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Time Business News
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
MITS Madanapalle Deemed University Status Confirmed
mits-madanapalle-deemed-university Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh – [July 2025] — In a landmark move for higher education in southern India, Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) has been officially granted Deemed to be University status by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This recognition is a significant step forward for the institution, which has been steadily growing its reputation in engineering, management, and research-driven programs. A 'Deemed to be University' status allows an institution of high academic standing to function with greater academic autonomy, including the freedom to design its own curriculum, conduct examinations, and award degrees independently. It is granted to institutes that demonstrate strong academic performance, research output, faculty expertise, and industry collaboration. The elevation to deemed status reflects the institute's long-standing commitment to quality education, research excellence, and industry-oriented learning. Established with a vision to create technically competent professionals, MITS has consistently expanded its academic offerings and infrastructure over the years. With this new status, MITS now joins a select group of institutions in India that have been recognized for their autonomy and excellence. This change allows the institution to: Launch new interdisciplinary programs tailored to industry trends. tailored to industry trends. Foster collaborative research with international universities. with international universities. Introduce flexible curriculum structures aligned with global standards. aligned with global standards. Enhance faculty development and student innovation programs. The new designation is also expected to accelerate research output, attract more funding opportunities, and strengthen technology incubation and entrepreneurship initiatives. With the growing importance of AI, data science, sustainability, and smart systems, the institution is poised to play a larger role in India's knowledge economy. MITS's transition to a deemed university has implications beyond its campus. Situated in Madanapalle, Annamayya District, the institution contributes significantly to higher education accessibility in the region. This move is likely to: Improve regional student intake Encourage faculty from premier institutions to join Promote skill development programs in rural and semi-urban areas While the institution has not issued an official statement detailing new initiatives, faculty and staff members view the status as a strategic opportunity to strengthen academic offerings and student outcomes. The Deemed to be University status sets the stage for MITS to evolve into a comprehensive academic ecosystem, bridging education, research, and industry. As India expands its focus on autonomous institutions and NEP 2020 reforms, MITS Madanapalle is now well-positioned to lead academic transformation in its domain. By Praneel Kumar Peruru, @ TIME BUSINESS NEWS
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
MITS students develop portable, AI-powered skin disease detection device
The final-year ECE students of Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) have successfully developed a portable, AI-powered system for early detection of skin diseases. The MITS management said: 'The device leverages Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to classify skin conditions such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and others through a mobile or web interface. Built on Raspberry Pi, the device includes a buzzer, GSM module, and LCD for real-time alerts and display. In recognition of their achievement, the students were felicitated by the management, including Principal C. Yuvaraj and Correspondent N. Vijaya Bhaskar Choudary.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
170 girl students of MITS selected for AICTE scholarship
170 girl students of the Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) in Annamayya district have been selected for the AICTE (All India Institute of Technical Education) Pragati Scholarship for the academic year 2025-26. The AICTE initiative supports meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds. MITS principal C. Yuvaraj told the media here on Monday that each student was awarded ₹50,000, bringing the total scholarship amount to ₹85 lakh. 'The scholarship not only eases the financial burden on the students and their parents, but also motivates young women to go places in the fields of engineering and technology. This initiative holds the key to achieving gender parity in technical education,' he said. A ceremony was held on the campus to felicitate the awardees, attended by MITS correspondent N. Vijaya Bhaskar Choudary, executive director Keerthi Nadella, senior faculty and students. Dr. Choudary expressed pride in the achievement of the students and reiterated the institution's commitment to fostering inclusive education to provide world-class teaching to the students.
