B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology explained

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology
Type:Private Deemed University
Founder:B. S. Abdur Rahman
Chairman:Abdul Qadir A. Rahman Buhari
City:Chennai
State:Tamil Nadu
Country:India
Coor:12.8757°N 80.0834°W
Former Names:Crescent Engineering College, B. S. Abdur Rahman University
Campus:Sub Urban

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, formerly B. S. Abdur Rahman University, is a private deemed university located in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] Previously, functioning under University of Madras (1984–2001) and Anna University (2001–09) as Crescent Engineering College, the institute gained deemed status in 2008–09. It is located in Vandalur near Tambaram and cmbt bus stand, opposite to Arignar Anna Zoological Park, a suburban area of Chennai, India.It is one of the prominent college in tamilnadu

History

B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology was founded by Tamil businessman and philanthropist B. S. Abdur Rahman in 1984 as Crescent Engineering College, a Muslim minority institution approved by the All India Council of Technical Education and affiliated to University of Madras. The college was affiliated to University of Madras until the year 2001. From 2002, many engineering colleges in the city of Chennai changed affiliations to Anna University. University of Madras became an umbrella university, exclusively for non-professional, Art & Sciences colleges that offer BSc & BCom degrees. Many colleges chose not to affiliate with any university and became deemed universities in their own right. Crescent Engineering College was affiliated to Anna University until 2008. It was elevated to deemed to be university status as B. S. Abdur Rahman University in December 2008.[4] In 2017, it was renamed as B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology following the UGC request to drop the "University" from the name.[5]

Location

The institute is located in the Seethakathi Estate, Vandalur, Chennai, on the GST Road (Chennai-Trichy National Highway NH 45), seven km from Tambaram Railway Station, 30 km from Chennai Moffusil Bus Terminus (Koyambedu) and 17 km from the Chennai International Airport. It is situated right next to Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo) and is spread over 64 acres of greenery along the GST road.

Academic departments

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is structured around ten schools of study. Research centres are also part of the schools, encouraging interdepartmental collaboration and opportunity for students to participate in exciting research projects. The academic activities of the school are monitored by the respective Deans.

School of Infrastructure Sciences

School of Mechanical Sciences

School of Electrical and Communication Sciences

School of Computer, Information and Mathematical Sciences

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Crescent School of Business(CSB)

Crescent Business School(CBS)

Crescent School of Architecture(CSA)

School of Islamic Studies

School of Social Sciences & Humanities

School of Life Sciences

Crescent School of Law (CSOL)

School of Pharmacy

Achievements

Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology powered by Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council (CIIC) is crowned with a prestigious 5 STAR rating for the year 2019 – 2020. Additionally, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology ranked in top 25 by ARIIA, Ministry of Education in Innovation & Startups.[6]

Rankings

Type:University and college
Nirf E 2022:102
Nirf U 2022:151–200

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology was ranked 102 among engineering colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2022 and in the 151–200 band among all universities.

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology . 2023-08-26 . www.ugc.gov.in.
  2. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/p-kanniappan-syndicate-nominee-for-vc-search-panel/article2899292.ece "P. Kanniappan, Syndicate nominee for VC search panel"
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080354/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Graduation-day-held-in-B-S-Abdur-Rahman-University/2013/04/24/article1558298.ece "Graduation day held in B S Abdur Rahman University"
  4. News: Deemed varsity status for Chennai college. https://web.archive.org/web/20090129204228/http://hindu.com/2009/01/17/stories/2009011753920400.htm. dead. 29 January 2009. India. 17 January 2009. The Hindu. 26 July 2011.
  5. News: Don't use 'university' in institute names, UGC directs deemed-to-be varsities. 1 December 2017. The Indian Express. 15 November 2017.
  6. Web site: B.S. ABDUR RAHMAN CRESCENT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: Latest News, Events, Photos & Campus Reports.
  7. News: Anantharam. Chitra Deepa. Tempted by tiramisu. 12 April 2018. The Hindu. 8 March 2017. en-IN.
  8. Web site: 'Selfies have become disrespectful': Actor Karthi defends father Sivakumar. 2020-06-24. www.thenewsminute.com. 5 March 2019.
  9. News: Kumar. Pradeep. 2020-02-22. Priya Bhavani Shankar: 'You don't matter until you work in a big hero film'. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-06-24. 0971-751X.
  10. News: Fans are in love with AR Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman and Arivu’s Coke Studio Tamil song Sagavaasi. . New Delhi. English. 3 February 2023 . 24 April 2023 . registration . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230203151201/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/khatija-rahman-arivu-coke-studio-tamil-song-sagavaasi-8422627/ . 2023-02-03.

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