It also has a comprehensive graduate program offering doctoral degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

It is currently undergoing accelerated growth through the World Bank-funded Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP).

[6][7] The first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad laid the foundation stone of the college building on 14 September 1956.

To fill the void and aim to harness the ample mineral resources in the region, the institute was set up on 1 May 1956 as "Government College of Mining and Metallurgy".

Following the long-standing demand for more Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) the then Minister of Human Resource Development, Murali Manohar Joshi decided to upgrade the Regional Engineering Colleges (RECs) to NITs.

The other amenities consist of a small canteen, cycle stand, N.C.C, N.S.S department, a student activity center, co-operative store, dispensary, and a Makerspace.

Admission to the hostel depends upon the Joint Entrance Examination – Main rank and the distance of their native place from the institute.

Institute's most of the academic departments offer Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programmes under their own respective HODs.

An crucial role is played by Sports department of the institute in facilitating the activities and reaching out to the students.

GYM is an Institute governed organization that cultivates leadership, encourages students to participate in outdoor activities, and provides facilities for games and sports.

Sports department provides facilities for outdoor games like Athletics, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Badminton, Basketball, Baseball, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics, Yoga Exercises, and Volleyball etc.

The student clubs hosts a number of annual fests or events, inviting participants from colleges across the nation.