Madhav Institute of Technology

Madhav Institute of Technology and Science, commonly known as MITS Gwalior, was established in 1957 as Madhav Engineering College by Maharaja Jivajirao Scindia in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. Its foundation stone was laid by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1956, and the building was inaugurated by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan in 1964. The institute began with civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering courses, later expanding to include electronics, architecture, computer science, chemical engineering, and information technology over subsequent decades. It is operated by the Scindia Engineering College Society, with Jyotiraditya Scindia as president of the 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 in Gwalior includes residential and academic zones, hostels, and a Student Activity Center. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various engineering disciplines and architecture, with admissions through national examinations such as the Engineering Entrance Examination and GATE. MITS also hosts cultural events like Cyhper And Dy'signo and Mitsvah, and counts notable alumni such as Raghunath Kashinath Shevgaonkar and V. K. Saraswat.