Information science is an interdisciplinary science primarily concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. Information science focuses on understanding problems from the perspective of the stakeholders involved and then applying information and other technologies as needed.
To create the Information science professionals Vivekananda Institute of technology pioneer the Department of Information science in the year 1998 with the sanctioned intake of 60 students. The department at VKIT is creating tomorrow's knowledge society.
Students, faculty, and staff collaborate to unite technology, people, and information to make a fundamental difference in this knowledge society a society in which citizens collaboratively and freely create and share knowledge and utilize information and technology to promote growth, prosperity, and well-being.
Through coursework and real-world experience, research and teaching, the department educates citizens and leaders who will be the foundation of this knowledge society. The faculty is a diverse group of thought leaders in numerous fields including computer science, engineering, chemistry, Physics, and more.
Through their varied expertise, they are jointly helping to guide and direct the course of development of the entire field of information sciences and technology.






