Dr. Prachi Raut

Head of Department

PhD (Technology), M.E. (Electronics), B.E. (Electronics)

The department of Information Technology at the St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) is a perfect blend of experienced faculty and up-to-date infrastructure which creates a conducive learning environment for new generation students. The department offers a bachelor’s degree (B.E.) in Information Technology. The intake of the department at its inception in 1999 was 60. At present, we have an intake of 120. The department has been accredited by the NBA four times till now. Current accreditation is valid till June 2025.

With the power of academic autonomy, the department has introduced the latest technology courses on Web and Mobile Development, Software Engineering, DevOps, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics etc. Inline with the institute’s vision of creating entrepreneurs and technological leaders, the department’s syllabus includes courses on Entrepreneurship, Digital Business Management, Management Information Systems etc.

The department’s faculty profile boasts of PhD/PG degrees from premier institutes, decades of teaching experience, demonstrated research and mentoring skills. ICT enabled classrooms, tutorial rooms and state of the art laboratories support the teaching-learning process.

Apart from the regular courses, we encourage our students to participate in competitions, hackathons, internships and volunteering activities. The students are also guided in higher studies, placements and start-ups through mentoring programs. We are proud of our alumni who are contributing in the field of technology in the organizations world-over. The Information Technology Student’s Association (ITSA) is a vibrant body which arranges various technical and non-technical activities throughout the year supporting the department in achieving its vision.

Programmes offered in the Department

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)

Sanctioned Intake : 120

Lateral Entry : 12

Our Vision

  To create a conducive instrument for transforming the enrolled potential fresher into competent Information Technology professional or entrepreneur with integrity and ethical value.

Our Mission

  To become unit of excellence in teaching, training, research, innovative application and extension work in IT in co-operation with various other departments.

  To make knowledge and expertise accessible with various dissemination strategies, including networking with research unit, colleges, government and industry along with the motivation for self-learning.

  To integrate teaching, research and practice along with higher education for generation and application of knowledge in line with emerging needs of industry, technical quality with market driven professional pursuits, programs, courses, collaboration.

  To develop entrepreneur skills along with ethical and professional values among the students.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

   To provide students with a sound foundation in mathematical, scientific and engineering fundamentals to design, analyse and solve complex engineering problems, to develop quest for higher studies and to inspire them to foster innovative research.

   To provide an environment and to make knowledge & expertise accessible for students to work in multi-disciplinary projects, to solve the real life problems with the help of modern tools and techniques and to lead towards a successful professional career.

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Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

   Students will be able to acquire the basic knowledge of analysis and design, based on the comprehensive principles of Software Engineering, Project Management, Software Testing and Quality Assurance.

   Students will be able to apply research based approach using innovative tools and techniques in the field of Communication & Networks, Computer graphics & Image Processing and Information Security & Data Management.



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