A center of excellence in Information Technology
and allied areas. The Indian Institute of Information Technology
Allahabad (IIIT-A), was established in 1999. In the year 2000, the
institute was conferred the "Deemed University" status by Govt. of India
and thus became empowered to have a perpetual seal and award degrees
subsequent to the conduct of its own examinations.
The
Institute has been conceived with the ambitious objectives of
developing professional expertise and skilled manpower in Information
Technology (IT) and related areas. This will enable the country to
exploit efficiently emerging opportunities, and meet economic challenges
being thrown up by the rapid global IT revolution, which is influencing
virtually every area of development and social activity. As an apex
nucleating institute in the area of IT, the establishment of IIIT-A, is a
major step of Govt. of India towards strengthening the indigenous
capability necessary for exploiting profitably and harnessing
multi-dimensional facets of IT at all levels, and attaining expertise to
enable the country to emerge as a leading player in the global arena.
Exemplifying
one of the best infrastructures, the beautiful 100 acre campus,
situated at Deoghat, Jhalwa, designed meticulously on the Penrose
Geometry pattern, is being further topped by fine landscaping to give an
all round soothing effect to create a stimulating environment to
indulge in the true pursuit of excellence in the field of Information
Technology & Allied Sciences. The campus is envisaged to be a fully
residential one, with all its faculty, staff and students housed in
different pockets. Well connected with the Institutes network.
The
key strength of the institute lies with the eminent faculty and the
quality of the courses. Innovative, flexible and wide-ranging courseware
incorporates the cutting edge as well as ensuring the firm grasp of
core fundamentals. This modular course design, along with several
opportunities for industry training, helps students to better understand
the current challenges. The grading system is broadly based on the
pattern of other IITs.
Education
here is an enriching experience in more ways than one. With regular
sporting, cultural and other extracurricular activities an IIITian has
opportunities to develop multiple facets of his personality and achieve
excellence in varied fields.
