Civil Engineering Department
The Institute started a 4-year Information Technology B.E., in the year 1999 with an annual intake of 60 affiliated under RTM, Nagpur University (M.S) & from the session 2020-2021, the B. Tech course has been introduced by University with change in scheme and syllabus. A team of qualified and experienced teachers and trained technical & supporting staff added to the strength to the department. The faculty of the department is well versed in latest Technologies, good skills on hands on programming required by the software companies & industries. They are enriched with research on recent trends like Pattern recognition, Cluster & Grid Computing, Cloud Computing, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep learning etc. The department has been sponsoring the faculty members to pursue higher studies to reputed institute. They are encouraged in participation to FDPs, STTP's, NPTEL courses, workshops. Also, conduct the workshops, Guest/ Expert Lectures on current technologies such as Machine Learning, Python, Deep Learning, Android, Data Bases etc. to enhance the knowledge of the faculty and student.
The department has provided a separate counseling class for the students to share and discuss their academic and non-academic issues with their respective counselors. The department students have made their presence felt in the University examination results by securing highest university ranks among the other engineering/technical institutes/colleges. The faculty members are facilitated with a departmental Library .The students of the department showcase their skills through INFOQUEST - the department Forum which provides them a platform to excel in areas develop personality skills to face the world other than academics to make stand for the fierce competition. The activities were planned and conducted through forum to sharpen their technical knowledge, inter-personal skills and aptitude through programming contests, seminars, quizzes, mock-interviews, etc. Our alumni are working with software companies such as Infosys, IBM, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Persistent Systems Pvt. Ltd., L&T, Zensar, Smart Data, Capgemini, PCS, Syntel, etc. Alumni always have been a source of inspiration and guidance for the pursuing undergraduates. The department vision is to center of excellence in the field of Information Technology (IT) to produce technology component, knowledgeable disciplined and socially responsible software engineers to contribute for the nation.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To Emerge as a Center of Excellence in the Field of Information Technology (IT) to Produce Technology Competent, Knowledgeable Disciplined and Socially Responsible Software Engineers to Contribute for the Nation.
Mission
To Impart Innovative Learning Environment to Promote Research Based Projects in Emerging Areas of IT, To Achieve Academic Excellence and to Develop IT Technocrats That Facilitates Lifelong Learning to Meet the Global Challenges in IT Sector.
Programmes Offered
B.Tech in Information Technology
The Institute started a 4-year Information Technology B.E. course, in the year 1999 with an annual intake of 60 affiliated under RTM, Nagpur University (M.S). A team of qualified and experienced teachers and trained technical/support staff adds to the strength of the department. The faculty of the department is well versed in latest Information technologies, good hands on programming and research on recent trends such as Big Data, Grid Computing, Cloud Computing, Data Mining etc.
The department has been sponsoring the faculty members to pursue higher studies to IITs and NITs and other reputed institutes. The faculty members are encouraged to participate and attend the FDPs, STTP's, workshops on the research areas such as Advanced Web Mining, Cloud Computing, Grid Computing, Parallel Computing, Big data, Wireless Sensor Network, Pattern recognition etc.
Apart from the curriculum, the department conducts workshops on current technologies Machine Learning, Python, Deep Learning, Android, .Net Technology etc. during every academic year for the faculty and student development. Also, the Department has been conducting workshops with hands on practical on "Big Data Analytics". Prominently among these workshops, the department has conducted a Workshop on "Design of Algorithms" in coordination with IIT, Kharagpur.
The department has provided a separate counselling slot for the students to share and discuss their academic and non-academic issues with counsellors. Our students have always made their presence felt in the University examination results by securing highest ranks among the other engineering/technical institutes/colleges.
The faculty members are facilitated with a departmental Library having VCD collection of around 179+ VCDs by eminent IIT professors on various subjects like JAVA, .net, C++, Database Management Systems, Data Structures, Data Mining etc. The students of the department showcase their skills through INFOQUEST - the Information Technology Forum, which provides a platform to excel in areas other than academics and prepare them for the fierce competition. The activities are planned and executed for the upcoming technocrats to sharpen their technical knowledge, inter-personal skills and aptitude through programming contests, seminars, quizzes, mock-interviews,
Our alumni are working with software majors like Infosys, IBM, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Persistent Systems Pvt. Ltd., L&T, Zensar, Smart Data, Capgemini, PCS, Syntel, etc. They have always been a source of inspiration and guidance for the pursuing undergraduates. The department vision is to center of ecellence in the field of Information Technology (IT) to produce technology component, knowledgeable disciplined and socially responsible software engineers to contribute for the nation.
Laboratories
| Sr. No. | Laboratory Name | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centralize Computing Centre (CCC/CAD) | 948 |
| 2 | Computer Centre | 201 |
| 3 | Microprocessor Lab | 255 |
Advance Equipment
| S.No. | Equipment | S.No. | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desktop Computers with Standard Specifications | 5 | Microcontroller Development Boards (e.g., Arduino Uno, Raspberry Pi Zero) |
| 2 | Wired Networking Infrastructure (Switches, Routers, Ethernet Cables) | 6 | Training Kits for Computer Assembly and Disassembly |
| 3 | Wireless Access Points (Wi-Fi Routers) | 7 | Standard Software Development Tools |
| 4 | Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) |
Departmental Library
- Dedicated departmental library has 683 titles from different orientations of Computer Technology and Information Technology and 186 volumes of video CDs of professors from IITs on subjects of computing.
- To upgrade the programming skills in C/C++, JAVA of the students, web based online programming tools by M/s Code Tantra, Hyderabad is available.
- NPTEL learning material consisting of video lectures of the eminent professors is available through LOCAL GURU Software and National Digital Library from personal digital devices.
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- The department hosts 3 well equipped computer centres with latest configuration desktops and two microprocessor labs equipped with digital and analog equipments. There are total 172 desktops with internet facility and a dedicated lease line with bandwidth of 100 Mbps which is institute- wide
- Computer centres have two servers and uses software of industry standards like Oracle, Rational Rose, Matlab, Java, C++,Unity, Weka, OLAP.
- Students are facilitated with Code Tantra, an automated software to learn online Java programming.
- Department has been practicing mock, GATE and Aptitude tests to encourage students to appear in GATE, CAT, GRE and other competitive examinations.
- Department is conducting Spoken Tutorial for II and Soft Skills Development and Career Prospects and Planning for III and IV year students respectively to make competent to face the interviews.
- Student's Forum INFOQUEST gives a platform to students to excel in areas other than academics and prepare them for the fierce competition.
- Students are exposed to latest software technology based projects contributed to the society.
MOUs with Industry/ Organisation
Name of the organization:
- Bootcoding Pvt. Ltd.
- Gurukul One
Objective:
- Enhance Student Employability: To bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by providing students with practical skills and real-world exposure relevant to the IT sector.
- Facilitate Internship and Placement Opportunities: To establish a formal framework for internships, industrial training, and potential future placements for students within the IT company.
- Collaborate on Curriculum Development: To work together on updating and refining the academic curriculum to align with current and emerging trends in the IT industry, ensuring its relevance and practicality.
- Provide Guest Lectures and Workshops: To leverage the IT company's expertise by arranging guest lectures, workshops, and seminars delivered by industry professionals to enrich students' learning experience.
- Establish Joint Training Programs: To develop and deliver specialized training programs, certifications, or short courses in niche IT areas, benefiting both students and faculty.
Duration: 1 year
Activities:
- Conducting joint workshops and seminars: The IT company's experts deliver sessions on current industry trends and technologies to students and faculty.
- Organizing guest lectures: Senior professionals from the IT company share their experiences and insights with students.
- Facilitating student internships: Providing structured internship programs within the IT company for students to gain practical experience.
- Developing joint certification programs: Creating industry-recognized certifications in specific IT skills.
Infrastructure
- The department has state-of-the-art computer centers with modern hardware and software infrastructure. Hardware infrastructure includes around one hundred fifty desktop computers with latest configuration and high-end servers
- Access to internet through 200 Mbps dedicated leased line through wired and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Various operating systems and licensed software such as WINDOWS, IBM AIX, ORACLE, IBM DB2, .NET, RATIONAL ROSE, JAVA, and Microsoft Visual Studio with other necessary software are available for curriculum based practical and for project work.
Learning Beyond Curriculum
- To keep the students in pace with the rapidly developing technology, department follows the practice of conducting need-based courses/workshops on various emerging technologies such as JAVA, ANDRIOD, HADOOP, BIGDATA, LINUX , Salesforce etc.
- Department has GATE club to provide extra guidance for preparation of GATE. GATE results have been promising since year 2011; twenty-two students have scored more than 85 percentile. Former members of GATE club Mr. Birendra Yadav had 184th All India rank with 99.91 percentile, Mr. Manas Thakur secured 708th All India rank with 99.61 percentile and Mr. Bupender secured 99.20 percentile.
- Students chapter of Computer Society of India (CSI) gives a platform to students to showcase and enhance technical skills.
- ACME, the students forum is coined to focus specifically on grooming up the soft skills of the budding engineers. This forum conducts many technical events such as paper presentation, technical quizzes, workshops and many other technical activities to serve the intended purpose of the forum.
Excellence in Competitive Exams
Students of the department are motivated to pursue higher studies. Many students appear for competitive exams such as GATE, GRE, TOFEL and have brought laurels to the department by securing admission in reputed institutes in India and abroad.