About Electronics and ICT Academy
The Electronics and ICT Academy at NIT Patna was established under a scheme of MeitY, Government of India, with the primary objective to enhance the quality of technical education and to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
The Academy focuses on imparting knowledge and skills in cutting-edge technologies like AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, and other emerging areas of Electronics and ICT.
Our Key Initiatives
Faculty Development Programs
Intensive training programs for faculty members to enhance their knowledge and skills in emerging technologies.
Industry Collaborations
Partnerships with leading technology companies to bridge the gap between academic curriculum and industry requirements.
Research & Innovation
Promoting research in cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain, and more through workshops and projects.
Participating Institutes
DeitY has sponsored a scheme entitled "Scheme of Financial Assistance for setting up of Electronics and ICT Academies". The Empowered Committee under the chairmanship of Secretary, DeitY has accorded approval for setting up of 4 such Academies across India:
NIT Patna
National Institute of Technology, Patna
Bihar
IIITDM Jabalpur
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing
Madhya Pradesh
NIT Warangal
National Institute of Technology, Warangal
Telangana
IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Assam
The NIT Patna E&ICT Academy caters to faculty from institutions across Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, through partnerships with various technical institutes in these states.
Our Impact
14+
Faculty Programs
1500+
Faculty Trained
10+
Institutions Reached
8+
Technology Areas
Government Initiative
Under Ministry of Electronics & IT
The E-ICT Academy at NIT Patna is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The academy is part of the government's Digital India initiative to enhance digital skills across the nation.
Through funding and guidance from MeitY, the academy is able to offer high-quality training programs and workshops at minimal costs to participants from educational institutions and industry.
Responsibilities of DeitY
- To set up and organize meetings of the Empowered Committee for taking policy level decisions
- To ensure time-bound implementation through Project Review and Steering Group
- To provide necessary funds for implementation to respective institutions
- To assist in expediting issues related to progress and coordination
- To take up any other issues and aspects related to the Scheme/Project