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Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is one of the thirty National Institutes of Technology in the country. The Govt. of India conferred on the Institute, the Deemed to be University status (under University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956)) with effect from 26th June 2002. Subsequently, the Central Govt. by Act of Parliament (National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007 (29 of 2007)) declared VNIT Nagpur as an Institute of National Importance along with all other NITs. The Act was brought into force from 15th August 2007. 

Earlier, the Institute was known as Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering (VRCE). It was established in the year 1960 under the scheme sponsored by Govt. of India and Govt. of Maharashtra. The college was started in June 1960 by amalgamating the State Govt. Engineering College functioning at Nagpur since July 1956. In the meeting held in October 1962, the Governing Board of the College resolved to name it after the eminent engineer, planner, and statesman of the country Sir M.Visvesvaraya.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur is one of the twenty National Institutes of Technology in the Country. The Govt. of India converted this Institute into National Institute of Technology and conferred the Deemed to be University status (under University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956)) with effect from 26th June 2002. Before conversion, the Institute was known as Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering that was established in the year 1960 under the scheme sponsored by Government of India and Govt. of Maharashtra. The College was started in June 1960 by amalgamating the State Govt. Engineering College functioning at Nagpur since July 1956. In the meeting held in October 1962, the Governing Board of the College resolved to name it after an eminent engineer, planner, statesman of the Country Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The prime objective of establishing Regional Engineering Colleges was to impart quality technical education throughout the country and foster national integration.The College started functioning in 1960 from camp office in the premises of Govt. Polytechnic, Sadar,Nagpur and subsequently an area of about 214 acres was acquired to house an independent Regional Engineering College at present location.

Contact following persons for Information related to VNIT, Nagpur

Postal Address of VNIT
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Pin 440010 (India)
Phone: (+91-712-) 2222828, 2224123, 2231636, 2226750, 2223710, 2236330, 2236331, 2236332
FAX: (+91-712-) 2802200, 2223230
Website : http://vnit.ac.in

Academic Information of VNIT
D.M. Parate, Deputy Registrar
Telephone: 0712-2801365
Email : dr_acd[at]vnit.ac.in

Training and Placement of VNIT
Dr. A. B. Andhare (Associate Dean)
Training & Placement 
(D) 0712-2230173, 2801163 
(O) 0712-2230173, 2801353, 2801258 
Email :1) tepvnit_ngp[at]rediffmail.com 
2) tepvnit_ngp[at]vnit.ac.in 
3) tepvnit[at]gmail.com

RTI Information of VNIT
Dr. Rajendra Yerpude, I/c Registrar
Telephone: 0712-2801364/1361
Fax:0712-2223230
Email : registrar[at]vnit.ac.in

Public Grievance Officer of VNIT
Name : Shri.Ashok G. Bhurle
Designation : Assistant Registrar
Address : VNIT,Nagpur -440010
Telephone : 0712-2801245
Mobile : +91-9970330014
Email : asst_registrarsaf[at]vnit.ac.in
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Research Information of VNIT
Dean R&D
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