Burdwan University

About University

Burdwan University Executive Council resolved on June 11, 1999 to set up an engineering institute at the University Campus under the direct control and management of the University of Burdwan – named ‘ University Institute of Technology (UTI)’. On September 16, 1999 Burdwan University Court approved the resolution. As per provisions of the Burdwan University Act under Section 2 Sub-sections 16 and 17 the institute enjoys the status of a Professional College run and managed by the University. The Institute was established in the year 2000. With the approval of Govt of West Bengal and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Institute has been running Bachelor of Engineering courses in six disciplines.The institute is accredited by TCS and has an academic alliance with IBM, Oracle Corporation and Microsoft Corporation, etc. The National Board for Accreditation (NBA) of AICTE has accredited the Dept. of (1) Electronics & Communication Engg (ECE) and (2) Computer Science & Engg (CSE) for three years effective from 16th April, 2009. Application for re-accreditation and new accreditation for two more new eligible subjects, IT and AEIE will be made by end July 2013.The Institute accorded the approval of Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) – Phase-II and fund was received from MHRD and State Govt. on 19th July, 2013.

Vision

To build a vibrant multicultural learning environment founded on value based academic principles, wherein all involved shall contribute effectively, efficiently and responsibly to the nation and global community.To be a centre of excellence nurturing young talents and grooming them towards a promising profession.

Mission

To meet the demand of quality technical human resource at national and international level.To develop as a leading training institution in the country for up gradation of skills of faculty, professionals etc.To promote lifelong learning capabilities among students.To strengthen R&D activity in collaboration with Industries, Premier Institutions and Research Labs.To generate funds through consultancy, R&D projects and continuing education programs.To develop strong industry-institute linkages.To develop technologies crucial to the growth of local community, region and offer services to them at various levels.To help realize the national goal of becoming Global IT – Super power through emphasis on developing computational skills.To impart quality education by introducing a mix of contemporary and ethnic courses to felicitated a state of the art infrastructure.