Complete guide to MNNIT Allahabad — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (MNNIT) is one of the 31 NITs of India, established in 1961 as the Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College. Situated in the culturally rich and historically significant city of Prayagraj (Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh, MNNIT is ranked #20 in NIRF Engineering 2026 and is a top destination for JEE aspirants in North India.
MNNIT offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across 15 academic departments, with B.Tech programmes in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Production Engineering being the most sought-after. The institute is also recognised for its strong MBA and MCA programmes under its School of Management Studies.
The institute has invested heavily in research infrastructure over the past decade, with active sponsored projects from DST, SERB, DRDO, and CSIR. MNNIT's research output has grown steadily, with faculty publishing in top-tier journals and filing patents in areas such as VLSI, renewable energy, structural health monitoring, and AI/ML.
Prayagraj's unique cultural heritage adds a distinctive dimension to student life at MNNIT. The campus is located close to the iconic Sangam (the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati), and the city is a major hub for UPSC aspirants and competitive exam preparation, offering a stimulating intellectual environment beyond the classroom. The annual technical fest Avishkar and cultural fest Culrav are highlights of campus life.
For the 2026 admissions cycle, MNNIT Allahabad represents an excellent choice for students seeking quality engineering education in North India at an affordable cost. Its strong alumni network in government, corporate, and academic sectors adds significant value to the degree.
MNNIT Allahabad holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #20 |
| NIRF | Overall | #48 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #19 |
| India Today | Engineering (Govt.) | #18 |
| The Week | Engineering | #21 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | 1201+ |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | 401–450 |
| Times Higher Education | Overall | 1201+ |
| SCImago Institutions Rankings | Research | 1001–1100 |
| US News Best Global Universities | Engineering | 801–1000 |
MNNIT Allahabad offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 15 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Production & Industrial Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Applied Sciences (Mathematics) | — | YES | YES |
| Applied Sciences (Physics) | — | YES | YES |
| Applied Sciences (Chemistry) | — | YES | YES |
| Biotechnology | YES | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
| MBA (School of Management) | — | YES | — |
| MCA | — | YES | — |
| Information Technology | YES | — | YES |
The fee structure at MNNIT Allahabad is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹75,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹7,500 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹17,000 |
| Medical & Insurance | ₹1,500 |
| Students' Activity Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Total per Year (2025–26, approx.) | ₹2,10,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech Cost (approx.) | ₹8,40,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees as per MoE/MHRD guidelines; only non-tuition charges are applicable.
Students with family income below ₹1 lakh/year qualify for a full tuition fee waiver under the NIT scholarship scheme.
Students with family income between ₹1–5 lakh/year are entitled to a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
PwD students with ≥40% disability are eligible for full tuition fee remission, regardless of annual family income.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for MNNIT Allahabad B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 7,240 | 3,100 | 1,320 | 580 |
| Information Technology | 9,800 | 4,600 | 2,100 | 920 |
| ECE | 12,500 | 5,800 | 2,700 | 1,180 |
| EE | 16,800 | 8,100 | 3,800 | 1,680 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 20,200 | 9,900 | 4,700 | 2,150 |
| Civil Engineering | 28,400 | 13,800 | 6,800 | 3,200 |
| Chemical Engineering | 24,600 | 12,000 | 5,900 | 2,800 |
| Production Engineering | 30,100 | 15,000 | 7,400 | 3,600 |
| Biotechnology | 32,500 | 16,200 | 8,000 | 3,900 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Home State)
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Home State)
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Home State)
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 540 | ₹16.0L |
| Core Engineering | 240 | ₹11.5L |
| BFSI / FinTech | 120 | ₹17.0L |
| Consulting | 80 | ₹21.0L |
| E-Commerce / Product | 90 | ₹22.5L |
| Semiconductor / VLSI | 55 | ₹17.5L |
| PSU / Government | 40 | ₹10.0L |
| Research & Higher Studies | 45 | — |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹23.5L | 97% |
| IT | ₹20.8L | 95% |
| ECE | ₹16.4L | 88% |
| EE | ₹13.2L | 83% |
| Mechanical | ₹11.0L | 78% |
| Civil | ₹9.4L | 70% |
| Chemical | ₹10.8L | 75% |
| Production | ₹10.2L | 73% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹14.8L | ₹1.60 Cr | 240 |
| 2022–23 | ₹13.9L | ₹1.42 Cr | 222 |
| 2021–22 | ₹12.6L | ₹1.25 Cr | 205 |
| 2020–21 | ₹11.2L | ₹1.10 Cr | 180 |
| 2019–20 | ₹10.0L | ₹95 L | 165 |
MNNIT Allahabad's 222-acre campus is set in the heart of Prayagraj, one of India's most historically and spiritually significant cities. The campus features well-maintained academic blocks, modern hostels, extensive green spaces, and sports facilities. Its location in Prayagraj — home to the famous Allahabad University, numerous competitive exam coaching institutes, and the revered Sangam — creates a uniquely intellectually stimulating environment that complements campus life.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. MNNIT Allahabad has 12 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nehru Hostel | Boys | 380+ |
| 02 | Gandhi Hostel | Boys | 360+ |
| 03 | Tilak Hostel | Boys | 340+ |
| 04 | Azad Hostel | Boys | 320+ |
| 05 | Bose Hostel | Boys | 300+ |
| 06 | Shastri Hostel | Boys | 280+ |
| 07 | Tagore Hostel | Boys | 260+ |
| 08 | Visvesvaraya Hostel | Boys | 280+ |
| 09 | Sarojini Hostel | Girls | 380+ |
| 10 | Indira Hostel | Girls | 340+ |
| 11 | PG Hostel (Boys) | PG / PhD | 220+ |
| 12 | PG Hostel (Girls) | PG / PhD | 160+ |
MNNIT Allahabad has been steadily growing as a research institution, with increasing funding from government bodies and industry. The institute has established research clusters in structural engineering, VLSI, renewable energy, and computational intelligence, with faculty actively collaborating with IITs, CSIR labs, and international universities. The institute encourages undergraduate research through summer fellowships and final-year projects co-supervised by industry.
MNNIT's Technology Incubation & Start-up Centre (TISC), supported by NITI Aayog and DST, has facilitated over 40 startups in areas including edtech, healthtech, agritech, and industrial IoT. The centre provides mentorship, prototype development support, and seed funding access to student and faculty entrepreneurs.
The E-Cell MNNIT is a vibrant student community that organises hackathons, entrepreneurship workshops, and the annual startup challenge IdeaForge. Several MNNIT alumni have founded successful startups in the technology and manufacturing sectors, building a growing entrepreneurial legacy for the institute.
MNNIT Allahabad provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top 10% students by CGPA in each branch | ₹2,000/month for one academic year |
| MoE NIT Fee Waiver (Full) | Family income < ₹1 lakh/year | Full tuition fee waiver |
| MoE NIT Fee Waiver (Partial) | Family income ₹1–5 lakh/year | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST students with family income < ₹2.5 lakh/year | Full tuition fee + ₹250/month maintenance |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, income < ₹8 lakh/year, first girl child | ₹50,000/year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class XII in science stream | ₹80,000/year |
| UP State Merit Scholarship | Domicile of Uttar Pradesh; academic merit | ₹15,000/year |
| Industry Fellowships | Selected on CGPA + research aptitude by sponsoring firm | ₹8,000–₹20,000/month |
| MNNIT Financial Aid | Demonstrated financial hardship; assessed by institute | Partial/full mess fee waiver |
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211004
India
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