B.T.L Educational Trust For Rural Development
No. 259(B), Bommasandra Industrial Area,
Hosur Road, Bangalore - 562 158.
Phone : 8423055
Tele/Fax : 8423831
Hostle : 8424889

THE B.T.L. EDUCATIONAL TRUST FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT is one of the Premier Educational Organisations working for the upliftment of rural poor people. Its origin dates back to 1979. The key figure responsible for all the activities is Sri. B.T. Lakshman, an N.R.I, at present staying in U.S.A .

The important aims and objectives of the Trust are :

• To start and manage Educational Institutions with the Primary object of giving Education to rural people.
• To start and manage Technical Institutions with the primary object of giving occupational oriented Education to rural people.
• To build and manage Rural health dispensaries.
• To create endowments to award financial assistance to Rural students to pursue education.
• To assist and promote student exchange and cultural exchange programmes between India and U.S.A.

To raise necessary funds and create a healthy environment, a Foundation called "B.T.L. Foundation for International Services" was founded in U.S.A. during 1979.

THE B.T.L. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT was founded in the year 1997-98.

The Institute is a constituent college of both Bangalore University & Visveswaraiah Technical University and has the privilege of being affiliated to both these Universities and is approved by AICTE.

The Institute is situated in the eastern part of Bangalore Metropolitan city on a sprawling campus in the midst of huge Industrial Estates of Karnataka and Tamilnadu. The campus is an ideal and good environmental one for study, with beautiful trees and lawns, surrounding the buildings.

The B.T.L. Institute is surrounded by a large number of medium and small scale industries. The faculty and the students have been approached to conduct a technical survey of these industries. An excellent opportunity exists for the active involvement of the students with the Industries.

The Institute offers courses of study (4 Years duration) leading to Bachelor's (B.E.) Degree in Engineering in :

• Computer Science
  
• Electronics & Communication
  
• Mechanical
  
• Information science
  

The Student intake is 60 in each branch of the faculty.

TITLE AND DURATION OF THE COURSE
The course shall be called the degree course in Bachelor of Engineering which is abbreviated as B.E.
The course shall be of four academic years duration and conducted in eight semesters and each semester having a duration of 16 weeks.
The calendar of events in respect of the course shall be fixed by the University from time to time.
The examination in all the subjects of all the eight semesters shall be conducted at the end of each semester except when there are no candidates taking examination for any subjects.

ADMISSION AND ELIGIBILITY
Admission for the first year of the course shall be open to the students who have passed the two year Pre-University examination (Science) conducted by the Karnataka State Pre-University Board.
OR
10+2 the Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as optional subjects and English as a subject of study.
OR
Those who have passed any other examinations recognized by the University as equivalent there to.

The Candidates shall have secured a minimum of 50% of marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of second year Pre-University Examination or at the end of 12th year public examination. The B.Sc., graduates shall also be considered eligible for admission to first year B.E course if they have secured minimum of 50% of marks in the aggregate of subjects
(i)   Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or
(ii)  Physics, Mathematics and Electronics.
(iii) Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science .

The three years Diploma Holders in appropriate branch of Engineering granted (awarded) by the Board Technical Education, Government of Karnataka, or any other Diploma qualification considered equivalent there to by this University, who have secured not less than 50% of the total maximum marks in the final examination of the Diploma course are eligible for admission for the first year of B.E. course in appropriate branch. However, there shall not be any exemption of any subject at the B.E. degree course.

The candidates belonging to Scheduled castes and Scheduled tribes and any other groups classified by the Government of Karnataka for such purpose from time to time shall be considered eligible for the admission if they have passed the qualifying examinations giving eligibility for B.E admission with 10% less marks i.e. with 40% of marks. However the candidates shall take qualifying examination like C.E.T. etc.

The candidates other than those, who have passed the examination of Pre-University examination Board, Engineering Diploma Examination of the Board of Technical Education Karnataka and B.Sc. degree examination from any of the Universities of Karnataka state, have to obtain eligibility certificate for seeking admission to B.E degree course from Visveswaraiah Technological University, Belgaum or from concerned Engineering college to Karnataka State. The University will notify dates for the issue of eligibility certificates from time to time.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Merit cum means of Rs. 1500/- per annum are awarded to one student in each faculty. Such students should have secured the highest marks in the aggregate of all the subjects of the academic year in the first attempt but not less than 80% Students are also eligible for the award of several scholarships awarded by the state and Central Government. These will be notified from time to time.

Institution has plans to develop a sports and hostel complex at Mallasandra about 1.5 Kms from the college campus. Sports complex providing indoor stadium for shuttle badminton, table tennis and Gym. Also 400 Meter track for conducting field, track events and cricket/hockey ground.

At present institute has hostel facility for accommodating 40 boys and 10 girls in Bangalore City. Students commute by the college bus. For the next year we have plan to extend the facility to 80 boys and 20 girls. College Campus in 5 Acres of land
Staff Quarters, sports & hostel complex : 11 Acres of land
College bus facility -. 2 buses .

LIBRARY :
The institution even though a budding one has a good library and has a collection of books and journals.In all the faculties of Engineering Courses the college is offering, including Science and Mathematics. The library has an open access system enabling the students to take up any book for reference to browsing. The library opens at 9.30 a.m. and closes at 5.00 p.m. and during examination time these hours are extended further. A provision of Rs. Two Lakhs is made in the budget for the academic year 1998-99 for the purchase of books and Journals. The library will be housed in the new lecture hall wing from the academic year 1998-99.

SPORTS FACILITY :
The College has a good sports field suitable for playing cricket, football, volley ball etc., At present an inter institutional tournament in cricket and athletics is conducted and a suitable shield is instituted in the name of Sri. B.T. Lakshman, Chairman of the Trust. In addition inter class competitions are being held in athletics. Efforts are being made to provide indoor game facility during the next academic year.

ADDITIONAL COACHING FACILITY :
The faculty members are available for the guidance and clearing of any doubts in the lessons everyday for 45 minutes before the commencement of the college. This additional facility is provided to avoid the habit of students going for private tutions.

TRANSPORT FACILITY :
Bangalore Transport Service is running city service buses from Kempegowda Bus Stand and from K.R. Market/Kalasipalyam bus stand. In addition all the buses that go to Hosur will stop in front of college: On an average a bus will pass via college within a frequency of 10 minutes. The trust which is managing the college has a fleet of two buses which can be used for tours and industrial visits of the students. The college proposes to run a bus for the benefit of the student, if there is sufficient response from the students.

HOSTEL FACILITY :

Hostel complex providing accommodation for about 400 boys and 200 girls The Institute is well equipped with the laboratory and library facilities and Qualified and experienced faculty members for the 1st year.
Separate Hostel accommodation for men and women students has been made available in rented buildings at Chandapura town, 1 KM from the college campus. A Vegetarian mess is run on the advice of the mess committee consisting of the warden and student representatives. The monthly mess charges (dividing system) are about Rs. 800/-. The management of the hostels and messes is under the overall charge of a warden who is a senior Teacher in the college. The students are required to abide by the hostel/mess rules in force. All the rooms are reasonably furnished. Indoor game and reading room facility are also provided. Separate canteen facility is available for the benefit of staff and students in the campus during the college working hours.

COUNSELLING FOR JOB HIGHER EDUCATION :
The college has counselling facility headed by a Professor. Students will be advised properly for procurement of Jobs or pursuing higher education in Indian or in foreign Universities. Arrangements are also being made for campus Interviews. The college has definite understanding with a few local multinational companies for to fee the students to be competitive under placement program and Campus selection. The college has also understanding with Delaware State University USA, under student exchange program for pursuing higher education.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES :
For the benefit of students who are interested in the cultural activities, efforts are under way to form an association under the leadership of an experienced teacher to promote cultural activities such as drama, music, debating, quiz solving etc.

ADMINISTRATION :
B.T.L. Educational Trust is the sole authority for the administration, expansion, development and management of the college Hostels etc. The Governing Council which has been constituted in accordance with the Provision of University Act is responsible for normal academic policy matters of the college. The governing council consists of members representing management, members nominated by University, A.I.C.T.E., State Government, one staff member nominated by Principal, one local person who will be generally an industrialist. The Principal is responsible for the day to day administration of the college in matters connected with the academic activities.