Indian School of Mines University (ISMU), Dhanbad

The Indian School of Mines University was established in 1926 for providing instructions and research in mining and allied fields. In 1967, ISM was converted into an autonomous Institution with Deemed University status.   The University has around 40 major on going R&D projects, with an external funding of more than Rs. 10.00 crores. The ISMU also offers Executive Development programmes catering to the needs of mining, mineral and oil industries.

The University offers B.Tech Programme, in Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mining Machinery Engineering, Mineral Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering; 5 years Dual Degree Programme; Integrated M.Sc. in Applied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematic & Computing; Integrated M.Sc. (Tech), M.Sc Tech, M.Sc., Management Courses and M.Tech/M.Phil Programmes. (www.ismdhanbad.ac.in)

National Institute of Industrial Engg. (NITIE), Mumbai

National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai is a National Institute set up by the Government of India in 1963 with the assistance of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through International Labour Organisation (ILO).  Fully funded by the Government of India and registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, NITIE, an autonomous body, is governed by a Board of Governors comprising eminent personalities from the government, industry and academies.  Since its inception, National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) has been providing solutions to the complex problems of industry and business.

NITIE, Mumbai conducts Post-Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE), Post-Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management (PGDIM), Post-Graduate Diploma in Industrial Safety & Environmental Management (PGDISEM), Post-Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management (PGDITM) and also a large number of Management Development Programmes (MDPs) in Productivity Science and Management for the benefits of senior and middle level executives drawn from the Government, public and private sector organizations.  It also conducts a fellowship programme equivalent to Ph.D. in the area of Industrial Engineering and Management.  The institute is also engaged in applied research in various fields of industrial engineering, energy, safety, environment, marketing, information technology, behavioral science, etc.  The Institute conducts Unit Based Programmes (UBPs) which are tailor-made to suit the specific requirements of the industry either at their premises or in the Institute. (www.nitie.edu)

National Inst. of Foundry & Forge Technology (NIFFT), Ranchi

The National Institute of Foundry & Forge Technology (NIFFT), Ranchi was established in the year 1966 in collaboration with UNESCO-UNDP, taking into cognizance the pivotal role of foundry & forge industries in the development of core sector in the country.  NIFFT is an autonomous body, fully funded by the Government of India and registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Institute’s mission is to provide highly specialized training to personnel for operation and management of the industries.  The Institute offers courses at different levels to achieve this goal.  These are   M. Tech. Course in Foundry and Forge Technology and Manufacturing Engineering; B. Tech. Course in Manufacturing Engineering and Metallurgy and Material Engineering; Advanced Diploma Courses in Foundry and Forge Technology; short term refresher courses in specified areas for participants sponsored by the industries and unit based programme of short duration on request from the industries, R&D organizations and institutions.

It also offers consultancy services to the Industry in the form of preparation of feasibility report; evaluation of equipment and machinery; Testing of Raw materials and quality control products. (www.nifft.ernet.in)

School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), New Delhi

The School was established by the Government of India in 1955 in the name of School of Town and Country Planning, to provide facilities in education and training in the fields of rural planning, urban planning and human settlement.  The School was renamed as the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi in 1959 after the Department of Architecture was included in it.  The School was conferred the status of ‘Deemed University’ in 1979.  SPA provides undergraduate and post-graduate education and training in the fields of architecture, planning, design and management of different aspects of human habitat and environment.

Two new Schools of Planning and Architecture are proposed to be set up at Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh)during XI Plan.   (www.spa.ac.in)

National Institutes of Technical Teachers Training & Research

	Four National Institutes of Technical Teachers’ Training and Research located at Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai and Kolkata were established in mid 1960s for training of polytechnic teachers to undertake activities in the areas of Education, Planning & Management, Curriculum Development for implementation and Research etc. for overall improvement of polytechnic education.  The Institutes offer long term training programmes of 12/18 months duration to degree and diploma level teachers of Polytechnic in addition to providing short term training   courses, designing of curriculum and providing consultancy services to the industry.
	NITTTR, Chandigarh (www.nitttrchd.ac.in)
	NITTTR, Kolkata (www.nitttrkol.ac.in)
	NITTTR, Chhenai (www.nitttrc.ac.in)
	NITTTR, Bhopal (www.tttibhopal.com)

Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar

As per the Memorandum of settlement signed between Government of India, the Govt. of Assam and BLT on 10th Feb. 2003, with the approval of the Cabinet, a Central Institute of Technology (CIT) has been established at Kokrajhar, Assam in year 2006.  The Institute is a fully funded Autonomous Organization under Ministry of HRD.  However, Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), which is a duly selected body has been given the overall responsibility of supervision of CIT Project. At present, CIT is offering Diploma programmes in i) Computer Science, ii) Electronics & Communication, iii) Food Processing & iv) Instrumentation Technology with an intake of 30 students in each programme.