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M.S.
RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MSRIT)
MSRIT Post, Bangalore - 560 054.
MSRIT was the first
institute established under GEF and was inaugurated in 1962. The first
degree course offered in MSRIT were Electrical Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering both of which were started in 1962. Anticipating the need
of the country in the rapidly industrializing scenario, the Governing
Council decided to introduce Civil Engineering in 1971 and Electronic
Engineering in 1975. These were followed by courses in Chemical Engineering
(1978), Industrial and Production Engineering (1979), Computer Science
Engineering (1984), Information Engineering and Science (1992), Instrumentation
and Electronics (1992) and Architecture (1992). Courses in Telecommunications
and Medical Electronics have been proposed.
Besides the above 4 year courses leading to a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering,
the institute also offers postgraduate courses (M.E.) of 18 months duration
in Mechanical Engineering (manufacturing Engg.,) and Civil Engineering
(Structures) and plans are on the anvil to start postgraduate courses
in Software, Chemical and Electronics Engineering as well as Master's
programme in Computer Applications.
COLLEGE
ADMINISTRATION
Director
- Mr. M.R.S.Ramaiah
Principal-Prof.B.Krishnappa, B.Sc., B.E., M.E.E.(USA)
Dean of students - Professor K. Shankar Rao, M.E.
TOTAL
PLINTH AREA OF MSRIT: 68,098 SQ.MTS
MSRIT
is situated in "Jnana Gangotri", the sprawling 80 acres campus of M.
S. R. Institutions and is 6 kms. North from the centre of Bangalore
city, the capital of Karnataka State. A majestic college building "Vidya
Soudha" in traditionl Dravidian architectural style houses all the departments,
laboratories, drawing rooms, class rooms, faculty chambers, administrative
offices, seminar hall, two auditoria each with a seating capacity of
more than 650, library, reading rooms, reference rooms, bank, post office
and canteen. A well laid out garden in front of the building provides
a balancing environment conducive to study. The campus is surrounded
by four famous research institutions - the universally reputed Indian
Institute of Science, the Raman Institute, National Institute of Advanced
Studies and Central Power Research Institute. Also close by, is the
office of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Their presence
is an inspiration to the young minds of MSRIT and always act as a reminder
of what dedication and commitment to work and study can achieve. Engineering
which is both a science and an art requires imaginative, technological
manangement and business skills to create systems, devices, machines
and structures. The challenge is to achieve quality at an acceptable
cost and to maintain or enhance the environment. As a career, engineering
is stimulating to pursue and can provide personal satisfaction in both
the national and international environments.
The
campus of the M.S.Ramaiah institution is adjacent to the Indian Institute
of Science and the National Institute of Advanced Studies .Two other
major institutions C.P.R.I and I.S.R.O. are within walking distance.
DEPARTMENT
OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The first
department to be started in the institution, the department has grown
in stature over the years. Presently, the department also conducts a
P.G. course in Manufacturing Science and Engineering. The department
has well equipped laboratories and other facilities not only to meet
the basic requirements of the course but also to provide the latest
knowledge to the students. The workshops have high quality machines
- CNC milling machine and CNC turning machine. CADCAM Lab provides the
students exposure to computer use in manufacture and other equipments.
The equipment is regularly upgraded and newer equipment added. Many
students of the department have secured University ranks and their project
works have received national and other awards.
DEPARTMENT
OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
The second
faculty to be started in 1963, the department has well equipped and
maintained machines and measurements laboratory. Innovative measures
like "Lesson Planning" have been introduced to see that the students
benefit from the experinece and expertise of the staff. Many industries
like the CPRI, Kirloskar Electric and research institutes like IISc.,
sponsor student's projects and have appreciated the quality of their
work.
DEPARTMENT
OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Started
in 1971, this faculty has grown over the years to become the largest
department. The Department introduced the M.E. course in Structural
Engineering in 1982. Well equipped laboratories cater to the class sessional
requirements and project work taken up by the students. The structural
laboratory for the PG courses consist of special equipments required
for testing, fabrication, etc. The department has a dedicated, well
qualified and experienced teaching faculty which is also the largest
in this field in the university. Many of the staff have authored popular
text books and regularly contribute to various technical journals in
India and abroad. Alumni of the department are in responsible positions
not only in India but also in other countries.
DEPARTMENT
OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Started
in 1975, the Electronics Engineering brach is housed in its own block
consisting of spacious laboratories and classrooms. Well qualified and
experienced staff memebers and well equipped laboratories which are
constantly updated help provide students with the latest knowledge and
developments in their field. Guest lectures by experts in the field,
project work often sponsored by the industrial and research organizations
in the field of Electronics help the students in gaining valuable knowledge
of their subject. Students are encouraged to work on practical and socially
relevant projects.
DEPARTMENT
OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
One of the
few Engineering Institutions in Bangalore Institutions in Bangalore
University, which offers this course, the department has done pioneering
work in the development of specialised laboratories. Pilot plants laboratory
has been established to give the students the benefit of exposure to
large sized equipments and extend their bench scale results to nearly
industrial magnitude. The department also offers an elective subject
- Biochemical Engineering the only one to its kind in the whole university.
The students of the department have obtained many ranks in the university.
The dedicated work carried out by the well qualified and experienced
staff is one of the mainreasons for the high adademic achievements of
the students.
DEPARTMENT
OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
The branch
started in 1979 has well equipped and state of the art Meterology lab,
Industrial Engineering Lab, Machine tool facilities, etc. The high quality
training given to the students assures their obtaining quiet a few University
ranks every year. Students also get the opportunity to do their project
work in prestigious industrial organizations and have earned a good
name for the institutions.
DEPARTMENT
OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
In view
of the demand for the qualified engineers in this field, this branch
was started in 1984. Besides core training, special attention is given
to the project work of students. Short term courses on computer languages,
technical lectures by eminent engineers and visits to industrial units
are also arranged to broaden the knowledge of students. The well equipped
computer centre is constantly updated and ensures adequate computer
time for all students. A campus level LAN is on the anvil. The department
has one of the most qualified faculty amongst the various institutions
offering this course in the university. This dept. has the largest number
of machines - 130. students can work at a time. Both DOS and UNIX platforms
are provided.
DEPARTMENT
OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Located
in the self-contained new block in the new building complex, the course
was started in 1992. A nucleus of experienced staff members assist the
students training in this department. Equipped with the latest equipment,
the department has the best facilities in the university. The laboratories
consist of Programming Lab system, Data Processing lab, Information
System Lab and a Multimedia lab to enable students to go through hypermedia
databases and interactive learning. This also facilitates development
of a hyperdata base system. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves
with the entire equipment which can serve as a Desk top studio for generating
animation cartoons, advertisement clippings, etc. and which also has
facility for VHS tape recording.
DEPARTMENT
OF INSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONICS
Started
in 1992, the department is also located in the new complex in a self
contained independent block. A unique feature of the department is a
library containing books exclusively on subjects related to instrumentation
Technology and Electronics and Information Science & Engineering branches
with a large and spacious reading room for reference work. The laboratories
are fully equipped with completely new and latest equipment, and consist
of Electronics devices/circuit lab, Instrumentation lab, Microprocessor
lab, Process instrumentation lab, Product design lab, etc. The product
design lab has a PCB camera, UV exposing unit, PCB making facility,
screen printing machines, etc. A nucleus of qualified and experienced
teaching staff cater to the needs and development of the department.
ARCHITECTURE
DEPARTMENT
A ten semester
(5 year course) in Architecture leading to B. Arch. degree was started
in 1992. The department has been provided with an independent block
consisting of lecture halls, drawing studios, seminar hall and staff
and student rooms in confirmity with the AICTE and Council of Architecture
requirements. A nucleus of well qualified and experinced teaching staff
has been appointed. In addition, the services to staff from sister faculties
are utilised to teach subjects which pertain to the respective board
of study and which is included in the syllabi of the Architecture course.
Practicing professionals are also invited to serve as visiting faculty
to expose students to practical field of architecture and the recent
trends in Architectural theory and practice. To study the various aspects
of design and construction, periodical visits and tours and field trips
are also arragned for the students.
DEPARTMENT
OF BASIC SCIENCES
(Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry) Highly qualified and well experienced staff members
impart the basic courses in the above subjects to the students of all
the branches. The Physics and Chemistry laboratories are located in
spacious and well equipped laboratory halls.
LIBRARY
FACILITIES
Situated in the first floor of the Vidya Soudha, the
libarary has ample space to allow more than 400 students to pursue reference
work at one time. An unique feature of the library is the soundproof
individual cubicles which students can use for undisturbed study. The
library has more than 35,000 reference books and the list is constantly
updated and expanded to cater to the increasing needs of the staff and
students as well as to obtain he latest publications in different fields.
Reputed International and national journals in all engineering stream
are also available for reference and to keep the staff and students
abreast with the latest developments. A reading room is attached to
the Library in which all the leading newspapers, magazines and periodicals
are available for the students to improve their general knowledge and
also to relax in their leisure hours. Open for long hours, the library
is one of the busiest but also the quietest part of the institute. It
is manned by a very experienced, helpful and courteous staff.
CO-CURRICULAR
AND EXTRACURRICULAR FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS
A students
home with a capacity of accommodating 400 students caters to the lodging
and boarding needs of outstation students. It has well furnished rooms
and adequate staff for administration and welfare of the students. The
surrounding residential areas also offer good residential houses at
very resonable rates and often 3 or 4 students share such as accommodation.
If students do choose this alternative it is advisable that they arrive
2/4 weeks before the start of the semester to have the best chance of
finding suitable accommodation. A canteen situated on the premises of
the college caters healthy and wholesome food during college hours.
To improve and maintain the physical and mental health of students,
a gymnasium and sports complex have been provided. This sports complex
confirms to international standards for some games and instructors and
administrators are available for advise and coaching. There is also
a well maintained all weather concerete basketball court, a floodlight
volleyball court and kabbadi ground. The gymnasium has all the required
modern weight lifting equipment. There are facilities for table-tennis,
indoor shuttle badminton, a chess hall and carrom boards. Students of
the institution are often selected to represent the University and State
teams in several sports. Various other fora like the Institution of
Engineers, HAM club, ROTRACT, Cultural clubs, young adventureres association
and other such organizations povide additional avenues to students for
developing their overall personality.
HEALTH
SERVICES
The very
well equipped and staffed M.S. Ramaiah Teaching Hospital run by the
GEF has 1100 beds. The health facilities available in this institution
makes it feasible to manage any health problem and medical emergency
most competently round the clock. It is within 5 minutes walking distance
of MSRIT and students home and one of the major health institutions
of the city. This hospital also serves as the teaching hospital for
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College.
ALUMNI
PLACEMENT
Students
come to MSRIT from different parts of the country and some from abroad
too. It is heartening to note that progress made by the alumni. Many
obtained admissions in prestigious institutions abroad for post-graduation
and further studies from where they have made rapid strides in their
fields of specialization. Some of the alumni are in key positions or
in middle levels of management in industries abroad and in India. A
few have gone back to their original place of residence and started
their own industries or expanded their family's units. A few alumni
are pursuing further studies in related subjects or in management. Some
have also taken placement at one of the wide array of industries situated
in and around Bangalore.
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