National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

Coordinates: 29°56′57″N 76°49′02″E / 29.94906°N 76.817254°E / 29.94906; 76.817254

National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान, कुरुक्षेत्र
Other name
 NIT, Kurukshetra
Former names
 Regional Engineering College, Kurukshetra
Motto श्रमो अनवरत चेस्ट चा
(Shramo Anavarat Chesta Cha)
(Sanskrit)
Motto in English
 Hard Work and Consistent Efforts
Type Public engineering school
Established 1963
Director Dr. Satish Kumar
Undergraduates 3600
Postgraduates 1200
Location Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
Campus Sub-urban, 300 acres (1.2 km2)
Website www.nitkkr.ac.in

National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (or NIT Kurukshetra), is a public engineering institute located in Kurukshetra. In December 2008, it was accredited with the status of Institute of National Importance (INI). It is one of the 30 National Institutes of Technology established and administered by Government of India. It runs undergraduate and postgraduate in programme Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy programme in Engineering, Sciences and Humanities.

History

The first Prime Minister of independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru, sought to develop India as a leader in science and technology. Between 1959 and 1965, with this vision, the Government founded 14 educational institutions in different regions of India. The system of competitive entry (based on merit) gave access to higher education in these institutions. Such an institution was established in 1963 in Kurukshetra as a joint enterprise of the Government of India and the Government of Haryana as the Regional Engineering College, Kurukshetra (REC Kurukshetra). In 2002, all the Regional Engineering Colleges were unified by a common entrance exam. Therefore, REC Kurukshetra was renamed to National Institute of Technology under the NIT Act and was given a Deemed University status.[1]

Academics

NIT Kurukshetra awards undergraduate B.Tech. in various engineering fields in a four-year programme.[2] It offers postgraduate (PG) M.Tech. degrees in similar engineering fields as well as Physics. The M.Tech. degree is awarded after four semesters (two years) or two semesters for relevant PG diploma holders.[3] Ph.D. research programmes are offered in engineering, sciences, humanities and social sciences as well as computer applications.[4] As of 2006 it also offers an MBA degree.[5]

Admissions

Undergraduate (Bachelor of Technology)

Until 2012, admissions were made on the basis of merit in the All India Engineering Entrance Examination. This exam consisted of a section each on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Every year, more than 1,000,000 students appeared for this exam and the acceptance rate was close to 3%.

Starting in 2013, admissions are now made on the basis of the merit list of Joint Entrance Examination. This is a common examination for all the premier universities in India. Under this, the candidates are ranked based on 60% of the marks scored in the test, and 40% of the marks in the grade XII board examinations.

For foreign students, admissions are done through Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) scheme.[6]

Postgraduate

NIT Kurukshetra accepts applications to the following degrees under the postgraduate course:

For M.Tech. admission, seats are first filled up by admitting GATE qualified candidates and then by industry sponsored candidates. Remaining vacant seats are offered to Non-GATE candidates with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC candidates) in their qualifying examination. While GATE candidates are eligible for a scholarship of Rs.12400/- per month. Non-GATE candidates are not given any scholarship.[7]

Ph.D.

Applications on prescribed proforma are invited for admission to Ph.D. (full–time/part–time) programmes.[8]

Rankings

NIT Kurukshetra has been ranked 48 in the NIRF Indian Engineering University Rankings 2016. NIRF rankings are based on

Although NIRF rankings do not represent the true picture as far as campus placements and student talent base are concerned. In the latest released NIRF Rankings 2017, NIT Kurukshetra has slipped to 60th position.[9] [10]

Festivals

These are the major festivals that take place at NIT Kurukshetra every year.

Notable alumni


See also

References

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