IIT, Mumbai was set up in India by a recommendation made by a committee under government of India in 1946. Initiative to set up this reputed educational institute of India started in 1957 and classes were held from the following year with 100 students. In 2000, Professor Ashok Misra has been appointed as the Director of IIT, Mumbai.
IIT, Mumbai is located at Powai and it occupies an area of about 200 hectares. The surrounding ambiance of the the campus is beautiful. This university has been set up with the aid of USSR Government. UNESCO also helped this institute. IIT in Mumbai has been recognized as a university by a Parliamentary act and henceforth it can offer diplomas and degrees to its students.
IIT, Mumbai was founded to provide different educational assistance to the students of India. The students are given opportunities to pursue their career in science and technology. Besides catering quality education and training, it also has facilities for research works. It arranges regular seminars and conferences for the students and several programs for members of the faculties. Students can avail scholarships from educational institute. IIT, Mumbai also carries on Continuing Education Program or CEP.
Courses Offered at Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai
Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai offers different courses for the students. The institute provides training programs so that students achieve the necessary technical skills. In the Undergraduate level, the IIT in Mumbai offers Dual Degree and B.Tech courses. By passing the Joint Entrance Examination or JEE, students can seek admission to this institute. About
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500 students can be admitted to IIT Mumbai every year in the Under Graduate courses. Students can also undertake research programs and acquire a Ph.D degree from this university. Every year, this institute can admit about 110 students for research programs. There is an array of courses that are offered by IIT, Mumbai in the Post Graduation level. In this level about 550 students can be admitted to IIT, Mumbai. Some of the Post Graduate courses are
- Post Graduate Diploma of Indian Institute of Technology (PGDIIT)
- M.Phil
- M.Tech
- M.Des
- Master of Management
- M.Sc.
Departments under IIT, Mumbai
The Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai has several educational departments under it. They are:
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Aerospace Engineering
- Earth Sciences
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering and Material Sciences
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Design Center.
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