Private institute
Hope Foundation and Research Centre - International Institute of Information Technology, Pune (I²IT) Hope Foundation and Research Centre - International Institute of Information Technology (I²IT), Pune
Motto in English
Innovation and Leadership Type Engineering Institute Established 2003 Founder Shri. P. P. Chhabria[ 1] Accreditation NAAC [ 2] NBA [ 3] Academic affiliation
President Aruna M Katara[ 5] Principal Dr. Vaishali V. Patil[ 6] Registrar Mr. Dinesh Joje[ 7] Academic staff
78[ 8] Students 776[ 8] Undergraduates 776[ 8] Postgraduates 0[ 8] 0[ 8] Address P-14, Rajiv Gandhi, Infotech Park, Hinjewadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411057
, , India
Campus 10 acres (4.0 ha)[ 1] Language English Website www .isquareit .edu .in
The Hope Foundation and Research Centre - International Institute of Information Technology, Pune (I2 IT , pronounced as I Square IT, Pune), is a private institute located at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjawadi, in Pune , Maharashtra , India . The institute is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University formerly known as University of Pune and is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) , New Delhi, and is recognized by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) , Govt. of Maharashtra (Institute code – 6754). The institute offers four-year degree program in engineering in three domains: computer science, information technology, and electronics & telecommunication.
History
In the late 1990s, to control the outflux of graduates as well as to reduce if not crush the brain drain to US and European countries, Mr. P. P. Chhabria, then the president of MCCI (A). Shri P P Chhabria sought advice from scientists like Padma Bhushan, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar and Padma Shri Dr Vijay P Bhatkar , who have been closely associated with this institute over the years. On 28 May 2003, Bharat Ratna Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam , the former President of India, visited I2 IT and dedicated this institute to the service of the nation.
IT Task Force & Recommendation to set up I2 ITs
1998
Lecture by Padmashree Dr. Vijay Bhatkar at MCCIA AGM in the presence of Pralhad P Chhabria, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam , the former President of India
1999
Decision taken by Shri. Pralhad P Chhabria & Padmashree Dr. Vijay Bhatkar to set up I2 IT
1999
I²IT vision unfolded in the presence of Dr. R. A. Mashelkar
2000
Institution building & infrastructure
2001
First Prototype Course
2001
Formation of International Academic Council
2002
Dedicated to the service of our nation by Bharat Ratna Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam , Former President of India
2003
Postgraduate courses in IT & Management
2003
Emerges as the largest graduate school in IT with a wide bouquet of course offerings
2005
Intel chooses I2 IT to lead Multi-Core Education & Research Program
2007
NASSCOM launches Cornerstone Program with I2 IT
2007
IBM launches Software Centre of Excellence on I2 IT campus
2009
Approved Institute for DST INSPIRE Science Camps
2009
AICTE approved Undergraduate Engineering campus
2011
Recognized by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE)
2011
The institute is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University of Pune (formerly University of Pune)
2011
The institute becomes an approved centre for AICTE-BSNL Employability Enhancement Training Programme (EETP)
2013
Launch of Pralhad P Chhabria Research Centre
2016
Academics
Infrastructure of I2IT Programs offered are as follows:
B.E. in Computer Engineering[ 9]
B.E. in Information Technology[ 9]
B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication[ 9]
Campus life
Campus at I2IT, Pune Several facilities are offered on campus:
Infrastructure
Cafeteria
Central Computing Facility
Hostel Facility
Library Facility
Sports and Recreational Facilities
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