NIT Manipur - National Institute of Technology

NIT Manipur was established in the year 2010 from its temporary campus at Government Polytechnic situated in Takyelpat, Imphal, with only three branches in the field of engineering, namely, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Communication Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering. National Institute of Technology has been shifted to its permanent campus located in Langol, Imphal in Manipur. The university has added two more engineering branches after 2013-2014 like Civil Engineering and Mechanical engineering. The varsity is constructed on a spacious area of 341.5 acres of land and is well-equipped with all the modern facilities and infrastructure. 

NIT Manipur has secured 114th rank in NIRF Engineering Ranking 2021 as compared to NIRF Ranking 2020, wherein it secured 158th position in the engineering category. 50% of seats in NIT Manipur have been reserved for the students residing in Manipur, while the other 50% are reserved for students belonging to other states. The different programmes that are offered by the National Institute of Technology, Manipur are B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., and Ph.D. Scholarship and placement opportunities are also provided by the National Institute of Technology Manipur.

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What is the full form of NIT Manipur?

The full form of NIT Manipur is the National Institute of Technology Manipur. It is located in Manipur, Imphal.

NIT Manipur Location

The university is currently functioning from its permanent campus situated in Langol, Imphal. One can reach the university by local transportation like taxi, and auto-rickshaw services are available. The university can also be reached by taking a bus service, which is approximately 3-4 km away from the varsity. The nearest railway station to Imphal is Dimapur, which is at a distance of about 210 km from the university. There are no railway facilities that directly connect Imphal to other stations; one can take a bus to Dimapur railway station and then travel further through railways. The nearest airport is the Imphal National Airport, which connects many metropolitan cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. One can reach the university from Guwahati, Aizawl, and Silchar also by taking a bus that connects to the NH 38 highway.

NIT Manipur Latest News and Updates

• The department of Physics of NIT Manipur released the details of the candidates selected for Ph.D. in Physics.
• The department of Electronics and Communication Engineering released the circular containing details of the candidates shortlisted for Ph.D. in ECE.
• The department of Computer Science and Engineering uploaded the link of details of candidates selected in pursuing a Ph.D. in CSE.
• The department of Chemistry released the details of shortlisted candidates who want to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry in NIT Manipur.
• The NIT Manipur released the details of shortlisted candidates who are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering.
• The NIT Manipur released the link of the Academic Calendar for the year 2020-2021.
• The department of Physics of NIT Manipur has organised a one-week short-term course on "Synthesis, Characterisation, and Application of Electro-Ceramics and Nano-Structured materials" from the 1st of February 2021 to the 5th of February 2021.
• The department of Electrical Engineering organised a one-week course on "Introduction to Electrical Engineering" starting from the 25th of January 2021.

NIT Manipur Awards

• The Central Library of NIT Manipur was awarded for "Highest Usage of Science among New NIT'S" in 2014.
• NIT Manipur was ranked in the 114th position by the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the year 2021 for the best engineering colleges and institutes all over India.

NIT Manipur Recognition

• NIT Manipur is recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• The university is recognised by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). 
• The varsity is recognised by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD).

NIT Manipur Collaborations 

• SAC -ISRO Ahmedabad
• SSPL Delhi
• DIT Dehradun
• GVM Girls College
• IGCAR
• CRS Indore
• Sikkim Manipal University
• Institute of Modelling Hydraulic and Environmental Systems, University of Stuttgart, Germany
• Kookmin University, South Korea

NIT Manipur Clubs/Committees/Societies

Sports Club: The Sports Club of NIT Manipur is responsible for the organisation and management of the annual sports festival of NIT Manipur. The members of the sports club invite participants from nearby colleges and universities to compete with each other in different sports like volleyball, basketball, football, cricket, badminton, table tennis, etc. 

Cultural Club: The cultural club of NIT Manipur is in-charge of planning and conducting the annual cultural and technical festival of NIT, Manipur- Ougri. The cultural club also shoulders the responsibility of conducting events to celebrate important days like teacher's day, engineers day, independence day, etc., on the campus.

Robotics Club: The Robotics Club of NIT Manipur encourages students who are interested in robotics and its mechanism. Various activities are performed by the students to learn the advancement in Robotics and its allied fields. Inter-collegiate events are also held in the university by the robotics club.

NSS: The NSS provides young students practical experiences to offer community service and help to develop society for its betterment. The NSS committee of NIT Manipur organises many activities and drives like tree plantation drives, cleanliness drives, blood donation drives, etc., to help society.

NCC: The National Cadet Corps is the official youth wing of the Armed Forces of India. This initiative is undertaken by the varsity to teach the students the values of cooperation, discipline and give them training for joining the armed forces.  

NIT Manipur Facilities

Central Library: The central library of NIT Manipur is divided into two sections: one in the temporary campus in Takyel and another in the permanent campus of Imphal. The centralised library currently comprises 24 444 volumes, study materials, books, editions, textbooks, exam solutions, etc. The students can browse the e-library of NIT Manipur through their personal credentials provided to them.

Common Computer Centre: The common computer centre of NIT Manipur is installed with modern and updated computer sets. The Common Computer Center is fully air-conditioned and is furnished with advanced infrastructure. The computer sets are also updated with software programmes and applications that can be used by the students to perform practical activities as well as perform experiments.

Hostels: The varsity offers hostel accommodation facilities for both girls and boys who have been admitted to the university for various educational programmes. There are currently two hostels reserved for the accommodation of boys, and one hostel accommodates girls. At present, the university has limited seats available for hostellers, but in the coming years, the varsity is planning on the expansion of hostels. The university provides an application form for students who want to avail themselves of hostel services provided by the NIT Manipur. The hostels are well-equipped with all the common facilities and basic amenities that are required on a regular basis.

Laboratories: The NIT Manipur has constructed laboratories for particular departments to conduct research activities as well as experiments, which will result in gaining a thorough knowledge of their course. Departments like Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc., have different laboratories for various subjects for conducting practical sessions. The laboratories are furnished with all the modern equipment and devices which are used to conduct experiments and research programmes.

Medical Facilities: The NIT Manipur offers medical services to the students, faculty members, and staff members of the varsity. The medical unit of the university comprises paramedical staff and doctors who are present on campus 24*7. In case an emergency occurs, there is a provision of shifting students to different medical institutes like Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, and JNIMS, Imphal, which are located at a very short distance from NIT Manipur.

Transportation Facilities: Transportation facilities are made available to the students of NIT Manipur to travel from the permanent campus to the temporary campus. The varsity offers private bus facilities or private vehicles to visit the temporary campus in Takyel.

Banking and Post Office Facilities: To cater to the banking needs of NIT Manipur, a branch of the State Bank of India is functioning the campus premises of NIT Manipur. ATM machines of the State Bank of India and ICICI are also situated on the campus. Post office facilities are also offered to the students.

Sports Facilities: The NIT Manipur offers indoor and outdoor sports facilities to the students considering the importance of physical well-being and mental health. Sports like volleyball, basketball, cricket, chess, badminton, table tennis are played by the students for which adequate equipment is provided by the institute.

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NIT Manipur Courses

The course list of the university includes 22 programmes in total. National Institute of Technology Manipur courses are offered in engineering, management, research etc. streams. B.Tech, M.Tech., M.Sc. and Ph.D degree courses are offered by the university. NIT Manipur courses are offered in regular mode. 

NIT Manipur Eligibility Criteria

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NIT Manipur Admission

Admission for B. Tech programmes in NIT Manipur can be secured after qualifying the JEE Main entrance examination and seat allocation counselling rounds of JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority). The students have to select NIT Manipur as their foremost preference, and if they meet the merit requirement of NIT, Manipur, they will be admitted to the university after going through the document verification process and payment of fees for the first semester of their programme.

For admission in M. Tech programmes in NIT Manipur, the students have to secure qualifying marks in the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) examination. Preference would be given to students who have successfully obtained the required merit score in the GATE examination. If the seats remain vacant after admitting all the GATE candidates, the department conducts a written examination for students who are interested in pursuing the Master's in Technology at NIT Manipur.

For admission in Ph.D. programmes, the candidates must possess an M. Tech/ MS (R) degree in the relevant specialisation or similar discipline with a minimum of 60 per cent marks or 6.5 CGPA. Students who have scored a CGPA of 9.0 or equivalent to 85 per cent marks in B. Tech are also eligible to apply for Ph.D. programmes in NIT Manipur along with a valid GATE score.

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NIT Manipur Scholarship

The NIT Manipur offers many scholarships to the students Of Manipur as well as students belonging to different states. There are many scholarships that the students can avail themselves of by satisfying the eligibility criteria of the given scholarship. Scholarships from AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education), MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development), UGC (University Grants Commission), and various state and national scholarships can be obtained by the students.

Scholarships like Merit cum means scholarship, scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS category students pursuing professional courses, scholarships for students belonging to a physically disabled category, etc., can be availed by eligible students. The details regarding all of the above scholarships are uploaded on the National Scholarships Portal.

NIT Manipur Cut-Off

The cut-off trends of NIT Manipur keep changing due to many reasons. The following are some of the reasons that are responsible for the changes in cut-off scores in NIT Manipur:

• Total Number of Seats available for a particular programme provided by the specific department.
• Total number of applications received for a specific programme.
• Preceding year cut-off scores
• The difficulty level of JEE Main/GATE entrance examination

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NIT Manipur Placement

The Training and Placement Cell of NIT Manipur conducts campus recruitment drives every annual year during the last semester of the programme. Before the students end their degree, they are provided with a job through the campus placement of NIT Manipur. The Training and Placement Cell organises various soft skill development sessions, training programmes, and other personality development sessions to prepare the students and enable them to meet the stands of the corporate world. Many organisations and firms visit the campus to recruit B. Tech and M. Tech students and offer them a decent salary package depending on the designation offered. The Training and Placement Cell follows a particular placement procedure while conducting campus placement drives in NIT Manipur. 

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