Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (also known as IITRAM) is an autonomous 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.
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| Type | Public University |
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| Established | 2013 |
| Chairman | Sudhir K. Jain |
| Director | Prof. Mukesh Kumar Barua |
| Location | , , India 23°00′15″N 72°37′19″E / 23.00417°N 72.62194°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Acronym | IITRAM |
| Website | iitram.ac.in |
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History
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IITRAM was established by the Government of Gujarat, through IITRAM Act No. 5, 2013.[2][3][4] The first batch of students was admitted in 2013 to these programs: Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering. In 2014 Mechanical Engineering department was established. 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
editIITRAM Ahmedabad offers Bachelor of Technology programs in various fields of Engineering namely Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.[5] 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).[6] The institute also offers Masters[7] 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
edit- Basic Sciences
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Minor Programs
edit- Drone Technology
- Computer Science and Engineering
Centers of Excellence
edit- Siemens
- Advanced Defense Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Drone Technology
- Aerospace and Defense
Campus Life
editInstitute 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
edit- ^ "Official Director General - IITRAM". IITRAM.
- ^ "Official website". Archived from the original on 4 November 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ "Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research And Management Act, 2013". Archived from the original on 3 May 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ "Engg aspirants can smile! IITRAM classes from this year". Archived from the original on 4 November 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ^ "Admission". IITRAM Ahmedabad. Archived from the original on 29 June 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ "Joint Entrance Examination 2016". 4 July 2016. Archived from the original on 2 August 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ "IITRAM, Ahmedabad opens MTech & PG Dip Admission". 25 May 2016. Archived from the original on 2 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.