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| image = [[File:VJTI-Mumbai-Logo.png|VJTI Seal]] | | image = [[File:VJTI-Mumbai-Logo.png|VJTI Seal]] | ||
| caption = Seal of VJTI | | caption = Seal of VJTI | ||
| established = {{start date and age|1887}} | | established = {{start date and age|1887}}<ref name="history"/> | ||
| type = [[Engineering College|Government-aided autonomous engineering and technological institute]] | | type = [[Engineering College|Government-aided autonomous engineering and technological institute]] | ||
| faculty = 150 | | faculty = 150 | ||
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| postgrad = 556 | | postgrad = 556 | ||
| doctoral = 69 | | doctoral = 69 | ||
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]] | | campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]<br />{{convert|16|acre|m2}} | ||
| director = Dr. Sachin Kore | | director = Dr. Sachin Kore | ||
| city = [[Matunga]], [[Mumbai]] | | city = [[Matunga]], [[Mumbai]] | ||
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| affiliation = [[University of Mumbai]] | | affiliation = [[University of Mumbai]] | ||
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[[File:VJTI Quadrangle.jpg|thumb|VJTI Quadrangle]]'''Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute''' ('''VJTI''') is a state funded college located in [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]], [[India]]. Founded in 1887 and formerly known as the '''Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute''', it adopted its present name on 26 January 1997. | [[File:VJTI Quadrangle.jpg|thumb|VJTI Quadrangle]]'''Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute''' ('''VJTI''') is a state funded college located in [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]], [[India]]. Founded in 1887 and formerly known as the '''Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute''', it adopted its present name on 26 January 1997.<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=http://www.vjti.ac.in/home_history.asp |title=A Brief History of VJTI |publisher=VJTI |date=2005 |access-date=16 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204022207/http://www.vjti.ac.in/home_history.asp |archive-date=4 February 2010}}</ref> VJTI is an academically and administratively autonomous institute, but it is affiliated to the [[University of Mumbai]]. The institute is financially supported by the [[Government of Maharashtra]]. It is named after [[Jijamata|Rajmata Jijabai Saheb Bhonsale]], the mother of [[Shivaji|Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonsale Maharaj]], the founder of the [[Maratha Empire]]. | ||
After being awarded academic and administrative autonomy in 2004, VJTI became operational under the administration of a [[board of governors]]. | After being awarded academic and administrative autonomy in 2004, VJTI became operational under the administration of a [[board of governors]].<ref>[http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/data/gr/marathi/2007/11/06/20071106172056001.pdf Government of Maharashtra Resolution Number WBP-2004/(341/04)/(2)/Technical Education – 6 dated 21 June 2004]</ref> VJTI is also the Central Technical Institute of Maharashtra State. The institute trains students in engineering and technology at the certificate,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vjti.ac.in/index.php/iiip-industry-institute-interaction-program/iiip-networxx |title=Ccna - Ccnp - Ccie |publisher=Vjti.ac.in |access-date=2013-07-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130716120814/http://www.vjti.ac.in/index.php/iiip-industry-institute-interaction-program/iiip-networxx |archive-date=16 July 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> diploma, degree, post-graduate and doctoral levels. | ||
[[File:Football Ground VJTI.jpg|thumb|Hostel ground]] | [[File:Football Ground VJTI.jpg|thumb|Hostel ground]] | ||
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===Foundation and early years (1887–1960)=== | ===Foundation and early years (1887–1960)=== | ||
The institute was founded in 1887 and commenced with two departments, the Sir J. J. School of Mechanical Engineering and the Ripon Textile School. | The institute was founded in 1887 and commenced with two departments, the Sir J. J. School of Mechanical Engineering and the Ripon Textile School.<ref name="history"/> | ||
===Development and post-autonomy (1960–present)=== | ===Development and post-autonomy (1960–present)=== | ||
Prior to 1960, Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute was the only institute offering Engineering degree and postgraduate courses under the University of Bombay and enjoyed de facto autonomy. On [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] in 1997, the Institute was renamed to Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute. | Prior to 1960, Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute was the only institute offering Engineering degree and postgraduate courses under the University of Bombay and enjoyed de facto autonomy. On [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] in 1997, the Institute was renamed to Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute. | ||
VJTI was conferred with the title of 'Knowledge Partner' for the upcoming Centre of Excellence of Sports Textiles of [[Government of India]]. | VJTI was conferred with the title of 'Knowledge Partner' for the upcoming Centre of Excellence of Sports Textiles of [[Government of India]].<ref>http://atira.in/COE/Compendium/Annex-8%20Sportech.pdf {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Organisation and administration == | ==Organisation and administration == | ||
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At the institutional level, VJTI is governed by a [[board of governors]] with a chairman, the director as a member and other members of the board. Members include heads of industry, prominent VJTI alumni as well as heads of other educational institutions. | At the institutional level, VJTI is governed by a [[board of governors]] with a chairman, the director as a member and other members of the board. Members include heads of industry, prominent VJTI alumni as well as heads of other educational institutions. | ||
The key people in the execution of the institute's activities are the director, who is assisted by the [[Dean (education)|Dean]] (Academic programs), Dean (Students activities), Dean (Resource mobilization and finance) and Dean (Research and development), and the heads of the departments. | The key people in the execution of the institute's activities are the director, who is assisted by the [[Dean (education)|Dean]] (Academic programs), Dean (Students activities), Dean (Resource mobilization and finance) and Dean (Research and development), and the heads of the departments.<ref>{{cite web|title=VJTI Management|url=http://www.vjti.ac.in/home_mgmt_admin.asp}}</ref> | ||
=== Departments === | === Departments === | ||
The institute has 12 academic departments. Of these, nine offer certificate, diploma, degree, postgraduate and/or doctoral programs. These are: | The institute has 12 academic departments. Of these, nine offer certificate, diploma, degree, postgraduate and/or doctoral programs. These are:<ref>{{cite web|title=Departments|url=http://www.vjti.ac.in/index.php/academics|website=www.vjti.ac.in|access-date=22 April 2018|language=en-gb}}</ref> | ||
* [[Civil Engineering|Civil]] & | * [[Civil Engineering|Civil]] & [[Environmental Engineering]] Department | ||
* [[Structural Engineering]] Department | * [[Structural Engineering]] Department | ||
* [[Computer Engineering]] & | * [[Computer Engineering]] & [[Information Technology]] Department | ||
* [[Master in Computer Applications| Master in Computer Applications (MCA)]] Department | * [[Master in Computer Applications| Master in Computer Applications (MCA)]] Department | ||
* [[Electrical Engineering]] Department | * [[Electrical Engineering]] Department | ||
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* [[Mathematics]] Department | * [[Mathematics]] Department | ||
* [[Physics]] Department | * [[Physics]] Department | ||
* [[Humanities]] & | * [[Humanities]] & [[Management]] Department | ||
==Academics== | ==Academics== | ||
=== Admissions === | === Admissions === | ||
* Admissions for undergraduate degree courses are based on the scores in the [[MHT-CET]] only | * Admissions for undergraduate degree courses are based on the scores in the [[MHT-CET]] only <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/DTE-lists-documents-with-JEE-Main-admit-card/articleshow/46789879.cms|title=Main: DTE lists documents with JEE Main admit card &#124; Pune News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> | ||
The admission process is carried out separately by Directorate of Technical Education along with 5 other autonomous institutes in Maharashtra. Respective admission rounds are known as CAPAI (Centralized Admission Process to Autonomous Institutes). | The admission process is carried out separately by Directorate of Technical Education along with 5 other autonomous institutes in Maharashtra. Respective admission rounds are known as CAPAI (Centralized Admission Process to Autonomous Institutes).<ref>{{cite web|title=Admissions to autonomous institutes|url=http://www.dte.org/fe2011}}</ref> | ||
* Admissions for undergraduate diploma courses are based on scores in the Class 10 Board Examination. | * Admissions for undergraduate diploma courses are based on scores in the Class 10 Board Examination. | ||
* M.C.A. admissions are based on the scores in the MCA-CET. | * M.C.A. admissions are based on the scores in the MCA-CET. | ||
* Admissions for postgraduate engineering courses are through [[Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering|GATE]] or sponsorship. | * Admissions for postgraduate engineering courses are through [[Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering|GATE]] or sponsorship.<ref>{{cite web|title=VJTI Admissions Page|url=http://vjti.ac.in/admiss.asp|access-date=31 May 2011}}</ref> | ||
===Rankings=== | ===Rankings=== | ||
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 Seal of VJTI | |
Former names | Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute (1887–1997) |
|---|---|
| Type | Government-aided autonomous engineering and technological institute |
| Established | 1887[1] |
| Affiliation | University of Mumbai |
| Director | Dr. Sachin Kore |
Academic staff | 150 |
| Students | 2,860 |
| Undergraduates | 2,160 (540/year) |
| Postgraduates | 556 |
| 69 | |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban 16 acres (65,000 m2) |
| Website | www |
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) is a state funded college located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Founded in 1887 and formerly known as the Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute, it adopted its present name on 26 January 1997.[1] VJTI is an academically and administratively autonomous institute, but it is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The institute is financially supported by the Government of Maharashtra. It is named after Rajmata Jijabai Saheb Bhonsale, the mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonsale Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.
After being awarded academic and administrative autonomy in 2004, VJTI became operational under the administration of a board of governors.[2] VJTI is also the Central Technical Institute of Maharashtra State. The institute trains students in engineering and technology at the certificate,[3] diploma, degree, post-graduate and doctoral levels.
VJTI is an academically and administratively autonomous institute, but it is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The institute is financially supported by the Government of Maharashtra.
History[edit | edit source]
Foundation and early years (1887–1960)[edit | edit source]
The institute was founded in 1887 and commenced with two departments, the Sir J. J. School of Mechanical Engineering and the Ripon Textile School.[1]
Development and post-autonomy (1960–present)[edit | edit source]
Prior to 1960, Victoria Jubilee Technical Institute was the only institute offering Engineering degree and postgraduate courses under the University of Bombay and enjoyed de facto autonomy. On Republic Day in 1997, the Institute was renamed to Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute.
VJTI was conferred with the title of 'Knowledge Partner' for the upcoming Centre of Excellence of Sports Textiles of Government of India.[4]
Organisation and administration[edit | edit source]
Governance[edit | edit source]
At the institutional level, VJTI is governed by a board of governors with a chairman, the director as a member and other members of the board. Members include heads of industry, prominent VJTI alumni as well as heads of other educational institutions.
The key people in the execution of the institute's activities are the director, who is assisted by the Dean (Academic programs), Dean (Students activities), Dean (Resource mobilization and finance) and Dean (Research and development), and the heads of the departments.[5]
Departments[edit | edit source]
The institute has 12 academic departments. Of these, nine offer certificate, diploma, degree, postgraduate and/or doctoral programs. These are:[6]
- Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
- Structural Engineering Department
- Computer Engineering & Information Technology Department
- Master in Computer Applications (MCA) Department
- Electrical Engineering Department
- Mechanical Engineering Department
- Production Engineering Department
- Textile Engineering Department
- Technical & Applied Chemistry Department
Three academic departments have supporting roles and conduct foundation courses for degree and diploma programs, but do not offer any programs of their own. These are:
- Mathematics Department
- Physics Department
- Humanities & Management Department
Academics[edit | edit source]
Admissions[edit | edit source]
The admission process is carried out separately by Directorate of Technical Education along with 5 other autonomous institutes in Maharashtra. Respective admission rounds are known as CAPAI (Centralized Admission Process to Autonomous Institutes).[8]
- Admissions for undergraduate diploma courses are based on scores in the Class 10 Board Examination.
- M.C.A. admissions are based on the scores in the MCA-CET.
- Admissions for postgraduate engineering courses are through GATE or sponsorship.[9]
Rankings[edit | edit source]
| Institutional rankings |
|---|
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute was rankedin the 101-150 band among engineering colleges by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "A Brief History of VJTI". VJTI. 2005. Archived from the original on 4 February 2010. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ Government of Maharashtra Resolution Number WBP-2004/(341/04)/(2)/Technical Education – 6 dated 21 June 2004
- ↑ "Ccna - Ccnp - Ccie". Vjti.ac.in. Archived from the original on 16 July 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
- ↑ http://atira.in/COE/Compendium/Annex-8%20Sportech.pdf [dead link]
- ↑ "VJTI Management".
- ↑ "Departments". www.vjti.ac.in. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ "Main: DTE lists documents with JEE Main admit card | Pune News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Admissions to autonomous institutes".
- ↑ "VJTI Admissions Page". Retrieved 31 May 2011.
