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The Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam was founded by Dr. S.V. Balasubramaniam in 1996.[citation needed] The college lies besides the bavani river with the Western Ghats as the backdrop. The college runs under the leadership of its director Dr. S K Sundararaman and Principal Dr.A. Shanmugam
CAMPUS
Nestled on the banks of the river Bhavani, BIT's campus provides the right environment for natural learning in harmony with nature, away from the odds of city life. The spacious and the earth hugging buildings punctuated with landscaped courtyards and pathways are designed to emphasize the business ethics and character of an excellent center for learning. The campus hosts well planned academic blocks, computer centers, lecture halls libraries, laboratories, conference halls, staff quarters, hostel and students' centres. The campus also comprises a co-operative store, a bank with ATM and a clinic to attend to the general health of the students and staff. Adequate transport facilities are provided in the campus. BIT has the feel of a friendly hamlet while offering all the benefits of a citadel of learning.
HIGHLIGHTS
165 acres in the picturesque sorroundings of the Nilgiri foothills Built-up area of 11 lakh square feet Separate Academic blocks Institutional Complex: Consists of 36 fully furnished classrooms 6 AC Seminar Halls with 250-seat capacity each complete with AV equipment & multimedia Comfortable & homely students hostels with capacity for 1800 students Uninterrupted power supply & protected water supply available Highly modernised student centres
It has a number of departments and schools: Computer Applications, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Biotechnology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Textile Technology, Fashion Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,electrical & instumentation.
There are also a number of clubs, societies and forums that encompass a host of activities including sports
MISSION To equip students with sound technical knowledge and skill.
To offer an educational program with a plethora of innovative concepts, for creating a host of talented pr ofessionals.
Foster an open student-oriented culture and perhaps even more important, an understanding of students, their needs, goals and aspirations.
To develop exceptional opportunities for study & research and a system of industry-institution interaction, through industry-liaison cells, for students to contribute to our nation's economic growth.
To evolve a friendly face of education with emphasis laid on engineering technology & research.
Quality Education
All the departments are headed by experienced professors who are scholars in their respective fields with doctorates. A dedicated team of Professors, Assistant Professors and Senior Lecturers assist the department heads to effectively carry out the academic programs. This distinguished and enthusiastic faculty form the backbone of the Institute.
The Institute has an open culture wherein students interact freely with the faculty.
The faculty, the excellent infrastructure and the right guidance & counselling result in qualified, skilled, confident students in the field of engineering and technology, ready to take on the world with great vigour.
Hands-on-Training
Bannari Amman Institute of Technology is backed by the large business conglomerate of Bannari Amman Group (www.bannari.com) which has expertise in various sectors like sugar, distillery, textiles, garments, agro-products, finance, automobile, transport etc. The close proximity with the group enables easy access to their industrial units, located close to the Institute. The students thus have the benefit of familiarizing with industrial procedures and functions and get hands-on experience.
The Institute is developing an industry liaison cell that will enable effective interaction with the industry.
MoU Signed : North Carolina A&T State University, USA. BITS Pilani. SUN Microsystems. Oracle Academic Initiative. TCS, Hyderabad. Infosys Technologies, Mysore. Lancesoft India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, etc.
Accreditation : The National Board of Accrediation of the AICTE has accredited the Mechanical Engineering Dept. Textile Technology Dept, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Dept,Electronics and Communication Engineering Dept,Computer Science and Engineering Dept and Informatiom Technology Dept Other Departments are applying for accreditation in the coming years.
FUTURA : An annual, National Technical Symposium
HRD : At Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, we seek to evole not just engineers, but also thoroughbred professionals who have the smartness and skill-sets to rise to the top of the corporate ladder. Our HR wing supports the achievements of students, staff and caters to the organisational success by providing effective and equitable services which contribute to quality learning.The HR department aims at integrating the use of training and development to improve individual, group, and organisational effectiveness.The department is committed in attracting and selecting a talented workforce and has helped to retain a pool of experienced staff.
Personality Development Club : The aim of the Personality Development Club (PDC) is to develop all-round skills of every BITians that they can get into a hi-flying career. The club acts as a common roof for each individual to develop skills, inter-personal relationships, and to gain adequate corporate exposure. Carrer Guidance, Mock Interviews and Paper Presentation Tips, Stress Management, Time Management, Self-Evaluation and Development and Memory Management are some of the activities of the club.
Literary and Debating Society : The Literary and Debating Society (LDS) with the motto 'En Route to Stay Ahead' aims to tap the innate talent of the budding architects of modern India. LDS encourages and appreciates their literary efforts and evolves them into confident adults, well-equipped to face the stark realities of life.The Society helps to quench the students thirst for literary activities and provides them with a good platform to interact with their peers and hone their communication skills.
Music Club : The Music Club of the college aims to unleash the multi-faceted talents of the students by perfecting their musical abilities. The Club houses a wide variety of wind, string and percussion instruments like saxophone, guitar, keyboard, tabala, rhythm pad, drums, etc. The students are permitted to use the facilities throughout the week under faculty supervision.
Fine Arts Club : The aim of the Fine arts club is to tap the latent talents of ebullient yout and to develop students' skills in areas such as drawing, painting, clay modelling, thermocoal designing, soap sculpture, chalk carving, worth from waste etc. Activities of the club are tailored to develop students' creativity and lateral thinking. The students are encouraged to participate in inter-collegiate and intra-college competitions through this club.
Green Eco : Green Eco, the nature club of BIT, fosters and encourages eco-friendly behaviour among students, faculty and staff. It aids in the implementation of eci-friendly approaches to on-campus environmental issues. It also organises on-campus seminars and presentations on environmental and ecological issues regularly.
Entrepreneurship Development Cell : The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, has identified BIT as a centre for Entrepreneurship Development Cell and has offered Rs. 45 lakhs for a period of five years from the academic year 2002-03.
The Rotaract Club : The Rotaract Club of BIT is doing a commendable job by instilling in the youth the spirit of service above self. The club has handled a number of projects both within and outside the campus.Our club is regarded as one of the most socially-conscious organisations in Tamil Nadu. What's more, this five-year old club is now riding high with its innovative projects and pioneering community service.
National Service Scheme : The NSS cell at BIT is very active and consists of dedicated students and staff members, who have been conducting various social, economic, health and scientific programmes for the benefit of society. These activities include literacy drive, child and mother health programmes, environmental cleanliness programmes, social forestry, mass immunisation, national savings programme, etc. These activities are conducted in nearby villages which have greatly benefitted from the energy and passion of our young volunteers.
National Cadet Corps : The National Cadet Corps (NCC) unit of Bannari Amman Institute of Technology was instituted in the year 1999. The military training imparted to the cadets is received enthusiastically by the cadets. Apart from regular NCC activities, the cadets are also involved in social service activities like blood donation, tree planting, road safety programmes, communal harmony propotions, etc.
Students' Centre : There are two Students' Centre - one for the gents and other for the ladies, which have facilities for several indoor and outdoor games. The centres also have an entertainment hall with a movie projector and large screen television sets and reading rooms. The spacious and modern kitchnes with steam cooking, dish wahing machines and cold storage provide healthy and nutritious food. The large dining hall can seat about 1000 students.
Yoga Centre : An air-conditioned yoga centre has been specially designed with a capacity to accommodate 200 members in order to open up different dimensions of the students' personality. Keeping this in view, programmes like the Art of Living, Simplified Kundalini Yoga, Meditation etc. are being organised regularly. Apart from this, yoga classes are conducted on all mornings and evenings regularly for the benefit of the students and staff.
Staff Quarters : 80 full-furnished quarters are available within the campus for the benefit of the staff members.
Medical Centre : A well-equipped mediacal centre with two doctors is available round-the-clock for the benefit of the students and staff members of the Insititute.
Residential Facilities : Hostels at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology are built with comfort in mind and with due provisions for future expansion. There are separate hostels for gents and ladies. Strict hygienic conditions are maintained in the kitchen and dining halls.
At present about 85% of BIT's students are in the hostels... and they are enjoying every bit of their hostel life.
HUMAN ELEMENT
Dr S V Balasubramaniam
Chairman, Bannari Amman Group & Managing Trustee
Thiru S V Alagappan
Vice Chairman, Bannari Amman Group & Trustee
Thiru S V Arumugam
Managing Director, Shiva Texyarn Ltd & Trustee
Dr S K Sundararaman
Executive Director
Bannari Amman Spinning Mills Ltd &
Director, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Dr R Subbayyan
Former Vice Chancellor, Bharathiar University
Thiru G D Gopal
Chairman, M/s. UMS Group of Companies
Thiru K Ramasamy
Chairman
M/s.Roots Group of Companies
Dr S Venkateswaran
Former Vice Chancellor,
Professor Emeritus-cum-Advisor
Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Dr Rajpal S Sirohi
Vice Chancellor, Barkatullah University
Thiru T S Ramani Sankar
Chief Architect, M/s. Sankar Associates
Sri Y S Rajan
Principal Adviser, Confederation of Indian Industry
Thiru A Sakthivel
Chairman, Tirupur Exporters Promotion Council
President, Indian Chamber of Commerce
Thiru D R Kaarthikeyan
Former Director General National Human Rights Commission &
Former Director CBI
Sri A K Bhadri
Regional Officer,
Southern Regional Office
All India Council for Technical Education
Thiru R Sivakumar, IAS
Commissioner of Technical Education
Directorate of Technical Education
Thiru R Narayanan Advisor
TATA Consultancy Services
Technopark
Thiru T Gundan
Chairman & Managing Director
Robroy Estates
Dr V S Ramamurthy
Chairman, Department of Atomic Energy Homibhabha Chair, Inter-University Accelerator Centre
Thiru V Venkata Reddy
Nominated by BET, Industrialist
Dr N Arunachalam
Dean, Dept. of Civil Engg
Dr A Shanmugam
Principal
