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The Department of Information Technology

About the Department

The Department of Information Technology was established in the year 2008 with the objective of imparting knowledge in cutting-edge technologies in Information Technology. Department was started with an intake of 60 students in 2008; the sanctioned intake was increased to 120 seats in the year 2012. The Department was accredited by NBA, New Delhi. The Department has a team of dynamic, young and dedicated staff, with specialization in wide array of areas. The Department has well-equipped labs, which include 124 computer systems with the latest configurations and 1.2 Gbps Internet access that are vital to train the students in both software and hardware. The Department always strives to reach the latest technology and advancement in this field to the young learners as well as aspirants by inviting the corporate legends and experienced academicians to enlighten the Information Technology community of our institution.

The department supports the self-learning capability of the students through its rich computing facility to take up online courses and department library which has more than 450 volumes of book. To enhance the technical skills of the students, the department also organizes various program such Guest Lecture, Workshop, Special Lecture, Value-added courses, participative learning, experiential learning, Project Expos and other co-curricular activities which would make them globally competitive.

Scope of IT:

B.Tech (IT) engineering is a popular domain chosen by the engineering aspirants to pursue a promising career. Students studying Information Technology course will be equipped with both theoretical knowledge and skills that will help them succeed in the Information Technology fields. IT Specialists are required in almost all ranges of employment fields such as finance, arts, medicine, defence and other areas. Many opportunities are available in various IT firms all over India and abroad. Students can field a job in TOP IT MNC’s companies like TCS, Wipro, CTS, Virtusa, ZOHO, Kaar Technologies, IBM, Oracle, Infosys and Google.

Department Vision and Mission

INSTITUTE VISION DEPARTMENT VISION
To be a globally reputed Technical Institution creating Competent leaders and Skillful innovators in Science, Technology and Management. To transform the individuals into globally proficient Information Technologists, to meet the challenges of the evolving society
INSTITUTE MISSION DEPARTMENT MISSION
IM1:Providing a dynamic and creative learning environment for its students to acquire exemplary technical, analytical, professional skills. DM1: To provide a learner-centric environment enriched with state-of-the-art infrastructure and digital tools for providing quality education.
IM2:Imbibing a spirit of innovation and research among its students and faculty for solving critical problems. DM2: To encourage critical thinking, innovation and interdisciplinary research for solving real-world problems.
IM3: Promoting Innovation, Employability and entrepreneurship skills through industry academia collaboration. DM3: To strengthen industry-academia partnerships for enhancing skills, employability, and entrepreneurship.
IM4: Serving the society through technical intervention and creating socially responsible Professionals. DM4: To instill ethical values, social responsibility, and leadership qualities for nation-building and global citizenship.

Programme Educational Objectives(PEO)

Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the IT program will be able to:

PEO1: Professional Competence and Employability: Demonstrate technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities to excel in the IT profession across diverse industries.

PEO2: Higher Education and Research: Pursue advanced studies, certifications, or research in emerging areas of Information Technology and allied disciplines.

PEO3: Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Initiate, manage, or contribute to technology-based start-ups or projects by applying innovative and entrepreneurial skills.

PEO4: Ethics and Social Responsibility: Exhibit ethical conduct, effective communication, teamwork, and commitment to lifelong learning for the betterment of society.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)

PSO 1

Students will be able to design, develop, test, and maintain efficient and scalable software systems using appropriate computing tools and techniques.

PSO 2

Students will be able to apply knowledge of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber security, IoT, and Blockchain to develop sustainable and innovative IT solutions that drive digital transformation across sectors.

Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO1

Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop to the solution of complex engineering problems. 

PO2

Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4)

PO3

Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet identified needs with consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society and environment as required. (WK5)

PO4

Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8).

PO5

Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)

PO6

The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7).

PO7

Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)

PO8

Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.

PO9

Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations considering cultural, language, and learning differences

PO10

Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. 

PO11

Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)

Welcome Message

Dr. P. Sivakumar, M.E., Ph.D.
Professor and Head, Department of IT Information Technology
The Department of Information Technology (IT) has consistently advanced in both teaching and research & development since its inception. Established in 2008 with an initial intake of 60 students, the department expanded its sanctioned intake to 120 in the year 2012. It is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), AICTE, New Delhi. The department is committed to shaping future technocrats with strong technical expertise, integrity, and a passion for innovation, preparing them for a broad spectrum of careers in the IT industry.
The department is well-equipped with 124 computer systems featuring the latest configurations with 1.2 Gbps internet connectivity and maintains a dedicated department library stocked with the latest titles, editions, journals, and magazines, all supported by internet connectivity. To enhance students’ technical competence and industry readiness, the department regularly conducts seminars, workshops, and guest lectures.
In collaboration with industry, the department has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Ethnotech Academy & NSDC, KwantumG Research Labs Pvt. Ltd., e-Sales Software Solutions, Datanerdz.AI, Career Craft Academy, VEI Technologies and Innovate Engineering Products. These partnerships support industrial training, internship faculty development programs, and collaborative R&D initiatives.
Students of the department have successfully executed a variety of innovative projects in domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, Deep learning, blockchain Technology and Cloud Computing. The department’s in-house software team has developed several applications including campus management systems, attendance helplines, and online test platforms. Many of our graduates have secured placements in top-tier IT companies including TCS, Virtusa, ZOHO, Kaar Technologies, CTS, Infosys and Wipro.

Department of Information Technology

Our Department of Information Technology at Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, an autonomous institution, offers a B.Tech programme in Information Technology. The programme is affiliated with Pondicherry University.

Department of Information Technology

Placements

We are pleased to present our students who have gained positions with top recruiting firms, demonstrating their talent and the high level of education and training they get in our department. Our extensive industry connections and comprehensive placement help ensure our alums have successful careers with top companies. Department of Information Technology has had excellent placement success, with over 89% of the 2025 batch placed.

We are pleased to present our students who have gained positions with top recruiting firms, demonstrating their talent and the high level of education and training they get in our department. Our extensive industry connections and comprehensive placement help ensure our alums have successful careers with top companies.

Batch Wise Placement Statistics (click below to view pdf )

Department of Information Technology

2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
IT No of Companies visited No of Students placed No of Companies visited No of Students placed No of Companies visited No of Students placed No of Companies visited No of Students placed No of Companies visited No of Students placed
TIER 1 11 28 19 45 16 48 21 70 23 77
TIER 2 7 19 03 07 07 30 04 11 05 30
TOTAL 18 47 22 52 23 78 25 81 28 107

Achievements

We are proud to showcase the significant achievements of our department. Both students and faculty have consistently excelled in academics, research, and industry collaboration, receiving multiple awards, grants, and recognitions. Key accomplishments include successful partnerships with industry leaders, impactful research publications, and high placement rates in prominent companies within the sector.click here

Faculty

Our Department faculty is very dedicative and cooperative in completing all works successfully with a team spirit. They got the desire to impart high quality education to students with practical exposure as per the industry expectations. The faculty members have rich set of knowledge in research areas like Computer Networks, Network & cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Internet of things and Big Database and Data Science.

Events

Major Events

Industrial Visit Organized for II Year IT Students to 8 Queen Software Pvt.Ltd., Chennai on 27.09.2025

Guest Lecture on “Big Data and Hadoop” was organized for IV IT Students on 02.09.2025 by VEI Technologies.

Guest Lecture on Algorithms and Machine Learning was organized for IV IT Students on 29.08.2025

Guest Lecture on “Usage on LinkedIn” was conducted for IV IT Students on by Department Alumini 14.08.2025

Workshop on Data Analytics Using R Programming was conducted for IV IT Students by VEI Technologies. on 14.08.2025

Career Guidance Cell in Collaboration with Kumudam publications organized “Vagai Suda Va – TNPSC, UPSC EXAMS Awarness Programme” for IV IT Students on 05.08.2025

Career Guidance Cell organized an awareness session on “Higher Study Opportunities in UK for Engineering Graduates” for IV IT Students on 29.07.2025

A Value Added Course conducted on AWS Cloud Computing for IV IT students from 23-06-2025 to 28-06-2025

UI and UX awareness sessions arranged for III-IT Students conducted by Genesys academy on 21/08/2025.

Workshop on Flutter and Basics of Flutter for III-IT Students conducted on 29/08/2025.

Guest Lecture on AWS Cloud Infrastructure for III-IT Students conducted on 26/07/2025.

One day Guest Lecture conducted for III-IT Students by Image Foundation Academy on 23.07.2025.

MoU

MoU Signed

Sl.No Name of the institution/ industry/ corporate house with whom MoU is signed Year of signing MoU MoU Date
1 Ocean Academy 2015 01.5.2015
2 Cherri Technologies 2018 30.7.2018
3 Genesys academy of computer science, Pondicherry 2021 24.12.2021
5 VEI Technologies, Chennai 2021 18.6.2021
6 Pantech e-Learning, Chennai 2021 18.11.2021
7 Why Global Services, Chennai 2022 10.5.2022
8 Askan Technologies,
Pondicherry
2023 15.3.2023
9 eSales Software Solutions 2024 03.4.2024
10 Datanerdz.AI , Puducherry 2024 25.3.2024
11 Ethnotech Academic Solutions Private Limited & National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) 2024 12.09.2024
12 Innovate Engineering Products, Hosur 2024 22.11.2024
13 KwantumG Research Labs Pvt Ltd, Bangalore 2024 27.08.2024
14 Carrer Craft Academy, Puducherry 2024 03.04.2024

MoU Activities

S:No Company Name Activity for academic Year 2024-25 Participants
1 VEI Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Chennai One day workshop on Data Analytics using R language on 23.9.2024 IV – IT Students
Internship – 2024 II–IT Students
VAC Course -2024 II–IT Students
2 Askan Technologies,
Puducherry
Internship – 2024 III –IT Students
3 Cherri Technologies, Puducherry Internship – 2024 III –IT Students
4 Datanerdz.AI, Puducherry Workshop On “MongoDB” Program by DATANERDZ.AI, Puducherry – 26.08.2024 III –IT Students
5 e-Sales Software Solutions, Puducherry Quality Assurance in Modern Software Development on 05.10.2024 III –IT Students
Industrial Visit on 27.06.2024 IV – IT Students
6 Career Craft Academy, Puducherry VAC on NLP-AI Based Chatbot Application Development IV – IT Students
7 KwantumG Research Labs Private Limited One Day Workshop On Quantum Computing on 27.08.2024 III –IT Students
8 Innovate Engineering Products MoU Signed IT Students

Industry Supported Lab

These labs are equipped with high-end computing resources, providing students with an advanced and inspiring environment for learning and innovation.

S.No. Lab Name Name of the Company with Address Activities
1. Centre For Mult skills Information and Automation Technology Innovate Engineering Products, Hosur. Workshop, FDP.
2. Industry Supported Quantum Algorithms Lab Kwantumg Research Labs Pvt Ltd, Bangalore. Internship, Consultancy Project, Workshop, FDP.
3. Future Tech AI Lab e-Sales Software Solutions, Puducherry. Workshop, FDP.
4. IOT Innovation Lab VEI Technology, Chennai. VAC, Workshop.
5. Centre for Future Skills Lab Ethnotech, Bengaluru. & NSDC, India VAC+ International Certification, Workshop, FDP.

Program Outcome Attainment

2013 – 2017

2014 – 2018

2015 – 2019

2016 – 2020

2017 – 2021

2019 – 2020

2020 – 2021

Core Competencies

Computing Facilities

Our Department is having more number of spacious, well furnished, air conditioned with good interior and advanced equipment more than the requirements in IT departments. It provides excellent ambience for the students which certainly enhance their learning experiences.

List of Laboratories

Our Department is having more number of spacious, well furnished, air conditioned with good interior and advanced equipment more than the requirements in IT departments. It provides excellent ambience for the students which certainly enhance their learning experiences.

Sl.No Name of the Laboratory Area(Sq.mt.) Total No. of System
1 Computer Lab III 402.6 124
2. Computer Lab IV 427 91
3. Project & Research Lab 94.5 60
4. Digital System Design Lab / Microprocessors and Microcontrollers Lab 217 2
Project based learning Activity based learning Experiential learning Technology Based Learning
Mini Project Seminar Presentation Industrial Visits ICT Tools
Main Project Paper / Poster Presentation Workshops AI Tools
Project Competitions/ Hackathons Mind map / Hackathons Value Added courses / Skill Development Virtual Labs / Coding
App Development Role play /Case study Internships LMS Platforms
Patents (Design / Product) Flipped Classrooms Community Activities Online Certifications
YouTube & Animation Videos

Infrastructure

The Department of Information Technology has consistently progressed in both teaching and research & development activities. It is dedicated to preparing students for a diverse range of careers in the IT industry by providing a rich and transformative learning experience that shapes future technocrats with exceptional skills, integrity, and commitment.

Class Room Ambiences:

Description Available Nos.
Number of classrooms with LCDs 06
Number of classrooms with Wi-Fi/LAN facilities 06
Number of smart classrooms and interactive boards 01
Number of seminar halls with ICT facilities 01

Department library

The department library was established in the academic year 2012. It houses a wide collection of books covering core Information Technology subjects as well as fundamental engineering topics, catering effectively to the academic needs of the students.

Sl.No Particulars Count
1 Total number of Titles ( IT Dept.) 1007
2 Total number of Volumes ( IT Dept.) 3127
3 Total number of IEEE Transaction ( IT Dept.) 05
4 Total number of National & Int. National Journals

( IT Dept.)
07
5 Total number of Technical Magazine ( IT Dept.) 03
6 e-books (DELNET) -overall 9112
7 e-journal (IEEE, DELNET, J-Gate) -overall 15602
8 Project Reports-( IT Dept.) 323

IT- Department Library :

S. No Library Materials Available Quantity
1 Books 600+
2 Project Reports 250+
3 Gate Materials 08
4 Staff Publication Books 02

Online Video Resources

Teaching Subjects – Video References

Core Competencies

  • Network Security
  • Big Data
  • Cloud Computing
  • Internet of Things
  • Robotics

Achievements

We are proud to showcase the significant achievements of our department. Both students and faculty have consistently excelled in academics, research, and industry collaboration, receiving multiple awards, grants, and recognitions. Key accomplishments include successful partnerships with industry leaders, impactful research publications, and high placement rates in prominent companies within the sector.
IT Students Achievements: (Last 5 years)

Student Achievements:

Faculty Achievements:

  • P.Sivakumar , Prof/IT received active SPOC Appreciation certificate from SWAYAM – NPTEL, IIT-Madras consistently for 7 years ( from 2017 to 2025) and also completed 11 NPTEL certificate Courses with one Gold Medal. Also received the NPTEL Star Award
  • A. Meiappane received the Best Nodal Officer Award by the Election Department, Puducherry on National Voters Day (25th January 2021).
  • A. Meiappane received the Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad Excellence Award of Education 2020 from the Shikshak Kalyaan Foundation in March 2021.
  • K. Premkumar was awarded as Primary Evaluator for Exceptional Contribution on Toycathon 2021 by MHRD, New Delhi.
  • P. Mathivanan completed the Trainer Program on Full Stack Engineering and was awarded as Trainer during July–August 2021.
  • P. Mathivanan participated in the Virtusa – Train the Trainer Program organized by Virtusa from 12th to 30th July 2021.
  • K. Vijayakumar was recognized as a Wipro Certified Faculty in TalentNext, Wipro from 12.07.2021 to 30.07.2021.
  • J. Prabavadhi was recognized as a Wipro Certified Faculty in TalentNext, Wipro from 12.07.2021 to 30.07.2021.
  • J. Prabavadhi participated in the Wipro Certified Faculty Training organized by WIPRO from 12th to 30th July 2021.
  • K. Vijayakumar participated in the Wipro Certified Faculty Training organized by WIPRO from 12th to 30th July 2021.
  • J. Prabavadhi served as Mentor for the Winner Team of Toycation-2021, a national-level project contest organized by the Government of India in August 2021.
  • P. Sivakumar received the “NPTEL Active SPOC Award” from SWAYAM for the term January–July 2022.
  • P. Sivakumar, faculty member of IT, received the SPOC – Active Award from NPTEL, IIT Bombay in December 2022.
  • P. Sivakumar was awarded the Active SPOC Appreciation Certificate by SWAYAM–NPTEL, IIT Madras in 2023 for his contributions as a local SPOC.
  • A. Meiappane received the Dr. Suresh Chander Pal Memorial Award for 2023 from the IEEE ADSF Madras Section.
  • A. Meiappane was honored with the Best Nodal Officer Award by the Election Department in 2024.
  • P. Sivakumar served as a Faculty Mentor for the Intel Unnati Industrial Training – 2024 conducted during May–July 2024.
  • A. Meiappane served as a Faculty Mentor for the Intel Unnati Industrial Training – 2024 conducted during May–July 2024.
  • A. Punitha served as a Faculty Mentor for the Intel Unnati Industrial Training – 2024 conducted during May–July 2024.
  • V. Vimala Dheekshanya served as a Faculty Mentor for the Intel Unnati Industrial Training – 2024 conducted during May–July 2024.
  • A. Punitha participated in the TalentNext Training Program held at Wipro Campus, Hyderabad from 17th March to 28th May 2025.
  • A. Sankaran participated in the TalentNext Training Program held at Wipro Campus, Chennai from 17th March to 28th May 2025.

The Achievements Part of our IT

If you have any inquiries regarding the department, please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to assist you with any questions or information you may need.
Dr. P. Sivakumar, M.E., Ph.D.,Professor & Head,
Department of Information Technology (IT)