Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A)
The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) was established in 1999, as a center of excellence in Information Technology and allied areas. The institute was conferred the "Deemed University" status by Govt. of India in the year 2000. The Institute thus became empowered to have a perpetual seal and award degrees subsequent to the conduct of its own examinations.
IIITA Mission:
The mission of IIIT, Allahabad is to be a unique and world class nucleating "Apex Center of Excellence" in the area of Information Technology and Allied Sciences, so as to enhance India's Technological strength in IT and for become a pace-setting institution for other similar institutes to be established in the future. IIIT seeks to derive its strength from a linkage with sound Indian traditions of centuries past, and sets out to create knowledge-based resources in regional languages.
IIITA Ranking:
IIITA is consistently ranked among the top 15 technical institutes in the nation.It was ranked 11th,13th and 14th respectively in 2006,2007 and 2008 by Dataquest-Nasscom.It was also ranked 8th by India Today magazine in 2007.
| Established: | 1999 |
| Type: | Public, Education and Research |
| Faculty: | 40 |
| Undergraduates: | 500 |
| Postgraduates: | 200 |
| Location: | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Campus: | Urban, A 100-acre (0.40 km2) |
| Website: | www.iiita.ac.in |
IIITA Campus:
The NSC complex includes five laboratories, eight computer laboratories, five lecture halls, a conference room, auditorium, library, cafeteria, office space and other facilities. The total covered area is about 25,000 sq ft (2,300 m2).
Academics:
Undergraduate Programme
Bachelor of Technology (IT and ECE):
IIITA offers a B.Tech degree in Information Technology and Electronics & Communications Engineering. Entrance to the course from year 2003 is through the all-India exam conducted by CBSE.
This course is arguably one of the best in the country in the field of information technology and electronics & communications engineering. Its greatest strength is its adaptability to the changing industry requirements. A student here is not only learning the newest technologies, but is also given ample industry exposure.
Graduate Programme
1. Master of Business Administration in Information Technology
2. Master of Science in Cyber Law and Information Security
3. Master of Technology in Information Technology
Each MTech stream has 20 seats out of which 5 seats are reserved for sponsored candidates from reputed industries. All the M.Tech students (other than sponsored candidates) are admitted on the basis of GATE score and test/interview conducted by the institution. Candidates having GATE score are eligible for a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000 for maximum four semesters.
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Students may enroll in the doctoral programme directly after B.Tech or after M.Tech. The objective of the programme is to promote the development of futuristic IT applications and patentable products, ideas, technologies. The institute intends to contribute to society through these highly qualified students, who have specialized in frontier areas of Information Technology. Research and development is now the focal point of the institute and our stress is on collaborative and interdisciplinary work. We introduce students to a research environment that contains facilities comparable to the best in the world. Some of the areas of interest for the institute are as follows:
1. Networking, Internet, E- commerce, E-Governance, Web based Education, Content design and delivery
2. AI, Intelligent/KB systems, Knowledge management, Behavioural modeling, ITS
3. Industrial Automation – Design, process, production, control, security
4.Chemical structures and modeling – Chemicals, new materials, polymers, Pharmaceuticals etc.
5.Bio systems - Genetic modeling, medical informatics, Nano technologies
6. Modeling and informatics pertaining to economic, financial and social systems
7. Eco systems, GIS, Environmental modeling, Geo systems and Geophysical systems.
8. Image processing, Image restoration, Applications to art, crafts, sculpture and architecture
9. Disaster management
10.Informatics and computation in Indian languages, Informatics for rural areas, IT enabled services and IT enabled education
11. Surveillance and security for industry and defence, safety in general and in transportation systems in particular
A substantial portion of the work will be accomplished via simulation and modeling and design and fabrication of products/applications.
Contact Us:
IIIT Allahabad
Deoghat, Jhalwa
Allahabad, India 211012
Phone: 91-532-2922000
Fax: 91-532-2430006
Email: contact@iiita.ac.in
