Dr. D Y Patil’s Ramrao Adik Institute Of Technology

Dr. D Y Patil's Ramrao Adik Institute Of Technology (RAIT) is a private engineering college in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was established in 1983 by the Bombay Salesian Society, a charitable trust that works for the upliftment of society through education¹. The college is affiliated to Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai and is accredited by NAAC with A grade². It has also been granted a Religious Minority status (Roman Catholics).

The college offers 10 undergraduate programs in various branches of engineering, such as Computer, Electronics and Telecommunication, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, etc. It also offers four postgraduate programs in Computer, Electronics and Telecommunication, Mechanical, and Civil engineering, and a Ph.D. program in Electronics and Telecommunication engineering¹. The college has a well-qualified and dedicated faculty, modern infrastructure and facilities, and a dynamic campus life. The college also has a strong industry-institute interaction, with support from companies like L&T, Siemens, Reliance, Tata, etc. The college aims to provide quality technical education at an affordable cost, and to develop engineers who are competent, ethical, and socially responsible.

The college has a vision to be a distinguished center of excellence in engineering education and research, and to contribute to the national and global development. Its mission is to impart knowledge and skills to the students, to foster innovation and creativity, to promote academic excellence and quality, and to inculcate values and ethics among the students¹. The college has achieved many awards and recognition for its academic performance and social impact. It has been conferred with the Prestigious Award of "Excellence in Quality Education in Engineering" presented by the Times Business Awards 2021⁴. It has also been ranked among the top private engineering colleges in India by various surveys and magazines². It has also received several grants and projects from national and international agencies, such as DST, AICTE, UGC, IIT Bombay, etc.

The college has a vibrant and diverse student community, with various cultural, technical, sports, and social activities. The college organizes an annual cultural festival called Utsav, which showcases the talent and enthusiasm of the students¹. The college also has various clubs and cells, such as the IEEE Student Branch, the ISTE Student Chapter, the Entrepreneurship Development Cell, the Anti-Ragging Committee, the Women Development Cell, the NSS Unit, and the Rotaract Club, which provide opportunities for the students to learn, network, and serve the society¹. The college also has a dedicated training and placement cell, which helps the students to get placed in reputed companies and organizations. Some of the prominent