MIT World Peace University

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MIT - World Peace University
File:World Peace Library, MIT College, Pune.jpg
Former name
MIT Group of Institutes
MottoSanskrit: विश्वशान्तिर्ध्रुवम ध्रुवा
Motto in English
Let the peace prevail across the world
TypePrivate institution
Established2017
Parent institution
MIT Group of Institutions
ChairmanVishwanath Karad
Location
Pune
,
Maharashtra
,
India
Websitemitwpu.edu.in

MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) is a state private university (deemed university) located in Kothrud, Pune, India.[1][2] It is a part of the MIT Group of Institutions.[3][4]

It is officially named Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University. It was established under the Government of Maharashtra Act No. XXXV 2017 and recognized by the University Grants Commission.

History[edit]

Evolution as university[edit]

MIT World Peace University was formerly known as the (Maharashtra Institute of Technology) group of institutions.[5] Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), established in 1983, was the first college of the MAEER's group of institutions and one of the first private engineering colleges in Maharashtra. MAEER was affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU),[6] turned into a private university, the MIT Art Design Technology University under the guidance of Dr. Vishwanath Karad.[7]

Raj Kapoor Family Memorial at Rajbaugh[edit]

See also: Raj Kapoor, Prithviraj Kapoor, and Kapoor family

Raj Kapoor and his parents' Samadhi (memorial) is at their family farm "Rajbaugh", which means the "king of gardens". Located inside the MIT Art Design Technology University (MIT ADT), Rajbaugh lies on the banks of the Mula-Mutha River in Loni Kalbhor village 30 km east of Pune in Maharashtra. Kapoor family sold part of 125 acres of Rajbaugh to MIT which built a memorial for the Kapoor family on its campus. The Memorial was unveiled in 2014 in the presence of Lata Mangeshkar and Kapoor clan. Kapoor family memorial has 7 pagodas showing elements of Raj Kapoor's movies, a museum or viewing a gallery which shows family photographs and moments from his movie making from 1945 to 1990. Raj Kapoor shot many of his films at this farm, including Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby, Prem Rog and more. Kapoor's family bangalow inside the farm has been preserved, the popular song "Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mei Band Ho" was shot inside this bangalow.[8][9][10][11][12]

Departments[edit]

Maharashtra Institute of Technology - World Peace University's Departments include:

  • MIT-WPU Faculty of Engineering
  • School of Management (UG)
  • School of Management (PG)
  • School of Liberal Arts, Commerce & Science
  • School of Government
  • School of Design
  • School of Pharmacy
  • School of Science
  • School of Law
  • School of Economics
  • School of Commerce
  • School of Photography
  • School of Education & Training
  • School of Mass media & Journalism
  • School of Art

MIT-WPU Faculty of Engineering[edit]

The Faculty of Engineering consists of two colleges Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune & MIT College of Engineering, Pune. The MIT campus also houses World Peace Centre, The UNESCO chair for Human Rights, Democracy, Peace and Tolerance.[13]

Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune was established in 1983 and MIT College of Engineering was established in 2001. In 2017, the MIT Group of Institutes was awarded university status and both the colleges were merged to form the MIT-WPU Faculty of Engineering. MIT College of Engineering, Pune was the first educational institute to set up the CollabCAD Training & Support Centre in the State of Maharashtra.[14]

Academic departments include the Centre for Management Studies & Research[15]

Teachers and faculties are involved in various R&D activities like writing research proposals for submission to UOP, DST, AICTE, IBM, DBT, UGC etc., as well as publishing and presenting research papers in National and International Conferences. There are research collaborations and lectures conducted in MITCOE for the benefit of MITCOE-ts in association with different organizations like MIR Labs,[16] IEEE, and UOP.

Cultural activities like Dramatics, Literary Arts and Music as well as Sports and other activities are very important in every MITCOE-t's life. MITCOE-ts also have been participating in Firodiya Karandak an inter-collegiate competition where students showcase their talents through plays.[17] MITCOE-ts' regularly participate in linguistic and Marathi play competitions like Purshottam Karandtak.[18] MITCOE remained in the top three ranks of Purshottam karandtak and was the winner of its 2011 edition.[19][20]

Student clubs include:

  • Cosmos: astronomy club[21]
  • IEEE student branch[22]
  • Robotics Club[23]
  • Spandan (magazine club)[24]
  • MIT CREON (art and literary club)[25]
  • Club Felix
  • Acceleracers
  • Shutterbugs: club for photography, videography and graphic design[26]
  • Students are also involved in activities with external bodies including SAE International,[27] ISTE, IETE, and CSI.

MITCIE regularly takes part in an international robotics event called ROBOCON hosted by MIT in association with Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). The event gets televised on Doordarshan (Prasarbharati) and colleges from 16 nations send robotics teams to take part in this competition.[28] In 2010 a specially dedicated lab for Robocon have been added to the MITCOE. In 2012 MIT college of engineering Robocon team was ranked 6th & in 2013, 14th among 80 engineering colleges including IIT's and NIT's nationwide.[28]

The technical event of MITCOE is called TESLA, which includes competitions, workshops and seminars. It was formerly known as Pinnacle and is scheduled in September each year. Participants from many colleges of India come to take part in this technical event.[29]

School of Management (UG)[edit]

At the World Peace University, the courses offered are BBA, BBA-IB, and BBA-CA. Courses usually also offer dual specialisations such as Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sports Management and Travel & Tourism.

Rankings[edit]

University and college rankings
Engineering – India
NIRF (2020)[30]138

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it 138 among engineering colleges in 2020.[30]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University inauguration: Education without values is just information, says Devendra Fadnavis". The Indian Express. 2017-08-13. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  2. ↑ About MIT-WPU, retrieved 2018-05-05
  3. ↑ Official Website, MIT-WPU. "MIT-WPU". MIT-WPU. Admin.
  4. ↑ "Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace university inauguration: Education without values is just information, says Devendra Fadnavis". The Indian Express. 2017-08-13. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  5. ↑ MIT Pune, retrieved 2019-02-10
  6. ↑ https://mitadt.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Mahrashtra-Govt-Act-2017.pdf [dead link]
  7. ↑ "MIT turns self-financed University, degrees from 2019 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  8. ↑ Google (8 July 2020). "Google map location of Smadhi of Raj Kapoor and Prithviraj Kapoor at Rajbaugh at the camputof MIT-WPU" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 8 July 2020. {{cite map}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  9. ↑ With RK Studios up for sale in Mumbai, here is how Pune still hangs on to Raj Kapoor’s memories, Hindustan Times, Sep 02, 2018.
  10. ↑ Raj Kapoor Memorial, mitsft.in.
  11. ↑ Madhu Jain, 2009, Kapoors: The First Family of Indian Cinema, Penguin Books.
  12. ↑ Raj Kapoor Memorial brief, mitsft.in.
  13. ↑ "UNESCO Chair in Peace, Human Rights and Democracy (106), established in 1998 at Maharashtra Academy of Engineering and Educational Research, (India)". UNESCO Chair.
  14. ↑ "Signing of MoU between NIC and MIT CEO, Pune". Informatics News Online. 10 March 2010.
  15. ↑ ":: MIT - CMSR ::". www.mitcmsr.com. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  16. ↑ "Lecture Series on Machine Intelligence".
  17. ↑ "VIIT's Positive gets top honours". Pune Mirror. February 16, 2011.
  18. ↑ "Red Bull racing can event: Pune enters national finals". DNA. Aug 22, 2011.
  19. ↑ "Techies take on theatre". Pune Mirror. August 31, 2010.
  20. ↑ Kharade, Pallavi (Sep 19, 2011). "MITCoE's Serial Killers culls competition in Pune". DNA.
  21. ↑ "COSMOS_MIT-WPU".
  22. ↑ "MITCOE IEEE Student Branch".
  23. ↑ "MITCOE Robotics Club". Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  24. ↑ "Home". spandan. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  25. ↑ "Home". spandan. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  26. ↑ "MIT-WPU Shutterbugs".
  27. ↑ "Home - SAEINDIA - Automotive Engineers, Automotive Engineering Conferences, Automotive Engineering Events, Automotive Engineering Events in chennai, mobility technology, Professional Events, TIFAN, Aero Design Challenge, FISITA, Mobility Engineering, Tractor Design Competition, Aero Design , Challenge". SAEINDIA. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 "ROBOCON website". Archived from the original on 2014-07-02. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
  29. ↑ "TESLA Website".
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2020 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 2020-06-11.

External links[edit]

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