Sinhgad Institute of Technology (SIT)

ABOUT COLLEGE

Sinhgad Institute of Technology (SIT) is far from any metropolitan city (its located in Lonavala on the Mumbai-Pune expressway), the location is picturesque. Climate is brilliant throughout the year. Accessibility doesn't really matter as you've gotta stay in the hostel.

Infrastructure:
This magnificent structure that you see above the ghats and superfluous when approaching your way from Mumbai to Pune or vice versa. Infrastructure Sinhgad Institute of Technology (SIT) is very good. The cricket stadium is known all Maharashtra tour. The college offers Wi-Fi connection in the entire campus and all academic facilities are taken very well care of.

Faculty:
The students say that the principal is very nice, but complain about the other professors, who they claim do not speak any English.

Attendance:
Sinhgad Institute of Technology (SIT), Lonavala follows a very strict attendance system. Students are expected to maintain 75% attendance, and they are often detained if it falls below 60%.

Crowd:
The crowd is ‘cooperative’, very friendly, but nothing out of the world.

Hangouts:
Bushi dam is a common (and beautiful) hangout, but its also rather expensive- takes Rs. 500 by rick! Bamboo house and RK are two more hangouts. Alcohol is easily available, and another place students like hanging out is Beer Bridge.

Canteen:
There are two canteens in the campus, but ONLY the samosa is worth eating. You can also find ‘Roll Centre’ inside the campus itself.

Festivals:
Sinhgad Institute of Technology (SIT), Lonavala hosts its technical fest called Xenos in September. The Cultural festival, Surbhi, is held in January.

Placements:
Placements for E&TC, Comps & IT are quite good. However, placements for Mechanical students aren’t up to the mark. Infosys, Accenture, CapGemini, Cognizant and IBM are major recruiters.

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Minimum Eligibility

Admission of Maharashtra State and OMS candidate to First Year (F.E.) of Bachelors in Engineering (BE) Passed Std XII (HSC) as well as secured 50% marks together in Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects and either Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/ Technical Vocational subject. (45% for candidates of Backward Class) belonging to Maharashtra State. Valid Score at JEE-Main Admission for J & K migrant candidates: Eligibility criteria remains the same. However, the admissions of J & K Quota candidates are done by DTE MS. Please refer to www.dte.org.in for updated rules and schedule. Direct Admission to Second Year-Degree Course in Engineering (Lateral Entry): The Candidate must be an Indian National and passed Post-SSC or Post-HSC Diploma Course in Engineering/Technology with at least 45 % marks (40 % marks in the case of candidates from Back-ward class and Physically Handicapped categories belonging to the State of Maharashtra only) in the Appropriate branch of Engineering / Technology from an AICTE approved Institution with English as the medium of instruction at Diploma level. OR The Candidate must be an Indian National and passed B.Sc. Degree from a UGC /Association of Indian Universities recognized University with at least 45% marks (40% marks in the case of candidates from Back-ward class and Physically Handicapped categories belonging to the State of Maharashtra only).