St. Francis Institute of Technology, (SFIT), Borivali
Year of Establishment :
In 1999, Society of St. Francis Industrial Training Institute started, St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT). The College is approved by AICTE and affiliated to the University of Mumbai and offers three programmes, leading to BE degree.
History :
The Society of Franciscan Brothers was founded in 1901, with Mumbai as its International Headquarter. In 1964 the Society established St. Francis Industrial Training Institute, in Borivali, registered under the national ITI scheme. The Society’s Higher Education Centers are situated in urban and semi urban areas.
College Grade / Ranking :
From its inception, SFIT ranks one among the top six colleges under the University of Mumbai.
Location :
The St. Francis Institute of Technologyis located at Borivali,
The Important landmark around the college is Bhagwati Hospital.
The college can be easily reached from Borivali Station.
→ Western Railway Line – Borivali Station ( Approx. 12 minutes by auto from Borivali Station )
Admissions :
St. Francis Engineering College has 51% admission seats reserved for the Roman Catholic Community. The admission process for other seats is through CAP Rounds based on MH – CET Score.
Undergraduate Admissions – ( Bachelor of Engineering - B.E. ) :
St. Francis College of Engineeringadmits students for undergraduate programs based on their scores in the MH-CET (Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test).
Courses / Departments :
| Branch | Course | Intake | Course Start Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTC | Electronics & Tele-Communication Engineering | 120 | 1999 |
| CMPN | Computer Engineering | 120 | 1999 |
| INFT | Information Technology | 120 | 1999 |
Student Societies @ SFIT :
1) IEEE SFIT Event : National Seminar
2) SYNERGY : Institutional fair
3) MIND’S EYE : Platform to show BE projects at a national level
4) LAUNCHPAD : Professional talent hunt
College Campus :
It is in the middle of a generous 5 acres of lush green settings in the interest of the students.
The building is a spacious Ground +Seven-floor structure with 60 a/c rooms, Tutorial rooms & Laboratories.
They are equipped with the newest technical infrastructure.
It caters to more than 1300 students every year.
The entrance of the Institute leads down a winding lane surrounded by landscaped gardens.
Each Class Room is equipped with LCD Projector and Laptop for teaching with illustration presentation.
College Fees :
The college fees is Rs. 71,813
Magazine :
'IRIS' - The magazine epitomizes the spirit of SFITians.
'Sanshodhan' - The technical magazine of SFIT is primarily meant for publishing the research papers and technical articles written by the Faculty and students of SFIT.
Library :
It is situated on the second floor of the building with an area of 500 sq.m.
The SFIT library also has networked computers with On-line Library provides access to several Internet basedresearch databases. These databases can be accessed from off-campus through Internet.
Festivals / College Events :
1) 'IRIS' is an inter-college cultural festival. It is held annually in the month of February/March usually held in the even semesters. A galaxy of events is held ranging from cultural to literary, gaming, management and marketing.
It is organized by the student body of the college with enormous passion and interest. It is a platform through which students sharpen their hidden skills like organization, management, administration and so on.
2) 'MOSAIC' : Technical festival of SFIT.
Campus Placements :
SFIT has signed an MOU with Infosys for the Campus Connect Program.
Contact :
St. Francis Institute of Technology ( SFIT )
Mount Poinsur,
S.V.P. Road,
Borivali ( West ),
Near Bhagwati Hospital,
Mumbai - 400 103.
Tel No : +91 022 2892 8585 , 2890 8585
Fax : +91 022 2895 4787
St. Francis Engineering College Website : www.sfitengg.org
Email : sfitlib@vsnl.com
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