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{{Infobox university
| name = Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RGIT)
| native_name = राजीव गांधी प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान
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| image_alt = View from entrance, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India
| caption = View from entrance, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India
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| motto = ज्ञानम् परमम् धेय्यम्
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| mottoeng = Knowledge is the ultimate aim
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| city = Mumbai
| state = Maharashtra
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| coor = 19.12295,72.823734
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'''Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RGIT)''' is an institute affiliated to the [[University of Mumbai]]. It offers the [[Bachelor of Engineering]] (B.E) undergraduate course, which is its flagship course, in five disciplines. Founded in 1992,<ref>{{cite web|title=RGIT About US|url=http://mctrgit.ac.in/aboutrgit.php|publisher=RGIT|accessdate=14 March 2013}}</ref> the institute is located in [[Andheri]], [[Mumbai]], India. The college is run by the Manjara Charitable Trust and was accredited by the [[All India Council for Technical Education]] (AICTE).<ref>{{cite web|title=Status of Extension of Approval to AICTE Approved Institutions for the Academic Year 2011 ‐ 12 [PDF]|url=http://www.aicte-india.org/downloads/existinginst/SWRO_EOA_Web_13.06.11.pdf|publisher=AICTE|accessdate=14 March 2013}}</ref> It is recognised by the Directorate of Technical Education in [[Maharashtra]]<ref>{{cite web|title=List of approved institutes|url=http://dte.org.in/approvedinstitues/staticpages/frmInstituteSummary.aspx?InstituteCode=3135|publisher=Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra|accessdate=14 March 2013}}</ref> and the [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]. The institute was awarded ''''B'''' grade in 2019 by the [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]].
It has 6 floors which consists of different departments of Mechanical, Electrical, IT, Computer, Instrumentation and EXTC.

== Programs offered ==

===Undergraduate===
Following are the branches in which Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree of [[University of Mumbai]] is offered at RGIT
*[[Bachelor of Engineering]] (B.E.) in [[Computer Engineering]]
*[[Bachelor of Engineering]] (B.E.) in [[Information Technology]]
*[[Bachelor of Engineering]] (B.E.) in [[Mechanical Engineering]]
*[[Bachelor of Engineering]] (B.E.) in [[Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering]]
*[[Bachelor of Engineering]] (B.E.) in [[Instrumentation Engineering]]

===Graduate===
*[[Master of Engineering]] (M.E.) in [[Computer Engineering]]
*[[Master of Engineering]] (M.E.) in [[Mechanical Engineering]]
*[[Master of Engineering]] (M.E.) in [[Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering]]

=== Doctoral programs ===
The college offers a Doctoral program, where the degree is conferred by the University of Mumbai

* Ph.D. in [[Computer Engineering]]
* Ph.D. in [[Mechanical Engineering]]
* Ph.D. in [[Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering]]

==Extra-curricular activities==

===College festival===
"Zodiac", an inter-collegiate and techno-cultural festival, was started in 2005. Rock concerts, gaming events, the prom night, dance workshops and similar events are held during Zodiac.<ref>{{cite web|title=Zodiac 2013, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai, Cultural Fest, Maharashtra, March 28-30 2013|url=http://www.knowafest.com/2013/02/zodiac-2013-rgit-mumbai-cultural-fest-maharastra.html|accessdate=14 March 2013}}</ref> A technical festival called "Icarus" is generally held in October every year.

The department of Mechanical Engineering hosts "Innovision", an annual technical festival held at the national level, where hardware projects are displayed. "Dimension 5" is a festival conducted by the department of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering.

===Clubs and societies===
Marathi Bhasha Mandal (Marathi Language Society) was founded for the promotion of [[Marathi language|Marathi]] in the college. RGAA (Rajiv Gandhi Alumni Association) was formed in 2007. MESA (Mechanical Engineering Students' Association) formed in 2002 has been an active departmental committee throughout the year.
[[IEEE]] student branch is a technical society for students of all branches and is one of the most active student bodies of the college. Computer Engineering Student's Society (CESS) is the departmental committee of Computer Branch and it conducts various technical workshops and seminars under itself as well as under [[Association for Computing Machinery]] (ACM) Student's Chapter. Institute Of Electronics And Telecommunication Engineering ([[IETE]]) Student Forum is the departmental committee for Electronics and Telecommunication Department (EXTC). Various technical and non-technical workshops are conducted under it throughout the year.
Student's council is the student body elected by the Principal and Student Conveyors annually to organize the technical festival 'ICARUS' and 'ZODIAC'.
ISA student body is a department specific technical team for instrumentation students. As well as, college also have a Drama, fashion and Dance teams. The Drama teams is also known as 'MUKHAVTE ACJN'. All of these have best working experience and extra Co-curriculum .<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajiv Gandhi Alumni Association|url=http://www.mctrgaa.in/alumni/|accessdate=14 March 2013}}</ref>

==Co-curricular activities==
Memberships of professional societies such as [[International Society of Automation|ISA]], [[IEEE]], [[Computer Society of India|CSI]], [[ABIT]], [[SAE International|SAE]], [[IETE]] and [[ASME]] are offered to students. MESA (Mechanical Engineering Students Association) was founded in RGIT in 2009.

== Notable Alumni ==
Rajiv Gandhi Institute has some notable Alumni members. Alumni of the college include:

* [[Vicky Kaushal|Vicky Kaushal (Batch 2005 - 2009)]]
*[[Ravi Dubey]]
* [[Tejasswi Prakash]]

== Industrial Visits ==
Every December, popular RGIT clubs conduct 8-10 day industrial visits at various locations including Manali, Shimla, Nainital, Kerala, Ooty, and Mysore. Covering north and south India every alternate year, it is an opportunity for students learn and experience engineering with each other.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Lawn and fountains at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai.jpg|Lawn and fountains at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai
Image:RGIt.jpg|Parking lot at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai
</gallery>

==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://mctrgit.ac.in/ Official website of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130205092214/http://zodiac.rgit.in/ Official website of Zodiac festival]

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[[Category:Engineering colleges in Mumbai]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1992]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Mumbai]]
[[Category:University of Mumbai]]
[[Category:1992 establishments in Maharashtra]]

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