The Society for Computer Technology and Research (SCTR) is running an institution called Pune Institute of Computer Technology for last 21 years. This is a pioneering institution in computer education. Over a period of 21 years, SCTR has produced a good number of computer engineers. These engineers are working all over the world and are holding senior positions in industry.
    With successfully running the computer-engineering institute for more than two decades and envisaging the future need for skilled managers with technical knowledge, SCTR has now started an autonomous Post Graduate Course ‘PGDM’ under the name of PICT School of Technology and Management(PICT-STM).
    In the early eighties, a group of visionary industrialists established SCTR, envisaging that Information Technology would be the key driver of future growth. In 1983 SCTR set up the Pune Institute of Computer Technology (PICT) to spearhead IT education in India.

PICT was launched in 1983. It continues to be one of India's leading institutions of education and research in Information Technology. Its learning systems integrate mastery of fundamentals with across-domain competencies.
    PICT is recognized by All Indian Council of Technical Education (AICTE) & affiliated to Pune University. It is also recognized by National Assessment & Accreditation Council [NAAC], National Board of Accreditation [NBA], Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers [IEEE] & Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (Ministry of Science & Technology Govt. Of India)

PICT School of Technology and Management (PICT-STM) is a part of the Society for Computer Technology and Research (SCTR), Pune. PICT-STM is set up as a model Institute in PG education. It is highly industry-driven, focused on high quality education in Business Management.
    The new institute, PICTSTM, has recently announced its maiden autonomous Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programme. This is a 2-year full-time post-graduate PGDM program, with specialization in any one management stream of the students' choice from HR, Finance or Marketing .
        Explaining the rationale of the programme, Mr. R. S. Kothavale , the Managing Trustee of the Society says,“Futuristic, management education for the new and the old economy demands the integration of information technological skills with business management expertise.”
    “Students of the PGDM Program will know the latest management strategies in banking, insurance, e-commerce, FMCG, consumer durable or telecom and be able to effectively develop a technology strategy and apply the IT dimension, an ability that employers are actively searching for today,” adds Mr Kumar Shrinivasan, Director of PICT-STM.
    The course highlights include practical assignments, real-life projects, case studies and interactions with companies, along with personality growth through what PICT-STM calls 'mentor guidance'. Entrepreneurship Development and Leadership are part of the course. The 6 trimester PGDM program also has an interim in-company summer training of 8 weeks for practical training and industry exposure.