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== Siddaganga Institute of Technology ==<br />
* '''Location & Contact Information'''<br />
** Address, Directions, & Map:<br />
*** Tumkur, Thumkur, Karnataka, India<br />
** Telephone Numbers:<br />
*** +91-0816-2214000, 2214001, 2282696<br />
*** +91-0816-2282994 (fax)<br />
** Official Website: [http://sit.ac.in/]<br />
* '''History & Memorable Moments'''<br />
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Siddaganga Institute of Technology is located at Tumkur, Karnataka State, India. It is popularly known as SIT-Tumkur. Tumkur is a District headquarters located about 70 km from Bengaluru (Bangalore), the capital of Karnataka. <ref name=wikipedia>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidhaganga_Institute_of_Technology] Wikipedia.ORG. Accessed October 2007.</ref><br />
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Sri ShivaKumara Swamiji, Religious head of Siddaganga Mutt is the visionary behind SIT-Tumkur. The college was started in 1963 under his guidance. <ref name="wikipedia"/><br />
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SIT-Tumkur offers 4 year Bachelors degree in various branches of engineering, a four semester Masters and PhD in selected branches of engineering. SIT-Tumkur is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and follows the syllabus set by VTU. The degrees are awarded from VTU. <ref name="wikipedia"/><br />
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Considering it is a private engineering college, one will be impressed with the facilities it has to offer. The labs are well equipped, there is an impressive Array of eminent professors and teaching staff, one entire block is dedicated for library, an attractive campus with good dormitories make it a good institute for technical education. <ref name="wikipedia"/><br />
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It has a good image among the engineering colleges and this is endorsed by the fact that many large companies pick bright final year students from Campus interviews. <ref name="wikipedia"/><br />
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Dr. M. N. Channabasappa, formerly from Regional Engineering College - Surathkal became Principal of the college in 1991 and was instrumental in moving the college toward excellence. Currently, Dr.S.M. Shashidhara leads the college as Principal, while Dr. M. N. C. has taken the role of Director. <ref name="wikipedia"/><br />
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* '''Overview, Photographs, & Video Links'''<br />
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== Prospective Students ==<br />
* '''Admissions Tips'''<br />
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== New & Current Students ==<br />
* '''Campus Events'''<br />
* '''Transportation'''<br />
* '''Safety Tips'''<br />
* '''Support Centers'''<br />
** Counseling<br />
* '''Grading System'''<br />
* '''Good Classes & Teachers'''<br />
* '''Groups & Organizations'''<br />
* '''College & Career Tips'''<br />
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== Alumni ==<br />
* '''Benefits of Joining Alumni Association'''<br />
* '''Chapters'''<br />
* '''Teachers (Where are they now?)'''<br />
** Mallikarjun, U.S.Mallikarjun (August 1989 - Present)<br />
** Murukuti, Umakanth Reddy (September 1989 - September 1994)<br />
** Prasad, Siddeswara (February 1985 - Present) <br />
* '''[http://www.alumni.net/Asia/India/Karnataka/Thumkur/Tumkur/Siddaganga_Institute_of_Technology/ Alumni Directory]'''<br />
* '''Alumni Events'''<br />
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== Visitors ==<br />
* '''Hotels Nearby'''<br />
* '''Restaurant Recommendations'''<br />
* '''Places of Worship'''<br />
* '''Sports Facility Access'''<br />
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