Jorhat Institute of Science and 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.[1] 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.
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| Motto | Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam |
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Motto in English | Excellence in Action is Yoga |
| Type | Government Engineering College |
| Established | 1971 |
| Principal | Atanu Kumar Dutta |
| Undergraduates | 420 (per year) |
| Postgraduates | 47 (per year) |
| Location | , , 26°46′57″N 94°17′39″E / 26.782422°N 94.294162°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Acronym | JIST |
| Affiliations | Assam Science and Technology University |
| Website | jist |
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.
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.[2] With the change of affiliation from Dibrugarh University (DU) to 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
editThe college offers bachelor's courses: Bachelor of Science in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Information Technology, and Bachelor of Technology in the fields of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Power Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering. From academic year 2016-17, the institute has started offering M.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics and B.Tech. in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.[3] From the academic session 2017-18, JIST introduced M.Sc. in Chemistry with the approval of Dibrugarh University. In 2019, the institution has started PhD courses in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with the approval of ASTU.
Formerly, all the courses were affiliated to Dibrugarh University until 2017. From 2017-18 session, the institute is affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University.
Facilities
editComputer lab
editThe college has a modern computational laboratory with the facilities of many branded PCs connected with each other through LAN. Each core department has its own computing facilities.
Hostels
editAt 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.
Library
editJIST has a well-maintained library with more than 11,000 books on different subjects (curriculum and non-curriculum) catering to the needs of the students and teachers. The library is also furnished with scientific journals, monthly magazines and daily newspapers for in-house reading.
Canteen
editA college canteen is available with freshly prepared food during breakfast and lunch. It remains open during events at college even if it's not an official working day.
Medical
editMedical amenities are available inside the college campus.
Transport
editJIST provides for the transportation needs of the students and staff with three buses that run through the heart of Jorhat city.[4]
Training & Placement Cell
editThe Training & Placement Cell of JIST handles the task of campus recruitment for its graduating students. Established in 2010, the T&P Cell represents the ever-growing roots of JIST. Its tasks involve establishing contacts with companies, conducting workshops for the students to train them on both technical and non-technical aspects, conducting preliminary tests, group discussions, personality development talks and all other kinds of placement-related activities. Equipped with all the facilities, the T&P Cell holds pride in meeting all the requirements of different companies as a part of the placement process. It has provided many jobs to its final year students [5]
Abeyaantrix
editAbeyaantrix (Assamese: অভিযান্ত্ৰিক্স, Hindi: अभियांत्रिक्ष) is the national-level annual technical festival of Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology. The name is derived from Sanskrit word "अभियांत्रिकी", which means "engineering". The root word is "अभियंता" in Sanskrit/Hindi or "অভিযন্তা" in Assamese, which means "engineer".
Abeyaantrix is one of the best Techno-Cultural fest in North-East India along with Techxetra, Alecheringa, Incandescence.
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.[6] 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 that edition.
Mayaan
editMayaan 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 a Hebrew word which means "fountain". It was chosen to convey "a fountain of knowledge".
Miscellaneous
editConstruction of new buildings and renovation efforts are currently underway. However, due to some unforeseen reasons, projects have been delayed by a considerable amount of time. The Hostels are scheduled to be renovated by the end of 2023.
References
edit- ^ "Jorhat District, Assam". jorhat.gov.in. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "HISTORY | Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology". jistassam.in. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Latest News| Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology". jistassam.in. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ "Facilities| Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology". jistassam.in. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Training & Placement Cell | Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology". jistassam.in. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ jistassam
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