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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TIRUCHIRAPPALLI

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TIRUCHIRAPALLY, TAMILNADU The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli was formerly known as REC Tiruchirappallii. It is one among the 31 NITs and its basic structure of organisation, functions and powers of the Institute are briefed in the NIT Acts and Statutes. NIT Tiruchirappalli started with three engineering branches, namely, Electrical, Mechanical and Civil. In its emblem the three branches are represented by the transmission tower, Archimedes lifting the earth with a lever and a multi-storied structure. At the bottom of the cog wheel is the Sanskrit phrase - 'Satyameva Jayate' meaning, 'Truth Alone Triumphs'. The two lighted lamps on either side symbolise the light of knowledge and truth. In the foreground are the major landmarks of the city: the ‘Rockfort Temple’ and the ‘Our Lady of Lourdes Church’. At the base of the Rockfort Temple is 1964, the year of establishment. The emblem is embellished with