National Institute of Technology Manipur (NIT Manipur or NITMN) is an Institute of National Importance situated in Imphal, Manipur, India. It is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology in India. NIT Manipur started its first academic session in 2010.[1][2][3]
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| Type | Institute of National Importance |
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| Established | 2010 |
| Chairman | Bajrang Lal Bagra |
| Director | D. V. L. N. Somayajulu |
| Location | Imphal, Manipur, India 24°49′56″N 93°54′51″E / 24.832194°N 93.914147°E |
| Campus | Rural |
| Affiliations | Ministry of Education |
| Website | www |
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History
editThe institute is one among the thirty-one NITs established as Institutions of National Importance with funding support from the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It is also one of ten new NITs established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development via its order no. F.23-13-2009-TS-III of 30 October 2009 and 3 March 2010. NIT Manipur was declared as a full-fledged NIT along with nine other new NITs, through an act of Parliament and notified under Govt. of India Gazette notification No. 28 of 2012 dated 7 June 2012 and declared as an Institute of National Importance.
Campus
editNIT Manipur is located at RWJ7+R33, Langol Rd, Lamphelpat, Imphal, Manipur 795004
Academics
editRanking
edit| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Engineering – India | |
| NIRF (2022)[4] | 95 |
| NIRF (2023)[5] | 127 |
| NIRF (2024)[6] | 129 |
NIT Manipur is ranked 95th among all engineering colleges in India and 24th amongst the 31 NITs across the country by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023.[7] It also stood 4th among the eleven new NITs following NIT Delhi, NIT Meghalaya and NIT Goa in 2023, but in 2024 it has been delegated to the range of 100-150 rank.[7]
| Year | NIRF Ranking (Engineering Category) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 101-150 |
| 2023 | 95 |
| 2022 | 108 |
| 2021 | 114 |
| 2020 | 158 |
| 2019 | 148 |
Academic programmes
editThe institute offers courses on BTech and MTech in civil engineering, computer science engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering and mechanical engineering. In addition, it offers MSc courses in physics, chemistry and mathematics. PhD courses also exist for various engineering, science and humanities subjects. NIT Manipur's curriculum caters to the technological needs of nearby villages and towns.
Admission
editBachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and admissions for Indian students are through JOSAA counselling, where 50% of the seat is reserved for students who did their 12th from the state of Manipur. Until 2012 admissions were based on the All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE). From 2013 to 2016, admission was done through the JEE (MAIN); ranks were based on considering 60% of the marks scored in the test and 40% in class 12 board examinations.[citation needed]
Departments
editThe institute has six academic departments:[8]
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Humanities and Basic Sciences
Student life
editFestival
editOUGRI is the cultural and technical festival which used to be organized every year, (but has not been organized since 2022) in the month of March (spring). It is a student-organized festival guided by a faculty member or a group of coordinating body of faculties. It was first organized in 2013. Since then, it has been organized every year with the addition/amendment of events each year. The term ‘OUGRI’ is derived from the name of the song sung at the coronation of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba in 33 A.D. The song is also known as Leiroi Nongloi Eshei. And this song is being noted as the very core of the Lai Haraoba festival where the people re-enacting the acts of the Almighty and other divine beings believing that their pleasure is evoked and in return the mortals on the earth are blessed with happiness and prosperity. Many kings and priests sing this song or accompanying with dance on numerous occasions celebrating their conquests, coronation and prosperity.[9]
Sports
editNITMN organizes an annual sports meet usually in March. Football, kabaddi and volleyball are the major attractions. Table tennis, chess, carrom, 100 m 200 m 400 m and 800 m races are also hosted, mostly by some groups of students on their own accord, the institute does not organize any events.[citation needed]
Hackathons
editReGen Hackathon 2025
The ReGen Hackathon is an event organized by the Innovation Institute Council (IIC) at the National Institute of Technology Manipur. It challenges participants to develop digital solutions for a sustainable future. The hackathon encourages students to apply their knowledge to real-world problems and foster innovation.
Topics
The hackathon covers diverse topics such as:
- Augmented and Virtual Reality
- Quantum Computing
- Green Energy Solutions
- Space Technology and Exploration
- Smart Transportation
- Disaster Management
- FoodTech
- Digital Agriculture
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Hardware Robotics
Eligibility & Evaluation
The hackathon is open to students passionate about technology. Familiarity with programming and data analysis is beneficial. Applications are evaluated based on creativity, feasibility, technical proficiency, and alignment with the hackathon's goals. Team diversity receives extra points.
Timeline
- Proposal Submission (Feb 1-8): A 2-slide presentation and a 2-minute video
- Prototype Development (Feb 17-28): 10-12 slide presentation and a functional prototype
- 48-Hour Hackathon Finale (Mar 17-19): Live prototype presentation and discussion with judges
- Prizes and Facilities**
The hackathon offers a prize pool of 30,000, 15,000 and 10,000 plus additional perks. Free accommodation and daily meals are provided on campus. The registration starts from January 20, 2025. The hackathon is sponsored by Diamond, Platinum and Gold sponsors.
Although NIT manipur students have gone to other students like IIIT Manipur to compete and win events in events, the institute itself does not often organize events which pushes and invloves student participations
References
edit- ^ "Welcome To NIT Manipur". nitmanipur.ac.in. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- ^ "National Institute of Technology Imphal". collegekhabar.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- ^ "National Institute of Technology (NIT) - Manipur". collegesearch.com. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2022 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 15 July 2022.
- ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2023 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 5 June 2023.
- ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 12 August 2024.
- ^ a b "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2023 (Engineering)". Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Department Head". Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ^ Times, Manipur (5 April 2017). "NIT MANIPUR AND OUGRI | Manipur Times". Retrieved 14 October 2023.