Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) is a premier public engineering and research institution in India that was founded in 1960. Spread over an area 215 acres, the VNIT campus located in Nagpur is lush, green and beautiful. Named after the engineer, planner, and statesman, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, it was one of the first six regional engineering colleges of the country and was bestowed the status of a National Institute of Technology (NIT) in 2007. VNIT has made it to the coveted list of the top 15 engineering colleges of the country and the best 3 NITs time and again.
VNIT offers 31 courses in the streams of Engineering and Technology and Architecture. Students can opt for undergraduate (UG) Postgraduate (PG) and Doctorate (Ph.D.) programs. The college boasts a vibrant community of over 4000 students including a faculty of around 205 brilliant and extremely knowledgeable professors. Besides a top-notch academic infrastructure, VNIT has amenities like a computer centre with 24/7 reliable wireless internet, an independent 3-storey library housing a dynamic collection of books, a VLSI design and research lab, gym, sports facilities, health centre, an auditorium, cafeteria, co-operative store and more. Not to mention, a degree from VNIT helps most of the graduates land good placements with excellent pay packages.
Overall positive experience
- VNIT enjoys the reputation of extending a great education. The beautiful campus has a serene environment that is conducive to learning. The institute goes the extra mile to nurture creativity and confidence among students to prepare them for the opportunities and formidable challenges ahead.
- Apart from the regular curricular programs, the engineering college pushes youngsters to engage in projects, assignments, and high-quality, innovative research work.
- VNIT has a distance engineering education program (C-DEEP) that offers a 1-semester course in various subjects. The lectures are offered by PhD-qualified tutors from renowned institutes via Edu-Sat satellite.
- The institute has a plethora of clubs and societies covering a vast spectrum of activities like music, dramatics, photography, singing, NCC, NSS, IEEE, SPIC, MACAY, quizzing etc. And yes, there are tons of games like TT, swimming, cricket, football, yoga, and badminton for the sports lovers.
- VNIT organises various technical and cultural fests throughout the year. These include AXIS (technical fest), Aarohi (cultural fest), Consortium (entrepreneurship summit), Internit Tournament, the Quizzing fest and many more. All these events attract large-scale participation.
- The premium college of Nagpur encourages intelligent minds to undergo short-term training programs and take up internships during vacations to polish their skills. It also holds career fairs, counseling sessions, conferences, and workshops to give students an insight into the industry and facilitate effective interactions between graduates and prospective employers.
Schedule of VNIT workshops
VNIT Nagpur workshops are held at regular intervals throughout the academic year both on and off-campus. The frequency of workshops is higher during summer vacations. The informative sessions can be for a day or a longer period (5 days). Once the schedule of an upcoming workshop is confirmed, the important nitty-gritty is posted on the official web portal. Interested participants can keep tabs on the website for details regarding registration dates, fee, duration, timing, venue and more.
A whole gamut of workshops
VNIT offers a whole gamut of workshops to help participants develop their technical and analytical skills. The subject matter ranges from emerging & existing technologies in various branches of engineering like Cloud Computing, Ethical Hacking, Quad-copter Construction, Web Development, Animation, forensics, Robotics, Architecture and Design, Metallurgy and Mining to name a few. Also, basic level workshops covering general topics like professional skill training, interview cracking guidance etc. are organized. Let’s talk a little in detail about two prominent VNIT Nagpur workshops.
[slideshare id=80601428&doc=vnitnagpur2016-171009095101]WAC Workshop at VNIT Nagpur
What after College (WAC) shares an exceptional connection with VNIT and conducts world-class workshops at the campus on a consistent basis. A trusted name in the education realm, WAC goes all out to provide tech-enthusiasts with ample opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities and improve their knowledge further. The workshops provide attendees the chance to watch and learn, undergo training and have informal discussions with acclaimed scientists about research prospects, entrepreneurship and more.
WAC together with E-Cell Nagpur, a non-profit initiative run by the students of VNIT has successfully organised several workshops under the supervision of expert facilitators on Ethical Hacking, Automobile & IC engines, Robotics & Internet of Things etc.
AXIS
This is an annual festival of VNIT that is touted as Central India’s best technical event. Managed entirely by the student community AXIS offers an impressive line-up of events, lecture series, exhibits, workshops, social initiatives and plenary talks by global achievers in the technical scenario. Usually held in the months of September or early October, the fest is one of the most awaited events in Central India. Since its inception in 2004, AXIS consistently attracts engineering talent from different schools and colleges of India.
Who can attend VNIT workshops?
The VNIT Nagpur Workshops are open to anyone having a penchant for technology and science. They can be attended by research scholars, general students, faculty members, trainees or academicians belonging to various colleges or organisations of the nation. Some programs, however, are not open to the general public and are hosted exclusively for students of VNIT Nagpur.
Reasons to attend VNIT workshops
The workshops are held to create awareness about the advancement and the innovations in technology that are underway. Designed to help participants gain a hands-on learning experience, the workshops provide invaluable insight into diverse technical arenas. It gives participants a chance to showcase their proficiency, get new ideas, understand the demands of the industry, learn from specialists and get the inspiration to explore new areas of interest. What’s more, the workshops are the perfect platform to interact with like-minded individuals, listen to lectures by eminent intellectuals, and get motivated by their struggles to face the challenges in the upcoming future. Above all, workshops connect students with corporate biggies and help them clinch good internships.
How to get to VNIT Nagpur
Located in Nagpur, Maharashtra on South Ambazari Road between Abhyankar Nagar and Ambazari Dam, the VNIT campus is not difficult to reach. Many trains stop at Nagpur. Just 8 km from the railway station and you can reach campus by taking an auto rickshaw for just Rs.50 to reach. In addition, there are direct flights to Nagpur from the major cities like Mumbai and New Delhi. VNIT campus is just about 7 km away from the Nagpur Airport and it takes around 10minutes to cover the distance by a cab. Nagpur is also well-connected by the road. VNIT campus is 7 km away from the main bus stand of the city.
Accommodation at VNIT Nagpur
Accommodation is available at VNIT Guest House for workshop participants on payment basis. However, the lodging space is a little limited hence those desiring hospitality from the organisers must notify them in advance to avoid disappointment.There are residing facilities like hostels, modest hotels near the main campus which are nice, safe and well maintained. The price varies depending on location, space, and personal needs.
Address
- Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, South Ambazari Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra, Pin 440010 (India)
- Phone: (+91-712-) 2222828, 2224123, 2231636, 2226750, 2223710, 2236330, 2236331, 2236332
- Official Website of VNIT Nagpur: http://vnit.ac.in
Upcoming Workshops at VNIT Nagpur
A workshop on Diffraction and Microscopy is scheduled to be held from 25th to 29th August 2018. The venue for the event sponsored by TEQIP III is the library of VNIT. Interested candidates can click on the college website link http://vnit.ac.in/images/workshop/2018/WDM_brochure.pdf to download the brochure for more details on the same.
VNIT has everything an engineering aspirant hankers after. The prestigious establishment brags a beautiful infrastructure, strong faculty team, luxuriant green environment, an array of extra-curricular activities and well-designed workshops, to ensure a fulfilling and overall positive college experience. check out upcoming workshops at VNIT Nagpur.
