K. J. Somaiya Institute Of Engineering & Information Technology

K. J. Somaiya Institute Of Engineering & Information Technology
Established 2001
Type Engineering and Technology Institute
Academic affiliation University of Mumbai and AICTE
Principal Prof. Dr. Sunil G. Kirloskar
Undergraduates Intake 300 per year.[1][2]
Location Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Acronym KJSIEIT
Website http://www.somaiya.edu/kjsieit

The K. J. Somaiya Institute of Engineering & Information Technology (KJSIEIT), was established by the Somaiya Trust in the 2001, at Ayurvihar campus, Sion , Mumbai. The institute was set up primarily in response to the need for imparting quality education in the field of Information Technology and allied branches of Engineering and Technology. The institute aims to provide the necessary dynamism in the light of expanding knowledge and changing socio-economic requirements of modern society. The ideas and ideals on which K J Somaiya built this institute revolve around imbibing cultural values among the youth while simultaneously imparting global perspective.

The Institute is approved by AICTE New Delhi, DTE Mumbai, Affiliated to University of Mumbai and Accredited by Tata Consultancy Services Limited.

The institute imparts quality education in the fields of -

  1. Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (120 seats)
  2. Computer Engineering (60 seats)
  3. Information Technology (60 seats)
  4. Electronics Engineering (60 seats)

Contents

Mission

Campus

K. J. Somaiya Institute Of Engineering & Information Technology is located at Sion in Mumbai. It a part of the 90 acre extensive Somaiya Ayurvihar campus which also houses the K. J. Somaiya Hospital, Medical College and Cancer Research Centre. The campus has large grounds that host open cricket and football matches. In addition, the campus has Basketball and Volleyball courts. The campus is conveniently located off the Eastern Express Highway near Sion. It is close to Sion Railway Station on the Central Railway Line and Chunabhatti Railway Station on the Harbour Railway Line. The college building is an 8 storey structure and houses all the departments of the college, as well as a canteen and a gymkhana.

Students Council

Every year office bearers to the Students' Council are elected from a list of candidates selected by the faculty of KJSIEIT. The Students' Council thus elected is responsible for the organization of social and cultural events; growth of on-campus student clubs and development of professional networks for industry placements.

The post of General Secretary is the highest post one can hold at KJSIEIT. Past General Secretaries include -

Notable Alumni

  1. Anshum Bhambri - MS Financial Mathematics, Stanford University; Associate at Deutsche Bank and Partner at Risk Latte Company Ltd.
  2. Abhishek Phadnis - MBA from NUS, Singapore; Currently works at Accenture Consulting
  3. Ankur Agarwal - Associate Consultant, McKinsey & Co.
  4. Naveen Venkataraman - MBA at Babson College
  5. Raghvendra Chandak - MBA from IIM Lucknow; Analyst at Starwood Capital Advisors
  6. Shahzad Kazi - MBA from IIM Calcutta; Currently works at Hungama Games

Leading Recruiters

  1. Infosys
  2. Avaya Global Connect
  3. Accenture
  4. Patni Computers
  5. Godrej Infotech
  6. NSE IT
  7. VSNL Global
  8. Fortune Infotech
  9. Syntel
  10. Mastek
  11. TCS
  12. HSBC
  13. Tech Mahindra
  14. Larsen & Toubro

Alumni Association

KJSIEIT Alumni Association comprising students who have completed their final year of the four-year degree course. The Alumni Association is a platform for ex-students with the talent, zeal and desire to make valuable contributions to their Alma Mater. The association arranges Alumni meets every year in the month of February. Alumni give their feedback to improve and develop their departments and the institute. There are mentoring programs in place wherein members of the Alumni share their personal and professional experiences with the students. This fosters awareness among current students about trends in the IT industry as well as what to expect when they start they professional careers.

College Management

Principal : Prof. Dr. S. G. Kirloskar
Vice Principal : Ms. Archana Bhise

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Computer Engineering  : Prof. Mr Uday Rote
Information Technology  : Prof. Ms. Sunita Patil
Electronics Engineering  : Prof. Ms Vrinda Ullas
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering  : Prof. Mr. Milind Nemade
Basic Sciences & Humanities  : Prof. Ms Harsha Mishra
Training & Placement Officer  : Prof. Mr. G. R. Phadke
I/C Examination Cell  : Prof. Mr. A R Tagalpallewar
Dean Academics  : Prof. Ms Jayashree Khanapure
Registrar  : Mr. P. V. S. Krishnanan

Contact Details

K J Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology
Somaiya Ayurvihar Complex, Eastern Express Highway
Sion (East), Mumbai - 400 022
Phone Number: +91-22-24080331
Fax Number: +91-22-24028804

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