The history of NIELIT dates back to 1974 when the Department of Electronics (DoE) now Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India and the University Grants Commission (UGC) set up the first CEDT within the premises of Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bangalore with assistance from Swiss Development Corporation.
A decade after the successful running of CEDT, Bangalore, DoE (now MeitY) set up similar centres at Aurangabad, Imphal and Srinagar in 1987, Calicut, Mohali and Gorakhpur in 1989, with an objective to develop human resources at different levels and in different specialized areas of Electronics Design. The aim was to bridge the gap between the academic institutions and industries.
The CEDT centres based at Aurangabad, Calicut, Gorakhpur, Imphal and Srinagar were merged with DOEACC (a scientific society of MeitY) in 2001. In order for its metamorphism into an Institute of National Importance the Society was renamed as ‘National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) on October 10, 2011.
The Centre start offering unique AICTE approved courses viz Diploma in Electronics Production and Maintenance since 1987, M. Tech (Electronics Design and Technology) since 1990, B Tech (Electronics System Engineering) since 2013 and is also a Recognized Research Centre of the Dr. B.A.M. University, Aurangabad since 2007 for conducting research leading to award of Ph.D. Degree in Engineering and Technology. The Centre also provides consultancy and other services to leading Industries of the region like Bajaj Auto Ltd, Videocon, Sterlite, Siemens, Meltron, Maharashtra Police Wireless, etc. It is also implementing ESDM scheme sponsored by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for developing human resource with adequate competence levels in Electronics Design & Production
The NIELIT Aurangabad is co-located inside the lush green campus of Dr B.A.M. University and its campus is spreads over more than 18 acres. It has about 14 well equipped laboratories and Mechanical workshop besides a rich Library, Gymnasium for students, Auditorium, Canteen, Basket-ball ground, Volley ball ground, Kho Kho ground etc. Institute believes in nurturing talent and provides with unique course curriculum, learning environment of academic excellence, leadership, ethical guidelines needed for a long/successful career in industry. Strong and equal emphasis is laid on academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to ensure an all-round development of the student. NIELIT transforms the students into efficient and effective human being both at personal and professional level.
The Institute provides a range of opportunities outside the classroom as well – be it industry interaction for project work, cultural activities, sports competitions, entrepreneurial pursuits, socially relevant activities through NSS etc. NIELIT Aurangabad organized its II Annual Technical festival ELE-CHROME to enhance the student’s confidence, leadership qualities, attitude, management, communication and creative skills.
NIELIT proximity to SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA gives the ample opportunity for training, round the year, in various sports and games. NIELIT was able to prove its mettle when the students were able to bag medals at inter college sports meet. The institute also hosts its annual sports event KHELO NIELIT, in which all the departments of the institute actively participate to claim the shining trophy. Institute also organizes foundation day Program, Poster Presentation, Good governance Day, Ganpati Mahotsav, Debate, Essay writing, Paper Reading Competitions, Group Discussion Competitions, Hindi Pakhwada etc.
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