The Institute opens on 14th July for a new session.
The Orientation for the 1st year students is scheduled for 28th of July.
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Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman of the Board and Chief Mentor of Infosys Technologies Ltd., was conferred the degree of Doctorate of Science (D. Sc. Honoris Causa) by the Banaras Hindu University. Speaking at the 25th convocation of the Institute of Technology (ITBHU), Dr. Murthy stressed the role of education in determining the pace of the nation's progress. Addressing the graduating students, he said, “You are amongst the chosen few who are in the position to change the course of India and perhaps even the world ”.
Mr. Murthy further implored the students to thank their parents, their teachers, and their country for providing them with an opportunity to learn at one of the finest institutions in the world. The Institute, whose undergraduate students are admitted through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) shared with the IITs, has steadily moved up the technical school rankings over the past few years. In the last major survey, it ranked 8th in the country. The Institute boasts one of the best placement records in the country.
The Institute of Technology is the merged entity of the Banaras Engineering College founded in 1919, the College of Mining and Metallurgy founded in 1923 and the College of Technology founded in 1938. Started by its founder Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya with the vision to provide engineers for independent India, the Institute continues to fulfill its vision through leadership in the Indian as well as global industry.
Mr. Murthy further talked to the students about their collective responsibility to raise India to the ranks of developed nations. He wanted the students to lead by example in work ethics, honesty and following the rule of the law. He went on to say that every student should give back a small part of their earnings to their Alma Mater.
The Institute's enviable list of CMDs and distinguished alumni have made their Alma Mater proud. Alumni members in India and aboard have been working together to give back to the Institute that they consider has had the most remarkable effect on their lives. Making a remark on this, Dr. Murthy stressed on the role of the Alma Mater to help strengthen the Institute for future generations. The Institute Director Prof. Lele and Professor in Charge of Placements Prof. Bansal were also excited about the role of Alumni in shaping the Institute’s future. They said they were looking forward to quality time and ideas from the alumni members in terms of curriculum inputs and guest lectures.
With a strong commitment to excellence from the Alma Mater, the alumni and industry recognition from corporate giants, the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University is well poised to continue its leadership in producing role models for taking India on the path of success.
The IT Day was celebrated on March 26th, 2003. Mr. S. S. Kohli MEC66, Chairman and Managing Director of Punjab National Bank Ltd. was the chief guest. He announced a grant of Rs 5 lakh for sports facilities at ITBHU.
Dr. B. B. Bansal
Email: ittpo@sify.com (O) , bbbansal@satyam.net.in (R)