is the infrastructure like? 
a) Is the faculty qualified and certified in the latest technologies? 
Ans: Yes, the faculty is well qualified engineers from electronic background.

All the technical staff have undergone the VLSI training from Bitmapper.
b) Are the classrooms well equipped with the latest hardware and software?
Ans: Yes, Bitmapper is well equipped with latest technology and Infrastructure: 
Classroom: LCD projector in classroom, Comfortable learning environment
Tools:
  1. Frontend tools such as: Xilinx 3.1, Modelsim, Synplicity 
  2. Back end tools: Magic. 
c) Are all these facilities available to the students easily.? 
Ans: The lab facilities are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the students 
d) Library, is it well equipped and sufficient for all the students? 
Ans: Yes.
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4) Does it have an R & D cell which is constantly innovating and monitoring new developments in technology?
Ans: We have an active Design Cell which is involved doing projects for the industry. 

They have also developed VLSI trainers and proto boards, infact we are the only company manufacturing them
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5) Is the curriculum Industry-relevant? 
a) Is it only teaching you the latest buzzwords or does it offer you the right balance between concepts processes and the latest technologies?
Ans: We always teach the latest i.e. ASIC, VHDL, VERILOG, DSP, DFT …etc. with emphasis on the design aspect them conventional learning.
b) What is their Policy of changes and upgrades? [ This is important because VLSI is a fast Changing field] 
Ans: This is done based upon the feedback from the companies, we keep our curriculum updated. 
c) How does the organization keep in touch with the latest in this field.? 
Ans: We also provide consultation and design solutions to cater to the needs of the industry 
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6) What is the parameter to judge the co. by way of Alliance and or recognition by Industry in any form. 
a) We are an ISO 9001 certified company. certified by URS and registered by NACTS
b) Our parent - Mechatronics is a Third Party Prototyping Channel Partner for Xilinx. It is one of the 13 companies all over the world and the only one in Asia to be given this status.
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7) Is VLSI Training and Design its core business? 
a) Find out if the training is the core business. If it is, then it will get top priority of the companies for campus recruitment, versus others companies whose core business is not VLSI Training? 
Ans: Yes, Bitmapper and its parent company specializes ONLY in VLSI training, VLSI Design and Design of Electronic Products and Systems. Infact we have no other business 
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8) Placement assistance and track record: 
a) The true standing of an institute is the acceptance of its students by the industry. Insist on seeing the placement records. A prospective employer is immediately reassured if the institute has a solid reputation.
Ans: Placement records are available always. List of companies where our students have been placed reads like the, who’s of who of the VLSI industry in India.
(All records produced are based on facts)
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9) Pirated software: 
a) A fly-by-night institute will cut corners by using pirated software. This is absolutely illegal. The institute may run the risk of being shut down if raided. In such an event, apart from the institute, the students and faculty are also at great risk. Before you sign up, check if the institute uses licensed software? 
Ans: Being an ISO 9001 company Bitmapper always uses licensed SOFTWARE only 
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10) Does it have a Criteria for Selection of Candidates.
a) Is the Selection procedure solid or a farce? One of the pointers is the ratio of the students selected to Rejected as compared to all that appear for the selection procedure. 
Ans. : Admission to BitMappers is by Selection. [ The rejection rates have been as high as 85% till date] The Selection procedure is as follows. 
  1. There is an entrance test which has questions based on Fundamentals of Electronics, General aptitude, and Computer Awareness.[ Here the Cut Off is 40%] 
  2. It is followed by a Technical interview conducted by our Design Team Members, and relates to the basics of Electronic design only. 
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11) Does the Institute have a range of programs to choose from: 
a) A complete institute will have a comprehensive range of programs to offer. Because different people have different needs.

Some may need basic literacy and awareness. 

Some are seeking to make a career in the VLSI field, while some simply may want to upgrade their skills. 

The wrong institute will have a very limited range and would invariably force these courses to prospects. 
Ans: We offer various courses catering to the needs of industry and individuals 
  1. Diploma in VLSI design for fresh Engineering Graduates in Electronics, Instrumentation, and Computers.( Duration 18 Weeks )
  2. Certificate courses in VLSI, VERILOG, VHDL 
    ( Duration 7 to 15 days according to requirements ) 
  3. Certificate courses for FACULTY MEMBERS of Engineering Colleges. 
    (Duration 7-days) 
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12) Does the Institute have any collaboration with other companies / Institutes. Or Any plans for Tie-ups with other companies? 
Ans. Bitmapper has till date charted its own course, but it does get ideas and inspiration from IIT - Bombay where its Director is completing his PhD.
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13) How will the students be benefited after doing this course?
Ans: VLSI being a new and emerging technology it has got a bright future. This technology is future proof and in comparison with other new technologies it is here to stay for quite a long time. That is why people undergoing this course get numerous job offers from industries. 
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14) Will the VLSI technology saturate? 
Ans: According to Industry analysts, VLSI technology cannot saturate only the fields of application will change ‘cause all the new platforms [ viz. bluetooth, WAP, DSP, Fuzzilogic etc ] and new Domains, [ viz. DSP, Wireless, Telecom, Sonet, SDH, ATM, ….etc] use VLSI technology for their implementation.
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15) Type of jobs the students are getting (weather VLSI related or not )? 
Ans: All our students are placed in VLSI Companies only. 
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16) Any plans for Tie-ups with other companies? 
Ans: Yes - We are planning to set up centers in USA and Germany with help from local companies. Where they will give us local support and We will provide the faculty Course material. 
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