University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Panjab University
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University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET) is an on campus engineering institute of Panjab University,Chandigarh
, India
. It offers undergraduate (BE
), postgraduate (dual degree BE+MBA
, M.Tech degree) as well as doctoral courses. The Institute is granted funds from the central government to improve its infrastructure and facilities. UIET has interactions and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with various Industry and Academia like Infosys (Campus Connect Program), IBM, IMTECH, Bharti Group (Bharti Chair for research), Sun Microsystems and more. The Institute also has a memorandum signed with University of Western Australia (UWA).
In the past, Mint C-Fore-2008 Survey Ranked UIET #40 in the 'Top 50 Government Colleges' in India. Apart from the overall institute ranks, The Department of Biotechnology, UIET, was ranked #10 by Biospectrum India in the year 2007
The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled, with dedicated internet access all over the campus.
(BE) courses and five year integrated BE/Master of Business Administration
(MBA) courses in Biotechnology, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering. Master of Engineering
(ME) courses are offered in the same areas except Biotechnology Engineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
Admissions to Bachelor of Engineering
courses are made through the All India Engineering Entrance Examination
(AIEEE).
Admissions to Master of Engineering
courses are made through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
(GATE) examinations.
Apart from the 'UTECHNOS' Committees there are various official student groups such as the 'OSMIUM'-The Theatre Group, 'PopKorns' -the Dance Group,Mitra,Rotaract-UIET,etc. involved in specific student activities
A number of conferences,events, competitions along with various workshops and lectures by eminent guests across the world are organized every year. Some of the conferences include National Conference on Computing, Communication and Control(3C-2009), National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering(NCAME-2011), etc.
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
, 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...
. It offers undergraduate (BE
Bachelor of Engineering
The Bachelor of Engineering is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to a student after three to five years of studying engineering at universities in Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland , Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Korea,...
), postgraduate (dual degree BE+MBA
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
, M.Tech degree) as well as doctoral courses. The Institute is granted funds from the central government to improve its infrastructure and facilities. UIET has interactions and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with various Industry and Academia like Infosys (Campus Connect Program), IBM, IMTECH, Bharti Group (Bharti Chair for research), Sun Microsystems and more. The Institute also has a memorandum signed with University of Western Australia (UWA).
Rankings
UIET is ranked #31 in the best engineering colleges in India ranking list by Outlook conducted in May 2011.In the past, Mint C-Fore-2008 Survey Ranked UIET #40 in the 'Top 50 Government Colleges' in India. Apart from the overall institute ranks, The Department of Biotechnology, UIET, was ranked #10 by Biospectrum India in the year 2007
Campus
UIET is located in the southern campus of Panjab University,Sector 25, Chandigarh. It has two academic blocks which include the labs, office as well as the lecture halls.In addition to this there are separate blocks for Mechanical labs and workshops, Campus is having ATM facility by State bank of India.The campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled, with dedicated internet access all over the campus.
Courses offered
UIET offers four year Bachelor of EngineeringBachelor of Engineering
The Bachelor of Engineering is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to a student after three to five years of studying engineering at universities in Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland , Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Korea,...
(BE) courses and five year integrated BE/Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
(MBA) courses in Biotechnology, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering. Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering
A Master of Engineering or Master of Technology or Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Engineering (Magister in Ingeniaria) (abbreviated M.Eng., ME or MEng) or Master of Technology (abbreviated M.Tech. or MTech) or Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Engineering (Magister in...
(ME) courses are offered in the same areas except Biotechnology Engineering and Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
Admissions to Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
The Bachelor of Engineering is an undergraduate academic degree awarded to a student after three to five years of studying engineering at universities in Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland , Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Jordan, Korea,...
courses are made through the All India Engineering Entrance Examination
All India Engineering Entrance Examination
The All India Engineering Entrance Examination , is an examination organized by the Central Board of Secondary Education in India...
(AIEEE).
Admissions to Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering
A Master of Engineering or Master of Technology or Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Engineering (Magister in Ingeniaria) (abbreviated M.Eng., ME or MEng) or Master of Technology (abbreviated M.Tech. or MTech) or Master of Science in Engineering A Master of Engineering (Magister in...
courses are made through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is an examination administered and conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and the Indian Institutes of Technologies on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development ,...
(GATE) examinations.
Student Committees
The Official student committees of the Institute are known as the 'UTECHNOS' Committees. At present there are 8 such committees:- ACLIT (academic and literary)
- PR (Public Relations and Tours)
- Sports committee
- Cultural Committee
- Magboard
- Technical Committee
- Hospitality Committee
- Discipline Committee
- Training and Placement Committee
Apart from the 'UTECHNOS' Committees there are various official student groups such as the 'OSMIUM'-The Theatre Group, 'PopKorns' -the Dance Group,Mitra,Rotaract-UIET,etc. involved in specific student activities
Cultural and Technical Festivals
'Goonj' is the cultural festival, organized by the students of UIET every year. Events include quizzes, workshops, game Shows, informal events, fashion show (Glitterati), dance show (Groovz), Rock Night, Pronite, and a city level beauty peagant.A number of conferences,events, competitions along with various workshops and lectures by eminent guests across the world are organized every year. Some of the conferences include National Conference on Computing, Communication and Control(3C-2009), National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering(NCAME-2011), etc.
Technical Societies
- IEEE-UIET - The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Student Chapter
- SAE-UIET- The Society of Automotive Engineers Student Chapter
- CSI-UIET - The Computer Society of India UIET Chapter
Alumni Association
- UAA-UIET Alumni Association is the official alumni association recognized by the institute.