How much rank should I score to get IIIT Allahabad?

IIIT Allahabad accpets JEE Main score for admission to the BTech courses. As per the IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2023, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 5924 and 9558, among which Information Technology was the most competitive specialisation. The Round 1 closing rank for BTech ranged between 4817 and 8428 for BTech. So, considering the previous year Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks, candidates seeking admission to IIIT Allahabad must secure a rank over and above 4800 and 9600 for the General ALL India category candidates. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the 2023 Last Round closing ranks for IIIT Allahabad to get an idea of the ranks required for all the BTech courses offered at this institute: Course Round 1 Last Round B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 8428 9558 B.Tech. in Information Technology 4817 5924 B.Tech. in Information Technology (Business Informatics) 5162 6587

Can I pursue degree at NIT Nagaland through distance learning?

No, you can not apply for NIT Nagaland as a distance education student as the institute does not offer any of its courses through distance mode. The undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral rogrammes offered at the institute are all provided through regular mode. Hence, one can not apply for the programmes as a distance education students. Students can however, check out various other colleges and insitutes offering the same. For further NIT Nagaland admission related details, students can visit the official website of the institute or connect with the admission help desk of the same.

What is the process of getting into NIT Nagaland after clearing the entrance exam?

NIT Nagaland admission process is entirely entrance-based. Candidates who obtain a valid score as per the course's requirements in the respective entrance exam will have to register and appear for the counselling process conducted by specific counselling bodies. Find below the selection criteria for the popular courses: Course Name Where to apply? BTech JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling/ CSAB Counselling MTech GATE + CCMT Counselling MSc IIT-JAM + CCMN counselling PhD GATE/UGC NET followed by NIT Nagaland official website

How do I apply for admission to various courses at NIT Nagaland?

To apply for the courses offered at NIT Nagaland, students must fulfil the admission criteria for the desired course. Thr application process for each of the course differs slightly. Candidates seeking BTech, MTech, MSc admission must visit the official website of the accepted entrance exam; JEE Main, GATE, and IIT JAM respectively to firstly register themselves. Following the entrance test, students must register for the counselling counducted by the concerened authority. It is important that the students select NIT Nagaland as their preferred institute at the time of counselling. For PhD course, students can simply go to the official webite of the institute and apply.

What is the cutoff for MSc in physics at NIT Meghalaya?

Admission to MSc at NIT Meghalaya is based on the CCMN counselling process. CCMN released cutoff for admission to the institute. Find below the CCMN cutoff for M.Sc in Physics for 2023: Course 2022 2023 MSc in Physics 2925 2373

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NIT Nagaland admissions 2026 are open. Interested students can visit the official website of the institute to learn more. All the latest updates regarding NIT Nagaland admissions are as follows:

The GATE 2026 exam has been concluded for ME/MTech admission.
The XAT 2026 result is out for admission to the MBA/PGDM courses. Students need to log in to the official XAT portal to access and download their scorecard.
The IIT JAM 2026 first admission list will be released on May 25, 2026, for admission to the MSc course.
The JEE Main 2026 session 2 result has been announced on the official website for admission to the BTech, BArch and BPlan courses.
The GATE CCMN 2026 counselling registrations have started for admission to the MSc course. The deadline for the same is Jun 5, 2026.
The GATE CCMT 2026 counselling registration for admission to the MTech course is ongoing, with the last date for the same being Jun 5, 2026.

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NIT Nagaland Admission Overview 2025
NIT Nagaland Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2025
NIT Nagaland Admission Process 2025
NIT Nagaland NIRF Student Diversity Report
NIT Nagaland Application Process 2025
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NIT Nagaland Admission Overview 2025

NIT Nagaland admission 2025 is entrance-based. The institute offers various programmes at UG, PG, and doctoral levels. The institute accepts various national-level entrance exams for admission to its courses. Also known as National Institute of Technology Nagaland and NIT Dimapur, NIT Nagaland provides over 20 courses via seven departments, out of which the flagship course BTech is offered across six specialisations.

Students can opt for any one of the BTech streams depending on their JEE Main scores and then go through JoSAA Counselling for final seat allotment.
For NIT Nagaland MTech admissions 2025, students need to appear for GATE, followed by CCMT counselling for seat allotment.
The NIT Nagaland cutoff 2025 for each course varies depending on the category and round-wise seat allotment. Aspirants must fill out the NIT Nagaland application form 2025 online before the deadline. The institute is one of the thirty-one NITs in India.

Interested students can read the following article to know in-depth about NIT Nagaland's admission process, cutoff, courses, fee structure, and more.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I get admission to NIT Nagaland with a rank of 50000?

Yes, it is possible to get admission to NIT Nagaland with a rank of 50000. NIT Nagaland JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the General AI category was ranged between 36109 and 57538. Looking at the cutoff range, we can say that getting at NIT Nagaland at 50000 rank is possible among the General AI category candidates.

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Q: What is the cutoff for NIT Nagaland?

NIT Nagaland JEE Main cutoff 2025 has been released for round 1. The cutoff was released for candidates belonging to the All India quota. Among the General AI category candidates, the closing ranks in round 1 varied between 32418 and 52097. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 10142 and 15994. Apart from General and OBC category, the cutoff was released for SC, ST, and other categories. Candidates can check all the information for NIT Nagaland JEE Main cutoff here.

In the table given below, students can find the branch-wise NIT Nagaland 2025 cutoff:

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	69774	82021	42864
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	61470	65666	38323
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	41149	50509	32418
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	92523	106408	52097
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	83678	90771	46466
B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering	76141	83283	44096

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Q: How to get into NIT Nagaland?

Candidates seeking to join NIT Nagaland can check out below to know about how to get into NIT Nagaland:

1: Students need to meet the basic eligibility criteria set by the institute. Meeting the minimum qualification followed by appearing for the accepting entrance test is neccessary.

2: Students need to appear for the course-specific exam. Check out the table to know more:

Course	Accepted Exam
BTech	JEE Mains
MTech	GATE
MSc	IIT JAM

3: Once a seat is offered, go through document verification and pay NIT Nagaland admission fees to secure the spot.

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Q: What was JEE Main 2025 exam date session 1?

The first session exam was conducted on January 22, 23, 24, 28 and 29, 2025 (Paper 1), and January 30, 2025 (Paper 2). The second session of JEE Mains was held from April 1 to 8, 2025. The JEE Main 2025 exam date for sessions 1 and 2 can be checked on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in.

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NIT Nagaland Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2025

NIT Nagaland, also known as NIT Dimapur, offers BTech, MTech, MSc and PhD courses. Students are selected based on valid scores in respective entrance exams. Candidates with valid eligibility criteria are qualified to apply for the programme. Students need to appear and clear the accepted entrance exam followed by registering for the counselling for seat allocation. Interested students can refer to the following table to know about NIT Nagaland courses along with the eligibility and selection criteria:

Course Name	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 75% from a recognised board	JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling/ CSAB Counselling
MTech	Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 60% in the relevant stream from a recognised university	GATE + CCMT Counselling
MSc	Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 60% in the relevant stream from a recognised university	IIT-JAM + CCMN counselling/ Written exam by NIT Nagaland
PhD	Master's degree with 60% aggregate from a recognised university	GATE\| UGC NET\| Written exam by NIT Nagaland + Interview

NIT Nagaland Admission Process 2025

NIT Nagaland admission process consists of application, selection, counselling, followed by subsequent admission confirmation. NIT admission is completely entrance-based and depends on valid JEE Main ranks. Interested candidates can follow the steps below to complete the NIT Nagaland admission process:

Qualify for JEE Main, GATE, and IIT JAM

Interested candidates in taking admission to BTech course are required to appear for the JEE Main exam. For MTech and MSc, the accepting exams are GATE and IIT JAM, respectively. JEE Main exams are conducted in two phases starting from January to March. GATE usually conducts the exam in January. IIT JAM exams are held in the month of February.

Apply for JoSAA/ CSAB/CCMT/CCMN counselling

Students with a valid JEE Mains and GATE score are eligible to apply through JoSAA/CCMN/CCMT. Applicants must go to the JoSAA official website to register themselves. They must select NIT Nagaland as their preferred institute. Also, for MTech and MSc course admission, students are required to visit the CCMT/CCMN official website to register. For PhD, candidates must apply via the NIT Nagaland's official website.

Seat Allocation

On the basis of NIT Nagaland cutoff, JoSAA will allocate seats according to the candidate's JEE Main score. Seats for MTech and MSc courses will be allocated based on CCMT/CCMN, respectively. Further, NIT Nagaland will release a list of shortlisted students for PhD admission. Leftover seats will be filled in through the Institute Entrance Examination after CCMN counselling.

Seat finalisation

After the seats confirmation, candidates can pay the tuition fee at institutes' official website.

NIT Nagaland Fees 2025: Affordability & ROI

The fee structure might include other components, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, medical insurance, mess, etc. Other components can be paid semester-wise. Students can expect a decent ROI at the institute. The institute has a wide range of fees for its various programmes, ranging from 45,000 to 5 lakh. Interested students can refer to the following table to know about NIT Nagaland fee and expected ROI:

Course	Tuition Fee	Average Package (Return)
BTech	INR 5 lakh	INR 9 lakh - INR 14.3 lakh
MTech	INR 3.1 lakh	INR 13.5 lakh
MSc	INR 2 lakh	INR 10.5 lakh
PhD	INR 45,000	N/A

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NIT Nagaland Seat Intake 2025

NIT Nagaland has a limited intake available for the courses offered. BTech takes the majority of seats compared to other courses. To secure a seat at NIT Nagaland, students need to participate in the respective counselling. Given below is the course-wise NIT Nagaland seat intake:

Course	Seat Intake
BTech	200
MTech	66
MSc	20

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Q: What is the admission process in NIT Nagaland?

NIT Nagaland admission starts with the registration process for JEE Main January session. Admission to NIT Nagaland is subject to various national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main and GATE. The flagship programme of NIT Nagaland is BTech which is offered across six specialisations. Admission to BTech is based on JEE Main scores followed by JoSSA Counselling. For MTech and MSc, admission is subject to GATE and IIT JAM exams, respectively. MTech and MSc also have counsellig based admission. CCMT and CCMT are the counselling platform through which the qualified MSc and MTech are admitted.

Q: Who is eligible for NIT Nagaland admission?

NIT Nagaland offers BTech, M.Tech MSc and PhD programme. Candidates who have twelve years of school education with 75% aggregate and a valid JEE Main scores are eligible for the BTech course. For the MTech, candidates who have a Bachelor's Degree in any stream and a valid scorein the GATE score. Also candidates with a bachelor's degree in Science and IIT Jam score are eligible for the MSc programe. And finally for the PhD candidates must have master's degree in Engineering or Technology, a valid GATE/JRF/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET score.

Q: What are the minimum marks required to get a seat at NIT Nagaland?

To get into NIT Nagaland, candidate must attain the rank as per the cutoff list released. As per the round 4 of the cutoff list, the cutoff ranks among the General AI category candidates varied between 36109 and 57538. Therefore, to get admission to NIT Nagaland, candidate must have a rank of atleast 57538.

For further information on NIT Nagaland cutoff 2025, candidates can check this page.

Q: When was the JoSAA 2024 counselling started?

The JoSAA 2024 registration process started on June 10, 2024. There will be five rounds of JoSAA counselling. JoSAA released Rounds 1 and 2 seat allocation results and cutoffs. Knowledge of JoSAA dates 2024 helps candidates keep a check on the major deadlines, like the last date of registration. It is best to regularly check the official JoSAA website for the latest updates and announcements regarding the 2024 counselling schedule. Additionally, the candidates must keep visiting this space for the latest updates related to JoSAA counselling.

NIT Nagaland BTech Admission 2025

6 courses 4 years

NIT Nagaland offers a full-time BTech programme with a duration of four years. Eligible students must have good scores in the JEE Main exam to get admitted to this programme at NIT Nagaland. The minimum eligibility requires the candidates to pass Class 12 from the Science stream with at least an aggregate of 75% or above from a recognised board. Some of the NIT Nagaland BTech specialisations are Mechanical Engineering, CSE, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering and more. Students seeking NIT Nagaland BTech admission can visit the official website of the institute for further information.

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 5L

Eligibility Criteria

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

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Q: Who is eligible for BTech at NIT Nagaland?

Candidates who have twelve years of school education with 75% aggregate. Additionally, candidates must have valid JEE Main scores for admission. Therfore thy must apply for JEE Main exam and stay updated related to the exam for admission. Candidates must have a good JEE Main score i.e. 250 or above. For NITs and IITs a in the 85th to 95th percentile is ideal for admission . Applicants must also rank among the top 15,000 to 20,000 students in the country to get admission to the premier NITs and IITs.

Q: How is NIT Nagaland? What package can B.Tech students expect after completing the degree?

NIT Nagaland offers its flagship BTech course is offered across multiple specialisations. According to one of Shiksha reviews, the institute has amazing faculty, facilities, and infrastructure. In recent years, the placement rate has been close to 100%. The highest package offered for BTech 2024 is INR 13.95 LPA. Students can expect a decent package once they've completed their BTech degree from the institute. For further details related to NIT Nagaland BTech placements and campus life, students can go through the NIT Nagaland reviews, where students have shared their experiences.

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NIT Nagaland MTech Admission 2025

4 courses 2 years

NIT Nagaland offers a two-year full-time MTech programme spread over four semesters for two years in regular/full-time mode. Available in different disciplines, namely Computer Science and Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Communication Engineering, and VLSI Systems, NIT Nagaland MTech admission is done based on GATE scores followed by CCMT counselling or CCMN Counselling. The MTech syllabus covers some core subjects like Engineering Graphics, Mechanics of Solids, Building materials, and concrete Technology, Surveying, etc. Read in to know more about the NIT Nagaland MTech admission 2025.

Seat Intake66

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.4L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)Ongoing
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper

Dates	Past Events
May '26	CCMT 2026Tentative
27 Mar '26	COAP 2026 Registration
19 Mar '26	GATE 2026 results

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

Q: Who is eligible for M.Tech at NIT Nagaland?

Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Also, have a valid GATE Score and a decent work experience is eligible for M.Tech at NIT Nagaland. The GATE Cutoff for each NIT will vary and each NIT will release its GATE cutoff based on the following factors. Candidates will be able to see the cutoff for all NITs on the official website of CCMT (Centralised Counselling for MTech).

Q: What M.Tech specialisations are offered at NIT Nagaland?

NIT Nagaland offers MTech as a postgraduate programme for a two-year duration in a regular and part time mode. The MTech programme is offered under multiple specialisations : Communication Engineering. Communication Engineering Syllabus. VLSI Systems Curriculum. Admission to these specialisations is offered based on the GATE score and CCMN/CCMT counselling.

Q: What are the career prospects after doing M.Tech from NIT Nagaland?

After doing M.Tech from NIT Nagaland, students can pursue a variety of roles in various fields. The institute offers the programmes across multiple specialisations, such as Computer Science and Engineering, VLSI Systems, etc. The top recruiters for the institute are Cognizant, Infosys, Deloitte, TCS, and more. Graduates of NIT Nagaland M.Tech VLSI course often have high placements, with students getting placed in semiconductor corporations, research labs, and design centers.

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NIT Nagaland MSc Admissions 2025

2 courses 2 years

NIT Nagaland offers an MSc for two years as a postgraduate programme. MSc is offered under specialisations, Chemistry and Physics. NIT Nagaland MSc admission is based on a valid score in the IIT JAM exam followed by CCMN counselling. Also, candidates can appear for the institution's entrance exam for the leftover seats from CCMN counselling. Read on to learn more about the NIT Nagaland MSc progaramme.

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 30K

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIT JAM

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26	Opening and Closing of Withdrawal Option
9 Jul '26	Donwload offer letter

Dates	Past Events
27 Mar '26 - 6 May '26	Last date to freeze choice
27 Mar '26 - 15 Apr '26	Registration
19 Mar '26	IIT JAM 2026 Result

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Q: How can I apply for MSc at NIT Nagaland?

To apply for the MSc at NIT Nagaland, candidates first must qualify for the eligibility criteria: B.Sc. (Hons. in Physics) with 60% aggregate for general and OBC candidates and 55% or 6.0 CGPA in 10 scale grading for SC and ST. Candidates qualifying the eligibility are now eligible to appear for the Institutional Entrance Examination conducted in the NIT Nagaland campus. The seats offered via the entrance exam are seats which are left after the CCMN counselling. Candidates can apply vis the CCMN cunselling by visiting the counsellin's official website.

Q: What is the NIT Nagaland cutoff 2025 for MSc?

NIT Nagaland offers admission to the MSc courses based on the IIT JAM entrance exam, followed by the CCMN counselling process. For 2025 admission, the Round 1 closing ranks varied between 1835 and 1858 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Specialisation with the lowest cutoff rank of 1835 was M.Sc. in Physics. For other specialisations along with their GATE CCMN first-round closing ranks, check out the table provided below:

Course	CCMN Round 1 Cutoff 2025
M.Sc. in Physics	1835
M.Sc. in Chemistry	1858

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NIT Nagaland PhD Admissions 2025

2 courses 3 years

NIT Nagaland offers doctoral-level programmes in full-time mode, part-time and sponsored mode. The PhD programme in full-time and part-time programs is two years long but can be extended at the candidate's convenience. PhD is offered in the disciplines of CE, EEE, ECE, CSE, EIE, ME and S&H (Mathematics, Physics, English), Integrated PhD.

Total Tuition Fees₹ 45K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: GATE, UGC NET

Commonly asked questions
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Q: What are the PhD specialisation offered at NIT Nagaland?

NIT Nagaland offers PhD acoross multiple specialisations with different eligibility. The PhD is also offered in integrated which is only applicable for all the engineering departments in full-time mode.

The PhD specialisation offered are:

Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Science & Humanities (Mathematics, Physics, English)

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NIRF Student Diversity Report

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NIT Nagaland UG - 4 years student admission report: Engineering Accordion Icon V3

UG 4 years	2024-25
Total students	738
% Female students	22%
% Outside State Students	63%

Source : NIRF Report 2025

NIT Nagaland PG - 2 years student admission report: Engineering Accordion Icon V3

PG 2 years	2024-25
Total students	55
% Female students	29%
% Outside State Students	9%

Source : NIRF Report 2025

NIT Nagaland Admission 2025 FAQs

Q: How can I apply for BTech at NIT Nagaland?

Since all the programmes of NIT Nagaland are entrance exam based. So seats are allotted through individual counselling. For example, a BTech seat is allotted through JoSSA counselling. To apply for BTech based on national-level entrance exam, candidates need to visit the official website of NTA to fill out the application form and pay the prescribed application fee online. BTech aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE Main through the official website of the National Testing Agency. The application fee for boys is INR 1,000 and for girls, it is INR 800. Read more on JEE Main application here.

Q: Are there any scholarships offered by NIT Nagaland?

NIT Nagaland offers a number of scholarships to its students. Most of these scholarships are offered by the District Welfare Officer (DWO) of various districts. These scholarships are based on merit/ social category/ economic backwardness. These are listed below in the tabular form:

NIT Nagaland Scholarships
DWO-Champaran	DWO-Saran Chapra	DWO-UP
DWO-Khakaria	Foundation of Academic Excellence	West Bengal Minorities Development
DWO-Darbhanga	DWO-Sedani	DWO-Sagar
DWO-Nalanda	DWO-Nanded	DWO-Lakhisarai

Q: How can I get an MSc seat at NIT Nagaland?

NIT Nagaland considers the scores of IIT-JAM for admission to the MSc programme. Followed by IIT JAM, students have to go through the CCMN counselling for final seat allotment to the institute. In addition to the exam, students must also meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the institute which is to have a bachelor’s degree, namely BSc (Hons) in Physics with first class or 6.5 CGPA for General and OBC candidates and 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA in 10 scale grading for SC and ST candidates.

Q: How can I get into PhD at NIT Nagaland?

Students seeking admission to PhD must have completed their masters' degree with at least 60% aggregate (For General category candidates). In addition to this, they are required to go through an entranc exam and interview round conducted at the institute level for final admission. The research proposal shared by the student is also examined by the institute's committe before making the final decision of shortlisting a candidate.

Q: Is PhD available at NIT Nagaland?

Yes, NIT Nagaland offers PhD programmes across multiple specialisations and areas of research via seven departments which include the following:

Civil Engineering
Computer Science an Engineering
EEE
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Science & Humanities (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry)

Q: What all M.Tech specialisations are available at NIT Nagaland?

MTech at NIT Nagaland is available across four specialisations, namely:

Communication Engineering
Communication Engineering Syllabus
VLSI Systems Curriculum
VLSI Systems Syllabus

Q: How can I get admission to NIT Nagaland for MTech?

NIT Nagaland M.Tech admissions are based on GATE entrance scores followed by CCMT Counselling. This two-year programme is offered across five specialisations. Students who have completed their BE/ BTech degree in the relevant stream with a minimum of 55% aggregate are eligible to apply for the NIT Delhi M.Tech programme.

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