The University has been
placed at the top of 120 Universities and institutions imparting higher
technical education in the country in the coveted sector employment in
science and technology in a study carried out for the Department of Science
and Technology, Govt. of India , by the Centre for Science, Technology
and Environment Policy Studies, New Delhi. Civil Engineering Department
- the oldest, the largest and the finest in the country.Earthquake Engineering
a pioneering research and training centre having world wide acclaim. Institute
of Paper Technology-the only institute offering higher education in paper
technology in the country. Welding Research laboratory
- the most modern testing and research facility in the area. Alternate Hydro-Energy
Centre - exploiting micro-hydel power resources. 11 Departments selected
by University Grants Commission for support under COSIST/SAP/DRS Programmes,
25 centres of research established by AICTE/MHRD, Govt of India.Academic Excellence
On the basis of the work record
of a department, its faculty, infrastructure, level of development etc.
and through country wide competition as many as 10 Departments of the University
have been identified for such national recognition of academic excellence
and support through the U.G.C. Special Assistance Programme as indicated
below:.
Department of Excellence
Mechanical and Industrial
Engineering
Departments Recognised
and Supported Under COS/ST Scheme
Civil Engineering, Earthquake
Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer
Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Physics.
Departments Recognised
and Supported Under Special Assistance Programme
Civil Engineering, Chemistry,
Earthquake Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronics
and Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical
and Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering and Physics.
