The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology located in Pune, is a premier "Deemed to be University" under the Department of Defence Research & Development, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is a niche institution dedicated to higher education and research in futuristic defence technologies. About the University Founded in 1952 as the Institute of Armament Studies, DIAT has evolved into a global center of excellence for training DRDO scientists, officers of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force), and civilian students. It specializes in indigenous technology development for national security. Establishment Year: 1952 (Deemed University since 2000). Accreditation: NAAC Grade 'A' and NBA Accredited. Type of Institution: Government (Deemed to be University). Key Focus: Propulsion Systems, Guided Missiles, Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, and Combat Vehicles. Infrastructure & Facilities The campus is situated on the banks of the Khadakwasla Lake, offering a highly secure and technologically advanced environment. Campus Size: Sprawling 496-acre lush green campus in Girinagar, Pune. Advanced Laboratories: 50 specialized labs, including those for Aerostructures, Ballistics, Explosives, and Robotics, many in collaboration with DRDO and the Armed Forces. Computing Power: Features "CROWN" (Computing Resources over Wired Network), a data center with a 10 Gbps backbone and specialized high-performance computing (HPC) setups. Library: The central library is a knowledge hub for defence-specific research with massive e-resource databases. Hostels: Separate residential blocks for men and women; family accommodation is also available for married Ph.D. scholars.Explore more about this course

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