By team abhyaspeeth 
By Abhysapeeth Research
As the results of JEE Main and JEE Advanced shape the future of thousands of engineering aspirants across India, the seat allocation processes through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) and CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) are now in full swing. Every year, students who clear these prestigious entrance exams set their sights on securing admission into India’s most elite engineering institutions — the IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology).
These institutions are not just colleges; they are dream destinations for students who hope to transform their academic brilliance into successful, high-paying careers. However, with limited seats available and sky-high cutoffs, many top-ranking students are now turning their attention to the next-best — and sometimes even better — options: the NITs (National Institutes of Technology).
Among the NITs, one name that has been consistently rising through the ranks is Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh. While all NITs enjoy a good reputation, MNNIT has gained particular attention in recent years, thanks to its outstanding placement performance and rapidly improving national ranking.
MNNIT is now widely regarded as one of the top engineering colleges in the country. According to the NIRF 2023 rankings, MNNIT is ranked second among all NITs in India and third when it comes to placement outcomes. These numbers are not just impressive on paper — they reflect real-world success stories that are unfolding on campus every year.
Take the placement statistics from the academic year 2021–22 as an example. That year, 382 students received offers with an average annual package of ₹20 lakhs. A remarkable 114 students secured offers averaging ₹30 lakhs, 37 students received ₹40 lakh offers, and 33 students bagged ₹50 lakh per annum packages. Notably, eight students were offered international positions with packages as high as ₹82.63 lakhs per annum.
The most headline-making placement came from student Ritwik Manyam, who received an offer worth ₹1.35 crore per annum, a figure that stands shoulder to shoulder with the best packages offered at even the old IITs. Another student, Ankit Kumar Kushwaha from the Mechanical Engineering department, secured a ₹55 lakh per annum offer, showcasing the institute’s strength beyond just computer science and IT-related branches.
This surge in placement success is no accident. MNNIT has steadily built a culture of academic rigor, technical skill-building, and hands-on learning. Its strong ties with industry, regular internships, coding competitions, and exposure to real-world projects give students an edge when it comes to recruitment.
Top companies, both Indian and international, actively recruit from the MNNIT campus. Whether it’s software giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, or core engineering companies and consulting firms, recruiters consistently return each year to hire from a pool of highly skilled and industry-ready graduates.
What makes MNNIT even more appealing is the fact that, in many cases, its placement records in certain branches — such as Computer Science or Electrical — are comparable to those of newer IITs. With lower fees, high-quality faculty, excellent infrastructure, and a strong peer network, MNNIT offers a solid return on investment for any student aiming for excellence.
As IITs reach seat capacity and more students look for quality alternatives, institutes like MNNIT emerge not just as backups, but as front-runners. They represent what modern engineering education in India is capable of: world-class training, global placement potential, and a platform that empowers students to launch careers on an international stage.
Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions in a student’s life. While the IITs may carry prestige, MNNIT Prayagraj has proven that outcomes matter more than labels. In a world where companies value skills, projects, and practical knowledge above all, MNNIT is producing some of the finest engineers in the country — and the placement numbers prove it.
If you’re a JEE-qualified student considering your options during the JoSAA or CSAB counselling, MNNIT is a name you should not overlook. For many, it’s not just a second choice — it’s the right choice.