R. C. Patel Institute of Technology was set up as a part of the self powered plans of Shirpur Education Society in 2001 with the objective to erect a truly world class institute in the rural part where students from the vicinity would be benefited from the services that matched global standards. RCPIT was conceived by Hon. Shri. Amrishbhai R. Patel, former cabinet minister for School Education, sports and youth welfare for Maharashtra State. The institute has grown at a remarkable pace and has gone on to become an institute of repute within the country. It is spread over 30.6 acres of lush green land providing an ambience congenial to the pursuit of high quality technical education. The institute is approved by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi and is affiliated to the North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (accredited 4-star status by NAAC, Bangalore). The institute has been accorded a status of Minority (Gujrathi Linguistic) by the Government of Maharashtra. RCPIT is recognized under UGC Section 2[f] and 12[B]. The institute is accredited by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). RCPIT presently offers courses in disciplines that are oriented to modern industrial needs. And each of the course modules encompasses a host of subjects pertinent to the respective fields.Computer Engineering (B.E.) 120 ; Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (B.E.) 180 ; Mechanical Engineering (B.E.) 180 ; Information Technology (B.E.) 60; Civil Engineering (B.E.) 60 ; Electrical Engineering (B.E.) 60 ; Computer Engineering (M.E.) 24 ; Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (M.E.) 24 ; Mechanical Engineering (M.E.) 18 ; Master of Technology Mgnt. (M.T.M.) 60