National Institute of Technology Mizoram

National Institute of Technology Mizoram
राष्ट्रीय प्रोद्योगिकी संस्थान मिजोरम
Motto Knowledge is the Ultimate Goal
Type Public
Established 2010
Endowment Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India
Director Prof (Dr) U.C.Ray
Location Aizawl, Mizoram, India
Campus Urban
Acronym NITMZ
Website www.nitmz.ac.in

National Institute of Technology Mizoram (Hindi: राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान मिजोरम) also known as NIT Mizoram or NITMZ is one of the 30 National Institutes of Technology in India. It is situated in Aizawl, Mizoram.[1] NIT Mizoram was one of the ten new NITS established by the Ministry Of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India vide its order no. F. 23-13-2009-TS-III Dated 30 October 2009 and 3 March 2010.[2]

In view of the above NIT Mizoram was started in the year 2010 in the state of Mizoram with an objective to impart education, research & training leading to B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc. & PhD. degrees. This institute has been declared as an Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament. Here the students are admitted through All India Entrance Exam- Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main).

NIT Mizoram is an Institute situated in the scenic beauty of Mizoram, wrapped between clouds and mountain rocks, which adds to its beauty. Being amongst the most educated states of our country with a literacy rate of 91%, it beholds a very peaceful and calm environment suitable for studies. The Institute, to cope with the present competitive needs, comprises laboratories with the latest equipments and installed with best & latest software.

Vision and Mission

VISION: To serve the societal needs of the country in particular and the world in general through achieving excellence in innovative scientific and technical education and cutting edge research.

MISSION:

OBJECTIVE:

Campus

NIT Mizoram campus was initially planned in Thenzawl[3] by the Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Lalthanhawla[4] it was later shifted to a place located near Lengpui Airport, which is very close to Aizawl, Capital of Mizoram.

The Institute is currently functioning in a temporary campus in the city of Aizawl. It comprises 1 Administrative Block and 4 Academic Blocks at Chaltlang, 3 Hostel Blocks at Tanhril and 1 Hostel Block at Zemabawk.[5]

The permanent campus is proposed to be located at Lengpui, Aizawl district. The total demarcated land area is 190.35 acre (770319.12 sqm).[5]

The permanent campus site has been chosen and acquired. Construction has started and in progress, and as any other NIT, we can expect some state of the art facilities here, amidst the lush green hills and cool winds of this mesmerizing place called Mizoram.

History

The Bachelors programme B. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering were started in the year 2010 11. The classes of NIT Mizoram were started from 2010 in Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur and shifted to Aizawl only in 2011.[6] The classes are currently operating from Dawrkawn, Chaltlang locality of Aizawl. NIT Mizoram Lengpui Campus Foundation stone was laid by Kapil Sibal, Minister of Human Resource Development on 13 October 2012.[7]

Departments

NIT Mizoram started admitting students from the academic session 2010-11 with an intake of 30 students in each of the following branches of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes. Currently it offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in following five departments:

Admissions to the (B.Tech) programme in the Institute are based on JEE(Main)(replacing AIEEE) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and through the counselling conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) (earlier CSAB).

The Institute has even started PhD programme in the following departments:

The Institute is even going to start M.Tech from 2016-2017 session.


Extra-Curricular Activities

Apart from the hectic schedule all throughout the year, to return the vigour and refreshment, the Institute organizes two fests every year namely:

The Institute also has certain clubs for extra-curricular activities which are maintained by the students’ body under the guidance of faculties-in-charge for all-round development. These include:

S4O(Search for Origin): the Science Club of NITMz which brings together the elite minds of NITMz to understand the source of technical skills(science beyond technology). With the motto "Science of Today is the Technology of Tomorrow" the club organizes seminars, workshops and act to sow the seeds of innovation and creativity into the minds that is not well versed in this arena. S40 organizes MANTHAN(Science Olympiad) in the state of Mizoram coupled with Quiz Competition in all Aizawl to provide platform for the technocrat to grow.

DRISTHI: The Photography Club of NITMz. Photography records the gamut of feelings written on human face, the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited, and the wealth and confusion man has created. It brings a union among persons with the same interest.

HackerRank Club: The Coding Club of NITMz. It supports all the passionate programmers by creating a Coding Culture in the Campus. Motto: "It put NIT Mizoram in the global map of Coding". CODING Events are organized inter college and intra college in association with HackerRank, the ever growing Coding platform.

NIT Conclave(Mizoram Chapter) : NITMz even participates every year in NIT Conclave, a pan NIT Initiative by "NITIAN". It's the platform where student representative of each of the 30 NITs have a meeting where presentations and negotiations are made for noble cause.

Even this year the Research and Innovation Club has been formed.

The Literary Club, Dramatics Society are coming soon.

In addition to these clubs, there are certain societies which are run by the student body (i.e., Students Activity Centre) which plays the vital role in organizing the fests.

Technical Society of NITMz: Major contribution in Technical Events of ANUNAAD includes imparting knowledge on Artificial Intelligence and Coding domains.

Cultural Society of NITMz: The heart of ANUNAAD in Cultural Events Organizing besides motivation students for Short Film Making, Documentary presentation etc.

Sports Society of NITMz: SHAURYA is organized by the mentioned Society.

Last but not the least; the Institute publishes its annual Newsletter "InfiNITy".

Accommodation

The Students at present are being lodged in Saizahawla Boarding School (SBS) in Tanhril, near Mizoram University There are 2 more Halls of Residence : One in Tanhril and the other in Zemabawk.

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See also

References

  1. ↑ Lalsawta (22 Junly 2012). "Education Minister". Vanglaini. Check date values in: |date= (help);
  2. ↑ "NIT Mizoram Established by Ministry of Human Resource, Govt of India". Retrieved 11 August 2012. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  3. ↑ "NIT hmun tur sawn vangin darkar 2 lirthei dang dawn". Vanglaini.org. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "Site for NIT in Mizoram finalized". Meghalaya Times. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  5. 1 2 http://nitmz.ac.in/DisplayPage.aspx?page=g&ItemID=2
  6. ↑ Times News Network (25 June 2011). "Students slam Mizoram NIT for attempting to commence classes sans infrastructure". Times of India. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  7. ↑ Chawngte, Lalramliana. "HRD MINISTER IN NIT MIZORAM CAMPUS DINNA TUR LUNGPHUM A PHUM". DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  8. ↑ "NIT, Mizoram-in tun thla ni 20 atangin Aizawl-ah class tan tum". The Zozam Times. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "NIT MIZORAM ZIRTIRTUTE LEH ZIRLAITEN MIZORAM SAWRKAR CHUNGAH LAWMTHU AN SAWI". DIPR Mizoram. Retrieved 13 September 2012.

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