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Sahyadri Polytechnic is a polytechnic in Thirthahalli, Karnataka, India. It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.[1]
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| Type | Aided |
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| Established | 1985 |
| Principal | Shankarappa |
| Address | Seebinakere, Sagara road, Thirthahalli - 577432, Shimoga , , , 577432 , |
| Affiliations | Affiliated to Board of Technical Education. |
| Website | http://www.sahyadripolytechnic.org |
History edit
The polytechnic was established in 1985 by M.R. Dharmaiah Gowda under the chairmanship of D.B. Chandre Gowda. Aroor Ramesh Rao became the administrator in 1996. The campus is on the Sagar-Thirthahalli road, a hilly area with much greenery.
The institution provides computer-based learning programs to meet the needs of industry and business. It has staff members who provide training in supportive, physical and learning environment.
Branches edit
- Mechanical Engineering (government-aided)
- Civil Engineering (government-aided)
- Electricals & Electronics Engineering (government-aided)
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electronic and Communication Engineering
Syllabus and examination scheme edit
The syllabus was set by the Karnataka Board of Technical Education. The semester examinations are conducted by Karnataka Technical Examination Board every November and April; they evaluate and announce the results.
Admission edit
Government-aided course admission is done through a centralized counseling process. Admission for courses with no government aid is conducted directly through the college.
Sports and cultural activities edit
The polytechnic organizes cricket matches between its branches every year for the remembrance of its founder, with all the branches participating in the MRD cup.
It organizes a technical program called "Techno-poly". It also organizes essay writing, debates, skits and many competitions during national festivals and many other occasions.
Placements edit
Many companies come to this campus for interviews. Graduates are working in reputed companies like Microsoft, HP, Mindtree, TESCO, CTS, Mahindra Satyam, Jindal-steels, L&T-Komatsu, AMS, Maruthi, WIPRO etc.[citation needed]
Alumni association edit
Sahyadri Polytechnic celebrated its 25-year anniversary in January 2011, with a program named "Sahayadri Sammilana". Past and present students participated, and the event marked the formation of the Sahyadri Polytechnic alumni association.
References edit
- ^ "Addresses of Polytechnic Colleges in Karnataka". National Network of Education. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
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