NMAM Institute of Technology
Encyclopedia
NMAM Institute of Technology is an autonomous engineering college
in Nitte
, Karnataka
, India
. Established in 1986, it initially started with the following programs - computer science
, mechanical engineering
, and electrical engineering
. Today it is one of the premier institutes for engineering and technology in India attracting students from other states of India and from abroad, offering more than 8 undergraduate engineering degrees. The institute is certified to ISO-9001-2008 standards by KEMA Netherlands- for the quality education standards.
The college is run by the Nitte Education Trust, which was founded in 1979 by Justice Kowdoor Sadananda Hegde, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha
.
The College is situated in the village of Nitte
in an interior area of Udupi district. It is around 57 kilometers from Mangalore
. The various departments, laboratories, and hostels are spread out in a vast 100 acre (0.404686 km²) campus.
And the college offers 2+2 engineering program with Penn State Harrisburg
.
The Institute also offers masters degrees in some branches of engineering and technology.
Some specialisations offered are as follow
NMAMIT currently runs 7 undergraduate BE programs, 3 M.Tech. programs and MCA programs. It has University affiliated Research Centers in the Departments of CSE, E&C,E&E, Mechanical and MBA. Annual intake of the college (for the first year) is about 900 (UG=650; PG=250) This institute has been recognized as a Lead Institute under TEQIP (Technical Education Quality Improvement Program) of WorldBank.Now, it is also a part of TEQIP-II, in the foray for receiving substantial grants.
The Institute offers graduate programs in 7 branches of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Information Science & Engineering, Bio-Technology and Mechanical Engineering. The college also offers postgraduate programs like, Master of Technology, Master of Computer Applications and Master of Business Administration. Besides these, students can also pursue their doctoral programs at the Institute.
Engineering education
Engineering education is the activity of teaching knowledge and principles related to the professional practice of engineering. It includes the initial education for becoming an engineer and any advanced education and specialization that follow...
in Nitte
Nitte
Nitte is a village in Karkala taluk of Udupi a district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The village is on the way from Padubidri to Karkala. Its 8 km away from Karkala and 54 km from Mangalore. This place is well connected by buses frequenting one in 15 mins...
, Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Established in 1986, it initially started with the following programs - computer science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
, mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
, and electrical engineering
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
. Today it is one of the premier institutes for engineering and technology in India attracting students from other states of India and from abroad, offering more than 8 undergraduate engineering degrees. The institute is certified to ISO-9001-2008 standards by KEMA Netherlands- for the quality education standards.
The college is run by the Nitte Education Trust, which was founded in 1979 by Justice Kowdoor Sadananda Hegde, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India...
and former Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
.
The College is situated in the village of Nitte
Nitte
Nitte is a village in Karkala taluk of Udupi a district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The village is on the way from Padubidri to Karkala. Its 8 km away from Karkala and 54 km from Mangalore. This place is well connected by buses frequenting one in 15 mins...
in an interior area of Udupi district. It is around 57 kilometers from Mangalore
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
. The various departments, laboratories, and hostels are spread out in a vast 100 acre (0.404686 km²) campus.
And the college offers 2+2 engineering program with Penn State Harrisburg
Penn State Harrisburg
Penn State Harrisburg, also called The Capital College, is an undergraduate college and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University. The main campus of Penn State Harrisburg is located in Lower Swatara Township, 9 miles south of Harrisburg...
.
Course
The undergraduate program offers degrees in- Computer scienceComputer scienceComputer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
and Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
- Information ScienceInformation science-Introduction:Information science is an interdisciplinary science primarily concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information...
& Engineering - Civil engineeringCivil engineeringCivil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
- ElectronicsElectronicsElectronics is the branch of science, engineering and technology that deals with electrical circuits involving active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, and associated passive interconnection technologies...
and communicationCommunicationCommunication is the activity of conveying meaningful information. Communication requires a sender, a message, and an intended recipient, although the receiver need not be present or aware of the sender's intent to communicate at the time of communication; thus communication can occur across vast...
s - Mechanical engineeringMechanical engineeringMechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
- BiotechnologyBiotechnologyBiotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bioproducts. Biotechnology also utilizes these products for manufacturing purpose...
The Institute also offers masters degrees in some branches of engineering and technology.
Some specialisations offered are as follow
- M.Tech in Computer Science
- Digital Electronics and Communication
- M.Tech in Energy System Engineering
- M.Tech in Micro Electronics and Control Systems-University PG Centre
- MCA
The Institute
The college is affiliated to the Visweswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum. It received the autonomous status in 2007-08.NMAMIT currently runs 7 undergraduate BE programs, 3 M.Tech. programs and MCA programs. It has University affiliated Research Centers in the Departments of CSE, E&C,E&E, Mechanical and MBA. Annual intake of the college (for the first year) is about 900 (UG=650; PG=250) This institute has been recognized as a Lead Institute under TEQIP (Technical Education Quality Improvement Program) of WorldBank.Now, it is also a part of TEQIP-II, in the foray for receiving substantial grants.
The Institute offers graduate programs in 7 branches of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Information Science & Engineering, Bio-Technology and Mechanical Engineering. The college also offers postgraduate programs like, Master of Technology, Master of Computer Applications and Master of Business Administration. Besides these, students can also pursue their doctoral programs at the Institute.
Activities
A number of clubs are active in the college. Grey Matter,Photography Club,The Linux User group to name a few.In addition, departments conduct their own activities inside the department.Fests
The college also host 2 yearly fests that uphold the talents of the students.- Nidarshan:Annual technical festival held during the time of September-October.
- Anandotsava:A cultural fest showcasing various dance,singing and other stage events which is usually held in the March.
Awards
- Best College of the year award once in 2005 and next in 2007 – by VTU, Belgaum.
- National Level “Gurukul Jyothi Award” for the year 2006-07.