Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT)- Manipal

Overview:

Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal was established in the year 1957 and is managed by Manipal Group of Institutions. The institute is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as well as the Government of Karnataka. The college received NAAC ‘A’ Grade accreditation. It is permanently affiliated with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal and the campus is spread over an area of 162 acres of land.

Ownership - Private

Genders accepted - Co-Ed

About MIT Manipal

The Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal was established in 1957 as one of the first self-financing engineering colleges in the country.

It joined the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), presently known simply as Manipal Academy of Higher Education, as a constituent institute in the year 2000. Engineering streams are available as bachelor's and master's degree programmes at MIT. Moreover, it allows students the choice between full- and part-time research. For postgraduate-qualified PhD candidates, the minimal time commitment is three years full-time and four years part-time. A one-year relaxation is available to candidates having an MPhil degree.

The institution runs funded research projects with the help of financial organizations including the Ministry of Environmental Sciences, CSIR, AICTE, and DST. With renowned research institutes and laboratories both domestically and internationally, MIT Manipal conducts joint collaborative research initiatives.

B.Tech is the flagship programme of Manipal Institute of Technology, and admissions to the same are made on the basis of scores in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET), followed by counseling. MIT Manipal provides UG and PG courses, namely B.Tech, M.Tech, and M.C.A.

Scholarships

Scholarships subject to the central and state government as well as college rules. Following scholarships are available under the college:

·   B.Tech. Freeship, Scholar, and Achiever Scholarships

·   B. Tech Merit Scholarship

·   All Undergraduate (UG) Programs Board Toppers Scholarship

·   Scholarships for Students of the Academy of General Education (SAGES)

·   Merit Scholarship for Manipal Group Polytechnic Institutes BTech (Lateral Entrance) Students

·   Foreign / Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Merit Scholarships

·   Scholarship for Konkani-speaking Students

·   Manipal Alumni Children's Merit Scholarship

·   Scholarship scheme for education loan interest subsidy for MAHE students

·   Tuition Fee Waiver by AICTE Scholarship

·   Kadambi Scholarship for ITC

Entrance Exams

·   Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

·   Direct Admission of Student Abroad (DASA)

·   Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Why to get admission in MIT Manipal?

Range of Courses: Manipal Institute of Technology offers 62 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.  Full-time programmes are available in engineering, computer application and IT, arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as sciences at the Manipal Institute of Technology in Manipal. B.Tech. in 19 disciplines, M.Tech. in 29 disciplines, M.C.A., and M.A. Comparative Literary Studies are among the courses offered at MIT Manipal.

Rankings and Accolades:

·   Ranked #55 for Engineering by NIRF, 2022

·   Ranked #51 for Engineering by NIRF, 2021

·   Ranked #11 for Engineering by Outlook, 2021

·   Ranked #4 Top Private Engineering Colleges in India by The Week, 2021

·   Ranked #5 for Engineering by Education World, 2021

·   MIT was awarded the best in the engineering college by the World Consulting and Research Corporation (WCRC) Leaders’ Inaugural Asian Education Summit, New Delhi in January, 2014.

·       Rated as A+ category institute by the MHRD, India

Placement: MIT at Manipal has always been quite aggressive in fitting the students into their preference profiles. Every year, 300+ recruiting teams, including 50+ Fortune 500 organisations, visit MIT Manipal for UG and PG campus placements and internship recruitment. The institute has a well-organized placement staff that invites and regularly communicates with these teams. As per the recent placement drive of 2021-22 in Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal:

·   Max CTC - INR 44 LPA

·   Min CTC - INR 2.4 LPA

·   Avg CTC - INR 10.8 LPA

·   Median CTC - INR 8.2 LPA

·   Average CTC of Top 50 offers - INR 38.4 LPA

·   Average CTC of Top 100 offers - INR 29.58 LPA

·   Average CTC of Top 250 offers - INR 20.52 LPA 

International Collaborations: For student exchange programmes, collaborative research projects, and semester programmes, MIT, Manipal collaborates with more than 15 international universities from nations including Denmark, Belgium, Australia, France, the Netherlands, and Germany, Israel, Sweden, and Turkey. Many significant partnerships include:

·       Saint-Etienne - Du-Rouvray, Esigelec, France

·       Hochschule Bremen - University for Applied Science - Germany

·       International Association for Exchange of Students for   Technical Experience (IAESTE)

·       Queensland University of Technology-Australia

·   Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany

Industry Connect: Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Manipal has always taken the initiative to cooperate with reputable businesses on real projects, guest lectures, leadership discussions, seminars, joint research, as well as internship and employment opportunities for our students. In order to bridge the gap between business and academia, they bring in specialists from the industry to serve as adjunct teachers at the institute as well as members of the departmental curriculum committee and board of studies. Some of the industry partnerships of the college are listed below:

·       TCS “SANGAM” Collaborative Program 

·       Infosys “Campus Connect” Program

·       IBM for University Program

·       Texas Instruments India University Program 

·       Bentley Institute

·       Cisco

·       Deloitte

·       Gravitas AI

·       Hewlett Packard Enterprise

·       Hindustan Unilever Limited

·       KPIT

·       L&T

·       Quantum Learning

·       Samsung

·       Schneider Electric

·       Toyota Kirloskar Motor

·       Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

·       And many more…

Infrastructure and Campus Life: The college is furnished with all modern conveniences, including a canteen, a library, auditoriums, dormitories, sports facilities, and medical facilities. Boys and females have their own hostels. There are more than 1,20,000 volumes, periodicals, and magazines in MI's main library. The library also offers electronic materials, digital libraries, and an online catalogue system. MIT features state-of-the-art labs for all engineering specialties. IT offers a number of research facilities that enable study in a variety of subjects. Both inside and outside of the classroom, Manipal University is bustling with activity. There is always something fun going on campus, from concerts and art exhibits to sports and theatre productions, among other things. There are a number of clubs, committees and societies in the college to keep the students busy and help them develop their extracurricular skills and overall personalities.

Emphasis on Research:

·       There are 61 active research projects overall. INR 17 Crores in grants have been awarded during the past five years. The funding came from several government agencies, including DST, SERB, ICMR, and others.

·       The institution has submitted 75 patents in total during the past six years. There are 11 granted patents.

·       Some of the study fields with a strong emphasis include biomechanics, Applied and Computational Mathematics, Innovation and Technology Management, Biomedical Instrumentation, Image and Signal Analysis, Sensors, Sustainable Development, Energy, Computational and Intelligent Systems, and Microfluidics and Material Science.

·       The publication of student work in international journals and conferences is encouraged. 600 student publications in all during the previous five years. There have been 125 student publications in the previous two years.

Career Opportunities

·   Structural Engineer

·   Thermal Engineer

·   Power Systems Engineer

·   Production Engineer

·   Industrial Engineer

·   Control Systems Engineer

·   Telecommunication Engineer

·   Automobile Engineer

·   Software Engineer

·   Data Scientist

·   AI & ML Engineer

·   Data Engineer

·   Chemical Engineer

·   Electronics Engineer

·   Civil Engineer

·   Mechanical Engineer

·   VLSI & Embedded System Engineer

·   Automation Engineer

·   Teacher or Professor

·   Mechatronics Engineer

·   CAD/CAM Engineer

·   Robotics Engineer

·   Entrepreneur

·   Researcher or Scientist

Location Perks

Manipal is a lovely town that would be the perfect setting for a college because it is surrounded by hills, grasslands and beaches. Surf in the Indian Ocean. Hike 3,000-foot western ghat peaks. Explore ancient cultural cities,everything within one hour from the campus.Udupi Railway Station is approximately 8 KMs away from the MIT Manipal campus and the Mangalore International Airport is around 60.5 KMs away.

FAQs

Ques. How does the faculty at Manipal Institute of Technology rate?

Ans. Manipal Institute of Technology employs highly competent faculty members who have graduated from India's best engineering schools. The majority of the faculty members have Ph.D.s and are experts in their fields.

Ques: How can I get into Manipal Institute of Technology's B.Tech Lateral programme?

Ans. Applicants seeking admission to the B.Tech lateral programme must take the MIT Entrance Test, which is administered by the institute. Candidates must have a Diploma in Engineering with at least 45% aggregate marks.

Ques. Is staying in the Manipal Institute of Technology hostel required?

Ans. First-year students are required to live in hostels. Students who wish to remain outside the hostel must submit a consent letter from their parents, as advised by their HOI, to the Director of Student Affairs for authorization.