Overview
The Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang (IGIT Sarang) is a state-owned college of technology located at Sarang in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha, India. It is one of the older engineering institutions in the state and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, technology and applied sciences.
Key facts
| Name | Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang |
|---|---|
| Common abbreviation | IGIT Sarang |
| Type | Public technical institution |
| Location | Sarang, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India |
| Country | India |
| Field | Engineering and technology |
Background
IGIT Sarang was established by the Government of Odisha to expand technical education in the state, and is named after former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi. The institute is situated in the Sarang area of Dhenkanal, a district in central Odisha that lies within reach of the industrial and educational corridor connecting Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Angul.
Academics
The institute offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes across core engineering disciplines such as civil, mechanical, electrical, electronics and telecommunication, computer science, chemical, metallurgical and materials engineering. It also runs Master of Technology (M.Tech) programmes in selected specialisations, postgraduate science programmes, and supervises research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.
Admission to undergraduate engineering programmes is generally made through the state-level entrance examination conducted for engineering admissions in Odisha, while postgraduate admissions follow national-level test scores and state counselling.
Campus
The campus at Sarang houses academic departments, laboratories, workshops, a central library, hostels for men and women, staff quarters, and sports and recreational facilities typical of a residential technical institution.
Significance
As a government-supported engineering institution in Odisha, IGIT Sarang has contributed to the technical workforce of the state, particularly in sectors such as steel, mining, power and information technology, which are important to the regional economy. Its alumni are employed in public-sector undertakings, private industry, academia and government services.
Related topics
- Dhenkanal district
- Education in Odisha
- List of engineering colleges in Odisha
- Indira Gandhi
- Government of Odisha
References
- Wikidata entry: Q6024968