Brief Information about Institute

Visvesvaraya National institute of Technology (VNIT) is one of the Thirty one National Institutes of Technology in the country.  Since its inception, this institute has grown many folds and has established itself as one of the best technical education institutes.  At present the institute has about 3600 undergraduate, 850 post-graduate and 500 PhD students.  Institute offers 9 under-graduate programs (08 B.Tech and 1 B.Arch.) and 24 post-graduate programs (21 M.Tech and 03 M.Sc). Under graduate students are selected though JEE , Post-Graduate M Tech students through GATE and M. Sc. through JAM. The institute also has Ph.D. program in various streams of engineering and science. VNIT is  involved in numerous R&D activities, funded through various government and private agencies. The institute has excellent testing and consultancy facilities, which contribute to revenue generation.

This institute was amongst the first six Regional Engineering Colleges established in 1960 by Government of India, as a part of the national integration initiative. In the year 2002, along with the another Regional Engineering College, this college was given the status of Deemed University and was converted into National Institute of Technology with full autonomy and was brought under the umbrella of MHRD, Govt. of India. Subsequently, VNIT has been recognized as an Institute of National Importance though an Act of Parliament, namely, National Institute of Technology Act, 2007 (Act 29 of 2007).

VNIT has made a very rapid growth in the recent past in terms of starting new academic programs, revision of academic curriculum, development of laboratories and infrastructure. In the last five years, the institute has started one new B. Tech. program, five new M. Tech. programs, and initiated fellowship for full time Ph.D. program. The under-graduate and post-graduate programs have been made credit based and more number of electives are offered to the students. VNIT has formed seven member core committee to plan implementation of NEP at VNIT. As a first step to it an interdisciplinary course M.Tech in “Engineering Applied to Medical Sciences” has been launched. 

 Under the TEQIP program which is funded though World Bank finances, the institute has spent Rs. 10 crore on new infrastructure which includes library building, mega-mess, Class room complex, New Academic Building, New Hostels and New Health Center Building. 1MW solar power plant in VNIT campus is installed which led to savings of approximately 1 crore on the annual electricity bill and cut its carbon footprints by 808 tons per annum. Rooftop solar panels are installed on 14 buildings based over 200 acre lush green campus.

VNIT has established Center of Excellence (CoE) in collaboration with Siemens India and MTC Chennai in the domain of Industry 4.0 and Digitization. VNIT has signed MOU with ISRO to set up space Technology Incubation Centre (STIC) at VNIT Nagpur. Institute has also signed MoU with many renowned Educational Institutes, Research Institutes and Industries on National and International level.

VNIT is actively involved in benefit and welfare of society. During COVID-19 pandemic VNIT faculty and staff vigorously worked on UV Chamber for sanitization, Sahayak Robot for hospitals, Two way ventilator Splitter and distributed Medical Equipment, Face Shields, Touch free hand sanitizer.

The current ranking scenario as adjudged by NIRF, VNIT Nagpur is on 30th position in 2021.

Fee information for JoSAA admitted B Tech / B Arch 2021(Link for fee structure https://vnit.ac.in/academic/index.php/fees/ )

The fee structure is as follows:

For Open / OBC / EWS:- 1st  semester academic fees (Rs.66850/-) + one time fees (B Tech – Rs.15500/-) (B Arch – Rs.16800/-) -

this amount is to be paid at the time of admission (Fees paid @ JoSAA + Institute Reporting Fees),

and 2nd semester fees (Rs.66850/-)

For SC / ST / PWD

1st  semester academic fees (Rs. 4350/-) + one time fees (B Tech – Rs.15500/-) (B Arch – Rs.16800)

this amount is to be paid at the time of admission (Fees paid @ JoSAA + Institute Reporting Fees),

and 2nd  semester fees (Rs. 4350/-)

Hostel Charges separate. ( https://vnit.ac.in/hostel/ )

Students admitted to First year of Engineering branch have the facility for change of branch after completing the first year of program on availability of vacant seats. Course curriculum at First year (two semesters) is same in all engineering branches. As approved in the 37th Senate meeting, the criteria for change of branch /discipline is as follows:

(a)                A student is eligible to apply for change of branch /discipline at the end of first year only, provided he/she satisfies the following criteria:

i)                  CGPA : ≥ 8.50

ii)                 Candidate should have no FF and /or W grade

(b)                Change of the discipline will be permitted strictly in the order of merit as determined by their CGPA at the end of first year 

subject to the limitation that

i)                  The actual number of students in the third semester in the discipline to which the transfer is to be made, should not exceed the sanctioned strength

ii)                 The strength of the discipline from which transfer is being made does not fall below 90% of existing strength.

(c)                If a student of particular branch does not get change in particular branch due to ii) of b)above, then, the student with lower CGPA of any other branch will also not get change to branch.    

Institute has 13 hostel building for boys and girls with a total capacity of 4500 students. Few more hostel buildings are under construction. Each hostel has independent mess, net connectivity, sports facility. Institute has central facilities like Canteen, Post office, library, Computer Centre, Health Center, Gymnasium, Indoor sports complex, Play ground for Cricket / Foot ball / Basket Ball, State Bank of India and Canara Bank branch (with ATM) etc.

Scholarships to SC/ST/OBC and physically disabled students are available as per the respective State / Govt of India norms. Students from Maharashtra State having caste/validity certificate issued by the Govt of Maharashtra (GoM) are eligible for fees exemption as per norms. As per GoM rules the income ceiling is applicable to OBC category students for the scholarship/freeship. All the eligible students are required to submit their admission details for the fees claim and allowance online on e-scholarship site of SW department of Govt of Maharashtra.

Students having caste certificate issued from other states, are required to apply to their respective state govt. for fees and allowance as per the procedures of their state. These students are returned the fees paid during admission in each year of study on receiving the grants from their respective SW offices.

Institute has scheme of New Central Sector scholarship for SC and ST. Selection of students is based on merit of admission rank and meeting the income criteria under scheme. In this scholarship grant for student fees, allowance and PC (one time) purchase is given to selected students. 12 SC and 5 ST scholarships are available under the scheme.

The other scholarship schemes includes National Talent Search (NTS) Scheme, Scholarship for Minority students, Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students etc. Similarly scholarships offered by various Public and Private Sector companies are also available at the institute.

Industry Institute Interaction (III) Cell 

The Institute has very dynamic Industry Institute Interaction Cell since 1989. The academic departments have been carrying out various activities envisaged under the III independently and with support from the III Cell, as deemed necessary. The Objectives of Industry Institute Interaction Cell are mainly -

Ø To evolve educational programmes which are consistent with the broad requirements of the industry and which can give rise to engineering personnel capable of coping-up with the accelerating pace of the technological development.

Ø  To create adequate facilities of updating knowledge of professional engineers and technologists to meet growth and developmental needs of the industry

Ø  To coordinate the research and developmental activities of the two systems

Ø In light of the liberal economic and industrial policy recently adopted by the Govt. of India, the industrial scenario is fast changing. Industries are compelled to export a part of their production and compete with multinationals for the internal market. The emphasis has shifted to quality products and well trained manpower to produce such products. There has been a greater need for industries to depend on technical institutions for R&D and for supply of highly qualified and skilled manpower. Retraining of the work force has become major activity for all industries. There is, thus a good opportunity for institute to interact with industries for mutual benefits.

Ø The Industry-Institute Interaction would accrue mutual benefits when a symbiotic relationship is developed between the two systems. The ultimate aim of this relationship will be the creation of confidence in industry by the Institute which would result industries involving voluntarily the Institute at various stages of its development.

Ø Under flagship of III Cell, Institute has made a considerable progress in regard to signing a MoU with various organizations in India and abroad. Orgnaizations with whom MoU is signed in last two years includes National Disaster Management Authority (New Delhi), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (Nagpur), Persistent Systems Ltd. (Nagpur), Windsun Renewable Pvt. Ltd. (Nagpur), Minex Metallurgical Co. Ltd.( Mumbai), Fireblaze Technologies Pvt. Ltd.( Nagpur), IC Electricals Co. Pvt. Ltd. (Haridwar), Purti Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Nagpur), Agile Connect Pvt. Ltd. (Nagpur), Research for Resurgence Foundation (Nagpur), YASKAWA India Pvt. Ltd.( Bangalore), Government College of Engineering( Jalgaon), IIIT -Nagpur etc.

Ø III Cell arranges lectures from Industry Experts for the students. An effort is taken to form at least 20% of core course curriculum is covered by Industry experts. III Cell also arranges student internship in various industries.

_Alumni Association

Ø Institute has strong Alumni association and has very distinguished alumni working in various Government and Non-Government sector. The mission of the VNIT Alumni Association (VNITAA), Nagpur is to bring all alumni under a common umbrella for the purpose of professional networking, intellectual engagement, fostering fellowship and building a bridge between alumni and current students.

Ø Through mentoring activities, industry events, awards and scholarships and promoting discussion of issues relevant to our profession, alumni aim to help VNIT to produce Engineers and Architects of the highest caliber, while creating a vibrant professional culture capable of addressing the technological needs of the global society.

Ø Alumni Association has chapters in various cities/states in India viz New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Banguluru, Gujrat & also in USA 

Ø Vibrant and active VNIT Alumni Association financed, planned and executed infrastructural development projects worth Rs.3.5 Crores in One and half years

Activities of Alumni Association at Institute:

1. Scholarship Program

2.  Freshers connect program

3.  Mentorship Program

4.  Organizing workshops

5.  Transcripts on demand facilities

6.  Guest Lectures

7.  Internship

8. Launched Entrepreneurship open course from current year. 

Many other activities in support of Institute and favoring students are carried by the Alumni association. Alumni association honours distinguished Alumnus from time to time. There is face book page of association.  https://www.facebook.com/VNIT-Nagpur-Alumni-Association-357041614952442/

Distinguished Alumni:

Dr.Vijay Bhatkar - Chancellor of Nalanda University, Architect of India's first supercomputer, Author, Scientist, Educationist and IT Leader, Founder Executive Director of C-DAC. Mr. Jayant Apte - Retired Air Vice Marshal, Currently Freelancer-Aviation & Management Consultant 

Mr. P M Telang - Retired as MD Tata Motors 2012. Functional expertise in automotive Industry & Machine Manufacturing. 

Mr. Kamal Kishore Sharda - Chairman & MD, Sharda Solutions & Technologies Pvt Ltd. 

Dr. Dinesh Keskar - Ex President, Boeing India & Vice President, Boeing International Trading. 

Mr. Pradeep Kar - Founder/MD/Chairman of Microland, India's Leading provider of outsourced IT infrastructure management services. 

Mr. M S Unnikrishanan - MD & CEO Thermax India Ltd. 

Dr. B.S. Murty - Director, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

VNIT Nagpur Alumni Association (VNITAA) is registered as a company under Section 25 (Non Profit) of the Indian Companies Act. Alumni Association has Certificate of Incorporation, PAN card and income tax exemption certificate 80 G.  Please visit our site http://vnitalumni.com/ for any details.

The various recreational/extra-curricular activities / events at the VNIT campus are -

·         Aarohi - Cultural Festival

·         Axis - Technical Festival

·         SMP- Student Mentor Program

·         Institute gathering

Aarohi and Axis are National level events which involves great participation from colleges / Institutes in the Nagpur and outside region. Institute has various hobby clubs for students.

Other Activities includes SAE, Chess club, ACM Programming club, E-Cell, IEEE, Quiz Pro, Meg.com, Smart India Hackathon, IV Lab, All India Inter NIT students Tournament. Institute has excellent outdoor and indoor sports facilities viz., Cricket/Foot ball/Lawn Tennis/Badminton/Table Tennis/Volley Ball etc. 

Nagpur is well connected with major cities of India through Rail and Air network. VNIT Campus is about 8 Kms from Airport/Bus Stand/Main Railway Station. Taxi/ Auto are easily available to reach the VNIT campus.

Postal Address:

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology,

South Ambazari Road,Nagpur – 440 010

Maharashtra (India)

Information in all the links is for general purpose only. For details, more updated information please visit our web site www.vnit.ac.in