Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University

Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
Lonere, Raigad, Maharashtra
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Motto ।। तंत्रज्ञानात् विकासः ।।
Motto in English Development through Technology
Established 1989
Type Education and Research Institution
Chancellor K. Sankaranarayanan
Vice-Chancellor Dr. R. B. Mankar
Admin. staff 146
Students 4000
Undergraduates 2322
Postgraduates 252
Other students 1440 (Diploma in Engineering)
Location Lonere, Raigad
18°10′06″N 73°20′08″E / 18.168423°N 73.335607°E / 18.168423; 73.335607Coordinates: 18°10′06″N 73°20′08″E / 18.168423°N 73.335607°E / 18.168423; 73.335607
Campus Rural
Affiliations UGC
Website www.dbatu.ac.in

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DESCRIPTION

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University is a unitary, state University located at Lonere in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1989 under the 'Government of Maharashtra Act 1983', the University is affiliated to the University Grants Commission (India). It is the only technological university in maharashtra.

CAMPUS

The University campus covers an area of 500 acres (2,000,000 m2), and is located at the college town of Lonere, off NH-17 (Mumbai-Goa National Highway). It is approximately 25 km north of Mahad city and 10 km south of Mangaon tehsil, and about 22 ms away from the renowned Raigad fort of the Maratha king Shivaji. The University is in the vicinity of industrial belt comprising Thane, Belapur, Nagothane, Patalganga, Roha, Mahad, Lote Parshuram,etc.

VICE-CHANCELLOR

  • Dr R. B. Mankar

DEPARTMENTS

The University has the following 8 academic departments:

  1. Chemical Engineering
  2. Civil Engineering
  3. Computer Science & Engineering
  4. Electrical Engineering
  5. Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
  6. Information Technology
  7. Mechanical Engineering
  8. Petrochemical Engineering

PROGRAMS

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University is unitary in character, and features undergraduate and postgraduate programs in core engineering disciplines. It offers four-year undergraduate programs that lead to the awarding of Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) degree in the disciplines of Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication, Information Technology, Mechanical and Petrochemical engineering. It also offers two-year postgraduate programs that lead to the awarding of Master of Technology (M. Tech.) degree in the disciplines of Chemical, Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunication, Environmental, Manufacturing and Thermal and Fluids engineering.

Degree Awarded Duration
B.Tech. Four year
M.Tech. Two year
Ph.D. Two year (Minimum)
Diploma Three year
Advanced Diploma One year

ADMISSIONS

Admissions to under-graduate courses are done according to the State Government rules and regulations(MHT-CET). Admissions to post graduate courses and doctoral degrees are based on G.A.T.E. percentile, departmental entrance examination followed by interview, and merit of the candidate.

Schools

The University has a conducted institute of its own, "Institute of Petrochemical Engineering", running Diploma Courses in eight streams of engineering and technology i.e. Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Plastic & Polymer Engineering. The University extends its services to the society through a governmental scheme of "Community Polytechnic" by educating the dropouts and empowering them with technical skills. The University offers education especially to rural women through a Certificate Course in Nursing Technology. It also provides with 1 year diploma course in Water Quality Management.

Activities

The students organize following major events/activities regularly :

  • Technical and Co-Curricular Activities

ISTE Student Chapter Activities; Technical Paper Presentation Competitions/conferences such as Chemfraternirty and Technotrend; Activities of Students Association such as ACES, MESA, EESA, TEESA, CESA,ChESA,PESA and FIT; Model since 2010- 2011 Electronics department started an IETE chapter. Building Competitions; Publication of annual University magazine "Abhiyantriki"; Avishkar (Research)

  • Cultural Activities

Annual Social Gathering, Celebration of "Annual Hostel Day" in few hostels, Celebration of various festivals in each hostel, Elocution / Debate / Essay Competitions, Indradhanushya (Cultural), National Service Scheme (NSS) Activities, N.C.C., Blood Donation Camp

  • Sport Activities

Annual Sports, Ashwamedh (Sports)

  • Placement

Companies and organizations like Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Siemens, ONGC, Indian Navy have recruited graduates in last few years.

Controversies

  • Land Acquisition

The Government of Maharashtra acquired most of land required for campus from local farmers in lieu of cash and a job at university. Issues have been raised by some potential beneficiary of families for non-grant of jobs as promised earlier leading to agitation and hunger strike. Is in talks with the maharashtra government to make it as a centralised university of maharashtra.

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