GetMyUni's Verdict on BNM Institute of Technology

Pratiki Patra

“With lacking infrastructure and uncertain placement opportunities, BNM Institute of Technology’s future seems to be in turmoil.”

Apart from its experienced and qualified faculty members, BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore, needs help to keep pace with the top engineering colleges in Bangalore. While NIRF has previously ranked it, the college still must upgrade its infrastructure with time.

The students can be heard grumbling about its lack of facilities. Often, BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore, is compared to a school rather than a university for the absence of professional educational facilities.

Table of Contents

• Conventional Course Curriculum
• Is BNM Institute of Technology’s Research Facilities Good?
• Lacking Industry Collaborations
• How Good is the Campus Infrastructure?
• Expensive Course Fees
• Standard Hostel Facilities 
• How is BNM Institute of Technology’s Placements?
• Absence of Campus Diversity
• Is BNM Institute of Technology Worth it?

Conventional Course Curriculum

BNM Institute of Technology has a standard course structure for all its programmes. It is in line with the format suggested by the AICTE. The institute offered undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. 

BNM Institute of Technology focuses on a limited specialized area. The students are presented with only a handful of fields of study, whether in research or other professional degrees. 

BNM Institute of Technology faculties come with over 15 years of experience. Many of them are Ph.D. degree holders. They are dedicated to their teaching and are approachable. They are keen on answering the queries of the students with utmost sincerity. Perhaps this is the only aspect of the institute that the students can rarely be heard complaining about. The students are satisfied with the faculty members' efficiency and knowledge.

The institute has a dedicated Teaching Learning Centre (TLC). The agenda of the TLC is to maximize the benefits of academic, research and innovative idea implementation. They look after refining and enhancing the present educational and research facilities.

Is BNM Institute of Technology’s Research Facilities Good?

Even with quality faculties involved in research projects, the research area needs to catch up regarding equipment, laboratory facilities and industry projects. The following research and laboratory facilities are available to the students:

The research facilities should have been revamped for a technology university offering courses in new areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to include sophisticated devices. Even with budget constraints, lab equipment could have been provided to enhance the practical learning experience.

Compared to other facilities, the library at the BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore, has been well stocked. It houses 73805 print and e-books, 896 bound volumes, 2746 CD-ROMS, and numerous projects. The library is also catered through the online space via the Dspace software. Students can access e-books, e-journals, news clippings, faculty publications, and many more through the online library.

Lacking Industry Collaborations

There needs to be more collaborative efforts with organizations by the BNM Institute of Technology. The current collaboration is only restricted to a few departments. The following few unions are in process by the institute:

Even with such limited facilities, the BNM Institute of Technology has been instrumental in publishing many journal research papers. They have also been consistent in filing patents for their findings.

How Good is the Campus Infrastructure?

To start with, BNM Institute of Technology is located in a residential area. This has a huge impact in terms of the environment that the students interact with daily. For this reason, the college has less space to expand and dedicate to its students. The campus consists of three main blocks and an auditorium block.

The facilities available at the campus are presented below:

• Makers Lab
• Reprographic Centre
• Data Centre
• Seminar Hall
• College Office
• Girls common room
• Workshop
• ED Cell
• NewGen IEDC
• Incubation Centre
• Friend’s Corner
• Seminar Halls 
• Gymnasium 
• Auditorium
• BNMIT Store and Co-operative Society
• BNM Cafe

The college has a dedicated dispensary located inside the main block. The block is spacious and facilitated with lifts. BNM Institute of Technology has a single canteen that provides hygienic food to the students throughout the day. 

The college has only a single sports ground: football, basketball, volleyball, etc. The indoor sports facilities available are mentioned below:

• Carrom
• Chess
• Yoga
• Squash
• Table Tennis
• Gymnasium

Expensive Course Fees

With the facilities available for academic, infrastructure, and research, BNM Institute of Technology charges exponentially. Apart from the annual course fees, the students must pay approximately INR 20,000 as skill development fees. Combining the fees and skill development fees, the overall academic facilities and infrastructure provided need to be more satisfactory.

Standard Hostel Facilities 

BNM Institute of Technology provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The hostels are furnished with basic amenities such as:

• Cot
• Study Table
• Chair
• Cupboard

The student’s accommodation is safe and secure with 24x7 security surveillance. The hostel kitchen is equipped with stainless steel equipment for hygienic purposes.

How is BNM Institute of Technology’s Placements?

BNM Institute of Technology, Bangalore, has a dedicated placement cell. It looks after training the students to develop their soft skills and increase their chances of employment. The placement team arranges the following activities:

• Career Guidance
• Helping the students find the best internship and placement opportunities
• Arranging training programs

The compensation offered by these companies varies vastly. A few bags a commendable packages going up to INR 45 LPA. However, the average salary compensation varies between INR 3 - 7 LPA.

Absence of Campus Diversity

BNM Institute of Technology currently does not offer admission to international students. As per the student’s insight, there is an imbalance in the male-to-female ratio of the students inside the campus. No data is available regarding the percentage of students from marginalized and minority communities.

To promote student engagement, the college has various clubs. The clubs are responsible for organizing various activities. The college organizes an inter-collegiate fest known as Aarohan. Various cultural and management activities are arranged to boost the students' enthusiasm. The college also does not harbours any strict rules or regulations nor does it have any particular dress code or uniform.

Is BNM Institute of Technology Worth it?

There is a lot of uncertainty regarding various aspects of the college. The students must consider several factors before deciding on BNM Institute of Technology. The only area where the college exceeded expectations is the quality of faculties. Considering the amount the students have to invest, they are advised to look at the future possibilities well before deciding.

Here is a brief look at the pros and cons of BNM Institute of Technology:

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