About College   

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, named after the late Prime Minister Sri Rajiv Gandhi, run by the Government of Kerala, started functioning in 1991. It has established a vast infrastructure and put together a team of dedicated teachers. The institution has become one of the leading technical Institutes in Kerala.

The government has started this institution in the view of making it a center for post graduation and research studies. The college is affiliated to the APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY. RIT, the sanctum of technology aims at providing high quality education for talented students from all sections of the society. Owned and managed by the Government of Kerala, it has a highly qualified and dedicated faculty. More than providing technical education RIT aims at the overall development of each and every RITian. The college provides a positive environment for the students to develop their potentials and to excel in all walks of life.

MISSION
To impart professional education to students from all sectors of the society to mould them to be competent, committed, research oriented and socially responsible citizens capable of deploying technology for the goodwill of society.

VISION
Be a centre of technological excellence for the betterment of society.

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Kottayam Admission

Admissions for undergraduates are provided to the institute through various entrance tests. Undergraduate courses are provided admission through the NATA or KEAM tests, while the GATE entrance exam is considered for postgraduate admissions.

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, established in 1991, has reached an outstanding position in higher education sector in Kerala with profound achievements in post graduation and research activities. It is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam University, Thiruvananthapuram and Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala.

Our alumni occupy top positions in industry, R&D and academia both in India and abroad. You would find talented candidates that suits all your requirements, and it will be our pleasure to support your recruitment efforts. Career Guidance and Placement Cell serves as an interface between graduating students and prospective employers.

Placement Procedure

1. The Career Guidance and Placement Cell (CGPC) send invitations to companies/organizations along with relevant information.
2. CGPC allots dates to companies for campus interviews based on various details given by companies.
3. The company/ organization confirm the dates with the CGPC. Interested students show their willingness to appear for the recruitment process of a company by registering for it.
4. Details of interested students shall be sent to the company.
5. Companies come to the campus on the allotted dates and conduct tests and/or interviews according to their recruitment process.
6. The company/organization are required  to furnish the final list of students preferably on the date of interview. 

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology: Scholarships
courses are offered scholarships sponsored by the Dept. of Higher Education and Centre for Engg. Research and Development (CERD). The institute also offers other scholarships to candidates including Merit cum means, e-grants, MCM scholarships, etc.

LIBRARY
The central library housed in a star shaped multi storied building with a plinth area of over 822 sq. mts. It is fully computerized with facilities like online referencing, reservation system etc. The library has separate lending and reference sections with a vast area of titles under all disciplines.A book bank section is also functioning under a separate government scheme for the benefit of the SC/ST students alone. Library access is available to all the students and staff of this college during working hours.

Hostal

RIT has two ladies hostels and one men’s hostel with an intake of 280 and 107, respectively. Apart from this, RIT runs a separate P.G. hostel in the campus. Procedure for hostel admission is as per the institute norms. The students under the supervision of Warden run the mess in hostels. The students and other activities in the hostels are under the supervision of a Warden.

Canteen

A canteen is functioning in the college for staff and students. It is located near the three departments and Workshop building. Separate dining spaces for staff and students, ergonomic seating arrangements, clean and hygienic food at affordable prices are noteworthy.

Cafeteria

A cafeteria is run for the students, staff, and visitors. It is located near the administrative block. PTA constructed the building and the dining space for this purpose.

COLLEGE BUSES
There are seven buses operating on a regular basis. Two buses operate to Kottayam town, and two buses to Changanacherry (via Karukachal & via Njaliyakuzhy), one bus to Ettumanoor (via Kottayam), one bus to Pala and one bus to Kanjirappally.