About MS Ramaiah Bangalore

Ramaiah Institute of Technology (RIT), formerly M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT), is an autonomous private b.tech college located in Bengaluru, Karnataka and is affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University headquartered at Belgaum, Karnataka, India. The college was established in 1962. Since August 2007, RIT has been academically autonomous for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs. Get MS Ramaiah Bangalore Engineering Direct Admission 2022 Batch

While VTU will still award the degrees, the college has academic freedom in framing its own schemes of study, curricula and student evaluation. RIT offers undergraduate and graduate courses of study and research including BE, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Technology, Master of Business Administration and offers programs leading to award of PhD in various disciplines. RIT is also a research centre in 12 areas including engg and management disciplines. RIT is the only b.tech college in Bengaluru that is autonomous for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Get MS Ramaiah Bangalore Engineering Direct Admission 2022 Batch

The institute has academic alliances with Intel, IBM, Schneider Electric, JSW Steel Ltd, Cognizant EMC, Nokia and other multinationals. It also partnered ISRO in 2010 to build the StudSat nano satellite and RIT was chosen in 2012 to join the consortium of colleges that would assist ISRO in thepresntl StudSat-2. The institute is also credited for the development of India’s first unmanned air vehicle (UAV) with an autopilot system. Get MS Ramaiah Bangalore Engineering Direct Admission 2022 Batch

History of MSRIT

RIT was founded in 1962 by the late M. S. Ramaiah, an educationist, philanthropist, and infrastructure visionary. RIT is part of Gokula Education Foundation (GEF) which owns and manages several educational institutions across various streams. The foundation also runs a Multi Speciality Hospital. RIT was the first institute started by the Gokula Education Foundation.

RIT is in the 56th year of existence and is one of the oldest b.tech colleges in south India. Only 5 other engg institutions have achieved this mark in Karnataka-UVCE, BMSCE in Bengaluru, BVB College of Engineering & Technology in Hubli Malnad College of Engineering in Hassan and Siddaganga institute of technology(Tumkur). MSRIT is separate from M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences which is a new private university created by the same management.

Administration: M. R. Seetharam, son of M. S. Ramaiah, currently heads the college management as director. The autonomy given to the institute by the government is only for academic matters. The governing council of the college includes two principals of other colleges, one state government of Karnataka bureaucrat, one central government of India bureaucrat, and one member from the VTU. Batch

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Affiliations and Approvals

Initially, RIT was affiliated to Mysore University, later with the Bangalore University (until 2002) and now Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum. It is an institutional member of the ISTE and is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) which is a must for any technical institute in India. It has been certified ISO 9001:2008 and has been accredited for quality education by the Central government of India Body National Board of Accreditation. The Architecture Department is approved by Council of Architecture (Government of India).

Academics

RIT offers Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) at the Under Graduate level. The Program spans over 4 years and is offered in 12 different branches. The Course structure is designed by the faculty of the college with the consultation of the faculty at VTU and IISc. Get MS Ramaiah Bangalore Engineering Direct Admission 2022 Batch The intake in the college is fixed by AICTE in India and no affiliated college has the right to increase the intake. This rule applies even to colleges that are academically autonomous.

In 2010, RIT’s students bagged 29 VTU medals in academics. This medal tally was only next to RVCE in the state and was among 186 affiliated colleges of VTU. The medals were given away by governor of Karnataka Hansraj Bhardwaj. Get MS Ramaiah Bangalore Engineering Direct Admission 2022 Batch The Institute offers 2-year Master of Technology (MTech) in the various Branches as well as Master of Architecture (Landscape Architecture), MCA and MBA. The college also offers M.Sc. (Eng) by research. The college also offers PhD program in 12 areas. RIT is an approved Research Centre by Government of Karnataka.

Activities

IEEE: The college has an IEEE Student branch. The IEEE-MSRIT celebrates its tech fest Aavishkaar each year various competitions such as Algomach (On Spot Programming), Design and Debugging (Circuit debugging), Robotics, Cyber Treasure Hunt (CTH), Paper Presentation, Gaming, Tech Quiz, Product Design, 8086/8051 Programming, Amazing Race, Photoshop Contest are held along with Workshops.

TEDxMSRIT: This student organisation conducted a national event in March 2012. The event involved speakers such as Atul Chitnis, Devi Prasad Shetty, Soumitra Bhattacharya Praveen Godkhindi and others.

UDBHAV: UDBHAV is the annual Cultural Fest held at RIT every year.

VTU Fest: The Government of Karnataka in association with RIT held the 13th annual Youth Fest at RIT. The fest was named ‘Udbhav’. The fest was open to all b.tech colleges.

Industry Recognition Karnataka’s first IBM Centre of Excellence was established on 19 March 2009 at RIT. This center has been in involved in training students with software like DB2, Tivoli, etc. Get MS Ramaiah Bangalore Engineering Direct Admission 2022 Batch

Schneider Electric: RIT has signed a memorandum of understanding With global energy management company Schneider Electric to promote technical excellence in the field of electronics, software and control engineering. The MoU covers “university partnership for curriculum development” and through this arrangement RIT has developed two courses – advanced industrial automation and modern controls, and energy management.

JSW Energy Centre of Excellence (JSWECE): RIT entered into a MoU with 8 Billion USD company JSW Energy for offering a one-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Power Plant engg for b.tech graduates.
Intel Center of Excellence: International microprocessor giant Intel entered into an agreement with RIT to open a Centre of excellence in January 2010. The event was attended by Scott apeland who is the Director of Developer Networks at Intel, USA. The program aims at faculty development and inclusion of Intel processor in curricula of RIT. This center is only one of its kind in Karnataka. Cognizant Technology Solutions is entering into an agreement with RIT in collaboration to create industry specific courses for students.

Autodesk: It has recognised M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology as one of the Zonal Centre for the YEARLY CAD DESIGN CONTEST. Autodesk has awarded Sunith Babu L from Department of Mechanical engg, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology as India’s First Autodesk Certified Instructor. Autodesk has recognised Sunith Babu L from Department of Mechanical engg, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology as an Academic Council Member for “All India 3D Student Design Competition”.

Alumni The college has an alumni association which is known as MSRITAA. The MSRITAA has initiated a book bank scheme and funding of research projects, among other activities.