Established in 1960, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nagpur (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Maharashtra. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 62 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Indian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VNIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.