Symbiosis Institute of Technology
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Symbiosis International University (S.I.U) is a private co-educational, multi-institutional university
located in Pune
, Maharashtra
, India
. It has been given official recognition by the UGC
and the AICTE
. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council
has conferred an 'A' grade to the University. SIU is part of the Symbiosis Society which is its managing body.
The Society was established in 1971 by Padmashree Dr S.B. Mujumdar. It was given autonomous status in 2002 by the Ministry of Human Resources Development and since then has opened many more institutes affiliated to it.
Symbiosis International University has 19 Academic Institutions spread over 9 campuses in Pune, Noida
, Bengaluru and Nashik. All these institutes form part of the Symbiosis Society, with the other institutes in the Society being affiliated to various other bodies.
Symbiosis Institute of Technology is an educational institute under the aegis of Symbiosis International University
at Pune, Maharashtra, India. The institute is located in the Lavale campus, Pune
.
. Established in 1971 under the patronage of S. B. Mujumdar
, President and Founding Director, the Symbiosis Society is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and the Bombay Public Trust, Act, 1950. The Principal Director of Symbiosis Society is Mrs. Dr.Vidya Yeravdekar
.
In 2002, as part of a larger program to grant autonomy to institutions of academic excellence, the Ministry of Human Resources Development conferred the "Deemed to be University" status on three institutes under the Symbiosis umbrella - the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
(SIBM) and Symbiosis Society's Law College
.
In 2006 the University Grants Commission withdrew the word "Deemed" and renamed the institution as "Symbiosis International University".
SIT also offers M.Tech and PhD in various fields.
Notification No. SIU/28/235 dated 24 April 2009
A. Vice Chancellor
1. Professor Bhushan Patwardhan
B. Deans Of Faculties
1. Brig. K. K. Khanzode (Retd.), Faculty of Computer Studies
2. Dr. Rajiv Yeravdekar,Faculty of Health Sciences
C. Nominees of the Chancellor
1. Dr. P. J. Lavakare Country Partner, Institute Of International Education
2. Mr. Ravi Pandit Chairman and Group CEO, KPIT Cummins Infosystems Ltd.
3. Dr. Sanjay Dhande Director, IIT, Kanpur
D. Nominee of the Chairman, UGC
1. Mr. Pradeep Bhargav Managing Director, Cummins Generator Technologies India Ltd.
E. Nominee of the Government of India
1. Mr. Sunil Kumar, Jt. Secretary, MHRD, New Delhi
F. Nominee of Funding agency
1. Ms. Swati Mujumdar,Director, SCDL
G. Three Teachers according to Seniority
1. Mr. H. C. Hajare,Faculty Of Law
2. Dr. Mrs. Rajani Gupte,Faculty Of Management
3. Mr. Vinay Mundada,Faculty Of Media, Communication and Design
H. Nominee of Sponsoring Society
1. Dr. Mrs. Vidya Yeravdekar,Principal Director, Symbiosis Society.
I. Registrar, SIU
In addition to the SET, admissions to Symbiosis Institute of Technology may also be secured via scores received in other entrance exams like the JEE, AIEEE or the Maharashtra CET.
Some of these diplomas along with the institutes offering them are as follows:
Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dubai, UAE and Symbiosis International University are in association that covers a student faculty transfer and long term and short term academic programs through the Center for Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT).
American College of Dubai, UAE and Symbiosis International University are in collaboration that allows undergraduate students who wish to pursue Management and Information Technology studies in India can partake the student transfer program from the college to the SIU.
University College of Sedaya International, Malaysia and Symbiosis International University are in collaboration for promoting cooperation in education and service to the community through an international sharing of students and knowledge.
The administration is aiming for a fully residential campus but as of today it is not in a situation to provide accommodation to students There are no staff quarters inside the campus. However the hostel blocks are located within the campus.
Its an intellectual and extra-curricular umbrella society for Symbiosis Institute of Technology. Clubs And societies under Quaero Artis:
Greencell
The Symbiosis Institute of Technology's Green Cell is a body of students and faculty dedicated to the service of environment. The Green cell will help mobilize environment conservation related activities, engage in sustainability projects, participate with NGO's , companies, universities in their eco-goals.
SIT Literary Club
A club dedicated to enhancing the intellectualism within the students of the institute. Its a club to ignite the minds and encourage the winner inside. Improve and Expose your talent in quiz, debates, elocution, prose, poetry, publishing, writing, etc.
Paparazzo - S.I.T
The official photography club of Symbiosis Institute of Technology, dedicated towards budding and enthusiastic photographers.
SIT Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cell
An Organisation to Ignite the Spirit of Entrepreneurship in Young Individuals and Develop Future Leaders and to inculcate the art of handling and running enterprises.
SIT Music club
It is a place for the music lovers and musicians of SIT to talk, think and play their music.
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
located in Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, 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...
. It has been given official recognition by the UGC
University Grants Commission (India)
The University Grants Commission of India is a statutory organisation set up by Union government in 1956, for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education. It provides recognition for universities in India, and provides funds for government-recognised...
and the AICTE
All India Council for Technical Education
The All India Council for Technical Education is the statutory body and a national-level council for technical education, under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development...
. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council is an organization that assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India. It is an autonomous body funded by University Grants Commission of Government of India headquartered in Bangalore.-History:NAAC was established in 1994 in...
has conferred an 'A' grade to the University. SIU is part of the Symbiosis Society which is its managing body.
The Society was established in 1971 by Padmashree Dr S.B. Mujumdar. It was given autonomous status in 2002 by the Ministry of Human Resources Development and since then has opened many more institutes affiliated to it.
Symbiosis International University has 19 Academic Institutions spread over 9 campuses in Pune, Noida
Noida
Noida , short for the New Okhla Industrial Development Area, is an area in India under the management of the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority . Noida came into administrative existence on 17 April 1976 and celebrates 17 April as "Noida Day". It was set up as part of an urbanization...
, Bengaluru and Nashik. All these institutes form part of the Symbiosis Society, with the other institutes in the Society being affiliated to various other bodies.
Symbiosis Institute of Technology is an educational institute under the aegis of Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis International University
Symbiosis International University is a private co-educational, multi-institutional university located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It has been given official recognition by the UGC and the AICTE. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has conferred an 'A' grade to the University...
at Pune, Maharashtra, India. The institute is located in the Lavale campus, Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
.
History
The first institutions belonging to the Symbiosis Society were established in 1971, and were affiliated to the University of PuneUniversity of Pune
The University of Pune , is a university located in northwestern Pune, India. It was founded in 1949. Spread over a campus, the university is home to 46 academic departments...
. Established in 1971 under the patronage of S. B. Mujumdar
S. B. Mujumdar
Shantaram Balwant Mujumdar is an Indian botanist and Chancellor of the Symbiosis International University. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2005. He completed 75 years of his age in 2010....
, President and Founding Director, the Symbiosis Society is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and the Bombay Public Trust, Act, 1950. The Principal Director of Symbiosis Society is Mrs. Dr.Vidya Yeravdekar
Vidya Yeravdekar
Vidya Yeravdekar, The Principal Director for Symbiosis Society which governs Symbiosis International University and various other Institutes including Schools, Colleges Museums etc....
.
In 2002, as part of a larger program to grant autonomy to institutions of academic excellence, the Ministry of Human Resources Development conferred the "Deemed to be University" status on three institutes under the Symbiosis umbrella - the Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
]Symbiosis Institute of Business Management is a reputed business school in Pune, India..-History:SIBM was established in 1978 . It is the flagship institute of Symbiosis International University and is recognized as one of the best Business Schools in India. In 1990, permanent affiliation was...
(SIBM) and Symbiosis Society's Law College
Symbiosis Society's Law College
Symbiosis Law School, Pune originally known as Symbiosis Society's Law College, was established in 1977 under the banner of Symbiosis Society under the patronage of Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, President & Founder Director, it is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and the Bombay Public...
.
In 2006 the University Grants Commission withdrew the word "Deemed" and renamed the institution as "Symbiosis International University".
Courses Offered
SIT offers 4-year Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programs in the following core engineering disciplines:- Computer Science
- Electronics and Telecommunication
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
SIT also offers M.Tech and PhD in various fields.
Board of management
Members of Board of Management of SIUNotification No. SIU/28/235 dated 24 April 2009
A. Vice Chancellor
1. Professor Bhushan Patwardhan
B. Deans Of Faculties
1. Brig. K. K. Khanzode (Retd.), Faculty of Computer Studies
2. Dr. Rajiv Yeravdekar,Faculty of Health Sciences
C. Nominees of the Chancellor
1. Dr. P. J. Lavakare Country Partner, Institute Of International Education
2. Mr. Ravi Pandit Chairman and Group CEO, KPIT Cummins Infosystems Ltd.
3. Dr. Sanjay Dhande Director, IIT, Kanpur
D. Nominee of the Chairman, UGC
1. Mr. Pradeep Bhargav Managing Director, Cummins Generator Technologies India Ltd.
E. Nominee of the Government of India
1. Mr. Sunil Kumar, Jt. Secretary, MHRD, New Delhi
F. Nominee of Funding agency
1. Ms. Swati Mujumdar,Director, SCDL
G. Three Teachers according to Seniority
1. Mr. H. C. Hajare,Faculty Of Law
2. Dr. Mrs. Rajani Gupte,Faculty Of Management
3. Mr. Vinay Mundada,Faculty Of Media, Communication and Design
H. Nominee of Sponsoring Society
1. Dr. Mrs. Vidya Yeravdekar,Principal Director, Symbiosis Society.
I. Registrar, SIU
Admissions
- Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET) is a common written test for the admission processes of undergraduate institutes of Symbiosis International University. It is a mandatory written test for admission into undergraduate programmes of all Symbiosis institutes.
In addition to the SET, admissions to Symbiosis Institute of Technology may also be secured via scores received in other entrance exams like the JEE, AIEEE or the Maharashtra CET.
Additional Diplomas
SIT through collaboration with the sister institutes offers a range of diplomas along with the 4-year B. Tech degrees.Some of these diplomas along with the institutes offering them are as follows:
- Diploma in Business Management - Symbiosis Institute of Business ManagementSymbiosis Institute of Business Management]Symbiosis Institute of Business Management is a reputed business school in Pune, India..-History:SIBM was established in 1978 . It is the flagship institute of Symbiosis International University and is recognized as one of the best Business Schools in India. In 1990, permanent affiliation was...
Collaborations
Symbiosis Institute of Technology has initiated steps to collaborate on research from and with Nanayang Technological University, Singapore.Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dubai, UAE and Symbiosis International University are in association that covers a student faculty transfer and long term and short term academic programs through the Center for Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT).
American College of Dubai, UAE and Symbiosis International University are in collaboration that allows undergraduate students who wish to pursue Management and Information Technology studies in India can partake the student transfer program from the college to the SIU.
University College of Sedaya International, Malaysia and Symbiosis International University are in collaboration for promoting cooperation in education and service to the community through an international sharing of students and knowledge.
Campus
The campus of SIT is situated next to lupin at Lavale.The administration is aiming for a fully residential campus but as of today it is not in a situation to provide accommodation to students There are no staff quarters inside the campus. However the hostel blocks are located within the campus.
Libraries, collections, and museum
The Central Library of Symbiosis Institute of Technology houses 7500+ volumes including encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, manuals, reference books, international and national journals and periodicals.Activities and Societies
QuaeroArtisIts an intellectual and extra-curricular umbrella society for Symbiosis Institute of Technology. Clubs And societies under Quaero Artis:
Greencell
The Symbiosis Institute of Technology's Green Cell is a body of students and faculty dedicated to the service of environment. The Green cell will help mobilize environment conservation related activities, engage in sustainability projects, participate with NGO's , companies, universities in their eco-goals.
SIT Literary Club
A club dedicated to enhancing the intellectualism within the students of the institute. Its a club to ignite the minds and encourage the winner inside. Improve and Expose your talent in quiz, debates, elocution, prose, poetry, publishing, writing, etc.
Paparazzo - S.I.T
The official photography club of Symbiosis Institute of Technology, dedicated towards budding and enthusiastic photographers.
SIT Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cell
An Organisation to Ignite the Spirit of Entrepreneurship in Young Individuals and Develop Future Leaders and to inculcate the art of handling and running enterprises.
SIT Music club
It is a place for the music lovers and musicians of SIT to talk, think and play their music.