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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}} | {{Use Indian English|date=August 2017}} | ||
{{Infobox university| | {{Infobox university| | ||
| name = Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology | | name = Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
| image = Jorhat Institute of Science & | | image = Jorhat Institute of Science & Tech Logo.png | ||
| motto = {{lang|sa-la|Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam}} | | motto = {{lang|sa-la|Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam}} | ||
| motto_lang | | motto_lang = Sanskrit | ||
| mottoeng | | mottoeng = Excellence in Action is Yoga | ||
| established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|1971}} | | established = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|1971}} | ||
| type = Government Engineering College | | type = Government Engineering College | ||
| principal = Dr. Atanu Kumar Dutta | | principal = Dr. Atanu Kumar Dutta | ||
| city = [[Jorhat]] | | city = [[Jorhat]] | ||
| state = | | state = [[Assam]] | ||
| country = [[India]] | | country = [[India]] | ||
| campus = [[Rural area|Rural]] | | campus = [[Rural area|Rural]] | ||
| coor = {{Coord|26.782422 | 94.294162 |type:edu|display=inline, title}} | | coor = {{Coord|26.782422 | 94.294162 |type:edu|display=inline, title}} | ||
| free_label = Acronym | | free_label = Acronym | ||
| free = JIST | | free = JIST | ||
| affiliations = [[Assam Science and Technology University]] | | affiliations = [[Assam Science and Technology University]] | ||
| undergrad = 420 (per year) | | undergrad = 420 (per year) | ||
| postgrad = 47 (per year) | | postgrad = 47 (per year) | ||
| faculty = | | faculty = | ||
| website = {{URL|http://jist.ac.in/}} | | website = {{URL|http://jist.ac.in/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology''', formerly '''Jorhat Science College''' is an engineering college established in 1971 by the [[government of Assam]]. It is located in Sotai, on the outskirts of [[Jorhat]] city.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Jorhat District, Assam|url = http://jorhat.gov.in/technical-institutes-in-jorhat.html|website = jorhat.gov.in|accessdate = 2015-10-28}}</ref> It is the first | '''Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology''', formerly '''Jorhat Science College''' is an engineering college established in 1971 by the [[government of Assam]]. It is located in Sotai, on the outskirts of [[Jorhat]] city.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Jorhat District, Assam|url = http://jorhat.gov.in/technical-institutes-in-jorhat.html|website = jorhat.gov.in|accessdate = 2015-10-28}}</ref> It is the first science college of [[Upper Assam]] and the third state-government-run engineering college of [[Assam]]. It is affiliated to [[Assam Science and Technology University]]. It is also the only government engineering college of Assam which offers both engineering and basic science courses. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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Jorhat Science College was established by Govt. of Assam in 1971. In 2008, the Government of Assam upgraded the college and renamed it as Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology registered under the [[Societies Registration Act, 1860]]. | Jorhat Science College was established by Govt. of Assam in 1971. In 2008, the Government of Assam upgraded the college and renamed it as Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology registered under the [[Societies Registration Act, 1860]]. | ||
The college until then was offering only undergraduate courses in subjects of Science (Honours in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). From the academic session 2007-08, a three-year degree course, B.Sc. in Information Technology (IT) was introduced with an intake capacity of 30. From the academic session 2009-10, two technical courses, B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication (ETC) and Power Electronics & Instrumentation (PEI), were introduced, in addition to the existing B.Sc. courses, with prior approval from AICTE, with an intake of 60 seats in each course. From 2016 onwards, the institute offers B.E. course in Mechanical and Civil Engineering.<ref>{{Cite web|title = HISTORY {{!}} Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology|url = http://jistassam.in/history/|website = jistassam.in|accessdate = 2015-10-28|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160326232616/http://jistassam.in/history/|archive-date = 26 March 2016|url-status = dead}}</ref> With the change of affiliation from ''[[Dibrugarh University|Dibrugarh University (DU)]]'' to ''[[Assam Science and Technology University|Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU)]]'' from the session 2017-18, the previous B.E. courses have been changed to B.Tech with | The college until then was offering only undergraduate courses in subjects of Science (Honours in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics). From the academic session 2007-08, a three-year degree course, B.Sc. in Information Technology (IT) was introduced with an intake capacity of 30. From the academic session 2009-10, two technical courses, B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication (ETC) and Power Electronics & Instrumentation (PEI), were introduced, in addition to the existing B.Sc. courses, with prior approval from AICTE, with an intake of 60 seats in each course. From 2016 onwards, the institute offers B.E. course in Mechanical and Civil Engineering.<ref>{{Cite web|title = HISTORY {{!}} Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology|url = http://jistassam.in/history/|website = jistassam.in|accessdate = 2015-10-28|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160326232616/http://jistassam.in/history/|archive-date = 26 March 2016|url-status = dead}}</ref> With the change of affiliation from ''[[Dibrugarh University|Dibrugarh University (DU)]]'' to ''[[Assam Science and Technology University|Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU)]],'' from the session 2017-18, the previous B.E. courses have been changed to B.Tech along with changes in curricula and grading system. | ||
== Academics == | == Academics == | ||
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| 4 years || 60 | | 4 years || 60 | ||
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|Power Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering || 4 years || 60 | |Power, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering || 4 years || 60 | ||
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The admission in B.Sc courses in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is based on PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) percentage obtained in Class 12 board examinations. For admission into B.Sc IT, the institute conducts an entrance examination. | The admission in B.Sc. courses in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is based on PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) percentage obtained in Class 12 board examinations. For admission into B.Sc. IT, the institute conducts an entrance examination. | ||
=== Master's courses=== | === Master's courses=== | ||
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At present JIST has three boys' hostels and two girls' hostel. The total strength of the boys' hostels is 240 and that of the girls' hostel is 100. Construction of a new girls' hostel is likely to be started. Private hostels and accommodations are also available near the institute campus. | At present JIST has three boys' hostels and two girls' hostel. The total strength of the boys' hostels is 240 and that of the girls' hostel is 100. Construction of a new girls' hostel is likely to be started. Private hostels and accommodations are also available near the institute campus. | ||
JORBIM Boys' Hostel I is for both B.Sc and B.Tech students while JIST Boys' Hostel II accommodates only B.Tech students. JIST Boys' Hostel III is for accommodating M.Tech students while the Girls' Hostel has female students of all courses. | JORBIM Boys' Hostel I is for both B.Sc. and B.Tech students while JIST Boys' Hostel II accommodates only B.Tech students. JIST Boys' Hostel III is for accommodating M.Tech students while the Girls' Hostel has female students of all courses. | ||
=== Library=== | === Library=== | ||
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This is one of the common platforms in [[North-East India]] to showcase knowledge and intellect. It is a blend of different technical and cultural events, and has social events as well. ''Abeyaantrix'' attracts enthusiasts from various parts of India. It is one of the technical festivals of North-East India which reaches out to both engineering and non-engineering students.<ref>{{URL| jistassam.in/jist-abyntrix-2016/ JIST Official Website}}</ref> It is sometimes abbreviated as ''Abx'' on social networking websites. The latest addition, ''Abeyaantrix''-''2018'', was held in March 2018. | This is one of the common platforms in [[North-East India]] to showcase knowledge and intellect. It is a blend of different technical and cultural events, and has social events as well. ''Abeyaantrix'' attracts enthusiasts from various parts of India. It is one of the technical festivals of North-East India which reaches out to both engineering and non-engineering students.<ref>{{URL| jistassam.in/jist-abyntrix-2016/ JIST Official Website}}</ref> It is sometimes abbreviated as ''Abx'' on social networking websites. The latest addition, ''Abeyaantrix''-''2018'', was held in March 2018. | ||
''Abeyaantrix'' was halted by the college authority in 2019 for an indefinite period due to some unforeseen issues that arose in | ''Abeyaantrix'' was halted by the college authority in 2019 for an indefinite period due to some unforeseen issues that arose in that edition. | ||
===Mayaan=== | ===Mayaan=== | ||
''Mayaan'' is the souvenir of Abeyaantrix. It is published annually by team ''Abeyaantrix'' to commemorate the events held during the fest. It is usually released at the inauguration ceremony of ''Abeyaantrix'' in the presence of the guests. ''Mayaan'' contains articles poems and other writing by the students and faculty members of JIST. The souvenir also publishes writings by guest writers. | ''Mayaan'' is the souvenir of Abeyaantrix. It is published annually by team ''Abeyaantrix'' to commemorate the events held during the fest. It is usually released at the inauguration ceremony of ''Abeyaantrix'' in the presence of the guests. ''Mayaan'' contains articles poems and other writing by the students and faculty members of JIST. The souvenir also publishes writings by guest writers. | ||