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NIT Puducherry: Admission, Cutoffs 2026, Fees, Courses and Ranking

Q: Is NIT Puducherry good for CSE?

Yes, NIT Puducherry is good for CSE. The NIT Puducherry CSE average package offered in 2023 was INR 13.17 LPA. CSE is one of the popular programmes provided by the college. This course is available at the UG level for students and is offered for a duration of four years. To get admission to this course, students must have valid scores in the entrance exams.

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NIT Puducherry admissions 2026 are open for certain courses. A few more updates are given below:

The IIT JAM 2026 final admission list for admission to the MSc course will be announced on Jul 6, 2026.
The GATE CCMT 2026 special round registrations for admission to the ME/MTech course will start on Jul 14, 2026.
The JoSAA 2026 round 3 seat allotment result will be declared for admission to the BE/BTech course on Jul 6, 2026.
The GATE CCMN 2026 special round registrations for admission to the MSc course will start on Jul 14, 2026.

NIT Puducherry Highlights 2026

NIT Puducherry, also known as NITPY, is one of the 10 new NITs, and is approved by the AICTE. It is an autonomous institute ranked 99 under the 'Engineering' category in the NIRF 2025 Rankings. Some of the key highlights are provided below:

JoSAA Counselling 2026: JoSAA 2026 counselling registration and choice filling will begin on June 2, 2026 for admission at NIT Puducherry.
Flagship Course: BTech is the flagship course at NIT Puducherry, offered across multiple specialisations for a duration of 4 years in full-time mode.
Admission Criteria: The admissions to NITPY are offered on the basis of merit and entrance exam scores. The institute accepts national-level exams for admissions.
Accepted Exams: The accepted exams at National Institute of Technology Puducherry are JEE Main, GATE, and IIT JAM.
Placements: The highest and average package recorded during the 2025 BTech placements was INR 22 LPA and INR 8.3 LPA, respectively.
Scholarships: The institute offers merit and need-based scholarships to assist the students financially, and reward meritorious students.
Reservation Policy: NITPY has 50% seats reserved for students from the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Quick insight: NIT Puducherry is visited by eminent recruiters such as Publicis Sapient, Samsung, Jio Infocomm, Schlumberger, Straive, Oracle, etc. for placements.

Commonly asked questions
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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: Is NIT Puducherry costly?

NIT Puducherry tuition fee costs around INR 15,000 – 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. Hence, it is moderately costly.

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 is the ranking of NIT Puducherry in 2023?

Find below the ranking trend of NIT Puducherry BTech by NIRF:

Publisher	2024	2025
NIRF	97	99

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Top recruiting companies like IBM, Samsung, Tech Mahindra, L&T, Tata, Snapdeal and Infotech visit our campus for placements.

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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.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2025

1.6

2.0Placements2.0Infrastructure1.0Faculty1.0Crowd & Campus Life2.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025Read More

Sumesh

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

3.4

4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty2.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2025Read More

Hemanth

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025Read More

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

4.0

5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2024Read More

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 Cutoff 2026

For NIT Puducherry BE/BTech admission, the JEE Mains 2026 cutoff for round 2 have been declared on the official NTA website. Students can check the NIT Puducherry BE/BTech JEE Mains cutoff for categories across All India Quota. Under BE/BTech, the lowest cutoff was for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, making it the toughest for admission. Additionally, the easiest branch for students turned out to be B.Tech. in Civil Engineering. Its cutoff was 46967 for the General category candidates. In the below table, check out NIT Puducherry cutoff for other courses:

Cut Off 2026 for JEE Main Latest Round Accordion Icon V3

JEE Main Round 2 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2024	2025	2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	16868	17596	19080
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	23370	23310	25044
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering	28670	30409	31456
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	36716	37559	36231
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	45495	47255	46967

Cut Off 2026 for CCMN Latest Round Accordion Icon V3

CCMN Round 3 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2024	2025	2026
M.Sc. in Chemistry	– / –	– / –	1463
M.Sc. in Mathematics	1270	1258	1479
M.Sc. in Physics	– / –	– / –	1329

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GATE Round 3 score (General-All India)

Course	2024	2025	2026
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	510	– / –	536
M.Tech. in Disaster Resilient Infrastructures	355	377	– / –
M.Tech. in Power Electronics	354	358	– / –
M.Tech. in VLSI Design	– / –	444	463

Commonly asked questions
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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: 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: 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: What is the cutoff for BTech in NIT Puducherry?

NIT Puducherry JEE Main 2025 cutoffs have been published for admission to various BTech programmes. In the last round, JEE Main cutoffs for 2025 varied between the 22336 and 69557 values. Notably, the BTech in CSE is highly competitive among General category students under the All India Quota, with a the lowest last round cutoff rank of 22336.

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NIT Puducherry Placements 2025

As per the recent stats of NIT Puducherry 2025-26 placement, the highest package recorded by the Institute was INR 23 LPA which was received by MTech ECE branch. The institute hosted 50+ recruiting companies and successfully placed 160+ candidates during the 2025 placement drive.

For detailed information around NIT Puducherry placements, candidates can check the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics - 2025
Highest package 2025 - MTech ECE	INR 23 LPA
Average package 2025 - MTech ECE	INR 9.63 LPA
Total recruiters	50+
Students placed - overall	160+
Highest package 2024 - BTech	INR 24 LPA
Average package 2024 - BTech	INR 7.9 LPA
Highest package 2024 - MTech	INR 16 LPA
Average package 2024 - MTech	INR 11.28 LPA
Total students participated 2024	197
Total recruiters 2024	56
Total dream offers 2024	42
Placement rate 2024	80.2%
Top recruiters	Publicis Sapient, Samsung, Jio Infocomm, Schlumberger, Straive, Oracle

Check out the below vide to know more about NIT Puducherry placements:

Course	Median Salary
B.E. / B.Tech	₹5.5 - ₹13.9 LPA
M.Sc.	₹6 LPA

Top Recruiters

Zoho

CapGemini

Infosys

Samsung

Accenture

Deloitte

Cognizant

Virtusa

IBM

Larsen and Toubro

KPMG

India Mart

Quantum

Ford Motors

Tejas Network

Tech Mahindra

Insights on Placements

Based on 25 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

Placement support

Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

Entrepreneurship cell

Active but run mostly by students

Overall feeling of students

Students dont like it much

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What was the average package offered during NIT Puducherry BTech placements last year?

NIT Puducherry BTech placements 2024:

The highest CTC offered during NIT Puducherry B.Tech placements last year was INR 24 LPA.
The Average package offered during NIT Puducherry B.Tech placements last year was INR 7.9 LPA.
The placement Rate during NIT Puducherry B.Tech last year was around 80.2%.
The top recruiters companies during NIT Puducherry B.Tech placement were Publicis Sapient, Samsung, Jio Infocomm, Schlumberger, Straive, Oracle, Zuora, Eaton, etc.

NIT Puducherry Popular Programmes 2026

NIT Puducherry offers BTech as its flagship course. The research activity of the Engineering department includes both sponsored projects and fundamental research. There are several labs available for Engineering students such as Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Lab, Structural Dynamics Lab, etc.

Below are the details around NITPY BTech:

Specialisations Offered: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Tuition Fee: INR 5 L

NIT Puducherry BTech alumni are working with companies such as Publicis Sapient, Samsung, Jio Infocomm, and others in sectors such as Engineering, Education, Information Technology, Research, Operations, etc.

Below mentioned are the popular NIT Puducherry courses, their respective eligibility, and fees:

B.E. / B.Tech

5 Courses

3.4(64)4 years#99 NIRF

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

₹5.5 - 13.9 LPA

M.E./M.Tech

10 Courses2 years

Exams Accepted

GATE

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K - 1.4 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

– / –

B.Ed

1 Course4 years

Exams Accepted

JEE Main

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.6 L

Median Salary

– / –

B.Sc.

1 Course4 years

Exams Accepted

JEE Main

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.6 L

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

– / –

M.Sc.

3 Courses2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

Get Fee Details

Median Salary

₹6 LPA

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Commonly asked questions
On Popular Programs

Q: Is NIT Puducherry admissions tough?

The mode of NIT Puducherry course admissions is online. For BTech programmes, students are admitted through JEE Main. M.Tech students are selected based on their marks obtained in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). Students to the PhD programmes get admission based on the Institute entrance test and interview. This college is not hard to get for hardworking and dedicated students.

Q: What are the popular programmes offered at NIT Puducherry?

NIT Puducherry offers BTech and M.Tech programmes as it popular programmes. The university offers these programmes to students at the UG and PG levels. The university is mainly concerned with streams such as Engineering and Science. Further, the university offerfs a BTech programme to students for a duration of 4 years and M.Tech for a duration of 2 years.

Q: Is BTech at NIT Puducherry worth it?

NIT Puducherry offers BTech across 5 specialisations including Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The institute offers several labs such as Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Lab, Structural Dynamics Lab. NIT Puducherry BTech alumni are working with companies such as Publicis Sapient, Samsung, Jio Infocomm, etc.

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B.E. / B.Tech

M.E./M.Tech

B.Ed

B.Sc.

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering icon

4 years

Tuition Fees

₹5 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering icon

4 years

Tuition Fees

₹5 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

JEE Main

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering icon

4 years

Tuition Fees

₹5 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering icon

4 years

Tuition Fees

₹5 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

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4 years

Tuition Fees

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Exams Accepted

JEE Main

NIT Puducherry Rankings 2026

National Institute of Technology Puducherry has been consistently ranked by NIRF and various other organisations. A few of the important National Institute of Technology Puducherry rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category	Ranks
QS World University Rankings 2026	Asia	951
QS World University Rankings 2026	Southern Asia	312
NIRF 2025	Engineering	99
QS Ranking 2025	Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia	240
QS Ranking 2025	Asian University Rankings	751-800
India Today 2025	BE/ BTech	44
India Today 2025	Engineering	26

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Publisher	2025	2026
India Today	26	24

Best among India Today ranked colleges in Pondicherry in 2026->

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Publisher	2024	2025	2026
NIRF	97	99	– / –
India Today	– / –	44	42

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Pondicherry in 2025->

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NIT Puducherry Admission Updates 2026

The mode of NIT Puducherry admissions is online. NITPY offers admission on the basis of both, merit and entrance. Students to the PhD programmes get admission based on the Institute entrance test and interview. Out of the total seats, 50% seats are reserved for applicants from Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and the rest 50% are filled by applicants from other areas.

Below is the NIT Puducherry course admissions criteria:

BTech: JEE Main
MTech: GATE
MSc: IIT JAM
BSc B.Ed: Merit-based

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

5 Courses4 years

Eligibility

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

Important dates

Dates	Events
6 Jul '26	JoSAA 2026 Counselling Seat Allocation (Round 3)Ongoing
6 Jul '26 - 8 Jul '26	JoSAA 2026 Online reporting: fee payment / document upload / response by candidate to query (Round 3)Ongoing
7 Jul '26 - 8 Jul '26	JoSAA 2026: Initiation of Withdrawal of seat / Exit from seat allocation process (Round 3)

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

10 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

Important dates

Dates	Events
Aug '26-Oct '26	GATE 2027 Application Form Release DateTentative
Oct '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date with Late FeeTentative
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paperOngoing

M.Sc. Admissions 2026

3 Courses2 years

Eligibility

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

Important dates

Dates	Events
9 Jul '26	Donwload offer letter

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Where can I check JEE Main 2026 exam date?

Candidates can check the JEE Main 2026 exam date allotted to them on their city intimation slip and JEE Main admit card. Candidates have to download the city intimation slip and admit card from the official website as per the schedule

Q: How is NIT Puducherry for BTech?

NIT Puducherry is a decent choice for BTech aspirants in terms of ranking, placement and ROI. Check below for more facts around the NIT Puducherry BTech course from the perspective of campus students:

Q: Can I take direct admission in NIT Puducherry?

NIT Puducherry offers admission primarily on the basis of the scores obtained in the national level entrance exams including JEE Main, IIT JAM, GATE, etc. To get admission to NIT Puducherry, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the institute's website.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for BTech at NIT Puducherry?

NIT Puducherry admission is mainly entrance-based. The university offers undergraduate to postgraduate and doctorate levels programmes in Engineering, Technology, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences. Admissions to NIT Puducherry BTech is based on marks secured by the candidate in JEE Mains and for M.Tech admission, candidates have to appear for GATE. Further, candidates seeking admission to the BTech programme at NIT Puducherry must be Class 12 passed in relevant discipline with a set percentage of marks as prescribed by the institute.

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NIT Puducherry Scholarships 2026

NIT Puducherry offers scholarships to students as financial assistance. The institute also offers various scholarships under the National Scholarship Program. Some other NITPY scholarships are tabulated below:

Scholarships	Description
Sh. Dorilal Agrawal Meritorious Scholarship-2021	Offered to Physically Challenged Students
Welfare of Backward Classes	Scholarship to BC, MBC & DNC Students from Tamil Nadu - Studying in NIT/ IIT/ IIM/ IIIT
Postmetric Scholarship- Govt of Puducherry	Offered to OBC/ MBC students from Puducherry

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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

Q: Are there any scholarships or grants for M.Tech students at NIT Puducherry?

Yes, at NIT Puducherry, students enrolled in the M.Tech programme are offered various financial aid options. Some of the scholarships offered are as tabulated below:

Scholarships
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top-class education for SC Students	Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/MBC students
Hakeem Abdul Scholarship	-

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NIT Puducherry Application Process 2026

NIT Puducherry conducts the application process online. NITPY admissions 2026 are open for certain courses. Applicants for NIT Puducherry BTech and MTech courses must register at the JoSAA and CCMT Counselling websites, respectively. To apply for the PhD programme and for notification of application dates for various programmes, the applicants must go through the following steps:

Go to the official website of NIT Puducherry, www.nitpy.ac.in/
Search and click on the "Admissions" Tab.
Select the respective programme and click on the application as and when it is made live.
Complete and submit the form.

Important Documents for NITPY Application:

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)
Entrance exam scorecards
Valid category certificate (GEN-EWS/ OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST), the certificate for persons with disabilities (PwD), if applicable

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is NIT Puducherry good for CSE?

Yes, NIT Puducherry is good for CSE. The NIT Puducherry CSE average package offered in 2023 was INR 13.17 LPA. CSE is one of the popular programmes provided by the college. This course is available at the UG level for students and is offered for a duration of four years. To get admission to this course, students must have valid scores in the entrance exams.

Q: How to prepare to get admission at NIT Puducherry BTech course?

A correct approach accompanied by a well-built preparation strategy is everything a student needs to ace JEE Main 2023. A last-minute preparation tips for the exam is mentioned below:

Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE Downloadble JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions).
Choose your reference books wisely
Revise as much as possible
Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
Keep your focus on NCERT books at this point

Q: How can candidates join NIT Puducherry?

Candidates willing to get admission to the NIT Puducherry M.Tech courses must take part in the NIT Puducherry admission process before the last date of application. Candidates must know their NIT Puducherry eligibility criteria and apply accordingly. Follow the National Institute of Technology Puducherry application process mentioned below:

Step 1: Register for the JEE Main exam.

Step 2: Appear for the exam.

Step 3: Take part in the JoSAA counselling.

Step 4: Report to the allotted college and pay the application fee.

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.

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NIT Puducherry Collaborations and Partnerships

NIT Puducherry has collaborated with various companies and organisations. NIT Puducherry has signed MoUs with several organisations and institutes. The below-mentioned are NIT Puducherry collaborations:

NIT Puducherry Collaborations
Association Leonard De Vinci (ADLV, PARIS LA DEFENSE, FRANCE)	Exchange of students, Exchange of faculty, academic and non-academic staff and Collaborative research, Instructional and Cultural programs, including execution of activities of mutual interest
Atal Incubation Centre (AIC)-Pondicherry Engineering College Foundation	To promote innovative technology – based start – up and student entrepreneurs who are at the initial stages of their venture by providing mentorship support, guidance and handholding
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Calicut	For Academic and Research Collaboration
Regional Academic Centre for Space, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal	Research and Development Activities
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)	To facilitate faculty, researchers, and students to familiarize with the latest trends in the highway/trans portation sector To offer internship to a maximum of 10 undergraduat e and postgraduate students

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NIT Puducherry Infrastructure

NIT Puducherry campus is well equipped with basic facilities. The following facilities are available on the campus to fulfill the basic requirements of the candidates:

Bank & ATM, and the central library
Stores and Purchases
Conference hall and estate maintenance
Hostels and mess
Security
Transport

NIT Puducherry: How to Reach?

The Institute has various means to travel to the institute campus. NIT Puducherry campus is well connected to the roadways. For candidates coming in from various parts of India, airways and railways is an affordable option. The Institute can be reached through public transports as well within the city. Tiruchirappalli International Airport and Karaikal Railway Station are the some of the options in Pondicherry to ease out the candidates for airway and railway means.

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Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

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Incomplete attendance invites penalty

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Rule breakers are let off with a warning

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How is life at Jamia Milia Islamia-Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics?

Jamia Milia Islamia Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics is located in Okhla in the suburbs of Delhi. Spread across 254 acres. It has a rating of 4.1 for college life. FAI has a sports complex, hostel, laboratory, and many more facilities. With studies, many functions (annual fest, competitions) are also organized to uplift the spirit of students.

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NIT Puducherry FAQs

Q: What is the highest package offered at NIT Puducherry?

The highest package offfered at NIT PUDUCHERRY is:

As per the 2022-23 placement statistics, the highest package offered at NIT Puducherry last year (2022) was INR 42.5LPA.
As per the 2021-22 placement statistics, B.Tech in chemical engineering branch had the highest placement success rate with 100% job offers. The lowest package offered was INR12.43 LPA and the highest being INR 64 LPA.

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: 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.

Q: How difficult is it to get into NIT Puducherry for BTech course?

Admission to the BTech course is easy for hardworking students. The BTech course aspirants must clear the accepted entrance exam, namely JEE Main. For clearing JEE Main with good scores, students must prepare well before hand. For this, study according to the JEE Main syllabus. Attempt as many mock tests as possible. Download the admit card timely.

Q: How safe is the campus of NIT Puducherry for students?

NIT Puducherry campus is quite safe. There are CCTV cameras installed. The hostels and the transportation facilities are also safe. The college provides safe and secure environment for students. National Institute of Technology Puducherry campus has security officials standing on every entry and exit gates. No student or faculty is allowed entry or exit without the ID card.

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.

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
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Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry

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