BVB College of Engineering & Technology
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The B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology (BVBCET) in Hubli, Karnataka
was founded in 1947. It started as a polytechnic in Gadag but was moved to Hubli in 1948 and simultaneously upgraded to an engineering college. It offers 12 undergraduate and eight postgraduate programs, besides M.Sc.(Eng.) and Ph.D. programs.
It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum
, the university to which all engineering colleges in Karnataka are affiliated. From 2007, it became an academically autonomous college, one of only 15 colleges under VTU to be so chosen. It is an ISO:9001-2000 certified institution and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
(KLE Society). It owes its name to the businessman philanthropist Shri B.V. Bhoomaraddi. It began as a polytechnic in Gadag but shifted to Hubli in 1948 and upgraded to a college. Until 1972, it offered both diploma and undergraduate degree programs. It offers 12 undergraduate programs and eight postgraduate programs besides research programs in seven disciplines. It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum and its undergraduate programs are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
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...
was founded in 1947. It started as a polytechnic in Gadag but was moved to Hubli in 1948 and simultaneously upgraded to an engineering college. It offers 12 undergraduate and eight postgraduate programs, besides M.Sc.(Eng.) and Ph.D. programs.
It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Visvesvaraya Technological University is an affiliating state university in Karnataka, India. It was established on 1st April 1998 by the Government of Karnataka as per VTU Act 1994, to improve the quality of technical education in the state. Apart from a few notable exceptions, VTU has complete...
, the university to which all engineering colleges in Karnataka are affiliated. From 2007, it became an academically autonomous college, one of only 15 colleges under VTU to be so chosen. It is an ISO:9001-2000 certified institution and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
History
BVBCET was established by the Karnatak Lingayat Education SocietyKarnatak Lingayat Education Society
Karnatak Lingayat Education Society was founded in 1916 by seven educated youth with the objective of bringing education to the Kannada speaking region of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency and what is today the North Karnataka region. The founder life members of the KLE Society are:* Shri S.S....
(KLE Society). It owes its name to the businessman philanthropist Shri B.V. Bhoomaraddi. It began as a polytechnic in Gadag but shifted to Hubli in 1948 and upgraded to a college. Until 1972, it offered both diploma and undergraduate degree programs. It offers 12 undergraduate programs and eight postgraduate programs besides research programs in seven disciplines. It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum and its undergraduate programs are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
Campus
Spread over a luxurious 53 acres (214,483.6 m²), the picturesque campus contains various buildings with striking architecture. With state-of-the-art classrooms & laboratories, BVBCET gives the best opportunity for complete development of the students.Undergraduate programs
- Architecture (1983)
- Automation and Robotics (2010)
- Automobile Engineering (1986)
- 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...
(2002) - 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...
(1947) - Computer Science and Engineering (1985)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (1959)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (1979)
- Industrial and Production Engineering (1983)
- Information Science and Engineering (1999)
- Instrumentation Technology (1986)
- Mechanical Engineering (1958)
Postgraduate programs (M.Tech.)
- Computer Science (2004)
- Digital Electronics (1995)
- Energy Systems Engineering (1993)
- Production Management (1989)
- Structural Engineering (1988)
Postgraduate Program (M.B.A.)
- Master of Business Administration (2008)
Industry linkages
- Sankalp Semiconductor has its branch office within the college premises and works with the Electronics and Communications Department.
- Navya Biological has its Process Development Centre within the college premises and works with the Biotechnology Department.
- IBM Software Centre of Excellence has created a group with a aim of improvising the development of technical skills of the students.
Notable alumni
- Sudha MurtySudha MurtySudha Murthy née Kulkarni is an Indian social worker, philanthropist, educator, author, and venture investor. Mrs. Murthy began her professional career as a computer scientist and engineer, but is best known for her role as Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and her joint public health efforts...
, - Gopal H. GaonkarGopal H. GaonkarGopal H. Gaonkar is a professor of engineering at Florida Atlantic University, Florida. His research interest is in Helicopter dynamics, Floquet theory and Large-Scale and parallel computing...
, - Vivek KulkarniVivek KulkarniVivek Kulkarni is the Chairman and CEO of Brickwork India, a knowledge process outsourcing company & founder of Brickwork Ratings - the fifth credit rating agency of India...
, - Umesh VaidyamathUmesh VaidyamathUmesh Vaidyamath is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of INSZoom. INSZoom's was founded in the year 1999 and as its Founder and CEO; Umesh oversees the company's engineering, marketing and sales divisions....
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