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{{Infobox university
| name = National Institute of Technology, Warangal
| name = National Institute of Technology Warangal
| other_names = NITW
| native_name =
| former_name = Regional Engineering College Warangal
| image = National Institute of Technology, Warangal logo.png
| image = [[File:National Institute of Technology, Warangal logo.png|200px]]
| motto =
| motto =
| mottoeng = One who works, shall succeed
| mottoeng = One Who Work, Shall Succeed
| established = 1959
| established = {{start date and age|1959}}
| type = [[Public university|Public]] [[engineering college]]
| type = [[Public University|Public]]
| chairman =
| chairman =
| director = N.V. Ramana Rao <ref>{{cite web|title=Director's Profile|url=https://www.nitw.ac.in/main/administration/director/|website=www.nitw.ac.in|publisher=National Institute of Technology, Warangal|accessdate=23 October 2017|language=en}}</ref>
| director = Bidyadhar Subudhi<ref>{{cite web|title=Director's Profile|url=https://nitw.ac.in/page/?url=/Director/DirectorNITW/|website=www.nitw.ac.in|publisher=National Institute of Technology, Warangal|access-date=13 May 2023|language=en}}</ref>
| students =
| academic_staff = 327<ref name=NIRF>{{cite web|title=Submitted Institute Data for NIRF'2021'|url=https://www.nitw.ac.in/media/uploads/2021/03/11/nirf2021-overall.pdf}}</ref>
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| administrative_staff =
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| students = 5782<ref name=NIRF/>
| city = [[Kazipet]], [[Warangal]]
| undergrad = 3794<ref name=NIRF/>
| state = [[Telangana]]
| postgrad = 1235<ref name=NIRF/>
| country = [[India]]
| doctoral = 753<ref name=NIRF/>
| campus = Urban, {{convert|256|acre|ha}}
| endowment = US$37.85 Million<ref name=NIRF/>
| website = {{URL|www.nitw.ac.in}}
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[[File:Nitw main gate.JPG|thumb|NIT Warangal Entrance Gate]]
[[File:Nitw main gate.JPG|thumb|NIT Warangal Entrance Gate]]
The '''National Institute of Technology, Warangal''' ('''NIT Warangal''' or '''NITW''') is a public engineering institution located in [[Warangal]], India. It is recognised as an [[Institute of National Importance]] by the [[Government of India]]. The foundation stone for this institute was laid by then Prime Minister [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] on 1959, the first in the chain of 31 NITs (formerly known as RECs) in the country. The institute was renamed as the National Institute of Technology, Warangal in 2002.
'''National Institute of Technology Warangal''' ('''NIT Warangal''' or '''NITW''') is a [[Public university|public]] technical and research university located in [[Warangal]], India. It is recognised as an [[Institute of National Importance]] by the [[Government of India]]. The foundation stone for this institute was laid by then Prime Minister [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] on 1959, the first in the chain of 31 NITs (formerly known as RECs) in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|title=National Institute of Technology {{!}} Warangal|url=https://www.nitw.ac.in/main/home/history/|access-date=2021-09-01|website=www.nitw.ac.in}}</ref> The institute was renamed as the National Institute of Technology, Warangal in 2002.<ref>{{ cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/nit-warangal-tops-31-nits-in-faculty-strength |title= NIT Warangal tops 31 NITs in faculty strength}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The Regional Engineering College, Warangal was the first to be established (in 1959) among the chain of 15 Regional Engineering Colleges in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/nehrus-contribution-indias-scientific-growth-1502821953.html|title=Nehru's contribution to India's scientific growth|website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |date=14 November 2019}}</ref> The approval of the Government of India to establish one of the RECs meant for the southern region of [[Warangal]] was conveyed to the State Government through its letter no .F 11- 5/ 58- T. 5 dated 30 January 1959. The Government of Andhra Pradesh through G. O. Ms. No. 2440 (Education Department) dated 15 July 1959 constituted the first board of Governors of the Regional Engineering College, Warangal, appointing Dr. D.S. Reddy (then Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University) as the chairman. The foundation stone for the college was laid by Pandit [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] on 10 October 1959 in Kazipet. The classes for the first batch of students in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering branches commenced on 12 September 1959 in temporary sheds erected in the [[Balasamudram]] area of [[Hanamakonda|Hanamkonda]]. Later temporary sheds were also erected in the Industrial Colony of Warangal for conducting lecture classes. Laboratory classes and workshop classes were conducted in the Government Polytechnic, Warangal in the initial stages. The conduction of classes on the premises of the permanent site in [[Kazipet]] commenced in January 1963.


The bachelor's programme in [[Chemical Engineering]] was initiated in 1964.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nitw.ac.in/department/che/ |title=WELCOME TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT}}</ref> The following year saw the start of the [[Metallurgical Engineering]] programme. In 1971, the college started the undergraduate program in [[Electronics and Communication Engineering]]. BTech in [[Computer Science & Engineering]] was started in 1983 and MTech in Computer Science & Engineering in 1987.<ref>[http://nitw.ac.in/nitw/index.php/departments/cse Department of Computer Science and Engineering]. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.</ref> In 2006, the institute started a bachelor's program in [[Biotechnology]].<ref>[http://nitw.ac.in/nitw/index.php/departments/biotechnology Department of Biotechnology]. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.</ref>
The Regional Engineering College, Warangal was the first to be established (in 1959) among the chain of 15 Regional Engineering Colleges in the country. The approval of the Government of India to establish one of the RECs meant for the southern region of [[Warangal]] was conveyed to the State Government through its letter no .F 11- 5/ 58- T. 5 dated 30 January 1959. The Government of Andhra Pradesh through G. O. Ms. No. 2440 (Education Department) dated 15 July 1959 constituted the first board of Governors of the Regional Engineering College, Warangal, appointing Dr. D.S. Reddy (then Vice Chancellor of Osmania University) as the chairman. The foundation stone for the college was laid by Pandit [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] on 10 October 1959 in Kazipet. The classes for the first batch of students in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering branches commenced on 12 September 1959 in temporary sheds erected in the [[Balasamudram]] area of [[Hanamakonda|Hanamkonda]]. Later temporary sheds were also erected in the Industrial Colony of Warangal for conducting lecture classes. Laboratory classes and workshop classes were conducted in the Government Polytechnic, Warangal in the initial stages. The conduction of classes on the premises of the permanent site in [[Kazipet]] commenced in January 1963.


The bachelor's programme in [[Chemical Engineering]] was initiated in 1964. The following year saw the start of the [[Metallurgical Engineering]] programme. In 1971, the college started the undergraduate program in [[Electronics and Communication Engineering]]. BTech in [[Computer Science & Engineering]] was started in 1983 and MTech in Computer Science & Engineering in 1987.<ref>[http://nitw.ac.in/nitw/index.php/departments/cse Department of Computer Science and Engineering]. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.</ref> In 2006, the institute started a bachelor's program in [[Biotechnology]].<ref>[http://nitw.ac.in/nitw/index.php/departments/biotechnology Department of Biotechnology]. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.</ref>
In 1976, its affiliation was changed from [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad|Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University]] to [[Kakatiya University]], with which it remained affiliated until the institute was granted [[deemed university]] status in 2002.<ref name="autogenerated2">[http://nitw.ac.in/nitw/index.php/home/history History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608185535/http://nitw.ac.in/nitw/index.php/home/history |date=8 June 2016 }}. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.</ref>

In 1976, its affiliation was changed from [[Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad|Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University]] to [[Kakatiya University]], with which it remained affiliated, until the institute was granted [[deemed university]] status in 2002.<ref name="autogenerated2">[http://nitw.ac.in/nitw/index.php/home/history History]. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.</ref>


In 1994, the institute was selected by the Overseas Development Administration of the UK for exchange programs between the UK and India in the field of information technology. This program ran till 1999. In 2000, the institute started its [[MBA]] program.
In 1994, the institute was selected by the Overseas Development Administration of the UK for exchange programs between the UK and India in the field of information technology. This program ran till 1999. In 2000, the institute started its [[MBA]] program.


In 2001, a center of [[Software Technology Parks of India]] was opened in its campus.
In 2001, a centre of [[Software Technology Parks of India]] was opened in its campus.


In September 2002, the college was renamed as National Institute of Technology and was given deemed university status. NITW was given the status of [[Institute of National Importance]] (INI) on 15 August 2007.<ref name="autogenerated2"/>
In September 2002, the college was renamed as National Institute of Technology and was given deemed university status. NITW was given the status of [[Institute of National Importance]] (INI) on 15 August 2007.<ref name="autogenerated2"/>


==Campus==
==Campus==

The 256 acres of land is divided by the NH 163 highway into staff quarters, CCE and the main campus. The main entrance of the campus depicts the traditional elegance of [[Kakatiya]] Thoranam. The main entrance of the campus is inscribed with the Sanskrit/Telugu words "कर्मणैव हि संसिद्धिः", meaning that the one who works shall succeed.

The plinth area occupied by the buildings on the campus are: administrative building (3,331&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>), academic buildings (34,448&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>), library building (3,610&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>), students' hostels (32,642&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>), sports pavilion and gallery (784 Sqm), director's bungalow, staff quarters and guest house (31,598&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>.) The road network in the campus runs to a length of 12&nbsp;km.

==Facilities==


===Dr VA Sastry Centre for Innovation and Incubation===
===Dr VA Sastry Centre for Innovation and Incubation===
[[File:Nitw incubation innovation.JPG|thumb|Innovation & Incubation Center]]
[[File:Nitw incubation innovation.JPG|thumb|Innovation & Incubation Center]]
NIT Warangal has a centre established with the objective of providing laboratory space for start-up industries. Future Now Innosoft (p) ltd and Sky e it solutions have started their activities in this centre. The Lakshya Foundation, an alumni-led organization, also has its office set up here.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelakshyafoundation.org/|title=Lakshya – an NITW alumni led organization|publisher=thelakshyafoundation.org}}</ref> M/s Infosys (p) ltd. funded a research project which is carried out in this centre by the faculty and students of NIT Warangal.<ref>[http://www.nitw.ac.in/nitw/announcements/Workshop_brochure.htm CII, NITW]</ref>
NIT Warangal has a centre established with the objective of providing laboratory space for start-up industries. Future Now Innosoft (p) ltd and Sky e it solutions have started their activities in this centre. The Lakshya Foundation, an alumni-led organization, also has its office set up here.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thelakshyafoundation.org/|title=Lakshya – an NITW alumni-led organization|publisher=thelakshyafoundation.org}}</ref> M/s Infosys (p) ltd. funded a research project which is carried out in this centre by the faculty and students of NIT Warangal.<ref>[http://www.nitw.ac.in/nitw/announcements/Workshop_brochure.htm CII, NITW]</ref> CUSMAT, A Virtual Reality-based startup also has emerged at the Centre for Innovation and Incubation, NIT Warangal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/vr-tech-to-prevent-mining-accidents/articleshow/70624283.cms|title=VR technology to prevent mining accidents &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


It also houses the Web and Software Development Cell (WSDC), a team of students which develop the institute website, semester registrations, online feedback, online attendance, online mess and hostel allotment (OMAHA) among many other things.<ref>[http://wsdc.nitw.ac.in Web & Software Development Cell, NIT Warangal]. wsdc.nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2015-06-01</ref>
It also houses the Web and Software Development Cell (WSDC), a team of students which develop the institute website, semester registrations, online feedback, online attendance, online mess and hostel allotment (OMAHA) among many other things.<ref>[http://wsdc.nitw.ac.in Web & Software Development Cell, NIT Warangal]. wsdc.nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2015-06-01</ref>


===Innovation Garage===
===Center For Innovation And Incubation===
The Innovation Garage is a 24x7 student run multidisciplinary work space for innovation. This laboratory provides students access to latest gadgets, tools and technology devices. It is a joint initiative of the institute and Lakshya Foundation.<ref>[http://www.thelakshyafoundation.org/innovationgarage Innovation Garage, Lakshya]. www.thelakshyafoundation.org. Retrieved on 2015-05-8</ref>
The Innovation Garage is a 24x7 student-run multidisciplinary workspace for innovation. This innovators space provides students access to the latest gadgets, tools and technology devices. It is a joint initiative of the institute and Lakshya Foundation.<ref>[http://www.thelakshyafoundation.org/innovationgarage Innovation Garage, Lakshya]. www.thelakshyafoundation.org. Retrieved on 2015-05-8</ref>


===Other facilities===
===Other facilities===
State Bank of India is situated beside the campus main gate and has two ATMs – one located in the bank premises and the other near the Sports Stadium. The institute has one shopping centre which caters to the needs of the students and residents. The campus has a post office located near Viswesvraya Hall. The NITW campus comes under a separate postal zone and it is a postal delivery office. The dispensary has an X-ray machine, an [[ECG]] and a pathology laboratory with equipment like an electronic BP apparatus with pulse reader, a mini lab, an electronic binocular microscope, and a sterilization oven.<ref>[http://nitw.ac.in/nitw/index.php/facilities/medical Dispensary]. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.</ref><ref>[http://www.highereducationinindia.com/institutes/nit-warangal-376.php NIT Warangal – National Institute of Technology Warangal – Engineering Courses in NIT Warangal]. Highereducationinindia.com. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.</ref>


==Academics==
International meets, conferences and student activities are held in [[Abdul Kalam]] Hall, New Seminar Hall, New Conference Hall and the auditorium.
===Admission===
Bachelor of Technology admissions for Indian students are based on the [[Joint Entrance Examination]] (JEE – Main).<ref name="nitw.ac.in">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nitw.ac.in/main/academics/admissions/btechadmissions2016/|title=National Institute of Technology {{!}} Warangal|website=www.nitw.ac.in|access-date=2019-11-13}}</ref> Foreign students are accepted through Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) and ICCR schemes.<ref name="nitw.ac.in"/>


MTech students are admitted through the [[Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering]] (GATE).<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nitw.ac.in/main/academics/admissions/|title=National Institute of Technology {{!}} Warangal|website=www.nitw.ac.in|access-date=2019-11-13}}</ref> MCA students are admitted through the [[NIT MCA Common Entrance Test]] (NIMCET).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nitw.ac.in/main/academics/admissions/mcaadmissions2016/|title=National Institute of Technology {{!}} Warangal|website=www.nitw.ac.in|access-date=2019-11-13}}</ref> Admissions to the MBA program is based on [[Common Admission Test]] (CAT) or [[Management Aptitude Test]] (MAT) scores, and short listed candidates undergo group discussion or a personal interview for the final selection.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> MSc and MSc (Tech.) students are admitted through Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nimcet.in/|title=NIMCET 2019|website=www.nimcet.in|access-date=2019-11-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://josaa.nic.in/seatinfo/root/InstProfile.aspx?instcd=228|title=National Institute of Technology, Warangal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629033747/https://josaa.nic.in/seatinfo/root/InstProfile.aspx?instcd=228|archive-date=29 Jun 2015|website=josaa.nic.in|access-date=2019-11-13}}</ref> Admissions in various MSc courses is also done on the basis of marks scored in JAM(Joint Admission test for MSc) through CCMN.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nitw.ac.in/main/admissions/msc-mtech/|title=National Institute of Technology {{!}} Warangal|website=www.nitw.ac.in|access-date=2019-11-13}}</ref>
State Bank of Hyderabad is situated beside the campus main gate, and has two ATMs – one located in the bank premises and the other near the Sports Stadium. The institute has one shopping centre which caters to the needs of the students and residents. The campus has a post office located near Viswesvraya Hall. The NITW campus comes under a separate postal zone and it is a postal delivery office. The dispensary has an X-ray machine, an [[ECG]] and a pathology laboratory with equipment like an electronic BP apparatus with pulse reader, a mini lab, an electronic binocular microscope, and a sterilization oven.<ref>[http://nitw.ac.in/nitw/index.php/facilities/medical Dispensary]. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.</ref><ref>[http://www.highereducationinindia.com/institutes/nit-warangal-376.php NIT Warangal – National Institute of Technology Warangal – Engineering Courses in NIT Warangal]. Highereducationinindia.com. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.</ref>


NIT Warangal invites applications for PhD degree admissions in almost all departments twice every academic year, in July and December.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
==Ranking==

===Rankings===
{{Infobox India university ranking
{{Infobox India university ranking
| type = College
| type = University
|NIRF_O_2024=53|NIRF_E_2024=21}}
| NIRF_E_2018 =25
| WEEK_E_2017 =15
| NIRF_O_2018 =78
}}
NIT Warangal was ranked 25 among engineering colleges in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2018<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_E_2018/> and 78 overall.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_O_2018/> It was ranked 15 among engineering colleges in India in 2017 by ''[[The Week (Indian magazine)|The Week]]''.<ref name=Rankings_WEEK_E_2017 />


NIT Warangal was ranked 21st among engineering colleges in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2024 and 53rd overall.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 NIRF Ranking |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf}}</ref>
==Admission==
{{unreferenced section|date=July 2017}}
Bachelor of Technology admissions for Indian students are based on the [[Joint Entrance Examination]] (JEE – Main). Foreign students are accepted through Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) and ICCR schemes.{{Citaiton needed|date=May 2017}}


==Student life==
MTech students are admitted through the [[Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering]] (GATE). MCA students are admitted through the [[NIT MCA Common Entrance Test]] (NIMCET). Amissions to the MBA program is based on [[Common Admission Test]] (CAT) or [[Management Aptitude Test]] (MAT) scores, and short listed candidates undergo group discussion or a personal interview for the final selection. MSc and MSc (Tech.) students are admitted through the National Institute of Technology Warangal Entrance Test (NITWET).{{Citaiton needed|date=May 2017}}


=== Festivities===
NIT Warangal invites applications for PhD degree admissions in almost all departments twice every academic year, in July and December.{{Citaiton needed|date=May 2017}}
NIT Warangal holds technical and cultural events throughout the year. Major annual events include Technozion (technical fest), [[SpringSpree]] (cultural fest) and Cura (management fest). The event called Zero Gravity is held every year, which is an interbranch competition in cultural events.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/nit-warangal-to-hold-springspree-from-march-27|title=NIT-Warangal to hold 'SpringSpree' from March 27| publisher= Telangana Today |date = 12 March 2020}}</ref>


* '''Technozion'''
==Student activities==
Technozion is a three-day annual technical symposium organized by the student fraternity of the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, and is aimed at providing a platform for students across India to assemble, interact, and share knowledge in various fields of science and technology. Started in 2006, it has a footfall of over 6000 students. It is a collection of events, initiatives, workshops, guest lectures, and exhibitions. Its name comes from "techno" for technology and "Zion" meaning the promised land.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nitw.ac.in/main/student-welfare/technozion/|title=National Institute of Technology {{!}} Warangal|website=www.nitw.ac.in|access-date=2019-11-13}}</ref>
{{unreferenced section|date=July 2017}}


* '''Springspree'''
=== Festivities===
Springspree is an annual cultural festival of the National Institute of Technology, Warangal. It is organized by the student fraternity of NIT Warangal. This cultural fest has a footfall of around 10,000 and participation of around 600 colleges. It started in 1978.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}
NIT Warangal holds technical and cultural events throughout the year. Major annual events include [[Technozion]] (technical fest), [[SpringSpree]] (cultural fest) and Cura (management fest). The event called Zero Gravity is held every year, which is an interbranch competition in cultural events.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}}


* '''Technozion'''
* '''CURA'''
Cura is a momentous management event organised by the students of School of Management, NIT Warangal. Cura signifying "Thoughtfulness" is a platform that started to unleash the potential of the management aspirants all over India.
{{Main|Technozion}} Technozion is a three-day annual technical symposium organized by the student fraternity of National Institute of Technology, Warangal and is aimed at providing a platform for students across India to assemble, interact, and share knowledge in various fields of science and technology. Started in 2006, it has grown to become one of the major technical festivals of South India with a footfall of over 6000 students. It is a collection of events, initiatives, workshops, guest lectures and exhibitions.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}} Its name comes from "techno" for technology and "Zion" meaning the promised land.
* '''SpringSpree'''
[[File:NITW Springspree Allure Fashion Show.JPG|thumb|Allure, the annual fashion show]]
{{Main|SpringSpree}} Spree is the annual cultural festival. It is a three-day-long annual carnival held towards the end of January or in the beginning of March. It is run by students and includes various cultural performances including quiz events, treasure hunts and professional shows. It also includes events related to business planning and stock marketing. It was established in 1978.
* '''Cura''' is a fest organised by the School of Management-NIT Warangal. It provides a platform to exhibit and amplify the skills obtained theoretically. Talent is reviewed and evaluated by eminent professors who guide the students.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}}


The aim of the event is to elucidate the major business activities through different events thus to elicit the diverse resp onses from the rapt and admiring students of management.Event is a beacon of light for all those who can balance and blend their skills with palatable and innovative ideas accompanied with verve.
* '''Ayodhan''' is a sports fest in the institute.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
* [[Padma Kuppa]], State Representative of [[Michigan's 41st House of Representatives district]] in the [[United States]]
* [[Ritik Pandey]], Self-Proclaimed Master of the Universe
* [[Pushmeet Kohli]], Head of Research at [[Google DeepMind]], highly cited researcher<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3pyzQQ8AAAAJ|title=Pushmeet Kohli Google Scholar Profile|website=scholar.google.com}}</ref> in machine learning and computer vision
* N K RAO, chief CPI {M}
* Sujatha Gidla, Author
{{alumni|date=July 2017}}
* [[Siva S. Banda]], Director of Control Science Center of Excellence and Chief Scientist for Air Vehicles Directorate at [[United States Air Force Research Laboratory]]; elected to [[National Academy of Engineering]]; [[President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service]] in 2010
* [[Siva S. Banda]], Director of Control Science Center of Excellence and Chief Scientist for Air Vehicles Directorate at [[United States Air Force Research Laboratory]]; elected to [[National Academy of Engineering]]; [[President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service]] in 2010
* [[Lalit Goel]], Professor and Head of Electrical Engineering, [[Nanyang Technological University]]
* [[Lalit Goel]], Professor of Electrical Engineering, [[Nanyang Technological University]]
* [[Lakshmi Narayana]], former Joint Director for India's [[Central Bureau of Investigation]]
* [[V. V. Lakshminarayana]], former Joint Director for India's [[Central Bureau of Investigation]]
* [[Kavuri Sambasiva Rao]], Member of Parliament, India (5th term, 8th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 15th [[Lok Sabha]]
* [[Kavuri Sambasiva Rao]], Member of Parliament, India (5th term, 8th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 15th [[Lok Sabha]]
* [[Madhura Sreedhar Reddy]], director, producer, [[Telugu cinema]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/madhurasreedharreddy.html|title=Madhura Sreedhar Reddy interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film director|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref>
* [[Madhura Sreedhar Reddy]], director, producer, [[Telugu cinema]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/madhurasreedharreddy.html|title=Madhura Sreedhar Reddy interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film director|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref>
* [[S.P.Y. Reddy]], Member of Parliament, India (2nd term, 14th, 15th [[Lok Sabha]])
* [[S.P.Y. Reddy]], Member of Parliament, India (2nd term, 14th, 15th [[Lok Sabha]])
* [[Rao Remala]], first Indian employee of [[Microsoft]]
* [[Rao Remala]], first Indian employee of [[Microsoft]]
* [[Ramajogayya Sastry]], film lyricist, winner of [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Rama Jogaiah Sastry interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film lyricist|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/ramajogaiahsastry.html|website=www.idlebrain.com|accessdate=2 October 2017}}</ref>
* [[Ramajogayya Sastry]], film lyricist, winner of [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Telugu]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Rama Jogaiah Sastry interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film lyricist|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/ramajogaiahsastry.html|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=2 October 2017}}</ref>
* [[Biswanath Rath]], film director, screenwriter, editor and producer<ref>{{cite news|title=Never to take things for granted in this industry" Interview with Biswanath Rath CEO of BNR|url=http://theasianentrepreneur.com/blog/2016/10/12/interview-with-biswanath-rath-ceo-of-bnr-films/|accessdate=3 April 2018|work=theasianentrepreneur.com|date=12 October 2016}}</ref>
* [[Biswanath Rath]], film director, screenwriter, editor and producer<ref>{{cite news|title=Never to take things for granted in this industry" Interview with Biswanath Rath CEO of BNR|url=http://theasianentrepreneur.com/blog/2016/10/12/interview-with-biswanath-rath-ceo-of-bnr-films/|access-date=3 April 2018|work=theasianentrepreneur.com|date=12 October 2016}}</ref>
* [[Nambala Keshava Rao]], General Secretary of [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)]]
* [[Sudhir Kumar Mishra]], Director General of the [[Defence Research & Development Organisation]] (DRDO)
* Arvind Kumar, CEO of Dukes India
* [[Kartikeya Gummakonda]], Actor
* [[Sadanala Ramakrishna]], Maoist
* [[Shreya Dhanwanthary]], Actress
* K Gowri Shankar, Group Director of G&G Group of Companies
* Dr. Chirantan Muliya, Founder of Baba Chatuanand foundation


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of educational institutions in Telangana]]
* [[National Institutes of Technology]]
* [[List of institutions of higher education in Telangana]]
* [[List of National Institutes of Technology|List of National Institutes of Technology in India]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official}}
* {{Official website}}


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National Institute of Technology Warangal
Other names
NITW
Former name
Regional Engineering College Warangal
Motto in English
One Who Work, Shall Succeed
TypePublic
Established1959; 65 years ago (1959)
EndowmentUS$37.85 Million[1]
DirectorBidyadhar Subudhi[2]
Academic staff
327[1]
Students5782[1]
Undergraduates3794[1]
Postgraduates1235[1]
753[1]
Location
Hanamkonda, Warangal
,
Telangana
,
India

17°59′02″N 79°31′52″E / 17.984°N 79.531°E / 17.984; 79.531
Campus248 acres, Urban
Websitenitw.ac.in/main/
Map
NIT Warangal Entrance Gate

National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal or NITW) is a public technical and research university located in Warangal, India. It is recognised as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. The foundation stone for this institute was laid by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 1959, the first in the chain of 31 NITs (formerly known as RECs) in the country.[3] The institute was renamed as the National Institute of Technology, Warangal in 2002.[4]

History

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The Regional Engineering College, Warangal was the first to be established (in 1959) among the chain of 15 Regional Engineering Colleges in the country.[5] The approval of the Government of India to establish one of the RECs meant for the southern region of Warangal was conveyed to the State Government through its letter no .F 11- 5/ 58- T. 5 dated 30 January 1959. The Government of Andhra Pradesh through G. O. Ms. No. 2440 (Education Department) dated 15 July 1959 constituted the first board of Governors of the Regional Engineering College, Warangal, appointing Dr. D.S. Reddy (then Vice-Chancellor of Osmania University) as the chairman. The foundation stone for the college was laid by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 10 October 1959 in Kazipet. The classes for the first batch of students in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering branches commenced on 12 September 1959 in temporary sheds erected in the Balasamudram area of Hanamkonda. Later temporary sheds were also erected in the Industrial Colony of Warangal for conducting lecture classes. Laboratory classes and workshop classes were conducted in the Government Polytechnic, Warangal in the initial stages. The conduction of classes on the premises of the permanent site in Kazipet commenced in January 1963.

The bachelor's programme in Chemical Engineering was initiated in 1964.[6] The following year saw the start of the Metallurgical Engineering programme. In 1971, the college started the undergraduate program in Electronics and Communication Engineering. BTech in Computer Science & Engineering was started in 1983 and MTech in Computer Science & Engineering in 1987.[7] In 2006, the institute started a bachelor's program in Biotechnology.[8]

In 1976, its affiliation was changed from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University to Kakatiya University, with which it remained affiliated until the institute was granted deemed university status in 2002.[9]

In 1994, the institute was selected by the Overseas Development Administration of the UK for exchange programs between the UK and India in the field of information technology. This program ran till 1999. In 2000, the institute started its MBA program.

In 2001, a centre of Software Technology Parks of India was opened in its campus.

In September 2002, the college was renamed as National Institute of Technology and was given deemed university status. NITW was given the status of Institute of National Importance (INI) on 15 August 2007.[9]

Campus

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Dr VA Sastry Centre for Innovation and Incubation

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Innovation & Incubation Center

NIT Warangal has a centre established with the objective of providing laboratory space for start-up industries. Future Now Innosoft (p) ltd and Sky e it solutions have started their activities in this centre. The Lakshya Foundation, an alumni-led organization, also has its office set up here.[10] M/s Infosys (p) ltd. funded a research project which is carried out in this centre by the faculty and students of NIT Warangal.[11] CUSMAT, A Virtual Reality-based startup also has emerged at the Centre for Innovation and Incubation, NIT Warangal.[12]

It also houses the Web and Software Development Cell (WSDC), a team of students which develop the institute website, semester registrations, online feedback, online attendance, online mess and hostel allotment (OMAHA) among many other things.[13]

Center For Innovation And Incubation

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The Innovation Garage is a 24x7 student-run multidisciplinary workspace for innovation. This innovators space provides students access to the latest gadgets, tools and technology devices. It is a joint initiative of the institute and Lakshya Foundation.[14]

Other facilities

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State Bank of India is situated beside the campus main gate and has two ATMs – one located in the bank premises and the other near the Sports Stadium. The institute has one shopping centre which caters to the needs of the students and residents. The campus has a post office located near Viswesvraya Hall. The NITW campus comes under a separate postal zone and it is a postal delivery office. The dispensary has an X-ray machine, an ECG and a pathology laboratory with equipment like an electronic BP apparatus with pulse reader, a mini lab, an electronic binocular microscope, and a sterilization oven.[15][16]

Academics

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Admission

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Bachelor of Technology admissions for Indian students are based on the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE – Main).[17] Foreign students are accepted through Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) and ICCR schemes.[17]

MTech students are admitted through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).[18] MCA students are admitted through the NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET).[19] Admissions to the MBA program is based on Common Admission Test (CAT) or Management Aptitude Test (MAT) scores, and short listed candidates undergo group discussion or a personal interview for the final selection.[18] MSc and MSc (Tech.) students are admitted through Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM).[20][21] Admissions in various MSc courses is also done on the basis of marks scored in JAM(Joint Admission test for MSc) through CCMN.[22]

NIT Warangal invites applications for PhD degree admissions in almost all departments twice every academic year, in July and December.[18]

Rankings

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University rankings
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2024)[23]53
Engineering – India
NIRF (2024)[24]21


NIT Warangal was ranked 21st among engineering colleges in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024 and 53rd overall.[25]

Student life

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Festivities

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NIT Warangal holds technical and cultural events throughout the year. Major annual events include Technozion (technical fest), SpringSpree (cultural fest) and Cura (management fest). The event called Zero Gravity is held every year, which is an interbranch competition in cultural events.[26]

  • Technozion

Technozion is a three-day annual technical symposium organized by the student fraternity of the National Institute of Technology, Warangal, and is aimed at providing a platform for students across India to assemble, interact, and share knowledge in various fields of science and technology. Started in 2006, it has a footfall of over 6000 students. It is a collection of events, initiatives, workshops, guest lectures, and exhibitions. Its name comes from "techno" for technology and "Zion" meaning the promised land.[27]

  • Springspree

Springspree is an annual cultural festival of the National Institute of Technology, Warangal. It is organized by the student fraternity of NIT Warangal. This cultural fest has a footfall of around 10,000 and participation of around 600 colleges. It started in 1978.[citation needed]

  • CURA

Cura is a momentous management event organised by the students of School of Management, NIT Warangal. Cura signifying "Thoughtfulness" is a platform that started to unleash the potential of the management aspirants all over India.

The aim of the event is to elucidate the major business activities through different events thus to elicit the diverse resp onses from the rapt and admiring students of management.Event is a beacon of light for all those who can balance and blend their skills with palatable and innovative ideas accompanied with verve.

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Director's Profile". www.nitw.ac.in. National Institute of Technology, Warangal. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
  3. ^ "National Institute of Technology | Warangal". www.nitw.ac.in. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  4. ^ "NIT Warangal tops 31 NITs in faculty strength".
  5. ^ "Nehru's contribution to India's scientific growth". The Statesman. 14 November 2019.
  6. ^ "WELCOME TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT".
  7. ^ Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.
  8. ^ Department of Biotechnology. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.
  9. ^ a b History Archived 8 June 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.
  10. ^ "Lakshya – an NITW alumni-led organization". thelakshyafoundation.org.
  11. ^ CII, NITW
  12. ^ "VR technology to prevent mining accidents | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. ^ Web & Software Development Cell, NIT Warangal. wsdc.nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2015-06-01
  14. ^ Innovation Garage, Lakshya. www.thelakshyafoundation.org. Retrieved on 2015-05-8
  15. ^ Dispensary. Nitw.ac.in. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.
  16. ^ NIT Warangal – National Institute of Technology Warangal – Engineering Courses in NIT Warangal. Highereducationinindia.com. Retrieved on 2013-10-09.
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  20. ^ "NIMCET 2019". www.nimcet.in. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  21. ^ "National Institute of Technology, Warangal". josaa.nic.in. Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  22. ^ "National Institute of Technology | Warangal". www.nitw.ac.in. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  23. ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 12 August 2024.
  24. ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Engineering)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 12 August 2024.
  25. ^ "2024 NIRF Ranking" (PDF).
  26. ^ "NIT-Warangal to hold 'SpringSpree' from March 27". Telangana Today. 12 March 2020.
  27. ^ "National Institute of Technology | Warangal". www.nitw.ac.in. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  28. ^ "Pushmeet Kohli Google Scholar Profile". scholar.google.com.
  29. ^ "Madhura Sreedhar Reddy interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film director". www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  30. ^ "Rama Jogaiah Sastry interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film lyricist". www.idlebrain.com. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  31. ^ "Never to take things for granted in this industry" Interview with Biswanath Rath CEO of BNR". theasianentrepreneur.com. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
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