D.K.T.E. Society's Textile & Engineering Institute (Ichalkaranji)

 textiles, college of engineering

The Dattajirao Kadam Education society as its first step established the Textile and Engineering Institute in 1982. This institute was permitted by the State Government to start a Diploma course in textiles from the academic year 1982 to 83 without any grant-in aid from the Government. This was the first educational institute in the state to be started on grant basis and encouraged by the successful establishment of this, the Maharashatra State Government took a policy decision in 1983 to permit various social and industrial organizations of the state to start professional educational institutes, the decision which brought a revolution in the thinking and pattern of the education in the state.

Presently the institute conducts four degree courses, two diploma courses and one postgraduate course in textiles as well as one degree course each in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology and Electronic Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering. The total student strength of the institute is around 1500 and has 100 teaching faculty members and 150 non-teaching staff. The management has provided excellent infrastructural facilities and a highly qualified staff. As a result of this, very high standard of education is maintained. Apart from regular teaching this institute is well known for its interaction with industry. In this field it is not only known in India but also has achieved recognition at International level with projects from Oman and Nigeria. The D.K.T.E. society has also extended facilities in other areas of education by starting Primary Schools, High schools, Physical Education College and institute of Vocational Education. Mr. K.B. Awade is the Chairman of this society, Mr. R.N. Kulkarni is the Vice-Chairman and Mr. R.V. Ketkar is the Hon. Secretary.