Research and development activities in technology and technical education forms an important aspect of the institute’s programmes. The following research studies were completed during 2011-2012:
- Employment Opportunities, Competency Profile of Diploma Holders in Computer Engineering
- Employment Opportunities, Competency Profile of Diploma Holders in Information Technology
- Deterioration of Heritage Building in Chandigarh-A Case Study of Museum Building
- Assessment of Deterioration and Remedial Measures for a Milk Plant at Gurgaon
- Repair and Rehabilitation of Fire Damaged Building of Punjab National Bank at Chandigarh
- Inclusive Technical and Vocational Education for the Differently Abled Persons in India- Current Status, Issues and Challenges
- Problems Faced by the Children with Learning Disabilities and Current Intervention Processes
- Problems of Deaf Persons and Their Families
- Mapping of Entrepreneurial and Employment Opportunities in Identified Skill Development Sectors of the Indian Economy
- A Comparative Study of Effectiveness of Government versus Private Polytechnics in the State of Rajasthan
The following development projects have been undertaken at the institute:
- Bio-energy Technology and Business Solutions for UK and India
- Eco-water Literacy and Sanitation Campaign sponsored by DST, Government of India
- Video Conferencing Facilities at the institute
In addition to above, 06 Ph.D. thesis and 104 M.E. thesis were submitted under the guidance of faculty of this institute.
The institute publishes a ‘Journal of Engineering and Technology Education’ which is referred by teachers and students of technical education and research. This helps the faculty and students of technical institutions from across the country to publish their views and research work in Engineering and Technology and Technical Education. The journal (published twice in a year, i.e. January-June and July-December) provides an interdisciplinary forum to teachers, students, officials/administrators of technical education system and working professionals in industries to discuss and debate theories and applications of educational, technical and training technologies in all sectors and levels of technical education.