Coorg Institute of Technology (CIT) established in 1999, was sponsored by the Kodava Education Society with the primary aim of providing quality technical education to the aspiring students from Kodagu district and other parts of the country. A Governing Council headed by Sri. C.P. Belliappa, an engineer and coffee planter, manages CIT. The Governing Council comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the management of educational institutions. It leads to the implementation of comprehensive strategic plans that aims at leveraging the institute’s existing strengths and ensures its rapid progress into a Deemed University. The Governing Council meets periodically to frame policies and programmes for the growth of CIT. Dr. P. Mahabaleswarappa, Principal, oversees the administration of the college. CIT is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi and recognized by the Government of Karnataka. Know more...