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{{Short description|University in Gujarat, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}

{{Infobox university
| name = Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management
| image = Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management logo.png
| established = 2013
| chairman = [[Sudhir K. Jain]]
| head_label = Director General
| head = [[Bhrigu Nath Singh]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Official Director General - IITRAM |url=https://iitram.ac.in/director_general | ref=page_internal |website=IITRAM}}</ref>
| city = [[Ahmedabad]]
| state = [[Gujarat]]
| country = India
| campus = Urban
| type = Public University
| free_label = Acronym
| free = IITRAM
| website = [http://www.iitram.ac.in/ iitram.ac.in]
| module = {{Infobox mapframe |wikidata=yes |coord={{WikidataCoord|display=i}} }}
| coordinates = {{Coord|23|00|15|N|72|37|19|E|display=title, inline}}
}}

'''Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management''' (also known as '''IITRAM''') is an autonomous [[state university (India)|state university]] located in [[Ahmedabad, Gujarat]], India. Established in 2013, the IITRAM campus is located in Maninagar in the eastern part of Ahmedabad which was an important center of trade and commerce due to its strategic location on the banks of the Sabarmati River.

==History==
[[File:IITRAM Cam098.jpg|thumb|right|IITRAM]]
IITRAM was established by the Government of [[Gujarat]], through IITRAM Act No. 5, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Official website |url=http://iitram.ac.in/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104120635/http://iitram.ac.in/ |archive-date=4 November 2014 |access-date=4 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research And Management Act, 2013 |url=https://iitram-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jaymevada_iitram_ac_in/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=L3zeN2%2bbJt%2bIyOI09LQvUrCrIaWLtHHVAh7AvVgTh1k%3d&docid=09ef43430853d47c6833c97b0632a8250 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503234238/https://iitram-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jaymevada_iitram_ac_in/_layouts/15/download.aspx?guestaccesstoken=1fQ0nobhIC7qDjGHdVpd2vuMnRvZuj0x%2bmcRk9gQpqg%3d&docid=09ef43430853d47c6833c97b0632a8250&rev=1 |archive-date=3 May 2022 |access-date=4 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Engg aspirants can smile! IITRAM classes from this year |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report-engg-aspirants-can-smile-iitram-classes-from-this-year-1837059 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104125934/http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report-engg-aspirants-can-smile-iitram-classes-from-this-year-1837059 |archive-date=4 November 2014 |access-date=4 November 2014}}</ref> The institute was mentored by Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar. The first batch of students was admitted in 2013 to three programmes: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. IITRAM was inaugurated by former Deputy PM of India and Lok Sabha MP from Gandhinagar [[L. K. Advani]].

IITRAM offers Bachelor and Master of Technology programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The Institute also offers Ph.D. studies in various fields in Basic Sciences, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The campus houses state-of-the-art research facilities and 05 Centers of Excellence funded by Government of Gujarat.

== Academics ==
IITRAM Ahmedabad offers [[Bachelor of Technology]] programs in various fields of Engineering namely Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.<ref name="IITRAMAdmission">{{cite web |title=Admission |url=http://iitram.ac.in/Admission |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629193406/http://iitram.ac.in/Admission |archive-date=29 June 2016 |access-date=4 July 2016 |website=IITRAM Ahmedabad}}</ref> 50% Admission to these programs is through taking Academic Council for Professional Courses (ACPC) and rest Admission to these programs is through taking [[Joint Entrance Examination – Main]] (JEE – Mains).<ref>{{cite web |date=4 July 2016 |title=Joint Entrance Examination 2016 |url=http://jeemain.nic.in/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130802221457/http://jeemain.nic.in/ |archive-date=2 August 2013 |access-date=4 July 2016}}</ref> The institute also offers Masters<ref>{{cite web |date=25 May 2016 |title=IITRAM, Ahmedabad opens MTech & PG Dip Admission |url=http://iitram.ac.in/mtechAdmission |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702044108/http://iitram.ac.in/mtechAdmission |archive-date=2 July 2016 |access-date=4 July 2016}}</ref> and Ph.D. studies in various fields in Engineering, Basic Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Admissions to these graduate programmes are through written test and/or interviews.

Sum of Rs 12 crore has been allocated to IITRAM to start Department of Advance Defence Technology in collaboration with [[DRDO]].

== Departments ==

* Basic Sciences
* Civil Engineering
* Computer Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Humanities and Social Sciences
* Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

== Minor Programs ==

* Drone Technology
* Computer Science and Engineering

== Centers of Excellence ==

* Siemens
* Advanced Defense Technologies
* Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
* Drone Technology
* Aerospace and Defense

==Campus Life==
Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management has a lively and vibrant campus life where the students are provided all the amenities for their recreational activities. Since its inception, IITRAM motivates the young minds to develop their over-all personality by participating in activities of different clubs and events held in-house and various acclaimed institutes.

The [[Open Air Theater]] serves as a platform for the students to express their creativity by rejuvenating their hidden talents. The campus has a cafeteria that serves healthy and hygienic meals. State-of-art classrooms with audio-visual aids enhance the teaching-learning process. The library houses a good collection of books, journals, CDs, DVDs and also provides online access to world-class journals and periodicals.

IITRAM provides sports facilities, gymnasium and trainer on the field. Fitness of students is always a special call for the institute. Students are encouraged to participate in sports competitions in leading institutes.

The campus is Wi-Fi enabled. Students at IITRAM are engaged in internship programs, research alongside extra-curricular activities to grow as an aspiring engineer with moral and ethical integrity.

==References==
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[[Category:Engineering colleges in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Ahmedabad]]
[[Category:2013 establishments in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 2013]]

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