MANIT Bhopal – A Look at the History and Growth over the Years
Earlier known as the Maulana Azad College of Technology, MANIT (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology) was started in the year 1960 as a government run polytechnic college. The institute was founded with the primary objective of producing skilled and trained technocrats, who would contribute to the research and development of the nation. Till today, MANIT fulfils this primary objective perfectly and has contributed in various ways to the growth of the country.
Named after the eminent educationalist and scholar, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the foundation for MANIT was laid by our revered late Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. From being a polytechnic education centre, the institute today has progressed by leaps and bounds to become one of the most sought-after premier technical higher education institute in India.
Covering an area of over 650 acres, the MANIT campus is quite expansive and has various modern facilities and amenities. Well furnished hostels (separate for girls and boys), faculty residential buildings, shopping complex, post office, library, workshops, administrative and academic buildings, dispensary, a state-of-the-art sports complex are some of the amenities present in the campus. The crowning jewel of the campus is undoubtedly the “Lotus Lake” an artificial lake and the accompanying boat club.
Types of Workshops and other Extra and Co-curricular Activities at MANIT
Apart from excelling in academics, MANIT also provides students with a plethora of opportunities to develop and build their extracurricular and cocurricular skills. Technical workshops, conferences, seminars are a regular part of the academic schedule of a MANIT student. Apart from technical MANIT Bhopal workshops, the institute also has several social, cultural and creative clubs to provide students with a holistic and all-round development.
Some of the professional clubs at MANIT include IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Vision – a club which is responsible for conducting workshops on robotics and mechatronics, ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education) which organises Codathon, Anubhuti (a series of guest lectures), Chimera X – a quizzing fest, Joy Ride (a social initiative), Megatreopuz (an online cryptic hunt), and several more.
Apart from Technical workshops the other social clubs at MANIT include Pakshi – a club for bird watching, Purge (Polythene Usage Reduction for a Green Environment), Rotaract, NCC, Ey Say Eynak (Dramatics society), Prayas (a social reach out program to support economically backward school students in the community), Go Green and more.
Major Workshops, Annual Fests and other Events at MANIT
Students of MANIT get an opportunity to participate in several events, workshops, conferences and seminars throughout the academic year. Here are a few popular annual events conducted in campus.
Technosearch
This is the annual technical fest conducted by MANIT. It’s usually a three-day long event, with thousands of participants from across the country and lakhs worth of prizes to be won. Students participate in the various technical events and showcase their technical prowess. Apart from the technical events, Technosearch also conduct pro-nights where students can let down their hair and relax after participating in the strenuous technical events.
Maffick
This is the Annual cultural extravaganza organised by MANIT Bhopal students. It’s one of the biggest cultural fests in central India and draws thousands of participants not just from Madhya Pradesh, but all over India. Dance, music, photography, short films, fashion designing are some of the popular events at Maffick. The cultural fest also invites popular film and TV celebrities to perform and enthrall students with their expertise.
[slideshare id=80601527&doc=manitbhopal-171009095343]What After College Series of Technical Workshops
The popular internet portal and student career guidance agency in partnership with the Training and Placement cell of MANIT conducts a series of technical workshops in the campus. The WAC MANIT Bhopal workshops are highly popular not only among MANIT students but also among students from other colleges in Bhopal.
The workshops provide students with a comprehensive introduction to emerging technologies like Robotics, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and more. Students who complete these workshops are provided with an industry-recognized certificate, which adds a feather to their resume.
Who can Attend the Workshops at MANIT Bhopal?
MANIT Bhopal workshops are generally open to all students, irrespective of whether they’re currently enrolled in the university or not. To participate in any on-campus workshop, seminar, technical conference or other cultural fests, all you have to do is produce a valid student ID card and you’re good to go.
Why Attend Workshops at MANIT Bhopal?
In today’s hyper competitive world, it’s essential for students to stay on top of their game to stand out from their peers. Excelling in academics alone is no longer sufficient for students to win prestigious placements or seats at reputed higher education institutes. Students need to have a diverse variety of activities – technical and cultural event participation to help them gain an edge over others.
The best way to do so is to attend MANIT Bhopal workshops. As one of the premier institutes in the city, MANIT attracts several eminent spokespersons, technical leaders and successful industrialists from across different fields. By participating in workshops, technical conferences and symposiums, students get the chance to interact with some of the best minds in their field, thereby helping them stay updated of all the latest happenings in their field. Apart from meeting industry leaders, students also get a chance to interact with other like-minded peers, thereby building and widening their professional networks, which helps them later as they begin their career.
Additionally, another big reason why several students prefer these workshops is that at the end of the course students are provided with an industry-recognised certificate, which adds great value to their resume.
MANIT Bhopal Workshops also has some excellent infrastructure with state-of-the-art conference rooms, and auditoriums, thereby making the workshop attending experience phenomenal.
How to Reach the Campus?
As the capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is well connected by air, rail and road to all other parts of the country.
- By Air – There are several daily flights to Bhopal from major Indian cities like Indore, Gwalior, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi. The campus lies at 16 kms from the airport.
- By Rail – Bhopal is well connected to the rest of India by frequent trains from all major cities like Trivandrum, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru. The campus is 9kms away from the Bhopal central railway station and it’s around 5kms away from the Habibganj railway station.
- By Road – Both state and local transport buses reach the campus. From the Bhopal Junction, you can take Bus No.3 to reach Mata Mandir. From the Habibganj railway station, you can either hop aboard the Bus No.2 or the SR3. Take an auto or taxi from Mata Mandir to the campus.
Address
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), link Road number 3, Near Kali Mata Mandir, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462003.
- Contact Number: +91 755 4051000/ 4052000 / 2670900
Accommodation
Since MANIT lies within the city limits, you can easily find accommodation suiting all budgets in Bhopal.
Upcoming Workshops and Conferences in MANIT for the Academic Year 2018 – 19
For all details about upcoming workshops, make sure to check the official webpage of the institute. Here, you can find all that you need to know from registration dates, venue, event details, participation eligibility and more. You can also check out notes about conferences and workshops that have been recently concluded. check out the upcoming workshops at MANIT Bhopal.
