The institute shares facilities of the Health Center, the Computer Centre, Library, Sports and Games fields, Gymnasium, Cultural Hall & Auditorium, etc.

The premises feature administrative and academic wings, a workshop, research laboratories, sports ground, gymnasium, health centre, yoga centre, dispensary, hostel (boys and girls), post office and bank.

The institute was established in 1997, following approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

It offers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs in disciplines of technology and sciences.

After some time, it changed its name to Barkatullah University Institute of Technology (BUIT).

BUIT offers UG, PG, PhD programmes in disciplines of engineering, technology and sciences.

Entry to this programme is regulated through a rigorous selection process conducted by VYAPAM and competitive business scenario.

The chair is working in the research field especially in tribal area and has submitted five Ph.D. theses.

A first thesis on tribal technology was submitted by Vishal Massey under the guidance of Dr. S. N. Chaudhary.

Colleges that are affiliated belong to Bhopal, Harda, Hoshangabad, Raisen, Rajgarh, Sehore and Vidisha.