राष्ट्रीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान वारंगल | |
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Other names | NIT Warangal, NITW |
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Former name | Regional Engineering College, Warangal |
| Motto | विद्या ही परा शक्ति है (Sanskrit) |
Motto in English | Knowledge is Supreme Power |
| Type | Public Technical University |
| Established | October 10, 1959; 66 years ago (1959-10-10) |
| Affiliation | *Association of Indian Universities (AIU)[2]*All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)[3] |
| Endowment | US$37.85 million |
| Director | Bidyadhar Subudhi[4] |
Academic staff | 400[5] |
Administrative staff | 314[6] |
| Students | 7,000[7] |
| Undergraduates | 3,176 (UG program, excluding first-year intake)[8] |
| Postgraduates | (Includes PG 2-yr and PG 3-yr) totalling ~1,347[9] |
| (Full-time PhD 642 + Part-time 433) = 1,075[10] | |
| Location | ,, India 17°59′02″N79°31′52″E / 17.984°N 79.531°E /17.984; 79.531 |
| Campus | 250 acres[11] |
| Website | nitw |
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TheNational Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT-Warangal orNIT-W) is apublic technical and research university located inWarangal, India. It is recognised as anInstitute of National Importance by theGovernment of India. The foundation stone for this institute was laid by then Prime MinisterJawaharlal Nehru on 10 October 1959, the first in the chain of31 NITs (formerly known as RECs) in the country.[12] The institute was renamed as the National Institute of Technology, Warangal in 2002.[13]
TheRegional Engineering College, Warangal was the first to be established (in 1959) among the chain of 15 Regional Engineering Colleges in the country.[14] The approval of the Government of India to establish one of the RECs meant for the southern region ofWarangal 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 byJawaharlal Nehru on 10 October 1959 inKazipet. 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 theBalasamudram area ofHanamkonda. Later, temporary sheds were also erected in the Industrial Colony of Warangal for conducting lecture classes. Laboratory 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 inKazipet commenced in January 1963.
The bachelor's programme inChemical Engineering began in 1964.[15] The following year saw the start of theMetallurgical Engineering programme. In 1971, the college began its undergraduate program inElectronics and Communication Engineering.BTech inComputer Science & Engineering was started in 1983, andMTech in Computer Science & Engineering in 1987.[16] In 2006, the institute started a bachelor's program inBiotechnology.[17]
In 1976, its affiliation was changed fromJawaharlal Nehru Technological University toKakatiya University, with which it remained affiliated until the institute was granteddeemed university status in 2002.[18]
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, which ran till 1999. In 2000, the institute started itsMBA program.
In 2001, a centre ofSoftware Technology Parks of India was opened on its campus.
In September 2002, the college was renamed asNational Institute of Technology, Warangal and was given deemed university status. On 15 August 2007, NITW was conferred the status ofInstitute of National Importance (INI) by the Government of India.[18]
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.[19] M/s Infosys (p) ltd. funded a research project which is carried out in this centre by the faculty and students of NIT Warangal.[20] CUSMAT, A Virtual Reality-based startup also has emerged at the Centre for Innovation and Incubation, NIT Warangal.[21]
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.[22]
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.[23]
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, anECG 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.[24][25]
Bachelor of Technology admissions for Indian students are based on theJoint Entrance Examination (JEE – Main).[26] Foreign students are accepted through Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) and ICCR schemes.[26]
MTech students are admitted through theGraduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).[27] MCA students are admitted through theNIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET).[28] Admissions to the MBA program is based onCommon Admission Test (CAT) orManagement Aptitude Test (MAT) scores, and short listed candidates undergo group discussion or a personal interview for the final selection.[27] MSc and MSc (Tech.) students are admitted through Joint Admission test for Masters (JAM).[29][30] Admissions in various MSc courses is also done on the basis of marks scored in JAM(Joint Admission test for MSc) through CCMN.[31]
NIT Warangal invites applications for PhD degree admissions in almost all departments twice every academic year, in July and December.[27]
| Programme | Admission Process |
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| BTech (UG) | Based on **JEE Main** scores, followed by **JoSAA/CSAB counselling**.[32] |
| MTech (PG) | Through the **GATE** qualification; selections finalized via **CCMT/Institute rounds**.[33] |
| MBA | Based on **CAT** or **MAT** scores, followed by **GD/PI** as part of the final selection.[33] |
| MSc / MSc (Tech) | Admission through **IIT JAM**, including via **CCMN** portal.[33][34] |
| MCA | Through **NIMCET** scores via **CCMN**.[35] |
| PhD | Admissions twice a year (**July** and **December** sessions), based on a **written institute-level test** followed by interview.[36] |
| University rankings | |
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| General – India | |
| NIRF (Overall) (2024)[37] | 53 |
| Engineering – India | |
| NIRF (2024)[38] | 21 |
NIT Warangal was ranked 21st among engineering colleges in India by theNational Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024 and 53rd overall.[39]
| Year | Ranking System | Category / Subject | Rank / Band | Reference |
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| 2024 | NIRF | Overall | 53 | "2024 NIRF Ranking"(PDF). Retrieved8 August 2025. |
| 2024 | NIRF | Engineering | 21 | "2024 NIRF Ranking"(PDF). Retrieved8 August 2025. |
| 2025 | THE World University Rankings | Overall | 1201–1500 | "NIT Warangal – THE World University Rankings 2025". Retrieved8 August 2025. |
| 2025 | THE World University Rankings | Engineering | 1001–1250 | "NIT Warangal – THE Engineering Rankings 2025". Retrieved8 August 2025. |
| 2025 | EduRank | Overall | 2583 | "EduRank 2025 – NIT Warangal". Retrieved8 August 2025. |
| 2025 | EduRank | Engineering | 1095 (World), 385 (Asia), 43 (India) | "EduRank 2025 – NIT Warangal Engineering". Retrieved8 August 2025. |
| 2025 | QuantumHE (Aggregate Rankings) | Overall (Average) | ~1400 (across CWUR, CWTS Leiden, THE, SCImago, Webometrics, UniRanks) | "QuantumHE Global Rankings – NIT Warangal". Retrieved8 August 2025. |
NIT Warangal hosts a vibrant calendar of technical, cultural, and management events annually, drawing high student participation and industry interest.
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.[40]
| Event | Type | Highlights | Approx. Footfall / Participation | Reference |
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| Technozion | Technical fest | South India's largest technical fest; 60+ events, workshops, guest lectures, exhibitions. | — | "Technozion – Largest Technical Fest in South India". Retrieved8 August 2025.
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.[41] |
| SpringSpree | Cultural fest | One of South India's oldest and largest cultural fests; talent shows, workshops, pronites with celebrated artists. | ~10,000 visitors; ~600 colleges | "SpringSpree – Attendance & History". Retrieved8 August 2025. "SpringSpree 2025 Promises Spectacle". Retrieved8 August 2025.
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."SpringSpree – Attendance & History". Retrieved8 August 2025. |
| CURA | Management fest | National-level management fest founded in 2009; diverse business competitions and strategy games. | 10,000+ footfall; 50+ colleges | "CURA Statistics, 2025". Retrieved8 August 2025. 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. |
| Zero Gravity | Inter-branch cultural competition | Annual intra-college cultural contest showcasing creativity between departments. | — | "Festivities Overview". Retrieved8 August 2025. |
| Tech–Cultural Confluence | Combo fest | A recent innovation offering both technical competitions and cultural performances under one roof. | — | [November 2024, NITW newsletter] |
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