MIT World Peace University

MIT World Peace University
Former name
MIT Group of Institutes
Mottoविश्वशान्तिर्ध्रुवम ध्रुवा
TypePrivate institution
Established2017
Parent institution
MIT Group of Institutions
AccreditationUGC[1] Bar Council of India[2] PCI[3]
ChairmanRevered Prof (Dr.) Vishwanath D Karad [4]
President(Executive President) Shri Rahul V. Karad [5]
Vice-ChancellorDr. R. M. Chitnis [6]
Location
Pune
,
Maharashtra
,
India
Colors       
Blue, Dark Magenta, Cyan-green & Orange
Websitemitwpu.edu.in

MIT World Peace University,(MIT-WPU) is a private university located in Kothrud, Pune, India.[7][8] It is a part of the MIT Group of Institutions.[9][10]

It is officially named Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University. It was established under the Government of Maharashtra Act No. XXXV 2017 and recognized by the University Grants Commission.

History

Evolution as university

The university was formerly known as the Maharashtra Institute of Technology which was established in 1983 as the first college of the MAEER group of institutions, and was one of the first private engineering colleges in Maharastra. MAEER was affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU),[11] which turned into MIT World Peace University, a private university under the guidance of Revered Prof (Dr.) Vishwanath D Karad. [12]

Ranking

University and college rankings
Engineering – India
NIRF (2022)[13]116
Pharmacy – India
NIRF (2023)[14]94


The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it 116 among engineering colleges in 2022.[13][15]

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked it 94 among Pharmacy colleges in 2023.[14][16]

Achievements

  • Prof. Dr. Techn. Murthy Chavali: Professor & Dean • Department of Research & Development, MIT-WPU. Ranked among the World's Top 2% of Scientists by Stanford University & Elsevier – 2023[17] study. He was also on the AD Scientific Index [18] (World Scientists Rankings) list consecutively for the fourth time (2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023).
  • Prof. Bharat Kale: Professor Emiritus & Director, center of Excellence-Material Science • Department of Research & Development, MIT-WPU. Ranked among the Top 2% of the Most Influential Scientists (Single Year) in 2023 Stanford University [19]

Social Initiatives

  • National Legislators' Conference (NLC) Bharat - MIT-WPU School of Government, under the mentorship of Mr. T.N. Seshen, former Chief Election Commissioner of Bharat, was established in 2005 to provide formal training to young individuals aspiring to make a political career. Founded on the belief that political leaders must provide effective leadership, regardless of their political ideologies, MIT-SOG encourages learning in civil service.[20]
  • Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad - With the objective of nation-building, the Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad (Indian Student Parliament) was initiated by the executive president of MIT-WPU, Mr. Rahul V. Karad in 2011, wherein students from across the country are sensitized about entering into public life or embracing active politics.[21]
  • Social Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) - MIT-WPU School of Government, under the mentorship of Mr. T.N. Seshen, former Chief Election Commissioner of Bharat, was established in 2005 to provide formal training to young individuals aspiring to make a political career. Founded on the belief that political leaders must provide effective leadership, regardless of their political ideologies, MIT-SOG encourages learning in civil service.[22]

Departments

Maharashtra Institute of Technology - World Peace University's (MIT-WPU) Departments include:

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

  • School of Engineering and Technology
  1. Department of Civil Engineering
  2. Department of Mechanical Engineering
  3. Department of Chemical Engineering
  4. Department of Material Science Engineering
  5. Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  6. Department of Petroleum Engineering
  7. Department of Polytechnic
  • School of Computer Engineering and Technology
  1. Department of Computer Engineering and Technology
  2. Department of Computer Science and Applications

Faculty of Business and Leadership

  • Ramcharan School of Leadership
  • School of Business
  1. Department of Business
  2. Department of Hospitality Management
  • School of Economics & Commerce
  1. Department of Commerce & Accounting
  2. Department of Economics & Public Policy
  3. Department of Public Policy
  4. Department of Sustainability studies
  • School of Government

Faculty of Science & Health Science

  • School of Health Science & Technology
  1. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
  2. Department of Public Health
  3. Department of Clinical Sciences
  4. Department of Wellness & Yogic science
  • School of Science & Environmental Studies
  1. Department of Mathematics and Statistics
  2. Department of Biosciences and Technology
  3. Department of Physics
  4. Department of Chemistry
  5. Department of Environmental Studies

Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities

  • School of Design
  1. Department of Design
  2. Department of Visual Arts
  • School of Liberal Arts
  1. Department of Liberal Arts
  2. Department of Education
  3. Department of Photography
  4. Department of Media and Communication
  5. Department of Peace Studies
  • School of Law
  • School of Consciousness

Student life

Cultural activities like drama, literary arts and music as well as sports and other activities are very important in student life. MITCOE-ts also have been participating in Firodiya Karandak an inter-collegiate competition where students showcase their talents through plays.[23] MITCOE-ts' regularly participate in linguistic and Marathi play competitions like Purshottam Karandtak.[24] MITCOE remained in the top three ranks of Purshottam karandtak and was the winner of its 2011 edition.[25][26]

Student clubs include:

  • Cosmos : Astronomy Club[27]
  • IEEE student branch[28]
  • Robotics Club[29]
  • Spandan (magazine club)[30]
  • MIT CREON (art and literary club)[31]
  • Club Felix
  • Acceleracers
  • Shutterbugs: club for photography, videography and graphic design[32]
  • Students are also involved in activities with external bodies including SAE International,[33] ISTE, IETE, and CSI.

MITCIE regularly takes part in an international robotics event called ROBOCON hosted by MIT in association with Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). The event gets televised on Doordarshan (Prasarbharati) and colleges from 16 nations send robotics teams to take part in this competition.[34] In 2010 a specially dedicated lab for Robocon have been added to the MITCOE. In 2012 MIT college of engineering Robocon team was ranked 6th & in 2013, 14th among 80 engineering colleges including IIT's and NIT's nationwide.[34]

The technical event of MITCOE is called TESLA, which includes competitions, workshops and seminars. It was formerly known as Pinnacle and is scheduled in September each year. Participants from many colleges of India come to take part in this technical event.[35]

See also

References

  1. ^ https://www.ugc.gov.in/centraluniversity.aspx?type=4
  2. ^ http://www.barcouncilofindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/3.-CLE-list-as-on-25.2.2022.pdf
  3. ^ https://www.pci.nic.in/approved_degree_institutes_us__12.html
  4. ^ https://mitwpu.edu.in/about-us/founder/
  5. ^ https://mitwpu.edu.in/about-us/executive-president/
  6. ^ https://mitwpu.edu.in/leadership/dr-r-m-chitnis-2
  7. ^ "Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University inauguration: Education without values is just information, says Devendra Fadnavis". The Indian Express. 13 August 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  8. ^ About MIT-WPU, retrieved 5 May 2018
  9. ^ Official Website, MIT-WPU. "MIT-WPU". MIT-WPU. Admin.
  10. ^ "Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace university inauguration: Education without values is just information, says Devendra Fadnavis". The Indian Express. 13 August 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  11. ^ https://mitadt.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Mahrashtra-Govt-Act-2017.pdf [dead link]
  12. ^ "MIT turns self-financed University, degrees from 2019 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  13. ^ a b "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2022 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 15 July 2022.
  14. ^ a b "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2023 (Pharmacy)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 5 June 2023.
  15. ^ "NIRF Engineering Ranking 2022".
  16. ^ "NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2023".
  17. ^ "Top 2% Most Influential Scientists (Single Year) in 2022 Stanford University List: Analysis of Indian Researchers". Insights2Techinfo. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  18. ^ "World Scientist and University Rankings 2024 - AD Scientific Index 2024". www.adscientificindex.com. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  19. ^ "Top 2% Most Influential Scientists (Single Year) in 2022 Stanford University List: Analysis of Indian Researchers". Insights2Techinfo. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  20. ^ "NLC Bharat", Wikipedia, 3 September 2023, retrieved 19 December 2023
  21. ^ "10,000 students to gather for Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad". The Indian Express. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  22. ^ "Pune: Goa Minister Subhash Phal Dessai Encourages Youth To Participate In India's Progress At MIT-WPU Event". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  23. ^ "VIIT's Positive gets top honours". Pune Mirror. 16 February 2011.
  24. ^ "Red Bull racing can event: Pune enters national finals". DNA. 22 August 2011.
  25. ^ "Techies take on theatre". Pune Mirror. 31 August 2010.
  26. ^ Kharade, Pallavi (19 September 2011). "MITCoE's Serial Killers culls competition in Pune". DNA.
  27. ^ "COSMOS_MIT-WPU".
  28. ^ "MITCOE IEEE Student Branch".
  29. ^ "MITCOE Robotics Club". Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  30. ^ "Home". spandan. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  31. ^ "World Parliament 2019". World Parliament. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  32. ^ "MIT-WPU Shutterbugs".
  33. ^ "Home - SAEINDIA - Automotive Engineers, Automotive Engineering Conferences, Automotive Engineering Events, Automotive Engineering Events in chennai, mobility technology, Professional Events, TIFAN, Aero Design Challenge, FISITA, Mobility Engineering, Tractor Design Competition, Aero Design, Challenge". SAEINDIA. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  34. ^ a b "ROBOCON website". Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  35. ^ "TESLA Website".

External links

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  • IEEE | MIT College of Engineering SB, Pune represents the student branch for an international organization, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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