Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology

What Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology does

Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology (MIT) is a government-funded technical education institution established on 25 September 1954 in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India, operating under the administrative control of the Department of Science, Technology & Technical Education, Government of Bihar, and affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna. Originally founded as the College of Civil Engineering with an initial batch of 45 students, the institute now offers undergraduate B.Tech programs across ten engineering disciplines (including Biomedical & Robotics, Civil, CSE, ECE, Electrical, IT, Leather Technology, and Mechanical Engineering), a B.Pharm program, and postgraduate M.Tech specializations in Machine Design and Thermal Engineering.

The institute's technology footprint centers on digital learning infrastructure supporting NPTEL, SWAYAM, and MOOC courses, complemented by student-developed mobile applications (MoxieApp and Junu) available on Google Play, dedicated Innovation, Startup, and R&D Cells, and an active Institution's Innovation Council (IIC 2.0) that has produced national hackathon winners including Team SUVANA (Smart India Hackathon 2019 Hardware Edition). Faculty development is sustained through TEQIP-III (World Bank-assisted) sponsorship, with 52+ faculty members holding or pursuing PhDs.

The revenue model is dominated by Government of Bihar funding (operating grants under DST) and regulated student tuition collected via BCECEB UGEAC centralised counselling, supplemented by TEQIP-III project grants (Rs. 85,06,000 sanctioned for Collaborative Research Scheme projects) and placement-driven relationships with recruiters including TCS, HCL, Samsung, Wipro, IOCL, Tata Motors, and Alstom Transport India. Pricing is governed by Bihar government norms, with annual billing for tuition. Customer segments include undergraduate and postgraduate engineering aspirants, pharmacy students, research scholars, and faculty, while the placement cell serves enterprise recruiters across IT, energy, automotive, and rail-transportation verticals.

Name

Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology

Legal name

Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology

Website

https://mitmuzaffarpur.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Government technical institute in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, founded 1954, offering B.Tech across ten engineering disciplines, B.Pharm, and M.Tech programs to engineering aspirants, wholly funded by the Government of Bihar.

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Product category

Engineering Education

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Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Pharmacy programs
• Technical higher education
• Campus placement services
• Government technical institute

Headquarters

HQ city

Muzaffarpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Wholly funded by Government of Bihar under Department of Science and Technology. Receives project funding through TEQIP-III (Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme) for research and faculty development.
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Revenue from B.Tech and B.Pharm admission fees collected from students through the BCECEB counselling process. Fee structure varies by program and category.
3. Research Grants: Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) funding from TEQIP-III and Aryabhatta Knowledge University for faculty research projects across multiple domains including climate change, environment, energy, ICT, and water resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology delivers undergraduate B.Tech programs across ten engineering disciplines, a B.Pharm program, and postgraduate M.Tech specializations in Machine Design and Thermal Engineering, all affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University. The institute complements its academic delivery with a Training & Placement Cell coordinating campus recruitment, an Innovation Cell (IIC) supporting entrepreneurship and hackathons, a Startup Cell, an R&D Cell managing research projects, and access to NPTEL/SWAYAM online certification courses for students.

Product overview

Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology (MIT) is a premier government technical institution offering undergraduate engineering programs (B.Tech) in disciplines including Civil, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Information Technology, Leather Technology, Mechanical, Biomedical & Robotics Engineering, and Pharmacy (B.Pharm), along with postgraduate specializations. The institute provides student-focused services including a Training & Placement Cell, Innovation Cell for fostering entrepreneurship, and Research & Development Cell supporting faculty research. Student-developed mobile applications (MoxieApp, Junu) are available on Google Play.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech Degree Programs Four-year undergraduate engineering degree programs across ten disciplines (Biomedical & Robotics, Civil, CSE, ECE, Electrical, IT, Leather Technology, Mechanical, Applied Science & Humanities and others) for 12th-pass science students, affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University and AICTE approved. Civil Engineering is NBA accredited, the first such accreditation in Bihar.
• B.Pharm Program Bachelor of Pharmacy undergraduate program offered by the Department of Pharmacy, affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University and approved by PCI, for students pursuing pharmaceutical education and industry readiness.
• M.Tech Programs Postgraduate M.Tech degree programs with specializations in Machine Design and Thermal Engineering, designed for B.Tech graduates seeking advanced technical knowledge and research opportunities.
• Training and Placement Cell Services Campus recruitment service that facilitates employer engagement, conducts placement drives, manages interview resources, and coordinates with recruiters for student hiring.
• Innovation Cell (IIC) Services Innovation program established by MHRD that fosters innovation culture, supports Institution's Innovation Councils (IICs), and organizes hackathons and entrepreneurship activities for students and faculty.
• Research and Development Cell Services Research support service that facilitates faculty and student research, supports PhD completion, manages collaborative research projects, and tracks research publications and grants.
• MoxieApp Student-developed mobile application for MIT Muzaffarpur community use, available on Google Play Store.
• Junu (MITM App) Student-developed mobile application for MIT Muzaffarpur students, available on Google Play Store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Team SUVANA won Smart India Hackathon 2019 Hardware Edition, awarded by Hon'ble Minister of HRD
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Aryabhatta Knowledge University, PatnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIT is affiliated to Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna. The university conducts examinations and awards degrees for undergraduate engineering and pharmacy programs. Affiliation is the primary academic governance relationship.
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICTE is the statutory body that provides approval for technical education programs. MIT maintains AICTE approval status for all its engineering and pharmacy programs.
• Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBCECEB conducts centralized counselling for admission to B.Tech and B.Pharm programs in Bihar. All MIT admissions are processed through BCECEB UGEAC counselling.
• NPTEL (National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIT is a local chapter of NPTEL, offering online courses from IITs and IISc. Students can enroll in certification courses. Institute has received NPTEL Excellence Awards.
• Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) / Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHRD established the Innovation Cell at MIT. The ministry also runs initiatives like National Mission on Education through ICT (NMEICT), Smart India Hackathon, and supports digital learning initiatives.
• Google Developer Group (GDG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative workshop on 'From Idea to Web App' conducted in partnership with Moxie and Google Developer Group for student skill development.
• NITTTR Bhopal (National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNITTTR Bhopal conducted a one-week training program on Laboratory Management for Instructors and Lab Assistants at MIT Muzaffarpur (09-13 March 2026), led by Dr. Anju Rawlley and Dr. Vandana Somkuwar.
• MHRD Innovation CellmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation Cell established by MHRD to foster innovation culture. Dr. Mohit Gambhir, Innovation Director, interacted with SIH-19 winning team SUVANA. Cell organizes hackathons, leadership talks, and IPR sessions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Institute of Technology, Patna: NIT Patna is a centrally-funded NIT located in Bihar that competes with MIT for the same pool of technical students from Bihar and eastern India. Both operate B.Tech and M.Tech programs, host AICTE-approved curricula, and serve as primary technical education destinations in the state.
• Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh: PEC Chandigarh is a state-level engineering college with comparable B.Tech portfolio, AICTE approval, and NBA-accredited programs. It serves as a regional benchmark for government technical institutes of similar vintage and scale.
• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra: BIT Mesra is a comparable technical institute offering B.Tech, B.Pharm, and M.Tech programs with NBA-accredited departments and active campus placement. It serves a similar undergraduate engineering student persona from eastern and northern India.
• Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad: MNNIT Allahabad is a centrally-funded NIT offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programs in similar engineering disciplines with strong campus placements. It represents the benchmark national-level technical institute that MIT Muzaffarpur is structurally similar to but operates below in rankings.
• Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad: GECA is a Maharashtra state government engineering college comparable in vintage, scale, and operating model. It offers similar B.Tech programs, AICTE approval, and serves a regional student demographic with state-funded operations.
• Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (MMMUT), Gorakhpur: MMMUT is a UP state government technical university with comparable B.Tech and M.Tech programs, AICTE approval, and similar state-funded operating model. It serves a similar tier-2/3 student base in the Hindi-belt region.
• BIT Sindri: BIT Sindri is a state government engineering college in Jharkhand comparable in heritage and operating model to MIT Muzaffarpur. It offers B.Tech programs, AICTE approval, and serves a similar tier-2/3 student demographic from eastern India.

Regional players

• Jadavpur University: Jadavpur University is a state-level public university in eastern India with a strong engineering faculty and active research output. It competes with MIT for students from West Bengal and neighboring eastern states.
• Indian Institute of Technology, Patna: IIT Patna is a premier IIT located in Bihar and represents the apex technical institution competing with MIT for the same state-level student talent. While IIT Patna sits in a higher tier, it directly competes for top students and faculty within Bihar's ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• College of Engineering, Guindy (Anna University): CEG is one of India's oldest engineering colleges and a broader incumbent in the technical education space. It offers similar B.Tech/B.Pharm programs with longer historical standing, serving as an aspirational benchmark for established state-level institutes like MIT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/technicalclasses
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/m-i-t-muzaffarpur

Compliance1 record

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Profiles10 records

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