Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute

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Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
VJTI Seal
Seal of VJTI
Former names
Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute (1887-1997)
TypeGovernment-aided autonomous engineering and technological institute
Established1887; 134 years ago (1887)[1]
AffiliationUniversity of Mumbai
DirectorDhiren R Patel
Academic staff
150
Students2860
Undergraduates2160 (540/year)
Postgraduates556
Doctoral students
69
Location
Matunga, Mumbai
,
Maharashtra
,
India
CampusUrban
16 acres (65,000 m2)
Websitewww.vjti.ac.in
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute Mumbai

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) is a state funded college located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and one of the oldest engineering colleges in Asia. Founded in 1887 and formerly known as the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, it adopted its present name on 26 January 1997.[1] VJTI is an academically and administratively autonomous institute, but it is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The institute is financially supported by the Government of Maharashtra.

After being awarded academic and administrative autonomy in 2004, VJTI became operational under the administration of a board of governors.[2] VJTI is also the Central Technical Institute of Maharashtra State. The institute trains students in engineering and technology at the certificate,[3] diploma, degree, post-graduate and doctoral levels.

History[]

Foundation and early years (1887–1960)[]

The institute was founded in 1887 and commenced with two departments, the Sir J. J. School of Mechanical Engineering and the Ripon Textile School.[1]

Development and post-autonomy (1960–present)[]

Prior to 1960, Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute was the only institute offering Engineering degree and postgraduate courses under the University of Bombay and enjoyed de facto autonomy. In 1997, the institute was renamed to Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute.

The institute was granted financial and academic autonomy from 21 June 2004. As a result, the autonomous VJTI has implemented a revised syllabus for its students in June 2004 at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels by implementing a credit system. The revised scheme of examinations, which follows a grading system and letter grade point system has been implemented. An important part of curriculum is the practically oriented project at the final year of graduation and the dissertations offered by the postgraduate students, as also the in-plant training undergone by the third year diploma students.

VJTI main entrance

Significant changes under autonomy are the setting up of Distance Education Programmes (DEP) with IIT Bombay, with VJTI being a Remote Centre; as also the modernization of the library to a digital library. Postgraduate students may see the journals online throughout the week, with facility for printing. Several students societies, inter-college festivals, and the college magazine 'Nirmaan' serve as a platform to enhance students personality. VJTI initiated a newsletter named 'VJ.News' in March 2010.

Under a World Bank grant, the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP), a modernization will offer central computing facilities to students, who will also have access to improved laboratory and workshop facilities. The faculty at the institute runs testing and consultancy work. Industries has sponsored laboratories - for instance, the high voltage laboratory, courtesy Siemens; and the Computational Fluid Dynamics laboratory, courtesy Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.

Individual students profiles through departmental brochures are centrally positioned with the 'Training and Placement Office' of the institute. The office liaises with over hundred companies and places students for employment and in-plant training through campus recruitment programmes. In 2010, VJTI added Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering to its list of streams.

VJTI was conferred with the title of 'Knowledge Partner' for the upcoming Centre of Excellence of Sports Textiles of Government of India.[4]

Organisation and administration[]

Governance[]

At the institutional level, VJTI is governed by a board of governors with a chairman, the director as a member and other members of the board. Members include heads of industry, prominent VJTI alumni as well as heads of other educational institutions.

The key people in the execution of the institute's activities are the director, who is assisted by the Dean (Academic Programs), Dean (Students Activities), Dean (Resource Mobilization & Finance) and Dean (Research & Development), and the heads of the departments.[5]

Departments[]

The institute has 12 academic departments. Of these, nine offer certificate, diploma, degree, postgraduate and/or doctoral programs. These are:[6]

  • Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
  • Structural Engineering Department
  • Computer Engineering & Information Technology Department
  • Master in Computer Applications (MCA) Department
  • Electrical Engineering Department
  • Mechanical Engineering Department
  • Production Engineering Department
  • Textile Manufactures Department
  • Technical & Applied Chemistry Department

Three academic departments have supporting roles and conduct foundation courses for degree and diploma programs, but do not offer any programs of their own. These are:

Academics[]

Admissions[]

  • Admissions for undergraduate degree courses are based on the scores in the MHT-CET only [7]

The admission process is carried out separately by Directorate of Technical Education along with 5 other autonomous institutes in Maharashtra. Respective admission rounds are known as CAPAI (Centralized Admission Process to Autonomous Institutes).[8]

  • Admissions for undergraduate diploma courses are based on scores in the Class 10 Board Examination.
  • M.C.A. admissions are based on the scores in the MCA-CET.
  • Admissions for postgraduate engineering courses are through GATE or sponsorship.[9]

Rankings[]

College rankings
Engineering – India
NIRF (2020)[10]71

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute was ranked 71st among engineering colleges by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2020.[10]

Student life[]

Student societies[]

Society of Robotics & Automation[]

The Society of Robotics & Automation was founded in 2008 under the Mechanical Engineering Department of VJTI. The student society works in the field of robotics and automation. Senior student members train and assist students to undertake projects, participate in competitions, undertake industrial and research projects.[11] Students from the Society of Robotics and Automation won Round 1 of the DRDO Golden Jubilee Students Competition organised by the DRDO in association with the ADE, for which they received a cash prize of Rs. 50,000. They were one of ten teams to represent their institute at Round 2 held in Bangalore in May 2009.[12] The students of SRA also represent VJTI in ROBOCON (Asia-Pacific Robot Contest), were ranked 9th in Robocon 2011 and won an award for the 'Most Economical Robot' in the same year.[13]

Debate & Literary Arts Society[]

The Debate & Literary Arts Society, known as the DLA, is a VJTI student organization under the Humanities & Management Department. The DLA's activities are primarily divided into three areas: the VJTI newsletter (VJ.News), debates, quizzes and The VJTI Model United Nations (VJMUN).[14][15] Besides these, the DLA also organizes regular seminars and lectures on economics, literature, creative writing, etc. Apart from those DLA also conducts sessions on Book Club, Open Mic, etc. The DLA is responsible for many of the events organized at Pratibimb, VJTI's annual cultural festival. Its committee is led by two general secretaries who are appointed by the institute every academic year.

Entrepreneurship Cell[]

The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of VJTI conducts events, workshops and seminars that aim to develop the management acumen and stimulate the entrepreneurial spirit in students. It conducts stand alone events ('Mandi' being a popular one) as well as management based sectors in Pratibimb, Technovanza and Enthusia, the three festivals of VJTI.

Annual festivals[]

Technovanza[]

Technovanza is the 3-day national-level annual techno-management festival of VJTI, organized by the students on non-profit basis. It consists of competitions, exhibitions, workshops and seminars on robotics, programming and other technical, management and social sectors; along with entertainment programs which usually have a technical basis.[16][17]

Alumni[]

VJTI Alumni Association[]

Formed in March 1944, the VJTI Alumni Association was formerly known as the VJTI Old Boys' Association. In 1973 the association was given its current name, and was formally registered with the Charities Commissioner under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The revival of the Alumni Association was spurred at Blueprint 2020, held in April 2004 with the encouragement of the then Principal and Secretary.[18]

Departmental alumni bodies[]

Several departments have their own alumni bodies which also conduct annual departmental alumni meets. These include Textile Alumni Meet (TAM) and Production Past Students Association. VJTI Hostels also conducts an annual alumni meet.

Notable alumni[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "A Brief History of VJTI". VJTI. 2005. Archived from the original on 4 February 2010. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
  2. ^ Government of Maharashtra Resolution Number WBP-2004/(341/04)/(2)/Technical Education – 6 dated 21 June 2004
  3. ^ "Ccna - Ccnp - Ccie". Vjti.ac.in. Archived from the original on 16 July 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  4. ^ http://atira.in/COE/Compendium/Annex-8%20Sportech.pdf
  5. ^ "VJTI Management".
  6. ^ "Departments". www.vjti.ac.in. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  7. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/DTE-lists-documents-with-JEE-Main-admit-card/articleshow/46789879.cms
  8. ^ "Admissions to autonomous institutes".
  9. ^ "VJTI Admissions Page". Retrieved 31 May 2011.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 11 June 2020.
  11. ^ "SRA : About Us". SRA Website. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
  12. ^ "DRDO lauds Humminger, UAV of VJTI students". Orissa TV. 8 March 2009. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
  13. ^ "Nirmala Institute of Technology Robocon champion". The Indian Express. 6 March 2011. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
  14. ^ "VJMUN'16". www.vjmun.org. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  15. ^ "DLA: About Us". DLA Website. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
  16. ^ Dore, Bhavya (3 February 2012). "Novel concepts on display at VJTI's fest from today". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 5 February 2012.
  17. ^ "VJTI's Technovanza 2012 festival kicks off tomorrow". Digit. 2 February 2012.
  18. ^ VJTI Alumni Association
  19. ^ "Asia's Women in the Mix". Retrieved 1 July 2013.

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