In 2017, all the NITS saw a drop in their cutoff ranks. The reason was the removal of class 12th boards percentage from JEE Mains rank calculation. 

Here is a simple example to get my point across-

• Let’s assume there are 3 seats in IITs and 3 in NITs in 2016, and 26 candidates sit for JEE Advanced.This is how their ranks are placed-

A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4, E-5, F-6, G-7, and so on.

• Till 2016, a lot of top performers of JEE Advanced lagged behind in JEE Mains because of their boards percentage. This created an irregular pattern for the JEE Mains ranking. For example, the JEE Mains rankings of those very students could have turned out like-

C-1, D-2, E-3, B-4, F-5, A-6, H-7, and so on.

Now, A,B,C took the 3 seats in IITs, and D,E,F got into NITs. So, the cutoff for IITs was 3, and that for NITs was 5 ( as F was the last one to get into NIT, with rank 5 in JEE Mains).

• But in 2017, the JEE Mains rankings were quite similar to the JEE Advanced rankings. So, the rankings for those 26 students could look something like this in 2017-

B-1, D-2, A-3, C-4, F-5, E-6, K-8, and so on.

If A,B,C took IITs, and D,E,F got into NITs, the cutoffs for NITs was 6 ( as E with rank 6 was the last person to get in). 

Here, the cutoff went down by 1 rank. But when lakhs of students attempt an exam, such a change brings down the cutoffs by hundreds and thousands. 

This is the reason why MANIT Bhopal cutoffs went down from that year.

MANIT Bhopal suffered from a lot of evils in the past. However, things are swiftly improving, and the present conditions are different. 

The director of MANIT has a strong vision, and his efforts have taken the institute in a positive direction. At present, attending classes has become mandatory. Those who fall short of 75% attendance won’t be allowed to write their exams. The administration has become strict, as opposed to the laid back attitude of the past. The fresher hostels and department buildings are newly built, and in good shape. 

The campus is spread across 650 acres. The college is located in the heart of Bhopal city, allowing easy access to coaching centers for GATE, GRE, CAT, etc. There are many clubs and societies at MANIT, and ragging has become almost negligible. The placements are really good for CS, and above average for other branches. 

Thus, MANIT Bhopal is a good college, and the negative reviews are now old and redundant.

MANIT Bhopal is as beautiful as ever. After witnessing the deathly silence of the lockdown days, it has come back to life with full vigor. 

The college alumni are talked about with pride, and the faculties have developed new ways of interacting with students, post lockdown. The classes are now presentation oriented.

The new infrastructure is now functional. The college was renovated post lockdown, and Civil, Mechanical and Electrical labs were upgraded. Now the college gates have automatic levers to check the entry of four wheelers. The sports complex has a new Tennis and Badminton court, and new eateries have opened up on the college campus.

MANIT Bhopal is as vibrant as ever, and it has made a great recovery post lockdown era.

You’ll get good exposure and plenty of opportunities at MANIT. The college offers necessary facilities to explore your interest in various fields including Music, Dance, Photography, Coding, Robotics, etc. All sports equipment is made available by the college. The college canteen is not in the best condition, but it’ll be your savior during exams, late nights, events, and when you’ll get bored of mess food. 

You’ll get good internship opportunities and projects, and meet enthusiastic peers who’ll always have your back. The college organizes its tech and cultural fests, and there are other socities and events like Roobaroo, Pixel, Spic Macay, etc. The campus has good internet connectivity, and the hostels are in good condition. 

Overall, you’ll have a good time at MANIT Bhopal. So you can consider this college for your higher studies. 

Some of my colleagues have completed their B.Tech CSE from MANIT Bhopal. 

Here are the key points based on their experience-

1. MANIT CSE has the same placement records as CSE at top NITs and IITs. Try to make the most out of the opportunities provided to you.
2. The seniors at the CSE department are very helpful.
3. An important tip for you is to not indulge in any kind of quarrel with the locals. They do not allow the MANIT students to roam around or perform any kind of mischief outside of the college campus.
4. The campus is quite huge, and cycling is the best way to move back and forth between the hostel and the classrooms.
5. The CSE professors impart useful knowledge, so attend their classes regularly .
6. In order to ace the placements, start competitive programming from semester 2 itself. 

Make the most of your stay at MANIT Bhopal and study hard from the first year itself. If you do this, you’ll find CSE at MANIT to be quite good.

As a student of MCA at MANIT Bhopal, here is my experience of this college-

From the point of view of an MCA student, this college has nothing special to offer. It is just a normal college. The classes and labs are decent, and the faculty is average. Only a few of the teachers are worthy of admiration. Do not expect much from the faculty.

The hostel facilities aren’t top notch for boys. However, a hostel has been functioning exclusively for PG boys since 2019. For girls, the hostel facilities are decent. There is a lack of friendly interactions among students for different courses. 

The placements are decent for MCA. With average technical, and excellent communication skills, you’ll get an offer for sure. But to get placed, you must have secured 60-65% in your 10th, 12th, UG and PG. If you do not fulfill this requirement, your possibility of getting placed will be very low.

Bhopal is very beautiful and enchanting. You’ll learn a lot at MANIT, and these experiences will help you throughout your life.