MANIT Bhopal Recruitment 2026 – Professor of Practice, Visiting Professor & Adjunct Faculty
MANIT Bhopal Recruitment 2026 invites applications for Professor of Practice, Visiting Professor and Adjunct Faculty. Check eligibility, experience, remuneration up to ₹1.75 lakh per month, and offline application procedure. Apply preferably by 2 November 2026.
Date Posted: 23 October 2026
Organization: Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal
About MANIT Bhopal
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, is an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The institute aims to develop a multidisciplinary centre of excellence in technical education by strengthening teaching, research, and collaboration with industry and society.
Located on a campus of approximately 650 acres in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, MANIT offers academic programmes across multiple departments and encourages collaboration among industry professionals, researchers, and academic institutions.
Available Positions
MANIT Bhopal invites applications from experienced professionals, industry leaders, researchers, and academicians for the following engagements:
| Position | Nature of Engagement |
|---|---|
| Professor of Practice (PoP) | Consolidated monthly emolument |
| Visiting Professor | Monthly remuneration or per-period/per-day basis |
| Adjunct Faculty (Adjunct Professor) | Per-period/per-day basis |
Engagements may be made across departments according to institutional requirements and the availability of suitable candidates. The total number of positions has not been specified.
1. Professor of Practice – Eligibility
Candidates applying for the Professor of Practice position should meet the following requirements:
- More than 15 years of professional experience at a senior management level.
- At least a Master’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, or a related field.
- A Ph.D. is desirable but not essential.
- Candidates without a Ph.D. should demonstrate substantial domain knowledge gained through deep professional experience in the relevant field.
Professionals with experience in product design and development, research and development, patents, technology transfer, industrial projects, and industry-institute collaboration are encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
- Consolidated emolument of up to ₹1,75,000 per month.
- For re-employment after retirement, remuneration shall not exceed the last pay minus pension.
- No increment, Dearness Allowance (DA), or other allowances are admissible under the stated terms.
2. Visiting Professor – Eligibility
Candidates applying for the Visiting Professor position should meet the following requirements:
- A Ph.D. in the relevant field.
- The notification specifies a degree from a Centrally Funded Institution (CFI) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- At least 15 years of experience after obtaining the Ph.D.
Retired persons from government organizations, Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), IITs, NITs, government R&D laboratories, and PSUs are also eligible to apply, subject to the notification’s conditions.
Remuneration
The notification provides the following remuneration options:
- Maximum monthly remuneration ceiling of ₹1,50,000; or
- ₹3,000 per period; or
- ₹10,000 per day plus TA as per institute norms.
The monthly ceiling is ₹1,50,000, including TA, where applicable.
3. Adjunct Faculty – Eligibility
Candidates applying for the Adjunct Faculty position should possess:
- A Ph.D. in the relevant field.
- The notification specifies a degree from a Centrally Funded Institution (CFI) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
- At least 15 years of experience in the relevant field in R&D laboratories, IITs, or NITs.
- Demonstrated expertise in the relevant domain.
Candidates with substantial research, industrial, and academic contributions are encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
- ₹3,000 per period; or
- ₹10,000 per day plus TA as per institute norms.
- The monthly remuneration ceiling is ₹1,50,000, including TA.
Additional Reimbursement Provisions
For Professor of Practice and Visiting Professor engagements, applicable conference and seminar expenses may be considered for reimbursement under institute rules.
- Monthly limit: Up to ₹20,000
- Annual ceiling: ₹1,00,000
Reimbursement is subject to the institute’s applicable rules and approval.
Candidate Profile
MANIT Bhopal encourages applications from highly accomplished, motivated, and dynamic professionals and academicians with strong professional experience or research backgrounds.
Relevant experience and contributions may include:
- Product design and development
- Research and development projects
- Patents and technology transfer
- Guided internships and student projects
- Research publications in SCI/Web of Science journals
- Collaboration with funding agencies
- Experience at leading universities or research institutions
- Industry-institute partnerships
- Start-up and unicorn ecosystem experience
- Contributions to teaching, training, and professional development
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching, advanced research, and stronger industry-institute relationships.
Age Limit
No specific age limit has been prescribed in the supplied recruitment details.
Application Fee
No application fee has been prescribed for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection process will be communicated by the institute in due course.
Candidates should note that these are engagement-based positions. Appointment as Professor of Practice, Visiting Professor, or Adjunct Faculty does not confer any right or claim to regular appointment or continued engagement at MANIT Bhopal.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 7 October 2026 |
| Last date for submission | 2 November 2026, preferably |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Postal method | Speed Post/Registered Post |
Candidates are advised to arrange postal delivery well in advance of the preferred submission date.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should submit a duly completed hard-copy application along with supporting documents.
- For the Professor of Practice position, complete the application form provided in Annexure I.
- For Visiting Professor or Adjunct Faculty positions, complete the application form provided in Annexure II.
- Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Attach a list of patents, copyrights, and important publications, as applicable.
- Describe contributions to teaching, training, research, design, projects, and industrial links.
- Include a statement explaining how your professional or academic experience will benefit industry-institute interaction.
- Send the completed application and supporting documents by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address below, preferably on or before 2 November 2026.
Postal Address
The Registrar
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal
Link Road Number 3, Near Kali Mata Mandir
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462003, India
Application Mode: Offline only, through postal submission as specified in the supplied recruitment details.
Documents Required
Candidates should prepare the following documents, as applicable:
- Completed application form:
- Annexure I for Professor of Practice
- Annexure II for Visiting Professor/Adjunct Faculty
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Educational qualification certificates
- Documents supporting professional and academic experience
- List of patents and copyrights, where applicable
- List of important research publications
- Details of teaching, training, research, design, and project contributions
- Details of industrial links and collaborations
- Statement explaining the expected contribution to industry-institute interaction
Refer to the official notification and its annexures for the prescribed application format and any additional requirements.
Important Links
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | Rectt./FR/2026/1504 |
| Official Institute Website | https://www.manit.ac.in/ |
| Application Form | Refer to Annexure I or Annexure II in the official notification |
| Application Address | The Registrar, MANIT Bhopal, Link Road Number 3, Near Kali Mata Mandir, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462003 |