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Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, is a public technical university located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It is part of the network of National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and is designated as an Institute of National Importance under the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007. The institute focuses on engineering and architecture education and research, and it operates as an autonomous institution within the Indian higher education framework.

The institution traces its origins to 1960, when it was established as the Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering (VRCE). In 2002, it was renamed Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, and with the enactment of the NIT Act, 2007, it became part of the federal system of Institutes of National Importance. This transition aligned VNIT with other NITs in terms of governance, funding, and admission processes for national-level entrance examinations.

The VNIT campus occupies a sizable area on the southern outskirts of Nagpur, featuring multiple academic departments, core laboratories, a central library, and student housing along with recreational and supporting facilities. The campus supports undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as doctoral research across engineering disciplines and architecture, with an emphasis on research, innovation, and industry collaboration.

Academics and admissions: VNIT offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering and architecture. Undergraduate admissions are primarily through national entrance examinations such as JEE Main, while postgraduate admissions are conducted through exams like GATE or other approved tests. The institute emphasizes research activities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and partnerships with industry and other academic institutions.

Governance and affiliations: VNIT operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and is part of the NIT Council that oversees the national network of NITs. It maintains collaborations with national and international institutions and participates in government-funded research initiatives.