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{{Infobox university|
{{More citations needed|date=April 2016}}{{Infobox university|
name = School of Information Technology, [[Kolkata, West Bengal|Kolkata]] |
name = School of Information Technology, [[Kolkata, West Bengal|Kolkata]] |
image = |
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HOD = [[Dr Sakata Gintoki.]] |
established = 2000|
established = 2000|
type = [[College]], [[Education]] and [[Research]] |
type = [[College]], [[Education]] and [[Research]] |
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country = [[India]] |
country = [[India]] |
motto = Liberating talent, enthusiasm and commitment.|
motto = Liberating talent, enthusiasm and commitment.|
Director = [[Prof.Dr. Amitava Sinha.]] |
undergrad = |
HOD = [[Dr.Sudakshina Kundu.]] |
postgrad = |
undergrad = |
faculty = |
postgrad = |
mascot = |
faculty = |
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campus = [[Urban area|Urban]] |
campus = [[Urban area|Urban]] |
acronym = SIT |
website =http://sit.wbut.ac.in |
website = [http://sit.wbut.ac.in] |
}}
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The '''School of Information Technology''' [[Kolkata, India|Kolkata]] (also '''SIT''' and formerly '''IIIT-C''') is the Information Technology Department of the [[West Bengal University of Technology|WBUT]]. The institution started as '''Indian Institute of Information Technology - Calcutta''' in 2000 with seed support from the government of [[West Bengal]] in association with the [[Information technology|IT Industry]].
The '''School of Information Technology''' [[Kolkata, India|Kolkata]] (also '''SIT''' and formerly '''IIIT-C''') is the Information Technology Department of the [[West Bengal University of Technology|WBUT]]. The institution started as '''Indian Institute of Information Technology - Calcutta''' in 2000 with seed support from the government of [[West Bengal]] in association with the [[Information technology|IT Industry]].


The institute has research centers in [[Computer Vision]]/[[Computer Graphics]], [[VLSI]] and [[Communication]], [[Databases]], [[Information Retrieval]] and [[Algorithms]].
The institute has research centers in [[Computer Vision]]/[[Computer Graphics]], [[VLSI]] and [[Communication]], [[Databases]], [[Information Retrieval]] and [[Algorithms]].


Located in [[Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata|Salt Lake Sector-I]], [[Kolkata, India|Kolkata]].
Located in [[Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata|Salt Lake Sector-I]], [[Kolkata, India|Kolkata]].


The institute has computer laboratories which are allocated batch-wise to students. The labs are equipped with hardware and software. The PC to students ratio is about 1:2. All computers are part of an intranet (1 Gbit/s backbone). The institute has high bandwidth (8 Mbit/s) [[Internet]] connectivity round the clock. Research students have 24-hour access to the computer facilities. The students administer their own computer systems. The research centres and corporate schools provide specialised equipment for research and development.
The institute has computer laboratories which are allocated batch-wise to students. The labs are equipped with hardware and software. The PC to students ratio is about 1:2. All computers are part of an intranet (1&nbsp;Gbit/s backbone). The institute has high bandwidth (8&nbsp;Mbit/s) [[Internet]] connectivity round the clock. Research students have 24-hour access to the computer facilities. The students administer their own computer systems. The research centres and corporate schools provide specialised equipment for research and development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.collegeadmission.in/SchoolofInformationTechnology/SchoolofInformationTechnology.shtml|title=SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Kolkata|last=editor|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>


Each year SIT holds its annual cultural and technical festival ''Algorhythm''. Algorhythm attracts students from all major engineering and degree colleges across the country.
Each year SIT holds its annual cultural and technical festival ''Algorhythm''. Algorhythm attracts students from all major engineering and degree colleges across the country.
Renowned bands like Strings[http://www.stringsonline.net] and [[Parikrama]][http://www.parikrama.com] have performed at Algorhythm over the past few years. {{Clarify|date=September 2009}}
Renowned bands like Strings and [[Parikrama]] have performed at Algorhythm over the past few years. {{Clarify|date=September 2009}}


SIT was ranked fourth among the top T-schools in East India in 2006, in a survey by the ''[[DataQuest Magazine]]''. Current rankings can be seen at [http://dqindia.ciol.com/content/top_stories/2007/107062205.asp].
SIT was ranked fourth among the top T-schools in East India in 2006, in a survey by the ''[[DataQuest Magazine]]''. Current rankings can be seen at [https://web.archive.org/web/20120208132833/http://dqindia.ciol.com/content/top_stories/2007/107062205.asp].


==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.technology-colleges.info Technology School Directory]
* [http://www.wbut.ac.in/ WBUT University site]
* [http://www.wbutech.net/ WBUT COE site]
* [http://sit.wbut.ac.in/ Official department Site]
* [http://www.successcds.net/engineeringentranceexam/Top-100-Engineering-Colleges.php/ Top 100 T-schools in India]
* [http://www.knowurcollege.com/colleges/top-best-engineering-colleges-in-india Top 100 Engineering Colleges in India]


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[[Category:Information technology schools in India]]
[[Category:Information technology schools in India]]

Latest revision as of 02:41, 26 April 2024

School of Information Technology, Kolkata
MottoLiberating talent, enthusiasm and commitment.
TypeCollege, Education and Research
Established2000
Location
Kolkata
,
West Bengal
,
India
CampusUrban
Websitehttp://sit.wbut.ac.in

The School of Information Technology Kolkata (also SIT and formerly IIIT-C) is the Information Technology Department of the WBUT. The institution started as Indian Institute of Information Technology - Calcutta in 2000 with seed support from the government of West Bengal in association with the IT Industry.

The institute has research centers in Computer Vision/Computer Graphics, VLSI and Communication, Databases, Information Retrieval and Algorithms.

Located in Salt Lake Sector-I, Kolkata.

The institute has computer laboratories which are allocated batch-wise to students. The labs are equipped with hardware and software. The PC to students ratio is about 1:2. All computers are part of an intranet (1 Gbit/s backbone). The institute has high bandwidth (8 Mbit/s) Internet connectivity round the clock. Research students have 24-hour access to the computer facilities. The students administer their own computer systems. The research centres and corporate schools provide specialised equipment for research and development.[1]

Each year SIT holds its annual cultural and technical festival Algorhythm. Algorhythm attracts students from all major engineering and degree colleges across the country. Renowned bands like Strings and Parikrama have performed at Algorhythm over the past few years. [clarification needed]

SIT was ranked fourth among the top T-schools in East India in 2006, in a survey by the DataQuest Magazine. Current rankings can be seen at [1].

References

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  1. ^ editor. "SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Kolkata". {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)

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