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Bangalore Institute of Technology is located in the heart of Bangalore, the "Electronic City" and Silicon Valley of India. The institution came into being in August, 1979 under the auspices of Vokkaligara Sangha, Bangalore.
The College
The institute initially offered the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics and Electronics & Communication. Bangalore Institute of Technology has always been at the forefront of modern technology and is credited with the introduction of the first full-fledged Computer Science & Engineering degree in Karnataka. Thus, the institute has identified future growth areas and incorporated various courses over the years. At present B.I.T offers 10 undergraduate, 3 post graduate and a PhD course(s) with a student body of more than 2500.
Believing strongly in the motto "technology for prosperity" the college has seen phenomenal growth in the last 25 years. B.I.T. has cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment.
There are a number of centres carrying out inter-disciplinary research and many collaborative programes exist between the college and other institutions, like the Institute of Science (IISc), National Aerospace Laboratories (N.A.L.), and more. The college is also a program centre for Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Teaching & research work is supported by facilities such as a central library with 30000 volumes of text books and reference books, and an Industrial Consultancy and Research Center. Besides the research facilities, the institute also offers the facilities like auditorium (1200 seating capacity), seminar hall, co-operative society, canteen, full fledged sports and cultural sections as well as hostels for boys and girls.