Madhav Institute of Technology and Science
 Main Entrance Gate | |
| Motto | Work Is Worship |
|---|---|
| Type | Technical institution |
| Established | 1957 |
| Location | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Campus | Urban, area 47 acres |
| Website | http://www.mitsgwalior.in/ |
Madhav Institute of Technology and Science (formerly Madhav Engineering College), commonly known as MITS, Gwalior is a government-aided autonomous institute founded in 1957 and located in Gwalior in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The institute is operated by the Scindia Engineering College Society. The institute offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in engineering. In 2014 MITS commenced instruction in additional branches including environmental technology, polymer technology, pharmaceutical technology and bio-informatics.
History
Madhav Institute of Technology and Science was established in 1957 by Sir Jiwaji Rao Scindia. The foundation stone of the institute was laid by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India on 20 October 1956 and the building was inaugurated on 11 December 1964 by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, the then President of India.
The institute started with Bachelor of Engineering courses in civil, mechanical and electrical engineering. Postgraduate and Ph.D. courses in applied sciences were introduced in 1967. Undergraduate courses in electronics engineering and architecture were started in 1981 and 1984 respectively. The institute started a postgraduate course in Computer Application (M.C.A.) in 1986.[1]
The institute offered the postgraduate Course in Civil Engineering with specialization in Construction Technology and Management in 1987. Postgraduation in Electronics and Electrical Engineering was started in 1995.
The B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering were offered in 1994 and 1995 respectively. Information Technology was started in 2000. A postgraduate course in Production Technology in Mechanical Engineering department and in Microwave in Electronics and CSE department are the latest additions.
The institute offers Ph.D. programmes in engineering and science.The institute offers total 500 seats for undergraduate programmes. There are also 15 seats for part-time student each in civil engineering,electrical engineering and mechanical engineering departments.
The president of the governing body is Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia, who is also a Member of Parliament.
Campus
MITS is located on Race Course Road, Gwalior. The 47 acres (190,000 m2) campus is surrounded by educational institutions such as the Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education and the Agriculture University.
The MITS campus is divided into two zones:
- The student and faculty residential zone is divided into two sectors — one for men's hostels and another for women's hostels.
- The academic zone comprises department offices, lecture theaters, libraries and workshops.
There are five hostels, three for men and two for women. Each hostel has a mess, a table tennis room, a common room where residents can watch television and read magazine and newspapers and a visiting room where residents can receive their guests.
The Student Activity Center is a part of the academic zone and is mainly intended for extra-curricular activities. The SAC has a music room, a fibreglass basketball court, cricket ground and a volleyball court.
Departments and Centers
Departments
MITS has nine departments, with most focussed on a single engineering stream or science discipline:[1]
- Architecture
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Applications
- Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Electronics & Telecommunication
Academic programmes
The institute's undergraduate programs include the Bachelor of Engineering program. It offers postgraduate level programs like Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Master of Science (Research). It offers a Ph.D. program. The admission criteria for all these programs is different at the entry level.
Undergraduate programmes
MITS Gwalior offers a Bachelor of Engineering in ten areas; automobile, biotechnology, chemical, civil, computer science, electrical, electronics, electronics & telecommunication, information technology, and mechanical engineering. A Bachelor of Architecture is also offered.[1]
Admissions are through the Engineering Entrance Examination of CBSE i.e JEE(Main) and counselling by D.T.E (Directorate of Technical Education, Madhya Pradesh).
Postgraduate programs
The offers postgraduate level programs in each department of engineering There are a number of inter-disciplinary programs available. The admission criteria for the post graduation programs vary from one program to other. At postgraduate level, the admissions are on the basis of GATE. Admissions to the Master of Computer Applications course is done on the basis of MP-MCA examination