Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal (MANIT Bhopal), formerly known as Maulana Azad College of Technology (MACT) and Regional Engineering College (REC) Bhopal, is one of the oldest and most reputed technical institutions in central India. Established in 1960, it was among the first eight Regional Engineering Colleges set up by the Government of India. The institute was renamed after India's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, and was upgraded to NIT status in 2002. It was subsequently recognized as an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act 2007. Located on Link Road Number 3 in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, MANIT Bhopal enjoys excellent connectivity and access to urban amenities. The campus is well-equipped with modern classrooms, advanced laboratories, a spacious central library, well-planned auditorium, hostels, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, guest houses, canteens, medical dispensaries, banking facilities, a postal service centre, and an incubation centre for entrepreneurship. MANIT Bhopal offers a wide range of academic programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The B.Tech program is available in disciplines including Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information Technology, and Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering. The institute also offers B.Arch, B.Plan, and Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) programs. At the PG level, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, and M.Plan programs are offered, along with doctoral research opportunities across all departments. The Architecture program at MANIT Bhopal is particularly noteworthy, ranked 17th nationally by NIRF 2025 in the Architecture & Planning category. The Engineering programs are ranked 81st. The institute has strong ties with industry, facilitating internships, training programs, and collaborative research. Placement performance at MANIT Bhopal has been strong. During the 2025 placement season, the overall highest package was Rs 56 LPA, with an average package of Rs 13 LPA. For ECE students, the highest package was Rs 52 LPA with an average of Rs 18.26 LPA. In 2024, more than 200 companies participated, with the highest package reaching Rs 82 LPA. As per NIRF 2025, the median B.Tech salary was Rs 10.7 LPA. Top recruiters include Oracle, Flipkart, Microsoft, Accenture, Cisco, Google, JP Morgan, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Zomato. Campus life at MANIT Bhopal benefits from its location in a major city. Students have access to cultural events, festivals, and the vibrant life that Bhopal offers. The institute has active student clubs, technical societies, and sports teams. Annual events include technical and cultural fests that attract participation from across the region. Hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls with basic amenities. The central library houses a comprehensive collection of academic resources. MANIT Bhopal continues to evolve as a centre of excellence in technical education, producing graduates who contribute to industry, research, and public service across India and globally.