Legacy
The YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad erstwhile YMCA Institute of Engineering, Faridabad was established in the year 1969, as a joint venture of the National Council of YMCAs of India, Govt of Haryana, and the Central Agencies for Development Aid, Bonn, Germany. It started as an Indo-German project with an aim to impart technical education to a developing India on German pattern.
The labs & workshops have been setup with the assistance of German expertise. In 1996, State Govt. of Haryana took complete control of the Institute and upgraded it to University status in Dec. 2009. The university offers 4-year B.Tech degree course in six disciplines i.e
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Electronics & Instrumentation Control
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
The university has added new chapters in it’s glorious history i.e M.C.A, M.Tech. (Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering & Mechanical Engineering), M.Sc. (Physics, Maths, Chemistry & Environmental Sciences), M.A.(Mass Communication and Journalism) and Ph.D.
It follows it’s course curriculum duly approved by the industries and the University. The salient features of German education have been retained & as such the University stands apart from other colleges of Haryana.
Right from the very beginning at institutional level, it has emphasized greatly on practical work related to industry. As a result our students are well accepted by the industries. The fact that many of them are entrepreneur with names of repute at national and international level establishes the same.
The University is situated on National Highway-2, Mathura Road, 30 km from National Capital, Delhi. The University campus is located in the sprawling Faridabad-Ballabgarh Industrial complex.
The sophisticated equipments/machines in the workshops and laboratories enable the students to operate various machines independently so as to acquire thorough knowledge and develop competence in their respective skills.
Approvals & Awards
YMCA University of Science and Technology came into existence on 1st Dec. 2009 according to Haryana Act No. 21 of 2009 as per notification dated 16th September 2009. The University thus celebrates its Foundation Day on 16th September.
The Haryana State Govt. University is approved under 2f and 12(B) of UGC act. (Approval of University under 12(B) by UGC)
AWARDS, RECOGNITION & ACHIEVEMENTS
YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad has been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with ‘A’ Grade and a CGPA of 3.08 in the First Cycle of Accreditation. (Details)
YMCA UST has been conferred “Best Upcoming University” award by Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India in Feb., 2014 under National Education Excellence Awards 2014. (Best Upcoming University Award in 2014 by ASSOCHAM)
YMCA UST has been awarded ‘AAA+’ by the Career 360 Magazine in the year 2013, 2014 & 2015. (AAA+ rating to University by Career 360)
DANFOSS India (P) Ltd. has given a award of Rs. 50000 to B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering Students in May, 2014 for a project (Second best innovative project in India)
Appreciation award by DC Faridabad - in the field of life saving programme for Blood Donation during the year 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Award from Red Cross Society Faridabad for Blood Donation in June 2015.
Member of AIU and QCI.