'Technology For Prosperity' Bangalore Institute Of Technology came into existence in Aug. 1979, under the auspices of Vokkaligara Sangha, Bangalore with an intake of 242 students. The present strength of the institute is 2510. The institute is provided with the necessary modern infrastructural facilities. BIT has high qualified and experienced teachers. Several companies have recruited BITians. It is of pride and jubilation that the students of BIT are spread all over the world and are holding important positions as engineers and technologists. Principal: Dr.K.R.Suresh: 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 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 and 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 Ph.D course(s) with a student strength of more than 2500. Believing strongly in the motto "technology for prosperity" the college has seen phenomenal growth in the last two and a half decades bringing innovation to every road we have traveled. Inside this campus the possibilities seem limitless. You will find cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art equipment and minds that push the envelope of theory and experimentation. There are a number of centres carrying out inter-disciplinary research and many collaborative programmes exist between the college and other institutions, like IISc, N.A.L, etc.The chemistry department has been recognized as one of the latest research centres in the state of Karnataka. The college is also a program centre for IGNOU. Teaching & research work is also amply supported by facilities such as central library with 30000 volumes of text books and reference books, and an INDUSTRIAL CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH CENTER. Besides this, 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. Departments: 1:Department of Civil Engineering -Established in the year 1979. The Department is presently headed by Dr A G Nataraj. 2:Department of Computer Science and Engineering - Established in the year 1981. The Department is presently headed by Prof S Nandagopalan - BIT was the pioneer in establishing the COMPUTER SCIENCE Department. 3:Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Established in the year 1979. The Department is presently headed by Prof V Muralidhara 4:Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering - Established in the year 1979. The Department is presently headed by Dr K.V. Prasad 5:Department of Instrumentation Technology - Established in the year 1983. The Department is presently headed by Dr M.B. Meenavathi 6:Department of Master of Computer Application - Established in the year 1997. The Department is presently headed by Dr G Rohini 7:Department of Information Science and Engineering- Established in the year 2000. The Department is presently headed by Dr. J Prakash 8:Department of Mechanical Engineering- Established in the year 1979. The Department is presently headed by Dr M Venkata Rama Reddy 9:Department of Telecommunication - Established in the year 1992-1993. The Department is presently headed by Prof M N Srirangaraju 10:Department of Business Administration - Established in the year 2006. The Department is presently headed by Prof. Krishna Prasad. The Placement and Training Centre was started in the year 1994-95 with the following objectives. 1. To organize campus interviews 2. To enhance industry-institute interaction 3. To organize training programs for students to develop communication and other skills. 4. To provide information regarding career opportunities. 5. To organize seminars, workshops and technical talks by eminent personalities from academic institutions and industry, to enhance the knowledge and skills of BIT students. 6. To provide information and guidance for higher studies. 7. To create a database of various industries. Contact us: The Principal Bangalore Institute of Technology K.R.Road, VV Puram, Banaglore-560004 India Phone : +91-080-26615865 , 26613237 Fax:+91-080-26526796 Contact us: The Placement Cell: Dr. Aswath MU The Placement officer Bangalore Institute of Technology Tele fax: +91-080-26522741 Website: http://www.bit-bangalore.org/