Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, known as MNNIT, is a technical institute in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It was founded in 1961 as Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College, one of seventeen regional engineering colleges set up in India.
The college was transformed into a National Institute of Technology in 2002, and the National Institutes of Technology Act of 2007 made it an Institute of National Importance. Its departments include Applied Mechanics, Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, and Mechanical Engineering, together with Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Humanities and Social Science and the School of Management Studies.
Programmes include B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, MBA and an M.Sc. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing, with research degrees in engineering and the sciences.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
One of the leading NITs in North India. Strong academic programs and research focus. Located in Prayagraj (Allahabad).
Research:
Research in areas like computer science (AI, data analytics), civil engineering (structural, environmental), electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
Famous Alumnis:
Deep Joshi, Onkar Singh
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
600
Current students***:
5500
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
30000
Pros
Well-regarded NIT with strong engineering programs, good faculty, and a competitive student environment.
Cons
Located in a densely populated city, campus infrastructure is a mix of old and new.
Best For
Students seeking a strong engineering education at a leading NIT in North India, with a focus on academic excellence and research.
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*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
When was MNNIT established?
It was established in 1961 as Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College. It was one of seventeen such colleges set up across India.
What is its present status?
The National Institutes of Technology Act of 2007 declared it an Institute of National Importance. It was transformed from a regional college into a National Institute of Technology in 2002.
Where is the campus?
The campus is in Prayagraj, the city formerly known as Allahabad, in Uttar Pradesh. The older name remains part of the institute's title.
Which departments does MNNIT have?
Departments include Applied Mechanics, Biotechnology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, and Mechanical Engineering, together with Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Humanities and Social Science and the School of Management Studies.
What postgraduate and management programmes are offered?
Besides M.Tech degrees, the institute offers an MCA, an MBA through the School of Management Studies and an M.Sc. in Mathematics and Scientific Computing.
How can applicants find admission rules?
Admission pages on the official website describe the entrance route for each degree. B.Tech seats are allotted through national counselling, so candidates should follow the current counselling schedule.
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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