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{{short description|Engineering institute in Warangal, India}}
{{More citations needed|date=March 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox university
| name = National Institute of Technology Warangal
| other_names = NITW
| former_name = Regional Engineering College Warangal
| image = National Institute of Technology, Warangal logo.png
| motto =
| mottoeng = One Who Work, Shall Succeed
| established = {{start date and age|1959}}
| type = [[Public University|Public]]
| 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|access-date=23 October 2017|language=en}}</ref>
| 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>
| administrative_staff =
| students = 5782<ref name=NIRF/>
| undergrad = 3794<ref name=NIRF/>
| postgrad = 1235<ref name=NIRF/>
| doctoral = 753<ref name=NIRF/>
| endowment = US$30.21 Million<ref name=NIRF/>
| affiliations =
| city = [[Kazipet, Warangal]]
| state = [[Telangana]]
| country = India
| campus = Urban
| nickname =
| website = {{URL|https://nitw.ac.in/main/}}
| coor = {{coord|17.9808|79.5328|type:edu_region:IN-AP|display=inline,title}}
| faculty =
}}
[[File:Nitw main gate.JPG|thumb|NIT Warangal Entrance Gate]]
'''National Institute of Technology Warangal''' ('''NIT Warangal''' or '''NITW''') is a [[Public university|Public]] technological higher-education institute and 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.<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==

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}}</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>

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 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.<ref name="autogenerated2"/>

==Campus==

===Dr VA Sastry Centre for Innovation and Incubation===
[[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> CUSMAT, A Virtual Reality-based startup also has emerged at the Centre for Innovation and Incubation, NIT Warangal.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/vr-tech-to-prevent-mining-accidents/articleshow/70624283.cms</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>

===Center For Innovation And Incubation===
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===
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==
===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 the National Institute of Technology Warangal Entrance Test (NITWET).<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|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>

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

===Ranking===
{{Infobox India university ranking
| type = University
| NIRF_E_2020 = 19
| NIRF_O_2020 = 46
| WEEK_E_2019 = 11
| OUTLOOK_E_2019=21
}}
NIT Warangal was ranked 19th among engineering colleges in India by the [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2020<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_E_2020/> and 46th overall.<ref name=Rankings_NIRF_O_2020/>

==Student life==

=== Festivities===
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'''
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>

* '''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|date=May 2021}}

==Notable alumni==

* [[Sujatha Gidla]], Author
* [[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 of Electrical Engineering, [[Nanyang Technological University]]
* [[Lakshmi Narayana]], 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]]
* [[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]])
* [[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|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/|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)
*[[Kartikeya Gummakonda]], Actor
*[[Padma Kuppa]]
*[[Shreya Dhanwanthary]], Actress

==See also==
* [[National Institutes of Technology]]

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

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