Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya
Coordinates: 22°33′8″N 72°55′25″E / 22.55222°N 72.92361°E
| Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College | |
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| Motto | Work is Worship |
| Established | 1948 |
| Type | Engineering college |
| Chairman | Dr. C.L. Patel |
| Principal | Dr. F.S. Umarigar |
| Location | Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat |
| Campus | Suburban 151 acres (0.61 km2) |
| Affiliations | Gujarat Technological University |
| Website | www.bvmengineering.ac.in |
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College (BVM) is a grant-aided engineering institution located in the educational town of Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India. It is affiliated to Gujarat Technological University[Autonomous body from June 2013]. Founded in 1948, it is one of the oldest engineering colleges in India and the first degree engineering college in the state of Gujarat. In fact it was established before the conception of IITs. Managed by Charutar Vidya Mandal.,[1] BVM offers graduate, postgraduate and Doctoral programmes in engineering. First engineering college in Gujarat
History
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College was established in 1948 from donations made by the Birla Education Trust on the behest of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Home Minister of independent India. The college was inaugurated by Lord Mountbatten, the Governor General of India on 14 June 1948, and rose to prominence under the stewardship of Prof. Junarkar and Prof. K.M. Dholakia. It was one of the first few colleges in India that adopted the progressive credit system of relative grading in India. The college has awarded degrees to over 17,000 graduates, and has its alumni spread across the globe.
The starting days
When it started, the infrastructure of the college was designed for a three-year degree programme with an intake of 150 students every year. The main building (now known as A. M. Naik Block) had classrooms and laboratories. Workshops and heat engine laboratory, drawing hall, hydraulics laboratory and boiler house were separately constructed. Shri Gordhanbhai I Patel of M/s Gordhandas Desai & Co was authorized to proceed to Europe and UK to purchase equipment for workshops, laboratories and surveying.
University affiliations
- Bombay University: June 1948–May 1951
- Gujarat University: June 1951–May 1957
- Sardar Patel University: June 1957–May 2008
- Gujarat Technological University: June 2008–onwards[2]
- Autonomous:June 2013 onwards.
Famous alumni
- A. M. Naik, Executive Chairman, Larsen & Toubro Limited
Academics
The institution offers engineering courses approved by the AICTE, for undergraduate students to doctoral scholars full- and part-time.[3]
Bachelor courses
- BE/BTech - Civil Engineering
- BE/BTech - Computer Engineering
- BE/BTech - Electrical Engineering
- BE/BTech - Electronics and Telecom Engineering
- BE/BTech - Electronics Engineering
- BE/BTech - Information Technology
- BE/BTech - Mechanical Engineering
- BE/BTech - Mechanical Engineering (part-time)
- BE/BTech - Production Engineering
Master courses
- Master of Engineering (ME) Structural Engineering
- Master of Engineering (ME) Computer Engineering
- Master of Engineering (ME) Construction Engineering and Management
- Master of Engineering (ME) Environmental Engineering
- Master of Technology (MTech) Transportation System Engineering
- Master of Engineering (ME) power system
- Master of Industrial Hygiene & safety (MIHS)
Doctoral studies
- Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Electrical Engineering
- Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Mechanical Engineering
- Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Civil Engineering
- Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Structural and Transportation Engineering
Industry collaboration
The college is recognized for testing of materials, BIS certifications, environmental auditing, calibration of electrical and electronics instruments and gadgets.
Accreditation
Institute is accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in February 2013 for 2 years for below courses:
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Production Engineering (Accredited for 5 YEARS W.E.F. 05-08-2013)
- Information Technology
Notable Alumni
- A. M. Naik - Group Executive Chairman of Larsen & Toubro Limited
Activities
Student chapters
- ISTE: Indian Society for Technical Education
- IE: Institute of Engineers (India)
Extracurricular activities
Cultural, literary and sports activities such as youth festivals and events at the college, university and national level, are a part of the college experience at BVM.
Admissions
In addition to providing admissions to high school graduates from the state of Gujarat, the college offers admissions to students from other states as well, via a competitive entrance examination.