Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), formerly Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering, Nagpur (VRCE), is a public engineering and research institution. The Institute awards Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and science.
Basic informations
- College name: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
- Also known as: VNIT, Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering, Nagpur (VRCE)
- College type: Government
- Foundation year: 1960
- Campus area: 215 acres (87 ha)
- College location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Connectivity
- By Air: 8 km away from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur.
- By Train: 7 km away from Nagpur Junction Railway Station.
Rankings
| Category | Rank (year) |
|---|---|
| THE World University Rankings | 1201–1500 (2024) |
| THE Asia University Rankings | 351–400 (2022) |
| NIRF Overall Rankings | 68 (2022) |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 32 (2022) |
| NIRF Architecture Rankings | 8 (2022) |
| ARIIA Public Institution (Central Universities, INIs, CFTIs) Rankings | 11-25 (2020) |
| The Week Best Technical Universities India | 22 (2021) |
| The Week Top Engineering Colleges India | 23 (2022) |
| Outlook India's Top Govt. Engineering Colleges | 15 (2021) |
| Outlook India's Top Pvt. Engineering Colleges | 125-160 (2022) |
| India Today Top Govt. Engineering Colleges | 16 (2022) |
Eligibility Criteria
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Candidate must have secured at least 75 per cent aggregate (65 per cent for SC/ST) in Class 12 from a recognised board of education. Candidates in the top 20 percentile in Class 12 are also eligible to apply.
Admission Proccess
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Firstly you have to give JEE (Main) exam.
Then, admissions are done through JoSAA Counselling and CSAB Special Round on the basis of JEE(Main) Exam rank list.
Courses Offered
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- M.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
- M.Tech. in Construction Technology and Management
- M.Tech. in CAD/CAM
- M.Tech. in Urban Planning
- M.Tech. in VLSI Design
- M.Tech. in Integrated Power System
- M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering
- M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
- M.Tech. in Heat Power Engineering
- M.Tech. in Environmental Engineering
- M.Tech. in Structural Engineering
- M.Tech. in Communication System Engineering
- M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering
- M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives
- M.Tech. in Materials Engineering
- M.Tech. in Excavation Engineering
- M.Tech. in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
- M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Tech. in Water Resource Engineering
- M.Tech. in Process Metallurgy
- M.Tech. in Engineering Applied to Medical Sciences
- M.Sc. in Chemistry
- M.Sc. in Mathematics
- M.Sc. in Physics
Seat Matrix
- Chemical Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 95
- Chemical Engineering(Female Only) - 23
- Civil Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 94
- Civil Engineering(Female Only) - 24
- Computer Science and Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 95
- Computer Science and Engineering(Female Only) - 23
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 92
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering(Female Only) - 23
- Electronics and Communication Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 94
- Electronics and Communication Engineering(Female Only) - 24
- Mechanical Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 93
- Mechanical Engineering(Female Only) - 23
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 92
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering(Female Only) - 23
- Mining Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 39
- Mining Engineering(Female Only) - 11
Fees - College Fees and Hostel Fees
| institute | |
| Particulars | Amount |
| Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) | ₹10,000 |
| One Time Fees | ₹5,500 |
| Tuition Fee (per Semester) | ₹62,500 |
| Other Fees (per Semester) | ₹4,350 |
| Total | ₹82,350 |
| Fee may vary - 5%-10% | |
| hostel | |
| Particulars | Amount |
| Hostel Fees (per Semester) | ₹23,100 (Girls), ₹24,000 (Boys) |
| Mess Advance (per Semester) | ₹16,000 |
| Total | ₹39,100 (Girls), ₹40,000 (Boys) |
Scholarship or Fee Waiver
- Tuition Fee of SC/ST/PH students is nil.
- General and OBC students whose family income is less than Rs.1LPA, their tuition fee is nil.
- General and OBC students whose family income is between Rs.1 LPA to Rs.5 LPA, their Tuition Fee is 1/3rd only.
Placements
HIGHEST PACKAGE OFFERED – Rs. 34.25 Lakhs per Annum
AVERAGE PACKAGE OFFERED – Rs. 9.85 Lakhs per Annum
Facilities Available
- Hospital / Medical Facilities, Gym, Auditorium
- Library, Cafeteria, Sports Complex, Yoga Centre, Seminar/ Conference Hall, Guest House
College Pros
- Campus is very good, in terms of area and greenery. You'll feel refreshed everytime you go out and enjoy it's beauty.
- All the faculty members are extremely talented and experienced. Each professor is a PhD holder, mainly from Indian Institute of Technology.
- Placement statistics are very good.
- Connectivity of College with Air and Train are very good.
- Medical Facilities are available 24x7 for the students and faculty Members.
College Cons
- But honestly, the teaching methodologies of all the teachers are not that impressive.
- During 2020 placements, there was a dip of 13.14% in number of offers bagged by the students in comparison to last year.
- Placements of Civil Engineering Branch is not that impressive.
FAQ
The institute reserves 50 percent of seats for Maharashtra domicile candidates.
Yes, VNIT Nagpur offers part-time Ph.D.
BTech in CSE from VNIT Nagpur is a good option. Most of the offers are rolled out for CSE branch students. The highest package offered to a CSE graduate is Rs 38.21 LPA.
Yes, VNIT Nagpur offers internships to its students.