THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology

THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology
टीएचडीसी जल विद्युत अभियांत्रिकी और प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान
Type Undergraduate
Established 2011
Director Prof. Geetam Singh Tomar
Location New Tehri, Uttarakhand, India
Campus Rural
Acronym THDC IHET
Affiliations Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun
Website thdcihet.com
Location of THDC_IHET on Map of Uttarakhand
THDC-IHET Tehri
Location of THDC-IHET within Uttarakhand

THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology is an engineering college located in Bhagirathipuram, Tehri, Uttarakhand. The institute was established in August 2011.

THDC-IHET has initiated "THDC-IHET Research and Development Center" to promote Renewable Energy Innovation by teams of scientists and engineers from the institute and any other Institutes affiliated to UTU.

The institute has received the award for “Excellent Institute for Promoting Hydropower in Uttarakhand” in 2nd National Uttarakhand Education Summit & Awards 2015 by CMAI Association of India.


Campus

The campus is located at Bhagirathipuram, Tehri and near the famous Tehri Dam, Uttarakhand. The climate of Tehri is cool throughout the year. The campus is in sprawling 40 acres of land, which is situated at Bhagirathipuram area at a distance of 14 km from New Tehri. THDC IHET residing in a 20 acres campus has fixed out for itself a big name and is recognized as the first hydro power technical institute of Asia and India.[1]


Establishment

The institute was inaugurated by Sh. Sushilkumar Shinde, the then Minister of Power, in 2011.

Recognition

All India Council for Technical Education accorded approval to the following courses. The Institute is affiliated with Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun.[2][3]

Academic departments

The institute currently offers regular B. Tech degree program in the following disciplines:

Admissions

The Bachelor of Technology admissions were based on the AIEEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examination). The exam consists of three sections on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. However, from the year 2013, admission are through the JEE MAIN and ranks are given after considering 60% of the marks scored in the test, and 40% in the class 12 Board examinations.[4]

Activities

Escalade

Escalade is the mega inter-Collegiate cultural fest of THDC-IHET, initiated in 2013. Escalade promises absolute fun and entertainment, Gaming, Singing, Dancing and many more. The highlights of the mega event of THDC-IHET are:

  1. Zephyr - Intercollegiate Cultural Competition.
  2. Cresendo - The War of Bands.
  3. Akriti - The Art Fest
  4. Fascino - The Fashion Event.
  5. Celeb Night
  6. LAN Gaming
  7. Inferno - The DJ Night

References

  1. ↑ "THDC Institute Of Hydropower Engineering & Technology : Facilities". Thdcihet.com. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  2. ↑ "List of Approved Institutes in 2014-15" (PDF). Aicte-india.org. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  3. ↑ "Uttarakhand Technical University | Uttarakhand State government University". Uktech.ac.in. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  4. ↑ "JEE MAIN | JEE MAIN Admission Test". jeemain.nic.in. Retrieved 2016-03-25.

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