IITTNiF & Esri India Launch Centre of Competence at IIT Tirupati to Advance Geospatial Research
Esri India and IITTNiF have inaugurated a Center of Competence at IIT Tirupati to enhance the geospatial innovation ecosystem, fostering research, collaboration, and technological advancements.
IITTNiF & Esri India Launch Centre of Competence
The Center of Competence was inaugurated by Chief Guest Prof. Abhay Karandikar, DST Secretary, along with Prof. K. N. Satyanarayana, Director of IIT Tirupati, and Agendra Kumar, Managing Director of Esri India. Established through an MoU between Esri India and IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF). The Centre aims to advance geospatial education, research, and industry applications, strengthening India’s position as a global leader in GIS innovation. It will provide students, researchers, and startups with access to cutting-edge GIS tools, training modules, and real-world applications, fostering breakthroughs in land management, urban planning, transportation, and drone-based geospatial analytics.
Prof. Abhay Karandikar, DST Secretary, said, “Strengthening the collaboration between academia and industry is essential for building a skilled geospatial workforce in the country. Initiatives like the Center of Competence at IIT Tirupati can not only equip the students with the right skillsets for better job opportunities but also help them gain spatial intelligence and develop solutions that can solve the challenges of the country.”
Prof. K. N. Satyanarayana, Director, IIT Tirupati, said, "We are excited to collaborate with Esri India to establish a Center of Competence at IIT Tirupati. This collaboration will empower students, startups, and professionals with access to state-of-the-art geospatial technologies, fostering innovation and addressing real-world challenges. Through tailored training and strong industry-academia connections, we aim to cultivate a skilled generation of geospatial experts ready to drive technological and economic progress."
Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, said, “Our partnership with IIT Tirupati through the Center of Competence is a key step in developing the next generation of geospatial professionals. With the rise of geospatial technologies, including satellite and drone data, AI/ML integration, and advanced analytics, this initiative will equip students and professionals with cutting-edge GIS skills.”
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Refer the table below for IIT Tirupati BTech Mechanical placement statistics 2023 as compared with IIT Goa BTech Mechanical placement statistics 2023:
Particulars |
IIT Tirupati BTech Mechanical Placement Statistics (2023) |
IIT Goa BTech Mechanical Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|---|
the highest package |
INR 19 LPA |
NA |
Average package |
INR 12.3 LPA |
INR 14.76 LPA |
Median package |
INR 12 LPA |
NA |
Placement rate |
39.47% |
96% |
Students registered |
38 |
28 |
Students placed |
17 |
27 |
Indian Institute of Technology or IITs are world renowned Engineering institutes network. The competitive selection procedure has built its reputation in the field. As it helps the institute in filtering out the best of students. Admission to IITs is through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). As per past years' statistics, only 1% or 2% of the total applicants get a seat in an IIT.
Moreover, IITs also enjoy good partnerships/collaborations with industry partners. These connections allow students to get opportunity to work on collaborative research projects, internships, and job placements for students. With this type of industry exposure, students get a chance to enhance their practical skills.
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A comparison of the two Engineering institutes for their M.Tech programme on the basis of multiple components, such as fee and ranking are tabulated below:
NOTE: The fee details mentioned in the above table are sourced from multiple sources. Hence, are indicative.
As per the data in the above table, IIT Tirupati definitely seems like a better option. It's not just the IIT tag that speaks for itself. But the ranking and fee throws better light on why IIT Tirupati is better.