Address: South Ambazari Road, 440010 Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Engineering, Architecture, Applied Mechanics
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur, known as VNIT, is a technical institute in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in 1960 as Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering and today holds the status of an Institute of National Importance.
In October 1962 the governing board of the college named it after the engineer and statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya. It received deemed university status in 2002, and the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007 declared it an Institute of National Importance.
The academic departments include Architecture and Planning, Applied Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Humanities and Social Sciences. The institute offers B.Tech and B.Arch degrees at undergraduate level, M.Tech and other master’s degrees, and doctoral programmes.
Domains taught:
Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Materials, Mechanical Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
One of the oldest NITs. Strong focus on engineering and architecture. Collaborations with industry for research and training.
Research:
Research in areas like structural engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, and chemical engineering.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
600
Current students***:
5500
Foreign students***:
1%
Cumulative former students***:
30000
Pros
Well-established NIT with strong programs in core engineering and architecture, good industry links in Central India.
Cons
Located in Nagpur, which can have extreme summer heat; some older infrastructure.
Best For
Students aiming for a solid engineering or architecture education at a well-regarded NIT in Central India, with good career prospects.
National Institute of Technology Rourkela in Rourkela lists metallurgical and materials engineering, close to the metallurgy and materials department at Nagpur.
Jadavpur University in Kolkata covers engineering, science, arts and humanities.
Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai in Mumbai focuses on chemical engineering and pharmacy.
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli in Tiruchirappalli adds architecture to its engineering and computer science profile.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Universität Stuttgart in Germany is known for automotive and aerospace engineering.
Cracow University of Technology in Poland combines architecture with civil and mechanical engineering.
Politecnico di Bari in Italy lists mechanical and civil engineering among its specialties.
Tomsk Polytechnic University in Russia is known for power engineering and chemical engineering.
Federal University of Pernambuco in Brazil has engineering among its core fields.
*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
What was VNIT called originally?
It started in 1960 as Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering. The name honours Sir M. Visvesvaraya, chosen by the governing board in October 1962.
In which city is the campus?
The campus is in Nagpur in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The main gate opens onto South Ambazari Road.
What status does the institute hold?
Under the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007 it is an Institute of National Importance. Before that it had deemed university status from 2002.
Which fields of study are covered?
Engineering departments range from Applied Mechanics and Chemical Engineering to Mining Engineering and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. There is also a department of Architecture and Planning, together with science and humanities departments.
Which degrees can be earned?
Undergraduate study leads to B.Tech and B.Arch degrees, and postgraduate study to M.Tech and related degrees. PhD programmes are open to research students.
Where are official admission details available?
The official institute website carries admission notices for each programme. Applicants should check them for eligibility, counselling procedure and current fees.
*: 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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