Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
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| Motto | भूतये प्रभवतु सान्केतिक्विद्या |
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| Type | Education and Research Institution |
| Established | 1991 |
| Principal | Dr. Padmini. A.K |
| Undergraduates | 1500 |
| Postgraduates | 100 |
| Location |
Kottayam, Kerala, India 9°33′54″N 76°37′5″E / 9.56500°N 76.61806°ECoordinates: 9°33′54″N 76°37′5″E / 9.56500°N 76.61806°E |
| Campus | 87 acres (0.35 km2) (35 ha) |
| Acronym | RIT |
| Sports | Basketball, Track and Field, Table Tennis, Badminton, Football, Cricket |
| Affiliations | Mahatma Gandhi University, AICTE, KTU |
| Website | rit.ac.in |
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, named after the late Prime Minister Sri. Rajiv Gandhi, run by the Government of Kerala, started functioning in 1991. Government started this institution with a view of making it a center for post graduation and research studies. The college is affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala. (New B.tech and M.tech programs from 2015-16 onwards are affiliated to Kalam Technological University (KTU))
History
Located 14 km from Kottayam, the institute was founded in 1991 by the Government of Kerala with a view of making it a centre of postgraduate and research studies.It is the first establishment in the world to be named after Shri Rajiv Gandhi, the youngest Prime Minister India has had so far.
Academic programmes
Undergraduate programmes
Regular ( B.Tech )
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor Of Architecture
Postgraduate programme
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
- Computer Applications
M.tech
The Institute offers three year master's degree in Computer Applications from 2001 onwards. The Department is currently functioning in the Electronics block. The Department has a well-equipped networked computer laboratory with latest computer systems and software packages, which enable the students to meet the challenges of the IT industry.
The Commissionerate of Entrance Examinations (CEE),Kerala is conducting Entrance Examinations for admission to MCA which is made through a Single Window System of the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP).
Masters in Technology (M.Tech)
- Civil Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Industrial Drives & Control
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Advanced Communication Systems
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Computer Science and Engineering
Ph.d Programme
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Admissions
The institute is one of the few technical institutions in South India which admits undergraduate students only on the basis of merit, through an engineering entrance examination conducted by the government of Kerala.
Usually admissions to the postgraduate courses in engineering are made through the GATE (graduate aptitude test in engineering), with separate entrance tests for admissions to the MCA course.
Other academic activities
ICRIT
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology hosts National Conference on Recent Innovations in Technology (NCRIT) which aims at providing a common platform for professionals, academicians, researchers, and industrialists together to share their knowledge and ideas for achieving focused developments and advancements in engineering and management, through technical paper presentations and panel discussions. The topics for the conference are chosen based on the thrust areas of research in academia and in industry.NCRIT 2009 was held on March 28, 2009.[1] NCRIT 2010 was held on 4 March 2010.[2]
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology hosted International Conference on Recent Innovations in Technology (ICRIT) from 2011. ICRIT 2011 was held during February 2011 and ICRIT 2012 during 12–14 January 2012.[3]
Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute for Basic Sciences
The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment (KSCSTE) has recommended commencement of the functioning of the proposed Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Basic Sciences in Kottayam. The campus of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RIT) had been selected for commencement of the functioning of the institute.V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, executive vice-president of KSCSTE, said the council had already approved the functioning of the institute this academic year. The sprawling 85-acre campus has a 10-acre plot earmarked for future development and the buildings for the new institute could come up on that spot. The KSCSTE had selected the RIT campus for various reasons. Since mathematics and basic sciences complement technology and engineering sciences, a good number of advanced teaching and higher level research establishments in basic sciences are on the premises of technological institutions such as IITs.The location of two other Kerala government establishments, District Institute of Educational Training (DIET), and PTM Government School, on adjoining campuses of the RIT would add credence to the whole proposal, Prof. Pillai said.[4]
NATCON 2013
RIT in association with The Centre for Engineering Research and Development (CERD), Government of Kerala, is part of the organizing team of National Technological Congress (NATCON). The conference is designed to boost research activities in engineering colleges. It will also be a platform for talented academicians, students scientists to share their experiences and knowledge. The third edition of the NATCON will be held on 17–19 January 2013.[1]
Student Organisations
- SAE
- IEEE
- IEEE Computer Society
- IEEE Industrial Applications Society
- ISTE
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
Student activities
Ritu
Ritu is the name of annual techno-cultural fest of RIT. The event consists of a wide variety of programmes and competitions in technical and cultural field. Ritu is one of the tech-fests in Kerala having large number of footfalls.
Department festivals
Several departments organize department festivals.
| Fest name(Names As of 2016) | Department |
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| Vastheya | Civil Engineering |
| Ensemble | Computer Science and Engineering |
| Vidyuth (Previously: Eniac) | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Prominence (Previously :Echo) | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| Chakra (Previously :Mechnova) | Mechanical Engineering |
| Ad Astra | Computer Applications |
Keli
Keli is the name of an annual arts festival conducted at RIT. The event is a colourful exhibition of diverse talents possessed by the students of RIT. The event is made competitive by grouping the entire college into 5 groups each named as part of a traditional piece of art, Sruthi, Noopura, Pallavi, Surabhi and Thillana.
Aaravam
Aaravam is the name of the annual Sports festival organised at RIT.
Transport
- Road: There are bus services to Kottayam from almost all major cities in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The college is at Nedumkuzhy on the KK road (NH 220). The private and KSRTC bus stations are situated 14 km away.The KSRTC conducts bus service, from Kottayam to Kumily in every 20 minutes, which can be availed to travel to the college
- Rail: College is located 14 km from Kottayam Railway station.
- Air: The nearest airport is at Nedumbassery, Kochi, which is 89 km from Kottayam.
- Within Kottayam: The college can be reached from KSRTC stand, private bus stand and Sasthry Road by taking buses to Pampady, Ponkunnam, Kumali, Kanjirappally and disembarking at Nedumkuzhy bus stop. The college is 1 km from the bus stop. The college can be reached from Kottayam railway station by taking buses from Logos Junction. Autorikshaws are available at Nedumkuzhy. The college is directly connected to major tourist centres in the High Ranges like Kuttikkanam(60 km) , Thekkady (96 km), Kumily(97 km), Peermade(70 km) Parunthumpara(72 km), Kattappana (101 km), Nedumkandam(118 km), Chemmannar(137 km) , Cumbummettu (119 km), Thookkupalam (116 km)etc.
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