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 Institute 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, Ranchi 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 conducts the PDF, Ph.D, M.Tech. (FFT), M.Tech (M.E), M.Tech (MSE), M.Tech. (Env. Engg.), B.Tech. (M.E.), B.Tech. (MME), A.D.C (Foundry Tech) and A.D.C. (Forge Tech.) programmes which have been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), AICTE, New Delhi. The Institute is affiliated to Ranchi University, Ranchi. (www.nifft.ernet.in)

School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), New Delhi

The School of Planning and Architecture is a premiere Institution of the Government of India disseminating education and training in the field of Architecture and Planning since 1942. The Department of Architecture was established in 1942 as a part of Delhi Polytechnic and was merged with the School of Town & Country Planning in 1959 and re-named as School of Planning and Architecture (SPA). The School was conferred the status of ‘Deemed University’ in 1979.

SPA provides Under Graduate and Post Graduate education and training of several aspects in the field of the built and natural environment and human habitat through two undergraduate and 10 post-graduate courses. The Doctoral Programmes are also offered leading to Ph.D. Degree.   (www.spa.ac.in)

Setting up of new schools of Planning & Architecture (SPAs)

	Government has decided to set up two Schools of Planning & Architecture (SPA), one each at Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh and Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. (i) SPA, Vijayawada:
	SPA, Vijayawada has been established in 2008. It has started functioning from the Academic Year 2008-09 in the temporary accommodation in Acharaya Nagarjuna University(ANU), Guntur.
	SPA, Vijayawada provides two Under Graduate Programmes in Planning and Architecture and will provide eleven Post Graduate Courses in different disciplines of Architecture and Town Planning. SPA will offer doctoral and postdoctoral programmes in architecture and planning.
	SPA, Vijayawada is presently conducting Bachelor’s Degree Course in Architecture and Bachelor’s Degree Course in Planning with sanctioned intake of 75 and 30, per annum respectively. (ii) SPA, Bhopal:
	SPA, Bhopal has been established in 2008. It has started functioning from the Academic Year 2008-09 in the temporary accommodation in Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal.
	SPA, Bhopal provides two Under Graduate Programmes in Planning and Architecture and will provide eleven Post Graduate Courses in different disciplines of Architecture and Town Planning. SPA will offer doctoral and postdoctoral programmes in architecture and planning.
	SPA, Bhopal is presently conducting Bachelor’s Degree Course in Architecture and Bachelor’s Degree Course in Planning with sanctioned intake of 75 and 30, per annum respectively.

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 & Engineering, ii) Electronics & Communication Engineering, iii) Food Processing Technology iv) Control & Instrumentation Technology, v) Construction Technology and vi) Animation & Multimedia with an intake of 30 students in each programme.