Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology VNIT Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra

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Overview

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) is a public technical university located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It was established in 1960 as Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering (VRCE) and was later renamed as VNIT in 2002.

VNIT is one of the top engineering institutes in India and it offers undergraduate, postgraduate as well as doctoral programs in various fields of engineering and technology. The institute has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade and has also been recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India.

The campus of VNIT is spread over an area of around 225 acres and it houses various facilities such as libraries, auditoriums, sports facilities and student hostels. The institute also has collaborations with several reputed universities and research organisations around the world, which provides opportunities for students and faculty to participate in international exchange programs along with research projects.

VNIT has a strong faculty team consisting of highly qualified and experienced professors who are engaged in research and teaching activities. The institute has a vibrant campus life along with various student clubs and societies organise cultural, technical and sports events throughout the year. 

Highlights

Commencement Year

1960

Category

Public Technical University 

Accredited by

Grade ‘A’ by NAAC

Institute Rank

32 by NIRF

Gender Intake

Co-ed

Number of Faculty

230+

Accepted Entrance Exam

JEE Mains

Institute Address

43F2+7JR, S Ambazari Rd, Ambazari, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440010

Contact Details

Ph no. +91- 9422802995

Website address: https://vnit.ac.in/   

 

Course

B.Tech

M.Tech 

B.Arch

MCA 

M.Sc 

Ph.D 

Admission

The admission procedure at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) in Nagpur for undergraduate and postgraduate programs is based on the scores obtained in the national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main and GATE, respectively.

Candidates need to qualify for the entrance exams and meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute.

After the entrance exams, the eligible candidates have to participate in the centralised counselling process conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) or the Centralised Counselling for M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. (CCMT) depending on the program they applied for.

During the counselling process, candidates need to choose their preferred course and institute based on their ranks and the availability of seats.

Finally, candidates who are offered a seat need to complete the admission formalities including document verification and payment of fees, to confirm their admission to VNIT Nagpur.

Awards

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) is one of the premier engineering institutes in India. Over the years, the institute has been recognized along with awarded for its contributions in the field of education and research. Some of the achievements and awards of VNIT are:

  • Ranked 27th among the engineering colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2021.
  • VNIT is one of the few engineering institutes in India that has been designated as an Institute of National Importance (INI) by the Government of India.
  • The institute has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade.
  • VNIT has received funding from various national and international organisations including the World Bank, the European Union, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) as well as Government of India.
  • The institute has been awarded the "Best Industry-Linked Technical Institute in India" award by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2019.
  • VNIT has collaborated with several prestigious universities and research organisations across the world including the University of Michigan, the University of Illinois and the University of Tokyo.
  • The institute has been recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as a "mentor institute" for other engineering colleges in India.
  • VNIT has received several grants as well as awards for its research and innovation activities including the prestigious DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Program.
  • The institute has established several centres of excellence and research facilities in various fields including renewable energy, water resource management and nanotechnology.

Placements

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) has an excellent track record when it comes to placements. The institute has a dedicated placement cell that works towards securing job opportunities for its students. Here are some of the previous placement records of VNIT:

  • The highest salary package offered to VNIT students in the 2020 placement season was Rs. 54 LPA, while the average salary package was Rs. 7.52 LPA.
  • In the 2019 placement season, VNIT achieved an overall placement rate of 91.2%. A total of 539 students participated in the placements, out of which 492 received job offers.
  • The top recruiters in the 2019 placement season were TCS, Infosys, L&T, Capgemini and IBM, among others.
  • The 2018 placement season witnessed the participation of over 130 companies from various sectors including IT, manufacturing, consulting as well as banking. The highest salary package offered was Rs. 29 LPA and the average salary package was Rs. 6.44 LPA.
  • In the 2017 placement season, VNIT achieved a placement rate of 91.6%, with 516 students receiving job offers from 132 companies. The highest salary package offered was Rs. 33 LPA and the average salary package was Rs. 6.5 LPA.
  • The 2016 placement season witnessed the participation of 122 companies and the highest salary package offered was Rs. 33 LPA.

Infrastructure

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India and has a sprawling campus spread over 215 acres. The campus is well-equipped with modern facilities and infrastructure providing students with a comfortable and conducive learning environment. Here are some of the campus and infrastructure facilities available at VNIT:

  • Hostel facilities: VNIT has separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls with a total capacity of over 3,000 students. The hostels are well-maintained and provide all necessary amenities including Wi-Fi, laundry as well as recreational facilities.
  • Academic buildings: The academic buildings at VNIT are modern and well-equipped with spacious classrooms, lecture halls along with seminar rooms. The institute also has state-of-the-art research facilities including highly accustomed laboratories and libraries.
  • Sports facilities: VNIT has excellent sports facilities including a sports complex, indoor and outdoor sports facilities and a gymnasium. The institute also has a dedicated sports council that organises various sports and fitness activities throughout the year.
  • Health and wellness: The institute has a health centre that provides medical assistance to students and staff. VNIT also has a wellness centre that offers yoga and meditation classes for students.
  • Food and dining: VNIT has a canteen and a mess that provides nutritious and hygienic food to students and staff. The institute also has several food outlets and cafes on campus.
  • Transport: VNIT provides transportation facilities to students and staff, with a fleet of buses and vans that ply between the institute and various parts of Nagpur.
  • Wi-Fi and internet: VNIT has a campus-wide Wi-Fi network that provides high-speed internet connectivity to students and staff.