West Bengal University of Technology
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| Motto | In Pursuit of Knowledge And Excellence |
| Established | 2000 |
| Type | Public |
| Vice-Chancellor | Sabyasachi Sengupta |
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | www.wbut.net |
The West Bengal University of Technology, commonly referred to as WBUT or UTech, is a public state university located in the suburban satellite township of Salt Lake City, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The university primarily provides programs in multidisciplinary fields like science, technology and management.
Funded initially by the Government of West Bengal, UTech is set to become a "Center of Excellence" in multidisciplinary science and technology areas, in studies and research. It provides facilities for the pursuit of degree and advanced-level courses in management, paramedical and other professional areas through its affiliated institutions. The University has been accorded the affiliating University status with its jurisdiction encompassing the entire state of West Bengal.[1]
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[edit] History
The Government of West Bengal set up an expert Committee on December 31, 1998 under the chairmanship of Ashesh Prasad Mitra to explore the necessity and scope for the establishment of a district Engineering and Technology University in the state of West Bengal. Following their review, they decided that existing and forthcoming engineering and technology colleges needed the guidance of a Technological University for the growth and improvement of technological education.
The West Bengal University of Technology (WBUTech) came into existence on August 5, 2000. It started functioning with the assumption of office of the first Vice Chancellor on January 15, 2001 as a sequel to the promulgation of the West Bengal University of Technology Act 2000; under the West Bengal Act XV of 2000 passed by the West Bengal Legislature and published in the Calcutta Gazette (Extraordinary) vide Publication dated July 20, 2000. The Act contemplates a General Council (GC), an Executive Council (EC), an Academic Council (AC), Finance Committee and an Advisory Council as its regulatry and advisory bodies. His Excellency, the Governor of the state of West Bengal would be the ex-officio Chancellor of the University.
The University functions through an Advisory Committee constituted by the Chancellor under the advice of the Government of West Bengal, as per the provisions of the Act.
[edit] Affiliated colleges
The university has 209 colleges and institutes affiliated to it spread throughout West Bengal.[2]
[edit] See also
- List of universities in India
- List of educational institutions in West Bengal
- Universities and colleges in India
- Education in India
- Distance Education Council
- University Grants Commission (India)
[edit] References
- ^ Swamy, V. Kumara (January 3, 2008), "A pioneer’s take on tech... University of the week", The Telegraph, http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080103/jsp/careergraph/story_8735123.jsp, retrieved July 09, 2010
- ^ WBUT College List 2009
[edit] External links
- West Bengal University of Technology - Official website
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