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NIT Puducherry Admission 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Last Date, Eligibility & Application

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Last updated on 19 Aug '26

NIT Puducherry Admissions
What's new?

NIT Puducherry admissions 2027 are expected to open soon. All the latest updates for admissions are as follows:

JEE Main 2027 Official Notification & Brochure is expected to be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in October 2026.
The GATE 2027 Registration closing date without late fee for admission to the ME/MTech and Phd courses is Sep 27, 2026.
The MAT 2026 September session registrations have started for admission to the MBA course. For the PBT mode, the registration deadline is Sep 7, 2026, with the exam scheduled for Sep 13, 2026. For CBT mode, the last date to register is Sep 14, 2026, for the exam taking place on Sep 20, 2026.
The CAT 2026 registrations for admission to the MBA/PGDM course are now open. Registrations end on Sep 15, 2026.
The CMAT 2027 registrations for admission to the MBA/PGDM/MMS courses might begin in October 2026.

NIT Puducherry Admissions

Table of contents

NIT Puducherry Admission Overview 2026
NIT Puducherry Admission & Application Process 2026
NIT Puducherry NIRF Student Diversity Report
NIT Puducherry Scholarships
NIT Puducherry Students review
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NIT Puducherry Admission Overview 2026

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Puducherry admissions depends of scores in national-level competitive exams. To gain entry into its Engineering, Science, or other courses, candidates must qualify for specific national entrance tests like JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, MAT, or CMAT. The NIT Puducherry admission calendar aligns with the national schedules of these tests.

Key NITP admission highlights include:

Popular Course: The four-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) stands as the institute’s premier, on-campus program, designed to deliver rigorous technical education.
Accepted Exams: Applicants must clear JEE Main for BTech, GATE for MTech, and IIT JAM for MSc programs. The new 4-Year Integrated BSc + BEd program evaluates candidates via the National Common Entrance Test (NCET). Research scholars (Ph.D.) face an internal screening test and personal interview.
Selection Process: Entry involves a multi-tier screening process. Beyond basic school or university graduation cutoffs, candidates must clear competitive score percentiles, navigate centralized allocation rounds, or clear personal interviews for PhD programmes.
Application Mode: Registration is handled electronically through centralized platforms like JoSAA, CSAB, CCMT, and CCMN. For self-sponsored entries or research programs, forms are submitted directly via the NIT Puducherry Samarth Portal. Institutional registration charges sit around INR 1,000 for General/OBC categories and INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD applicants.
Course Fee: Total tuition fee for its flagship BTech course is INR 5 Lakh. Tuition waivers up to 100% are extended to SC, ST, and EWS category students. Variable mess and hostel accommodation dues are billed separately.
NIT Puducherry Cutoffs: For local candidates under the Home State (HS) General quota, final cutoff after JEE Main round 7 was 28143 - 71071. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) demands the top ranks, making it the most selective department, whereas Civil Engineering exhibits the most accessible cutoff threshold.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I take direct admission in NIT Puducherry?

No, NIT Puducherry does not offer direct admissions. Students have to appear for the accepted test and participate in the counselling process to get admission. Institute-level vacant seats are also filled only after the basic eligibility is fulfilled. Students can check the official site to know more.

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Q: Are admissions open for NIT Puducherry?

No, NIT Puducherry admissions are not open. The institute offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes. Students can apply online for the desired programme. The college offers entrance-based admissions. Students can check the official site to know more.

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Q: How can I get admission in NIT Puducherry?

To get admission in NIT Puducherry, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The institute selects students on an entrance basis. Students have to appear for accepted counselling to get a seat. To complete the process, candidates have to pay the admission fees.

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Q: What is the NIT Puducherry fee structure?

NIT Puducherry fee structure is different for each programme. Students have to pay the fees through UPI/ Card/ Net Banking. The fees for top programmes is as below:

Course	Total Tuition Fees
BTech	INR 5 lakh
BSc + B.Ed	INR 1.6 lakh
MTech	INR 30,000 - INR 1.4 lakh
MSc	INR 30,000

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NIT Puducherry Admission & Application Process 2026

Admissions at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Puducherry rely entirely on performance in national screening tests and institutional selection matrices. To secure enrollment, applicants must successfully clear the following structured sequential phases:

Phase 1: National & Institutional Registration

BTech: Apply for the JEE Main examination on the official NTA website.
MTech: Complete registration for the GATE examination on the organising IIT portal.
MSc: Submit applications for IIT JAM via the joint committee website.
Integrated BSc + BEd (ITEP): Register for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) through the NTA gateway.
PhD: Apply directly online through the NIT Puducherry Samarth Portal.

Phase 2: Selection Rounds & Score Evaluation

BTech: Shortlisting is based purely on All-India JEE Main ranks.
MTech: Selection relies strictly on valid GATE percentiles.
MSc: Candidates are evaluated on their competitive IIT JAM scores.
Integrated BSc + BEd: Evaluated based on the standard NCET score merit.
PhD.: Initial shortlisting targets national fellowship holders (UGC-NET, CSIR, or GATE). Shortlisted scholars must pass an institutional written test followed by a personal interview.

Phase 3: Centralised Counselling & Merit Lists

Seat distribution is managed via centralised national portals or through dedicated institute merit publications:

BTech: Conducted via synchronised JoSAA allocation tracks, followed by CSAB special rounds for vacant seats.
MTech: Administered through the online CCMT counselling dashboard.
MSc: Allotted through the centralised CCMN counselling system.
Integrated BSc + BEd: Managed via merit rosters on the NIT Puducherry Samarth Portal.
PhD: The institute uploads final selected researcher lists directly to its website.

Phase 4: Document Verification & Fee Payment

To lock their seats, provisional candidates must undergo physical reporting on campus for verification and clear balance institutional dues:

Physical Reporting: Candidates must report on campus within the institute's stipulated deadline.
Mandatory Documents: Bring original copies of the JoSAA/CSAB/CCMT/CCMN seat allotment letter, national scorecard, Class 10 & 12 certificates, category certificates, and notarised anti-ragging affidavits.
Final Confirmation: Admission is finalised only after successful verification of certificates and payment of the net semester fees via the institute's official online payment gateway.

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: How can I get a seat at NIT Puducherry?

The admission process at NIT Puducherry starts with the online application submission and ends with the payment of seat acceptance fee.

A step-by-step process that students need to follow is as follows:

Step-1 Apply for the relevant entrance exam required for the programme

Step-2 Select NIT Puducherry, during the choice-filling process conducted on the official website of the Authority conducting the admission process. Refer to the table below:

Programme	Entrance Exam Accepted	Counselling Authority
BTech	JEE Mains	JoSAA/ CSAB
MTech	GATE	CCMT
MSc	IIT JAM	CCMN

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Step-3 After the seat allotment is done, the candidates are required to submit the acceptance fee and mark their physical presence at the NIT Puducherry Campus with all the original documents required for verification and submission purposes.

Q: Is NIT goa better than NIT Puducherry?

The NIRF Ranking of NIT Goa is 90 whereas NIT Puducherry falls somewhere between 101 to 150. However, the median package offered by the two institutes does not vary much with a total tuition fee of INR 5 Lacs each.

The table mentioned below showcases a comparison between BTech in Computer Science and Engineering offered at NIT Goa and NIT Puducherry on the basis of Median package offered and JEE Main closing rank:

Institute	Median Package	JEE Main closing ranks
NIT Goa	INR 8.00 Lakh	Round 9 \| Rank 14247
NIT5 Puducherry	INR 7.55 Lakh	Round 9 \| Rank 17650

Q: How much percentile is required for NIT Pondicherry BTech?

The JEE Mains 2023 cutoff for Round 6 at National Institute of Technology Puducherry was released. As per the NIT Puducherry, cutoff for Round 6 in 2023, the closing ranks for all B.Tech specialisations was between 22363 and 67906.

Find below the year wise cutoff trend for NIT Puducherry BTech:

JEE Main Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course	2021	2022	2023
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering	16377	18539	22363
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering	24864	30056	26906
BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	39078	44522	42544
BTech in Mechanical Engineering	48424	59109	55178
BTech in Civil Engineering	63613	72619	67906

Q: What are the documents required for NIT Puducherry admission and application?

Students have to submit some documents during NIT Puducherry admission and application. The general list is as below:

Class 10 marksheet/ Certificate
Class 12 marksheet & Certificate
UG degree marksheet & Certificate
PG degree marksheet & Certificate
Offer Letter
Certificate of sponsorship - if applicable
No objection certificate from parent employer - if applicable
Fees Receipt
Aadhaar Card/ ID Proof
Photo identity card (issued by the government agency/ last attended school/ Class 12 admit card)
Date of birth proof (Class 10 marksheet/ pass certificate)

NIT Puducherry BTech Admission 2026

5 courses 4 years

NIT Puducherry offers a four-year, full-time BTech degree across 5 specialisations. Entry into these programs is determined entirely by competitive examination performance.

Admission Guidelines & Requirements

Academic Criteria: Prospective students must pass their Class 12 board examinations in the science stream with a minimum score of 75% marks (relaxed to 65% marks for SC, ST, and PwD applicants).
Allocation Procedure: Seat allocation is handled transparently through the official Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) based on a candidate's national rank in the JEE Main examination.
Institutional Policy: The college maintains a strict merit-only policy. Management seats, direct institutional entry, or back-door admissions are entirely unavailable.

BTech Core Engineering Specialisations

The five standard streams available at the campus include:

Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering

Students can check more details on NIT Puducherry BTech, such as eligibility, cutoff, fees and dates:

Seat Intake275

Total Tuition Fees₹ 5L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main

Commonly asked questions
On B.E. / B.Tech Admissions

Q: How much JEE Main rank should I score to get NIT Puducherry?

For the General AI category, the maximum rank accepted was 41318 according to the NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff 2026 for first round admission to several BTech course branches.

The NIT Puducherry cutoff 2026 was published for the first round for admission to various BTech course specialisations. The cutoff was released based on the JEE Main exam for different All India and Home State quota categories.

See the table below to know the course-wise closing ranks for the General AI category.

Course	NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	16785
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	22860
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	27072
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	35094
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	41318

_{Cutoff for other categories, courses, rounds, etc., will vary.}

Q: Can I get admission in NIT Puducherry BTech with 75 percentile in JEE Main?

NIT Puducherry BTech admissions are highly unlikely with 75 percentile in JEE Main, especially for the General category. The institute sees a high cutoff for BTech's All India Quota. With 75 percentile, admission may be possible for reserved categories. Students can check the last year cutoff to know more.

Q: Can I get direct admission at NIT Puducherry?

No, Admission to different programmes at NIT Puducherry is done basis the entrance exam and counselling.

The entrance exam accepted and Authority conducting counselling process is mentioned below:

Programme	Entrance Exam Accepted	Counselling Authority
BTech	JEE Mains	JoSAA/ CSAB
MTech	GATE	CCMT
MSc	IIT JAM	CCMN

Q: Which exam do I need to take for admission to BTech course at NIT Puducherry?

Clearing the competitive JEE Main exam is mandatory to pursue BTech course at NIT Puducherry each year. This test serves as the primary academic filter for all candidates. Applicants must score above the official cutoff line. Then they participate in centralized counselling rounds.

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NIT Puducherry MTech Admission 2026

10 courses 2 years

NIT Puducherry MTech admissions are entrance-based mainly. Students need to clear the minimum eligibility and the selection rounds to get a seat. The course fees ranges from INR 30,000 - INR 1.4 lakh depending on the specialisation. Some of the specialisations include Chemistry, CSE, Power Electronics, VLSI Design, and more.

The NIT Puducherry MTech admission criteria is as below:

Eligibility - UG degree in Engineering with a minimum aggregate of 60%
Selection Process - GATE* + CCMT counselling

*Vacant seats - if any will be filled through institute-level admission. GATE is not mandatory for this mode of admission.

Seat Intake80

Total Tuition Fees₹ 30K - 1.4L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
27 Sep '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date without late fee
5 Oct '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date With Late Fee
Jan '27	GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative
6 Feb '27	GATE 2027 Exam- Day 1
7 Feb '27	GATE 2027 Exam - Day 2

Dates	Past Events
12 Jun '26	CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date
15 May '26 - 8 Jun '26	CCMT 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking
15 May '26 - 5 Jun '26	CCMT 2026 Online Registrations (Round 1)

Commonly asked questions
On M.E./M.Tech Admissions

Q: How can I get admission in NIT Puducherry MTech?

To get admission in NIT Puducherry MTech, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The institute mainly offers seats through GATE + CCMT counselling basis. Selected students have to pay the admission fees to complete the process.

Q: What is the NIT Puducherry BTech fees?

NIT Puducherry MTech fee ranges from INR 30,000 - INR 1.4 Lacs depending on the specialisation. Students have to complete the payment online. The fees must be paid timely.

Q: What is the JEE Main Round 6 opening and closing rank for Civil Engineering at NIT Puducherry 2023?

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For JEE Main Round 6 cutoff 2023, the opening rank was 40125 and closing rank was 50701 for the general category candidates under All India quota. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 46884 and 54995. Admission to Civil Engineering in NIT Puducherry is based on the scores obtained in the JEE Main entrance exam. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

Q: What is the opening and closing rank for NIT Puducherry in 2023?

The JEE Main 2023 closing ranks for admission to NIT Puducherry BTech admission has been released. The closing ranks for the General- All India category of all specialisations ranged between 22363 and 67906. BTech in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive specialisation offered at NIT Puducherry with a closing rank of 22363 followed by BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering with a closing rank of 26906. BTech in Civil Engineering closing rank was the highest making it the easiest specialisation to get admission into, with a closing rank of 67906.

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NIT Puducherry
B.Ed Admissions 2026

1 courses 4 years

Seat Intake50

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.6L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main

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NIT Puducherry
B.Sc. Admissions 2026

1 courses 4 years

Seat Intake50

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.6L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main

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NIT Puducherry
M.Sc. Admissions 2026

3 courses 2 years

Seat Intake30

Total Tuition Fees₹ 30K

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, CCMN

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
5 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26	IIT JAM 2027 Application Process
14 Feb '27	IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day
18 Mar '27	IIT JAM 2027 Result

Dates	Past Events
14 Jul '26 - 20 Jul '26	Special Round 1 Choice Filling
14 Jul '26 - 18 Jul '26	Special Round 1 Registration
Jul '26	Donwload offer letterTentative

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NIT Puducherry
Ph.D. Admissions 2026

2 courses 3 years

Total Tuition Fees₹ 15K

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NIT Puducherry
NIRF Student Diversity Report

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NIT Puducherry UG - 4 years student admission report: Overall Accordion Icon V3

UG 4 years	2025-26
Total students	1075
% Female students	28%
% Outside State Students	60%
International Students	43

Source : NIRF Report 2026

NIT Puducherry PG - 2 years student admission report: Overall Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2025-26
Total students	79
% Female students	37%
% Outside State Students	99%

Source : NIRF Report 2026

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NIT Puducherry Scholarships

NIT Puducherry offers a number of institutional, national, and international scholarships. Check more details on the available NIT Puducherry scholarships in the below table:

Scholarship	Eligibility	Financial Benefit
ST Higher Education Scheme	ST students	100% tuition waiver (up to INR 2.5 LPA) + monthly stipend
SC Top-Class Scheme	SC undergraduates	100% tuition exemption + monthly maintenance allowance
Puducherry Post-Matric	OBC/MBC from Puducherry UT	Full or partial institutional fee reimbursement
TN Backward Class Scholarship	BC/MBC/DNC from Tamil Nadu	State-funded tuition subsidies on a merit-cum-means scale
Sh. Dorilal Agrawal Merit	PwD category students	Fixed financial assistance and stipend support
MHRD Fee Remission	General/EWS/OBC-NCL	100% waiver (Income 67% waiver (Income INR 1-5 LPA)

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Does NIT Puducherry offer any scholarships?

Yes, NIT Puducherry does offer scholarships. The schemes are given only to selective students who meet the eligibility. The scholarship schemes are as below:

National Scholarship Programme scheme
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top-Class education for SC students
Post Metric Scholarship for OBC/ MBC students
Hakeem Abdul Scholarship

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Q: What are the main highlights of BTech course at NIT Puducherry?

The flagship BTech course at NIT Puducherry offers excellent technical education and stands out for its high academic standards. This public institute holds national importance. The campus rests in a beautiful coastal setting. It blends great learning with modern labs. Local students get half the seats. It provides a truly top-tier environment for engineering aspirants.

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Q: Is there a regional scholarship for Tamil Nadu BTech students at NIT Puducherry?

Yes, Tamil Nadu BTech students enrolled at NIT Puducherry can apply for the regional Scholarship to BC, MBC & DNC Students from Tamil Nadu Studying in Premier Institutes (IIT/NIT/IIM/IIIT) provided by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

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Q: What merit scholarship is available for physically challenged BTech students at NIT Puducherry?

Physically challenged BTech students at NIT Puducherry are eligible for the Sh. Dorilal Agrawal Meritorious Scholarship, specifically meant for physically challenged students. Additionally, eligible Persons with Disabilities (PwD) receive a 100% tuition fee waiver directly from the institute.

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Placements3.6

Infrastructure3.3

Faculty & Course3.6

Campus Life2.9

Value for Money3.6

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2028

4.8

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Really satisfied with it except mess.

Placements: Good companies have come and nice packages are being offered. Almost 80 percent of the students got placed. The highest package is 22 LPA. The lowest package is 6 LPA. The average package is 14 LPA. Top recruiting companies are L&T (the only one I know) but there are many. Internships have not yet started for us.

Infrastructure: Labs are not that bad but can be improved. There is new composite block called pentagon. It is very nice. As of now we have classes in SCB but we didn't have a projector. We have to adjust a classroom with some other depth. Sports and games highlight for our college.

Faculty: Our teachers are really helpful. They are knowledgeable too. The course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are a bit difficult but you can score well. The pass percentage is 99 percent. The teaching quality is very good but there are cancellations of many classes.

Other: Events and fests are average and sometimes hit. Overall experience of fests is that we can enjoy a lot.

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2025

1.6

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It has poor management and poor facilities.

Placements: I am from the 2021-2025 B.Tech Civil Engineering batch from NIT Puducherry. Our class strength is 25, out of which 10 students got placed in the 2025 campus recruitment. Companies like Sobha and L&T visit the college for recruitment. The highest package offered is 13 LPA this year (2025) in our batch.

Infrastructure: NIT Puducherry has 2 boys' hostels and 1 girls' hostel. There is a sharing problem as freshers need to adjust 4 boys per room and 3 girls per room. Senior students need to share with 3 or 2, depending on the availability of the room. There is no single room available in this college. There is poor management, and if anything gets damaged or a Wi-Fi problem occurs, it takes nearly a week to get solved. It has a poor quality mess and canteen. Limited items are available on campus. Mostly, students go out to eat, which is 10 KM away from campus.

Faculty: Faculty members are very responsible and very strict. To get a signature, students need to wait for several hours during rush. Semester exam difficulty level varies with the branch. In civil, it is not so tough, and mostly repeated questions are seen. Throughout the semester, we have 2 cycle tests (CT 1 and CT2, both for 20 marks plus and 10 marks assignment) followed by the end-semester of 50 marks total, comprising 100 marks. Students need to get 35% to pass the semester.

Other: If students are from the North, then this college is not highly recommended. For girls, it has major issues as they need to enter their hostel before 9:30 PM. They need to do a signature every time they are going out of the hostel or going to class. If students are going off campus again, then at the main gate entry, they require an ID card. Staff members and security are rude to students.

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B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2025

3.4

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EEE Graduate from NITPY, it is still developing.

Placements: People were placed with an average salary of around 7 LPA in EEE. Companies like Hitachi, Nexturn, L&T, and QBit Labs came for recruitment. The placement season is not over yet. A few people got into ABB. The roles offered were Graduate Trainee, Data Analyst, and Software Developer.

Infrastructure: It's under construction; a lot of facilities are yet to be established. Currently, there are two boys' hostels and a girls' hostel. One of the boys' hostels is air-conditioned, and the second hostel has good facilities. Mess services are average, and the food-providing service maintains cleanliness and hygiene.

Faculty: EEE faculty are good and supportive, although experts are limited to some areas of electrical engineering, and not a lot of research facilities can be availed. The course load was manageable, but with the advent of NEP, things have changed quite a bit.

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Review of NIT Puducherry - National Institute of Technology.

Placements: 95% of the students got placed in my course. 62 LPA is the highest package and 9 LPA is the lowest package. Samsung is the top recruiter. 100% of the students got internships in companies like Samsung, Intel, Wipro, etc. The top role offered by our college is in the artificial intelligence course.

Infrastructure: We have three computer labs with all the software that is required for our practice and development of our knowledge and we have a library that consists of many books that are useful for students. Our hostel is a little bit messy, but when it comes to food, it is adjustable.

Faculty: Yes, our faculty is very much qualified and experienced. The teaching techniques include the theory about the topics and the practical examples and the solutions to solve the problems. The course curriculum is very useful for the students. 40% is the pass percentage and the semester exams are moderate.

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Review of NIT Puducherry- National Institute of Technology.

Placements: 50 percent of students were placed in the IT sector. The highest package as of now is 16 LPA, the lowest is 3.5 LPA, and the average package is 8 LPA. The top recruiting companies are ABB, CDOt, Accenture, etc. 50 percent of students got internships from my course and in Lenevo company.

Infrastructure: The facilities in our college are average because it was constructed only 4 years ago. The Wi-Fi will be there strongly sometimes, and the Wi-Fi will be there very little sometimes, so it is difficult for us to use the internet. The food qualities will be bad.

Faculty: Yes, the teachers in the national institute of technology Puducherry will be more helpful, and the quality of their knowledge is very high, and they are so knowledgeable. Yes, the course curriculum is relevant, and the students from our industry were ready.

Other: I chose this course because I am very interested in physics.

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Ritik

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2027

3.4

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

All about NIT Puducherry.

Placements: Around 77% of students are placed in our batch this year with average packages. The highest package offered is 20 LPA and the average package offered is 7-8 LPA. This year, Samsung, ABP, and many more companies visited our institute. Half of the students got internships in companies like ONGC.

Infrastructure: The facilities given in classrooms are good enough. There are 10 fans in every classroom with good ventilation. There is good Wi-Fi network everywhere in the Science block where classes are going on. The library contains every textbook included in our course. Hostel rooms are good.

Faculty: The best thing in our institute is the faculty members. They are highly qualified and have a wide range of knowledge in their respective fields. Our college is following NEP, that is, New Education Policy. It has the most updated syllabus. Semester exams are easy only if you have studied in class.

Other: EEE is the best after CSE in our institute. Sports facilities need improvement. Fests are average.

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2024Read More

NIT Puducherry Admission FAQs

Q: Who is eligible for NIT Puducherry admission to BTech?

NIT Puducherry BTech is done basis a candidate’s performance in the JEE Main followed by JoSAA/CSAB Counselling.

The specialisations offered in the BTech programme along with the eligibility details are presented below:

BTech
Specialisations	Eligibility
Civil Engineering	Class 12 pass from a recognised board with a set percentage of marks as prescribed by the institute
Computer Science Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering

Q: What are the specialisations offered in the BTech programme at NIT Puducherry?

The specialisations offered in the BTech programme at NIT Puducherry are

Civil Engineering,
Computer Science Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering,
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Q: What is the state quota for NIT Puducherry?

NIT Puducherry BTech admission are done on the basis of rank secured in JEE Mains followed by seat allotment process conducted by JoSAA. The seat allotment is done on the basis of choices filled by the candidate and availability of seats in the preferred institute.

The total seat intake of NIT Puducherry BTech is 275 across all specialisations. The 50% of the total seats of BTech at NIT Puducherry is reserved for Home-state candidates (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Andaman Nicobar).

Q: What is the eligibility for admission to PhD at NIT Puducherry?

NIT Puducherry PhD admission is done basis UGC NET/Gate score followed by written test and interview. The institute offers a Full-time as well as a Part-time PhD programme.

The specialisations offered in the PhD programme along with the eligibility criteria are presented below:

Specialisations	Eligibility Criteria
Civil Engineering	Master degree in relevant discipline with a minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA in 10 point scale
Computer Science Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physical Education	Master degree in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/ English/Physical Education with minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA in 10 point scale
English
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry

Q: What are the specialisations offered in the M.Tech programme at NIT Puducherry?

The specialisations offered in the M.Tech programme at NIT Puducherry are

Computer Science and Engineering
Communication Systems
Power Electronics
Design Engineering
Disaster Resilient Infrastructures

Q: Which exam do I need to take for admission to BTech course at NIT Puducherry?

Q: Is the M.Tech course at NIT Puducherry fully funded by the government?

MTech course at NIT Puducherry receives complete central funding as a public technical institution. The Ministry of Education manages operations directly. It holds an official status of national importance. This backing ensures top-quality laboratory equipment. It also attracts highly experienced faculty members to guide advanced research scholars.

Q: Is there a local seat quota for BTech course at NIT Puducherry?

Yes, a 50% local/home-state seat quota applies to the BTech courses at NIT Puducherry. This home-state quota is shared jointly by candidates who are residents or natives of the Union Territories of Puducherry (including Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam) and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Q: How much does BTech cost in NIT Puducherry?

NIT Puducherry BTech tuition fee costs around INR 5 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change.

Q: How does the home state quota affect entry cutoffs for BTech course at NIT Puducherry?

Local Puducherry residents enjoy highly relaxed closing cutoffs for BTech course at NIT Puducherry due to seat rules. This home quota permits entry at lower ranks. Other state applicants face much tougher competition.

Q: How much does BTech at NIT Puducherry cost?

NIT Puducherry offers a wide range of programmes to students at the UG and PG levels. The institute is mainly concerned with streams such as Engineering and Science. At the UG level, NIT Karaikal offers BTech, BSc, and BEd courses to students. Further, the institute offers a BTech programme to students for INR 5 lakh.

Q: I have 40000 rank in OBC in the JEE Main. Can I get into NIT Puducherry through this rank?

Yes, you can get into NIT Puducherry with a JEE Main rank of 40000 if you belong to the OBC HS quota.

The NIT Puducherry cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to several BTech course specialisations. For this category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 24632 to 62060.

See the table below to know which courses can be availed with the attained rank.

Course	NIT Puducherry cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	40303
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	46646
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	62060

_{Other rounds, categories, etc will have different cutoffs.}

Q: Which engineering department demands the highest cutoff rank for BTech course at NIT Puducherry?

Computer Science and Engineering commands the most competitive BTech cutoff ranks at NIT Puducherry regularly. Huge student demand drives minimum percentiles very high. Applicants need exceptional entrance scores to secure seats here. It remains the most popular academic branch.

Q: Can I get admission at NIT Puducherry without entrance exam?

Admission criteria to NIT Puducherry is both, merit and entrance based. The eligibility criteria to get into NIT Puducherry programmes is graduation in any discipline (this may vary from course to course) with a minimum aggregate of 60%, along with entrance exams. For UG courses, candidates need to acquire a minimum aggregate of 75% in Class 12, along with valid entrance scores.

Q: Does NIT Puducherry offer a non-engineering course?

Yes, students can pursue a unique Integrated BSc + BEd course at NIT Puducherry if they want a professional Science teaching career. This specific programme successfully combines foundational scientific knowledge with modern educational training methods. It spans four years. It expands career options beyond standard engineering tracks.

Q: What engineering specialisations are available at NIT Puducherry?

NIT Puducherry offers BTech programs across five core engineering branches, including Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil engineering. Admissions to these four-year programs are based on JEE Main scores.

Q: What are the category-wise cutoffs in JEE Main (for CSE) to get into NIT Puducherry?

NIT Puducherry CSE cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for various All India and Home State quota categories. The cutoff was out in the form of ranks based on the JEE Main entrance exam.

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff for the BTech CSE course was 16785. Hence, students who want admission to this course have to attain a rank of at least 16785.

See the table below to know the NIT Puducherry category-wise cutoff 2026.

Category (All India)	NIT Puducherry CSE cutoff 2026 (Round 1)
General	16785
OBC	5241
SC	2663
ST	1086
EWS	1086
Category (Home State)	NIT Puducherry CSE cutoff 2026 (Round 1)
General	54420
OBC	24632
SC	9065
ST	9418
EWS	19760

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Who handles the counselling applications for BTech at NIT Puducherry?

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The centralized JoSAA web portal manages the initial application choices for BTech course at NIT Puducherry online. Candidates must lock their choices during specific time windows. CSAB counselling handles vacant seats later. Afterwards, selected students move to internal university portals. This st

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Is physical campus reporting mandatory to finalize BTech admission at NIT Puducherry?

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Yes, physical campus reporting is mandatory to finalize a BTech admission at NIT Puducherry. Candidates who secure provisional seat allotments through JoSAA or CSAB must report in person at the Karaikal campus for original document verification and final admission completion.

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How can an overseas student secure admission into BTech course at NIT Puducherry?

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Overseas candidates can join the undergraduate BTech course at NIT Puducherry by applying through the centralized DASA scheme online. Applicants must submit valid international test scores like SAT Level II. Good JEE Main results work well too.

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How much do I need to pay when submitting applications for BTech course at NIT Puducherry?

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You do not apply or pay an application fee directly to NIT Puducherry for the BTech course. Instead, admissions are handled externally through centralised national counselling portals (JoSAA & CSAB).

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How are the BTech seats distributed among different categories at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology?

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Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology follows government rules for seat distribution. The BTech seats are divided to support every social category. Reserved options exist for OBC, SC, ST, and EWS applicants. Physically challenged students also get fixed seat reservations here. The exac

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