KIIT’s Six Engineering Programmes Get ABET (US) Accreditation
The prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA has accredited KIIT Deemed to be University’s six engineering programs for next six years. ABET is the premier global accreditation organization of engineering and engineering technology programmes. Regarded as the ‘Gold Standard’ for engineering education, it assures that programs meet the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce.
The following B. Tech programs at KIIT-DU have been
accredited by ABET. They are B. Tech Computer Science & Engineering
(accredited by both ABET’s CAC & EAC Commissions); B.Tech Electronics &
Telecommunication Engineering; B.Tech Electrical Engineering; B.Tech
Electronics & Electrical Engineering and B.Tech Mechanical Engineering. In
addition, the B.Tech Civil Engineering program was previously accredited for
six years in 2022.
This accreditation places KIIT-DU in an elite group of
institutions that includes renowned universities such as Harvard, Cambridge,
Stanford, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Through its unwavering commitment to academic excellence,
extensive research initiatives, and valuable practical exposure, KIIT has
successfully met ABET’s rigorous educational standards. These standards
encompass curriculum quality, faculty qualifications, and outcomes assessment.
The university’s dedication to continuous improvement and a student-centered
approach were crucial in achieving this prestigious accreditation, cementing
its status among top-tier institutions worldwide.
ABET’s peer-review process is highly regarded worldwide
because it adds critical value to academic programs in technical disciplines,
where quality, precision, and safety are paramount.
KIIT joined the WTUN:
In another significant development, the World Technology
Universities Network (WTUN) announced the signing of the Network’s Consortium
Collaboration agreement with KIIT. With this, KIIT has joined WTUN as a member,
providing its students with numerous opportunities, including participation in
global competitions, the chance to win the Brian Cantor Scholarship Prize
2023-24, hackathons, and exchange programs. KIIT is among 20 Universities in
the world
KIIT in AICMRH:
KIIT has got approval of the Australia-India Critical
Minerals Research Hub (AICMRH) under the SPARC Scheme by the Ministry of
Education, Government of India. The hub’s focus areas include critical mineral
extraction, processing, criticality assessments, economic geology, sustainable
mining practices, and supply chain analyses. KIIT has become a member among 17
Indian institutions and 11 Australian institutions are involved in this
program.
Expressing his happiness, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT
& KISS said these
recognitions prove the high-quality programmes of KIIT, which effectively prepares students
for global careers. KIIT is the only university in India to have
accreditations from both IET, UK, and ABET, USA, he added.
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