National Institute of Technology (NIT), Manipur was established in 2010.

NIT Manipur started its first session on 2nd August 2010 with only three branches of Engineering namely - Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering at Government Polytechnic, Takyelpat Campus. It is presently functioning in its Permanent Campus at Langol, Imphal, with two more Engineering Branches namely - Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. The institute has acquired 341.5 acres of land in lush green areas of Langol, Imphal.

The Institute is administered by the Director of the Institute under the direct supervision of Board of Governors(BOG) headed by The Chairman of the Board of Governors as the institute is registered under Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989. The policy for academic activity will be made through Senate with prior approval of the Board of Governors and implemented through Dean(Academic). The Planning and Development of the institute will be implemented through Dean (P & D) whereas the Students Affairs will be looked after by Dean(Student Welfare). Registrar is the custodian of all records of the institution and all administrative orders will be issued through Registrar, where he will also be responsible to the Director for proper implementation of the policy matter of the institute.

A Master Plan has already been prepared for total infrastructural development of the institute so that the institute may have the facilities of international standard.

Different development programmers have been undertaken for establishment of well equipped laboratories and library, augmentation of computer facilities. Construction of temporary Administrative and Academic building has been started at the Permanent Site.

The NIT Manipur is an autonomous Institute of National importance. From the Academic year 2013-14 two more branches in B.Tech courses are inducted viz Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. At present there is an intake of 150 students per year out of which 50% seats are reserved for the students from Manipur and the rest 50% seats are reserved for the students from the other states of India.

The student have to qualify through JEE for getting admission in the institute.

NIT Manipur has gone Global with the programme Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) from 2013-14.

VISION

The Institute aims to provide the best infrastructure and amenities to the students. The institute envisions being one of the best technical institutes in South-East Asia. The Institute aims to attract students from the neighbouring South-East Asian countries in view of the Look-East Policy of the Government of India. The Institute strongly believes that the success of an Institute lies in the faculty and will leave no stone unturned to attract the best faculty available in the country.

MISSION

The Institute being accorded the status of "An Institute of National Importance" aspires to be a knowledge hub for the region. The Institute through its academic and research activities would act as incubation center for aspiring "technopreneurs". The Institute provides an ideal platform for national integration through emotional integration as half the students are from outside the state. It envisions being an institute producing human resource of the world class standard who will contribute significantly in the well being of mankind.

OBJECTIVES

To nurture and develop talented young minds, encouraging creativity with academic excellence.

To provide a platform to young entrepreneurs and technocrats to experiment their dreams and aspirations.

To encourage faculty and students to conduct research of international standard.

To produce students fulfilling the employability criteria of MNCs.

To set up Laboratories with latest equipment and other facilities.

To set up international standard infrastructure for extra curriculum activities.