MNNIT Allahabad- Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad Allahabad , Uttar Pradesh

About MNNIT Allahabad- Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology mostly referred to as MNNIT Allahabad or NIT Allahabad, is situated in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The institute was previously known as Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College (MNREC) and was established in the year of 1961 with the approval of Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh. It is a public higher education institute. It is one of the NIT's in the country. These NIT's are classified as the Institute of National Importance. From 2000-2002 the college was affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Technical University and in June 2002, it was converted into National Institute of Technology. It is a deemed university which is funded by the Government of India.

It was one of the 17^th regional colleges of engineering and was the first to offer an undergraduate program in Computer Science & engineering in 1976. The college has been recognized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).  

As it was built a long time ago, the buildings are old but well maintained and the campus is spread over an area of 222 acres. The campus offers an average infrastructure, neither too good nor too bad.  It is sufficient in its own way. Laboratories and classrooms are well maintained and well furnished. The library is large enough and is fully equipped with informative books related to the various courses offered by the college. It also provides Hostel facilities to the students coming from all over the country. The entire campus is enabled with Wi-Fi. The seminar halls and classrooms are big enough to accommodate students comfortably. Apart from these, Central Interdisciplinary Research (CIR), Cafeteria, computer centres, Executive development centre, and post office are a few aspects that form the entire campus.

One of the main features is the faculty of this college. Most of the faculty members are experienced. The communication and verbal skills of most of them are good. The teachers are quite disciplined and well qualified. They understand the requirements of students. They are proficient, qualified, well-mannered and helpful.

The MNNIT has six departments,

• Engineering
• Sciences
• School of Management Studies
• Humanities & Social Science
• Cells & SNFCE
• Research Centers

MNNIT Allahabad courses range from Undergraduate, Postgraduate to Doctoral and Accredited Programs. The Bachelor of Technology program has 9 different branches that have an intake of nearly 900 students. The different branches offered in UG programs are,

• Bio-Technology
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Information Technology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Production & Industrial Engineering

The list of Postgraduate programs is provided by the NIT Allahabad are:

• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
• Master of Technology (M.Tech)
• Applied Mechanics
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• GIS Cell
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Mathematics & Soft Computing (M.Sc.)

There are different eligibility criteria for each and every program offered. Also, the admission process is different from each other.

• The candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate program should have a valid JEE Main score. The admission is offered after the counselling.
• Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech. are selected on the basis of GATE score
• It is mandatory to have a valid CAT score for the admission to MBA program
• NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET) score is considered for admission to MCA program

For the entrance examination, the candidates can visit the official website of MNNIT Allahabad and fill the application form, with correct details, before submission.

The name of the science event held at the institute is ‘Avishkar'. The students are enthusiastic and excited about the event. Their zest can be seen by the number of participants through different events taking place. Many, science-related events are also organized such as Robotics. The annual sports event is organized.

The chances of placement for Computer Science & Engineering students are quite good. Around, above 80 companies visit the institute for placements. The companies select candidates depending upon their academic scores and their participation in different events.