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 Master of Technology In Material Science & Technology [ M.Tech in MST ] Gauhati University, Assam, India. Duration of the Course is 4-Semesters, 2-Years Intake Capacity : 18 (Eighteen) Admission Process : There will be a written examination consisting of objective and descriptive questions. The paper will have three sections -  Section A: General objective type MCQ (20 marks),  Section B: Subject specific objective type MCQ (50 marks), Section C: Subject specific descriptive type MCQ (30 marks).  Contact Information :  Department of Applied Sciences (New GUIST Building)      Gauhati University, Jalukbari, Guwahati 781014, Assam Phone   :0361 2672213 Email    :appliedsc@gauhati.ac.in Web     : www.gauhati.ac.in  

  1.1 What is Information Technology?   Information technology (IT) is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data, often in the context of a business or other enterprise. The term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks, but it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones. Several industries are associated with information technology, such as computer hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, internet, telecom equipment, e-commerce and computer services. [1] [1] 1.2 The Basic Components of Information System