Coimbatore Institute of Technology
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| Motto: | Nature in the service of man |
| Established: | 1956 |
| Type: | Aided Institution |
| Dean: | Dr.R.Prabhakar |
| Location: | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Website: | http://www.citindia.com |
The Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) is one of the leading DOTE engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu located at Coimbatore, India. It was founded in the year 1956 by V.Rangaswamy Naidu Educational Trust with the aim of disseminating knowledge in the fields of science, engineering and technology. It is a government aided institution affiliated to Anna University. The Institute was granted autonomous status in the year 1987 and is recognized by the All India Council of Technical Education. It offers both undergraduate as well as post-graduate engineering courses. It was awarded the Accreditation status by the NBA (National Board of Accreditation) in 2005.
[edit] History
Coimbatore Institute of Technology was founded in the year 1956 by Prof P. R. Ramakrishnan, son of a wealthy Industrialist, after completing a brilliant academic career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Sloan School of Management in the USA.He was also one of the earliest Indian to graduate from MIT.The trust was formed under the name V. Rangaswamy Naidu Educational Trust with the noble aim of disseminating knowledge in the fields of science, engineering and technology to the student community.The philanthropic founders envisioned a unique professional learning order with special emphasis on industrial training.
[edit] Mission and Vision
The Mission of CIT is to impart high quality education and training to its students to make them World-class Engineers with a foresight to the changes and problems, and pioneers to offer innovative solutions to benefit the nation and the world at large.
The Institute strives to inculcate a sound knowledge in Engineering along with realised social responsibilities to enable its students to combat the current and impending challenges faced by our country and to extend their expertise to the global arena.
[edit] Accreditation and Affiliation
CIT was affiliated to Madras University from 1956 to 1980. In the year 1980, the Institute got affiliated to Bharathiar University and subsequently to Anna University in 2001. CIT is a Government-aided institution, recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education. The Institute was granted autonomous status in the year 1987 and is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation. CIT offers 10 Under Graduate Academic Programmes and 7 Post Graduate Academic Programmes in addition to M.S. and Ph.D. Research Programmes. As part of the invaluable service rendered to the society by V. Rangaswamy Educational Trust, the CIT Sandwich Polytechnic College was started in 1961. Presently, 6 Engineering Diploma Programmes are offered by the Polytechnic in various engineering disciplines. The National Board of Accreditation has accredited the Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich) and Mechanical Engineering diploma programmes. Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, then President of India was the chief guest for the CIT Golden Jubilee Celebrations[1] .
[edit] Autonomy
The Institute, under Bharathiar University, was granted autonomous status by UGC and Government of Tamil Nadu with effect from the Academic year 1987-88. The Institution is currently an autonomous institution under Anna University. The purpose of autonomy is to provide freedom for the institution to design its own curriculum and evaluation system to produce high quality engineers suitable to meet the current challenges of the industry and society. The syllabi are restructured and improved involving senior faculty of the institute, experts in various fields of specialisation and practicing professional engineers from industry. The revision is based on the feedback from the industry, employers, faculty, students and the current status of technology. A substantial qualitative development in the students' attitude, basic improvement in discipline, better student-staff interaction and higher employability of the graduates are some of the key benefits of autonomy.
[edit] Campus and Infrastructure
All the Departments are well staffed and well equipped to meet the needs of latest technological trends and International standards.The total Campus area is 25.4 hectares. The Red Buildings in the campus houses Laboratories for various departments. CIT has 40,000sq.m. of built up area for Academic and Administration purposes and all facilities for most of the sports and games. There are currently around 3000 students pursuing their technical education. There is a separate Library block, state of the art Auditorium, a Guest House, a Canteen, Hostel blocks and a Bank.
[edit] Academics
Coimbatore Institute of Technology with over 50 years of standing offers ten Undergraduate Academic programmes, seven Postgraduate Academic programmes, and a number of research programs in Engineering and Technology. In addition, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in Applied Sciences, Computer Technology and Computer Applications are offered. Evening part time programmes in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering are also offered. Being an autonomous institution, the programmes are designed to meet the needs of the Industry and to provide strong fundamentals for the students. Further, the programme contents are revised regularly to cater to the ever-growing technological and industrial requirements.
[edit] UG Programmes
Bachelor of Engineering / Technology [Full Time] The programme is of eight semester’s duration [4 years]. The first two semesters of the programme are directed to an extensive study in theoretical and practical understanding of basic mathematical, scientific and technological concepts. The remaining semesters provide a thorough understanding of fundamentals and practical knowledge in the respective disciplines. This system provides a sound foundation to help the students to successfully ride the changing waves in technology and innovation in the present world.
* Civil Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Electrical & Electronics Engineering * Electronics & Communication Engineering * Computer Science & Engineering * Chemical Engineering * Information Technology
Evening College Programmes The duration of these academic programmes is seven semesters.
* Civil Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Science Programmes
Bachelor of Science - Applied Sciences This is a programme of six semesters duration. Applied aspects of physical, chemical, mathematical and engineering sciences are specially focused in this programme.
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology This is a programme of six semesters duration. Fundamental knowledge in computers and their applications in the fields of science, engineering and business are specially stressed in this programme.
M.Sc Software Engineering It is a unique five year integrated academic programme specially designed to mould the students into complete, competent and confident software professionals with sound knowledge in the Software Engineering principles with theory and practice. The programme includes two semesters of project carried out at the industry.
[edit] PG Programmes
M.E. / M.Tech Programmes The programme is of four semester duration. The first three semesters are designed to extend the students' knowledge to the requirements of research and development. The final semester is dedicated to a project with industry or research orientation.
Civil Engineering:
* Computer Methods & Applications in Structural Engineering * Environmental Engineering & Management
Mechanical Engineering:
* Heat Power Engineering * Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Electrical Engineering:
* Applied Electronics * Embedded and Real Time System
Chemical Engineering:
* Chemical Engineering
[edit] MSc Software Engineering
M.Sc Software Engineering - 5 Year Integrated Course The five year integrated programme is the best in its league offering all the basics for IT aspirants with two internships in leading companies to enhance their technical exposure.
Admission Criteria - More than 90% in 12th Board Exams with excellent marks in maths , physics, chemistry.
Placements
Some Companies where the students are placed and also some where they do their internships
D.E. SHAW, INTEL, INFORMATICA, SUN Microsystems, Texas Instruments, MOTOROLA, ORACLE, CSC, IBM Research Labs - (ISL), SchniederElectric, TCS, Aricent, Microsoft, HoneyWell
[edit] Other MSc Degrees
Master of Science Programmes M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry The duration of this programme is four semesters where the fundamentals and applications of Chemistry in industries are focused. The fourth semester is dedicated to project work.
Master of Science in Computer Technology The main aim of this four semesters full time programme is to turn the Computer Science/Technology graduates into full fledged computer professionals specially trained in both Applications Software and System Software.
MCA - Master of Computer Applications The three year full time postgraduate programme of Master of Computer Applications is designed to impart theoretical and practical knowledge in computer science with emphasis on applications.
[edit] Research Programmes
The Institute is a recognised centre of Anna University for Research Programmes.
Doctor of Philosophy :
* Civil Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Electrical Engineering * Chemical Engineering * Chemistry
M.S. Programmes :
* Civil Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Electrical Engineering * Chemical Engineering * Software Engineering
[edit] Students
The Students of CIT are among the best in their league, with the institute nurturing their technical and managerial faculties to mould them into complete professionals. The students make use of the conducive, competitive environment and copious facilities to realize their goals. The Tutor-Ward interactions and Student Union meetings provide opportunities for students to express their views and needs. The feedback from such interactions help in constructive measures. In addition, the students are members of many autonomous bodies of the Institution.The co-curricular and extra-curricular activities bring out the latent talents in the students.
[edit] Extra Curricular Activities
The latent talents of the students in various extra-curricular activities are brought out by way of their participation in the following clubs of the Institute. All the clubs are attached to Student Union.
* Tamil Mandram * Literary Club * Dramatic Club * Music Club * Multimedia Club * Rotaract Club * Nature Club * Quiz Club * Karate Club * Photographic Club * Arts Club * Space Club * Film Club * Sports Club * NSS (National Service Scheme) * NCC * YRC * YHAI
[edit] Co - Curricular Activities
All the branches of Engineering / Technology & Applied Sciences have their own associations which organize Technical meetings, symposia, etc. in their respective disciplines. The Coimbatore Regional Centre of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers functions with its office at the department of Chemical Engineering in the Institute. The Coimbatore centre of the Indian Welding Society (IWS) has been functioning in the Institute since 2002 in the department of Mechanical Engineering. A student branch of IEEE (USA) functions with its office in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in the Institute.
[edit] Interface
It is an inter-collegiate technical symposia conducted by the circuit branches of CIT. The event is usually conducted for two days in the month of February every year and is completely managed by the students with a staff advisor to guide them. Apart from the day time events online quiz competitions are also conducted during symposia days.
[edit] Technovation
It is a national level technical symposium conducted during January/February every year. This gives an opportunity to the Chemical, Civil and Mechanical engineering students to show their technical skills to all the participants. It is part of their learning process where they learn things that are equal for a successful engineer but not taught directly in their curriculum.
[edit] Cyberfest
It is a National Level Student Technical Symposium organised by Computer Technology and Applications Association during January every year. Eminent people from organisations like IBM, Sathyam, TCS, etc., are invited to deliver technical talks. The valuable inputs gained helps the students to hone their technical, managerial and organisational skills.
[edit] Sports and Games
The Institute considers physical education as a vital requisite for the students and it forms part of the academic time table. Ample opportunities and facilities are available for the students to play Ball-badminton, Basket Ball, Cricket, Foot Ball, Hockey, Tennicoit, Tennis, Volley Ball, and the like. Athletics and indoor games enjoy equal importance at the Institute. A Physical Director assisted by an instructor looks after the activities. Every year internal tournaments are conducted so as to enable the students to take active part in the games. There is a stadium with 400 meter track for all the athletic events. Provisions are there for special training in gymnastics and body building. A course in Karate is conducted at the Institute. The Institute enters the League and Knock-out Tournaments of the Coimbatore Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association. Students also actively participate in the tournaments and sports conducted by the Coimbatore District Sports Council and Anna University. Sports Day is held in the last fortnight of March every Year. In recognition of their outstanding performance the participants are awarded trophies.
[edit] Hostel
Residential facilities are available for all aspiring students. Hostellers enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere, comfortable living conditions, healthy diet and comprehensive health care.
The Hostel Committee comprises of :
- Principal & Chief Warden
- Administrative officer
- Deputy Wardens
- Matrons
- Resident Tutor
[edit] Placement And Entrepreneurship Cell
The Institute has a Placement and Entrepreneurship cell headed by a staff member holding the rank of a Professor. The Cell is involved in securing placements for students passing out from the institute. The office keeps close association with various industrial establishments, which conduct pre-placement presentation, campus interviews and select student representatives from each department to co-ordinate the placement activities. The Placement Cell provides state of the art infra-structural facilities to conduct group discussions, tests and interviews. The Placement Cell has a library and a communication lab to enhance the students' general aptitude and communication skills. A large number of national and multinational companies visit the Institute every year for Campus recruitment. Several reputed companies vie to be the ' DAY ONE ' company for every academic year. Information regarding the campus recruitment process are displayed to the students. It helps students to plan their careers by providing information about the industries which approach the institute. At the beginning of the academic year, a general-body meeting of final-year students interested in placement activities is called. Every month, review meeting is convened to plan the future course of action. The Cell also co-ordinates the pre-placement activities of sophomore and junior students, and motivates aspiring students to pursue Higher studies with facilities for preparing competitive exams like GATE, TOEFL, GRE, CAT, GMAT etc. The Placement and Entrepreneurship Cell strives to enhance self employment/entrepreneurship which is supported by the government by extending financial assistance through banking sector. Further, workshops are organized to bring out hidden potentials of the students.
[edit] Conferences and Workshops
- International Conference on Innovative and Smart Structural Systems for Sustainable Habitat
- International Conference on Modeling and Simulation
- Two-Day Conference on Biotechnology for Human Welfare
- National Workshop on Embedded Sensor Networks[2]
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Alumni Website
- ECE Alumni Website
- Arts Club Of CIT Website
- Quiz club of CIT website
- Interface
