THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology is an engineering college in Bhagirathipuram, Tehri, Uttarakhand. The institute was established in August 2011.
THDC-IHET has initiated the THDC-IHET Research and Development Center to promote renewable energy innovation by teams of scientists and engineers from the institute and any other institutes affiliated to UTU.
The institute has received the award for “Excellent Institute for Promoting Hydropower in Uttarakhand” in the second National Uttarakhand Education Summit & Awards 2015 by CMAI Association of India.collage has no permanent director and all charge is given to district administration.
Campus
The campus is in Bhagirathipuram, New Tehri and near the famous Tehri Dam, Uttarakhand. (The climate is cool throughout the year.)
The campus is in sprawling 40 acres of land, 14 km from New Tehri. THDC IHET on a 20 acre.
Establishment
The institute was inaugurated by Sh. Sushilkumar Shinde, the then Minister of Power, in 2011.
Recognition
All India Council for Technical Education accorded approval. The institute is affiliated with Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun.
Academic departments
The institute offers regular B.Tech degree program in the following disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Admissions
The Bachelor of Technology admissions were based on the AIEEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examination). The exam consists of three sections on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. However, from 2013, admission are through the JEE MAIN and ranks are given after considering 60% of the marks scored in the test and 40% in the class 12 Board examinations.
Activities
FINE ARTS CLUB
This club was formed in the year 2018.
SAE India THDC-IHET CLUB
SAE India holds competitions every year for engineering students across the country.
- SUPRA SAEINDIA Student Formula
- Baja SAE India
- EFFI Cycle
- Aero Design
- Eco Kart
IEEE club
The IEEE’s membership has long been composed of engineers and scientists. Allied professionals who are members include computer scientists, software developers, information technology professionals, physicists, and medical doctors, in addition to IEEE’s electrical and electronics engineering core.
Escalade
Escalade was the mega inter-collegiate cultural fest of THDC-IHET, initiated in 2013, till 2015. Escalade promises fun, entertainment, gaming, singing, dancing, and many more. The highlights of the mega event of THDC-IHET are:
- Zephyr – Intercollegiate Cultural Competition
- Cresendo – The War of Bands
- Akriti – The Art Fest
- Fascino – The Fashion Event
- Celeb Night
- LAN Gaming
- Inferno – The DJ Night
CIESZYC
CIESZYC is the mega inter-collegiate techno-cultural fest at THDC-IHET, initiated in 2018.