High Quality Learning Experience
Overview
Cultivating Industry
Ready Engineers
At the Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management (HITAM), we believe that engineering education should transcend traditional classroom learning. Our “High-Quality Learning Experience” is designed to cultivate globally competent, industry-ready engineers equipped with robust problem-solving abilities. This philosophy is encapsulated in our “Doing Engineering” approach, which emphasizes hands-on, project-based, and industry-interactive learning methodologies.
Hands-On Learning
for Higher-Order Outcomes
Central to our educational approach is hands-on learning, vital for developing practical skills, creativity, and a deeper understanding of engineering concepts.
Through instructional laboratories and PBL, students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, creativity, and teamwork.
PBL encourages students to work on interdisciplinary projects under the guidance of industry experts and mentors, ensuring relevance and applicability.
To enhance our pedagogical framework, HITAM has partnered with Aalborg University, Denmark, integrating PBL into our curriculum.
Instilling Academic Rigour
for Deeper Learning
Higher-Order
Thinking
Academic rigour at HITAM involves applying higher-order thinking skills—such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation—to meaningful content.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Our curriculum is regularly updated to align with industry standards, ensuring students are well-prepared for their chosen career paths.
Skill Development Clubs
The Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) enables students to learn, share, connect, and develop skills in a collaborative environment.
Continuous Assessment
Regular assessments, course-level projects, and student progression monitoring ensure comprehensive evaluation and personalised attention.
Qualified Faculty
Our faculty comprises 40% Ph.D. holders, with 50% of the remaining faculty pursuing their Ph.D., and adjunct faculty from industry and premier institutes.
Career Exploration
The HITAM XPLORE platform offers substantial preparation for careers in scientific and engineering professions, helping students explore future career options.
Engineers as
Problem Solvers
Field Experience: We provide students with field experience through internships, projects, and volunteer work, allowing them to develop problem-solving skills through practical application.
Skill Development Initiatives: Initiatives such as the Student Skill Development Centre (SSDC), Engineers Without Borders (EWB), Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP), Engineering Projects in Community Services (EPICS), and the Multi-disciplinary Emerging Technologies Application Centre (META) are designed to make problem-solving second nature to our students.
Hackathons and Competitions: Our Hackathon Club, IIIC, and HIIC encourage and provide a conducive ecosystem for students to host and participate in various hackathons and competitions at the state and national levels.
Innovation as an Integral Part
of Engineering Education
Encouraging
Inquisitiveness
Inquisitiveness is at the heart of innovation. The campus environment and culture at HITAM inspire students to ask questions, explore ideas, and venture into uncharted territory.
Structured Innovation Framework
We have a definitive framework that channels the innovative streak among students, providing institutional support.
Innovation and
Incubation Center
The HITAM Innovation and Incubation Center aims to nurture entrepreneurial spirit and foster innovative solutions by providing resources, mentorship, and support to budding entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurial Development Centre (EDC)
The EDC at HITAM fosters entrepreneurial skills and innovation among students, providing resources and mentorship to transform ideas into viable business ventures.
Our COEs offer access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, allowing students to explore their passions and push the boundaries of innovation.
Holistic Learning for Grooming Well-Rounded Engineers
We recognize that focusing solely on analytical abilities and cognitive development is insufficient for the rapidly changing engineering landscape. A holistic approach that includes creativity, entrepreneurship, and life skills is essential. The cognitive domain involves knowledge and problem-solving skills; the affective domain encompasses emotional intelligence, empathy, and communication; and the psychomotor domain includes practical skills and hands-on experience.
At HITAM, these abilities combine to produce outstanding engineers who make a mark in their respective domains. Initiatives like TEDx, where ideas are not only heard but embraced, spark a ripple effect of change and growth. The Toastmasters Club helps students develop public speaking and leadership skills. The Student Self Governance (SSG) group at HITAM helps students map leadership and management roles for the smooth functioning of the institution while grooming them to be future leaders. Various Affinity Clubs, HR Conclave, Youth Parliament, NCC, NSS, and the Wellness Center promote professional and personal growth, preparing students for successful careers and a well-rounded life.
Placing Professional Journey
at the Heart of Learning
Career Design Center
The Career Design Center at HITAM offers structured training programs, periodic assessments, industry-relevant technical training, sessions on confidence building, resume review, mock group discussions, and mock interviews to help students with their internships, placements, and aspirations for higher education.
Professional Chapters
Professional chapters at HITAM, such as IEEE, IETE, ISNT, ISTE, FMAE, and SAE, provide students with opportunities to engage in industry-relevant activities, networking, and professional development.
Industry Collaborations
HITAM has collaborated with a number of industries and national and international universities to provide internship opportunities to students while pursuing their undergraduate courses.
Lending a Global Touch with Integrated Twinning Program
Integrated Twinning Program by HITAM is an international program that represents an initiative aimed at acquainting students with global culture, leveraging world-class expertise, and fostering international immersion through strategic partnerships with leading universities worldwide.