Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
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DESCRIPTION
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University is a unitary, state UniversityState university
In the United States, a state college or state university is one of the public colleges or universities funded by or associated with the state government. In some cases, these institutions of higher learning are part of a state university system, while in other cases they are not. Several U.S....
located at Lonere
Lonere
Lonere is a town in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. It is situated merely 22 km away from the renowned Raigad fort of the Maratha king Shivaji. Lonere is in the middle of nowhere....
in Raigad district
Raigad district
Raigad District , also known as Raigarh District, is a district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Konkan region. The district was renamed after Raigad, the fort which was the former capital of the Maratha leader Shivaji, and is located in the interior regions of the district,...
, 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...
. Established in 1989 under the 'Government of Maharashtra Act 1983', the University is affiliated to the University Grants Commission (India)
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...
. It is the only technological university in 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...
.
CAMPUS
The University campus covers an area of 500 acres (2,023,430 m²), and is located at the college townCollege town
A college town or university town is a community which is dominated by its university population...
of Lonere
Lonere
Lonere is a town in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. It is situated merely 22 km away from the renowned Raigad fort of the Maratha king Shivaji. Lonere is in the middle of nowhere....
, off NH-17 (Mumbai-Goa National Highway). It is approximately 25 km north of Mahad
Mahad
Mahad is a city and a municipal council in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated about 175 km to the south of Mumbai . It has become the center of attraction because of its beautiful surroundings and pleasant climate. Mahad has a personality of its own due to its...
city and 10 km south of Mangaon
Mangaon
Mangaon is a town in district of Raigad in the Indian state of Maharashtra.It is located on Mumbai-Goa National Highway .Places to see near Mangaon are Raigad fort and Harihareshwar Shiv temple.-See also:...
tehsil, and about 22 ms away from the renowned Raigad fort of the Maratha
Maratha
The Maratha are an Indian caste, predominantly in the state of Maharashtra. The term Marāthā has three related usages: within the Marathi speaking region it describes the dominant Maratha caste; outside Maharashtra it can refer to the entire regional population of Marathi-speaking people;...
king Shivaji. The University is in the vicinity of industrial belt comprising Thane
Thane
Thane , is a city in Maharashtra, India, part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, northeastern suburb of Mumbai at the head of the Thane Creek. It is the administrative headquarters of Thane district. On 16 April 1853, G.I.P...
, Belapur
CBD Belapur
CBD Belapur is the third most developed node of Navi Mumbai after Vashi and Nerul. CBD Belapur has a fairly vibrant Central Business District that is moving some of the economy out of congested central Mumbai into the hinterland. Belapur is also one of the largest assembly constituencies from this...
, Nagothane, Patalganga
Patalganga
Patalganga is a huge industrial area, MIDC near Karjat and Panvel. It has got its name from the Patalganga River. Nearest town and junction is Karjat. Nearest Hospital is Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital....
, Roha
Roha
Roha is a small town in Maharashtra state of India, 120 km south-east of Mumbai. Many chemical industries have opened up their manufacturing bases here. Roha is located between the banks of the Kundalika River and the hills of Kalasgiri...
, Mahad
Mahad
Mahad is a city and a municipal council in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated about 175 km to the south of Mumbai . It has become the center of attraction because of its beautiful surroundings and pleasant climate. Mahad has a personality of its own due to its...
, Lote Parshuram,etc.
DEPARTMENTS
The University has the following 8 academic departments:- Chemical EngineeringChemical engineeringChemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with physical science , and life sciences with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms...
- 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...
- Computer Science & EngineeringComputer scienceComputer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
- Electrical EngineeringElectrical engineeringElectrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- Information TechnologyInformation technologyInformation technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
- Mechanical EngineeringMechanical engineeringMechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
- Petrochemical EngineeringPetrochemicalPetrochemicals are chemical products derived from petroleum. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as corn or sugar cane....
PROGRAMS
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University is unitary in character, and features undergraduate and postgraduate programs in core engineeringEngineering
Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
disciplines. It offers four-year undergraduate programs that lead to the awarding of Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of Technology
The Bachelor of Technology is an undergraduate academic degree conferred after completion of a three or four year program of studies at an accredited university or accredited university-level institution...
(B. Tech.) degree in the disciplines of Chemical
Chemical engineering
Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with physical science , and life sciences with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms...
, Civil
Civil engineering
Civil 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...
, Computer Science, Electrical
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
, Electronics and Telecommunication, Information Technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
, Mechanical
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
and Petrochemical
Petrochemical
Petrochemicals are chemical products derived from petroleum. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as corn or sugar cane....
engineering. It also offers two-year postgraduate programs that lead to the awarding of Master of Technology (M. Tech.) degree in the disciplines of Chemical
Chemical engineering
Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with physical science , and life sciences with mathematics and economics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms...
, Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunication, Environmental
Environmental engineering
Environmental engineering is the application of science and engineering principles to improve the natural environment , to provide healthy water, air, and land for human habitation and for other organisms, and to remediate polluted sites...
, Manufacturing
Manufacturing engineering
Manufacturing engineering is a field dealing with different manufacturing practices and the research and development of processes, machines and equipment.-Overview:...
and Thermal and Fluids
Thermal science
Thermal science is the combined study of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and combustion.-Overview:Introductory subjects studied in thermal science generally are focused on thermodynamics...
engineering.
| Degree Awarded | Duration |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. Bachelor of Technology The Bachelor of Technology is an undergraduate academic degree conferred after completion of a three or four year program of studies at an accredited university or accredited university-level institution... |
Four year |
| M.Tech. | Two year |
| Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities... |
Two year (Minimum) |
| Diploma Diploma in Engineering The Diploma of Engineering Studies aims to provide students with the ability to communicate effectively in English; a sound knowledge of basic engineering, scientific, computing and mathematical techniques; a knowledge of, and ability to apply, basic problem solving techniques; and basic knowledge... |
Three year |
| Advanced Diploma Diploma in Engineering The Diploma of Engineering Studies aims to provide students with the ability to communicate effectively in English; a sound knowledge of basic engineering, scientific, computing and mathematical techniques; a knowledge of, and ability to apply, basic problem solving techniques; and basic knowledge... |
One year |
ADMISSIONS
Admissions to under-graduate courses are done according to the State Government rules and regulations(MHT-CET). Admissions to post graduate courses and doctoral degrees are based on G.A.T.E. percentile, departmental entrance examination followed by interview, and merit of the candidate.Schools
The University has a conducted institute of its own, "Institute of Petrochemical Engineering", running Diploma Courses in eight streams of engineering and technology i.e. Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Plastic & Polymer Engineering. The University extends its services to the society through a governmental scheme of "Community Polytechnic" by educating the dropouts and empowering them with technical skills. The University offers education especially to rural women through a Certificate Course in Nursing Technology. It also provides with 1 year diploma course in Water Quality Management.Activities
The students organize following major events/activities regularly :- Technical and Co-Curricular Activities
ISTE Student Chapter Activities; Technical Paper Presentation Competitions/conferences such as Chemfraternirty and Technotrend; Activities of Students Association such as ACES, MESA, EESA, TEESA, CESA,ChESA,PESA and FIT; Model
since 2010- 2011 Electronics department started an IETE chapter.
Building Competitions; Publication of annual University magazine "Abhiyantriki"; Avishkar (Research)
- Cultural Activities
Annual Social Gathering, Celebration of "Annual Hostel Day" in few hostels, Celebration of various festivals in each hostel, Elocution / Debate / Essay Competitions, Indradhanushya (Cultural), National Service Scheme (NSS) Activities, N.C.C.
National Cadet Corps (India)
The National Cadet Corps is the Indian military cadet corps with its Headquarters at New Delhi. It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis....
, Blood Donation Camp
- Sport Activities
Annual Sports, Ashwamedh (Sports)
- Placement
Companies and organizations like Cognizant
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. is an American global provider of custom information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing services. Its headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States and is a member of NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500 and Fortune 500...
, Infosys
Infosys
Infosys Limited, formerly Infosys Technologies Limited is a global technology services company headquartered in Bangalore, India. It is the second largest IT exporter in India with 133,560 employees as of March 2011. It has offices in 33 countries and development centers in India, China,...
, TCS
Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services Limited is a global IT services, business solutions and outsourcing company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is the largest provider of information technology in Asia and second largest provider of business process outsourcing services in India...
, Siemens
Siemens
Siemens may refer toSiemens, a German family name carried by generations of telecommunications industrialists, including:* Werner von Siemens , inventor, founder of Siemens AG...
, ONGC
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited is an Indian state-owned oil and gas company headquartered in New Delhi, India. It is one of the largest Asia-based oil and gas exploration and production companies, and produces around 77% of India's total crude oil production and around 81% of...
, Indian Navy
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...
have recruited graduates in last few years.
Controversies
- Land Acquisition
The Government of Maharashtra acquired most of land required for campus from local farmers in lieu of cash and a job at university. Issues have been raised by some potential beneficiary of families for non-grant of jobs as promised earlier leading to agitation and hunger strike. Is in talks with the maharashtra government to make it as a centralised university of maharashtra.