Madhav Institute of Technology and Science

Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, formerly Madhav Engineering College and commonly known as MITS Gwalior, is a government-aided autonomous institute established in 1957 by Maharaja Jivajirao Scindia in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. The foundation stone was laid by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1956, and the building was inaugurated by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan in 1964. It began with engineering courses in civil, mechanical, and electrical fields, later expanding to include electronics, architecture, computer science, chemical engineering, information technology, and postgraduate and doctoral programs across disciplines. The institute is operated by the Scindia Engineering College Society, with Jyotiraditya Scindia as president of its governing body. In 2024, it was declared a 'Deemed to be University' under a Distinct Category by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The 47-acre campus on Race Course Road includes residential and academic zones, hostels, a Student Activity Center, and a Central Computer Library. Admissions to undergraduate programs are through the Engineering Entrance Examination conducted by the CBSE, while postgraduate admissions use GATE and MP-MCA examinations. The institute's MBA program is affiliated with Jiwaji University, Gwalior. Notable alumni include Raghunath Kashinath Shevgaonkar and V. K. Saraswat.