Alumni
May 30, 2024 2024-06-28 10:48Alumni
VJTI's Founding and Early Years
When VJTI was founded in 1887, it was initially hosted in the old Elphinstone College building at Byculla, with two departments: the ‘Ripon Textile School’ and the ‘Sir J.J. School of Mechanical Engineering’. The institute was established in response to the urgent need for a new cadre of technical personnel to reduce reliance on foreign expertise.
VJTI's Legacy of Excellence in Technical Education and Leadership
Degree courses at VJTI commenced in 1946, followed by postgraduate courses in 1952. The institute prides itself on supplying skilled technical professionals who are on par with the best in India and globally. VJTI graduates have made a lasting impact on the industrial, economic, and political landscapes through their technical and managerial expertise, vision, and dedication. Numerous top-level technocrats, entrepreneurs, bureaucrats, and managers have been trained at this esteemed institute.
VJTI Alumni
The VJTI Alumni Association was established on March 10, 1944, originally named 'The Old Boys’ Association’. It was later renamed the ‘VJTI Alumni Association’. The association aims to foster connections between past and present students and staff. It strives to create a lasting bond between the institute and its alumni by encouraging their participation in various activities such as curriculum development, joint research and consultancy projects, the creation of centers of excellence in emerging technology areas, student mentoring, guest lectures, and the development of laboratories and infrastructure. The Alumni Association has its own office on the institute premises, providing information related to alumni activities.
The Alumni meet is typically held at the institute in the latter half of December or the first half of January. All alumni are invited to visit the campus, stroll down memory lane, and relive their time at VJTI. This event is particularly special for the batch celebrating their 25th anniversary of graduating from the institute.
The VJTI Alumni Association has been instrumental in modernizing laboratories, classrooms, the auditorium, the cafeteria, washrooms, and hostel infrastructure. Additionally, they provide scholarships and financial support to students.
VJTI Alumni Association
Enhancing Facilities and Supporting Students
The VJTI Alumni Association has been instrumental in modernizing laboratories, classrooms, the auditorium, the cafeteria, washrooms, and hostel infrastructure. Additionally, they provide scholarships and financial support to students.
VJTI International Alumni Association
VJTI International Alumni Association (501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the USA) is formed and being launched formally in the 3rd quarter of 2020 with the following noble initiatives:
- Enhance, nurture and establish active recruitment collaboration of your company with VJTI. Strive for industry sponsored projects with VJTI involving our bright students in cutting edge best practices that can lead to better employment and disruptive start-ups.
- Sponsor Competition/Scholarship awards (e.g. Publication award to student scholars/faculty who publish a paper in coveted journals/conferences, scholarships to top rankers, Scholarships to the economically disadvantaged, etc.)
- Create incentive funds for VJTI faculty who serve as chair professor/researchers, bring sponsored research projects to VJTI, and engage in innovative research leading to IPR and patents. Additionally, incentives can be awarded to faculty members from reputed institutions such as IIT Bombay who come to VJTI to teach a course module.
- Build a portfolio of named funds (e.g. Modern test-beds on niche technologies at various departments of VJTI)
- Provide additional support funds (e.g. Travel award to students/faculty to attend conference/internship abroad, Accommodation/food support to needy students, Conference organization support to VJTI, Distinguished lecture organizing support for external distinguished speakers, Support for marquee events like Technovanza and Enthusia.
