Sir Syed CASE Institute Of Technology

Sir Syed CASE Institute of Technology – History

Sir Syed Center for Advanced Studies in Engineering (SS‐CASE‐IT), Institute of Technology, achieved federal charter status as a degree-awarding Institute in 2018. However, the legacy of providing exceptional higher education at SS‐CASE‐IT dates back to 2001 when it commenced its journey as an affiliated institute (CASE) under the University of Engineering and Technology Taxila (UET Taxila).

The Center for Advanced Studies in Engineering (CASE) originated as a noble initiative of the not-for-profit Engineering Education Trust (EET). In January 2001, the idea of establishing CASE as a leading institution for higher technical education in Pakistan was officially discussed. During this crucial phase, we carefully examined the project’s viability and assessed our unwavering dedication to this significant national endeavor. Recognizing the urgent demand for disseminating advanced knowledge in engineering and management to our esteemed engineers and scientists, we wholeheartedly committed to this cause.

In 1998, Communications Enabling Technologies (CET) Pakistan, a research and development organization, was founded in Rawalpindi. Led by the distinguished Dr. Shoab Ahmed Khan (Tamgha‐e‐Imtiaz), CET quickly attracted some of the most talented professionals in Pakistan. Dr. Farrukh Kamran (Tamgha‐e‐Imtiaz), Dr. Saeed Ur Rahman, and Dr. Sohail Naqvi (Former Executive Director, HEC) were among the early members who played a crucial role in establishing CASE. This esteemed group was later joined by other exceptional professionals, such as Dr. Syed Ismail Shah (Ex‐Chairman of Pakistan Telecom Authority), Dr. Aamer Iqbal Bhatti, Dr. Amir Qayyum, Dr. Imtiaz A. Taj, Dr. Sheikh Muhammad Farhan, Saleem Ahmed Khan, Dr. Mohsin Rahmatullah, Hammad Ahmed Khan, Dr. Zaheer Ahmed, and Dr. Durdana Habib. Subsequently, Engineering Education Trust (EET) was established in May 2001.

We, at CASE, take great pride in our commitment to fostering a culture of graduate education and cutting-edge research. Our primary objective is to propel Pakistan towards prosperity by cultivating a knowledge-based economy through the development of skilled human resources in higher technical education.

One significant milestone in our journey was the affiliation granted by UET Taxila to the graduate program in Computer Engineering, enabling us to admit 60 talented students. This pivotal moment marked the birth of CASE on September 11, 2001, within the premises of the Software Technology Park in Islamabad. The distinguished inauguration ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Prof. Dr. Atta‐ur‐Rehman, the then-Federal Minister of Science and Technology.

Since then, we have been tirelessly striving to empower our students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills, preparing them to be the driving force behind Pakistan’s technological advancement and economic growth. Our unwavering dedication to excellence continues to shape the future of higher technical education in our nation.

At that time, the institute was backed by a proficient teaching faculty comprising 10 PhDs and 8 MScs. Subsequently, the introduction of new programs followed this sequence:

1. Responding to an overwhelming demand, CASE took a significant step in the Fall of 2002 by establishing the Department of Engineering Management, which was led by the esteemed Dr. Ali Sajid. During its inception, the department witnessed 192 students enrolling in the Computer Engineering program and 41 students joining the Engineering Management program. Notably, the CASE programs gained recognition for attracting exceptionally talented graduate students.

2. In 2004, CASE made a momentous decision to introduce its undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering, with generous financial support from CARE (PVT) Ltd. The institution’s commitment to quality education was further underscored by obtaining accreditation from the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) even before the first batch of students graduated in 2008.

3. Expanding its academic horizons, in the fall of 2008, CASE launched the BBA program, aimed at aligning engineering education with the realms of business development.

4. Building on the success of its existing programs, CASE gradually introduced a range of new offerings in subsequent years, including Bachelor of Computer Science, Master in Electrical Engineering, Master in Software Engineering, Master in Project Management, and Master in Management.