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Institute of Technology (MIT) is a premier engineering institute located
in Chennai, India. It is one of the four independent departments of the
Anna University. MIT is Alma Mater to several significant Indian personalities
including Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam,The President of India (7/2002- ).
MIT was established by Shri C.Rajam in July 1949, with the motto of "In
the Service of India". Visit to know more about the history of MIT.
It has eight internal engineering departments,viz.Aeronautical Engineering,
Automobile Engineering, Production Technology, Computer Sciences, Information
Technology, Electronics, Instrumentation and Rubber & Plastics Technology.
The institute focused on niche courses from its very inception. It was
the first institute in India to have specialised courses (e.g. Instrumentation
Engineering & Aeronautical Engineering). It is also the only college
in India that offers a Post Graduate Engineering degree in Avionics.
Computer Sciences & Information Technology were started only recently,
keeping in mind the increased demand for IT courses in India.
Admission into the institute happens through the TNPCEE, although the
situation might change next year.
The institute attracts the top talent in the south Indian state of Tamil
Nadu. Placements are near 100%, with Instrumentation Engg. usually topping
the list.
Prominent alumni of this institute include Honorable President Dr.A.P.J.Abdul
Kalam, Sujatha & K B Chandrashekhar (founder of jamcracker.com &
exodus.com)
The annual festival of the institute is called Mitafest. Each department
has its own festival, in addition to the musical festivals Sivaranjani
& Hamsadhwani
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Madras Institute of Technology