International Institute of Information Technology - Bangalore
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International Institute of Information Technology - Bangalore, abbreviated to iiit-b, is one of the new generation premier Graduate schools in India offering Graduate programs in the field of Information Technology. In February 2005, iiit-b was conferred Deemed University Status under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956.
The university is a member of LAOTSE, an international network of leading universities in Europe and Asia.
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History
iiit-b was started on September 15, 1999 as Indian Institute of Information Technology - Bangalore drawing inspiration from the established "Institutions of national importance in India", such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), National Institute of Design (NID), National Law School University of India (NLSUI), and, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). In Februrary 2005, the name was changed to the present one.
Motto
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To build on the track record set by India in general and Bangalore in particular, to enable India to play a key role in the IT scenario through a world-class institute with a focus on education and research, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Location
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iiit-b is located in Bangalore in the Electronic City zone, which houses major Electronics and Information Technology corporations.
Administration
The institute is being governed by a board comprising of Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy as Chairman and members from the Software Industry in India, Government of India and the State Government of Karnataka. Dr. S. Sadagopan is the current Director of this institute.
External Link(s)
- Home Page (http://www.iiitb.ac.in)Template:India-stub
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