MIT Art, Design and Technology University

The MIT Art, Design and Technology University (MIT-ADT) is an autonomous private university in Loni Kalbhor, Pune, Maharashtra, India. It is part of the MIT Group of Institutions.It is a UGC recognised multidisciplinary University and has been bestowed with the 'Best Campus Award' by ASSOCHAM.[1]

MIT Art, Design and Technology University
TypeAutonomous private university
Established2015
Location
Pune
,
Maharashtra
,
India
Websitewww.mituniversity.edu.in

History

The MIT Group of Institutions established a campus in Loni Kalbhor in 2004. The campus was incorporated as a distinct university, MIT-ADT, in June 2016, under the provisions of the MIT Art, Design and Technology University Act, 2015.[2][3]

In 2016, the MIT Institute of Design was incorporated into the MIT University, Pune, followed by the School of Engineering in 2017.

Academics

The institute offers Graduate and Postgraduate level courses, namely Graduate Diploma Program (GDP)[4] Postgraduate Diploma Program (PGDP)[5] in various concentrations.

Schools
  • The MIT Institute of Design (MITID), founded 2006: Undergraduate and post-graduate programs in industrial, communication and fashion design.[6]
  • The School of Fine Arts & Applied Arts.
  • The MIT International School of Broadcasting and Journalism (MIT-ISBJ), founded 2008: Post-graduate programs in mass communications and journalism.
  • The MIT School of Engineering: Programmes in computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering, energy engineering, civil engineering, IT engineering and electronic & communication engineering.[1]
  • The College of Food Technology[1]
  • The School of Music & Performing Arts, managed by Lata Mangeshkar[1]
  • The School of Film & Television, managed by Jabbar Patel

Facilities

The campus is 120 acres large, and 3,000 students reside in the campus' residencies.[1][3]

The academic wing houses classrooms and studio space, multiple computer labs, a model shop with traditional tools as well as rapid prototyping technologies (multi-axis CNC, laser-cutting, and multiple types of 3D printing), painting facilities.

The university houses sporting facilities (Olympic size swimming pool, gymnasium, football ground, cricket ground), a fully staffed hospital, a convention center and grounds.

Awards
  • 2017: Best University campus award by the Associated Chambers of Commerce India (Assocham)[1]

References
  1. "MIT-ADT University: Shaping promising careers". Khaleejtimes.com. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  2. "MIT Art Design and Technology University". ICRA Limited. 28 September 2018.
  3. "MIT Art, Design and Technology University Act, 2015". Lawsofindia.org. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  4. "GDP Programme Details".
  5. "PGDP Design Programme Details".
  6. "MIT Institute of Design a Constituent of MIT Art Design and Technology University, Pune MIT Institute of Design". Cumulassociation.org. Retrieved 13 August 2018.


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