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NIT Goa Admission Dates 2025
NIT Goa accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for NIT Goa admission via these exams are tabulated below:
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
May '26 | CCMT 2026Tentative |
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 |
Ph.D. Admissions 2026
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
30 Sep '26 | Ph.D. Last date to apply |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
NIT Goa offers a four-year full-time BTech course at the undergraduate level. NIT Goa BTech admission is completely entrance-based and depends on candidates' performance in the JEE Main entrance exam, followed by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counselling. The JoSAA counselling begins in September. There will be 6 rounds of seat allotment.
For general/OBC students whose family income is above 5 Lacs per annum is Rs. 66,700 in odd sem and in even is Rs.62,500. And if family income is between 1 Lacs to 5 Lacs then 1/3 of tuition fee and if below 1 Lacs and SC/ST student then full tuition fee exempted.
To get a seat at NIT Goa for BTech specialisations, candidate must attain the rank as per the category they belong to. NIT Goa JEE Main cutoff 2025 was released for the first round. As per the cutoff for the General AI category candidates, the closing ranks in round 1 varied between 11696 and 34130. Looking at the cutoff ranks, it can be said that getting admission to NIT Goa at 25000 rank is easy. Though the choice of specialisation would be limited at this rank. Given below is branch-wise cutoff for NIT Goa with respect to the General AI category candidates, to have an idea of the choice of specialisation available at this rank:
NIT Goa offers seats in BTech programme based on their JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA Counselling. Admission to MTech courses is based on GATE scores. Aspirants without GATE scores can appear for written test conducted by the institute. Candidates must pass written test conducted by NIT Goa for admission to PhD.
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Check below the stream-wise/ branch-wise packages offered during the most recent NIT Goa placement drive:
| Branch | Highest Package (2024) | Average Package (2024) | Lowest Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | INR 20 LPA | INR 9.95 LPA | INR 6.5 LPA |
| ECE | INR 20 LPA | INR 8.5 LPA | INR 3 LPA |
| EEE | INR 12 LPA | INR 7.56 LPA | INR 6.5 LPA |
| MCE | INR 7.5 LPA | INR 6.63 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
| CVE | INR 7 LPA | INR 5.83 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
NIT Goa is generally considered a tier 3 university. The college has been ranked at the 101-150 position by the NIRF under the Engineering category. However, it is giving tough competition to the top NITs.
The key highlights recorded during the past years at NIT Goa are present in the table below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest package | INR 44 LPA | INR 26 LPA | INR 35 LPA |
Average package | INR 13.10 LPA | INR 11.45 LPA | INR 9 LPA |
the lowest package | INR 4.50 LPA | INR 6 LPA | INR 3 LPA |
Total recruiters | 150+ | 160+ | 100+ |
Total students | 118 | 120 | 119 (BTech) 24 (MTech) |
Total students placed | 103 | 106 | 105 (BTech) 22 (MTech) |
Placement rate | 87.28% | 88.33% | 87.03% (BTech) 91.66% (MTech) |
Total offers | NA | 220+ | 200+ |
Over the past few years, National Institute of Technology Goa has been ranked under multiple streams namely Engineering, and others. A few of the important National Institute of Technology Goa rankings are mentioned below:
Ranking Body | Ranks |
|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category | 101-150 |
| NIRF 2024 | 127 |
| NIRF 2023 | 90 |
| NIRF 2022 | 88 |
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DASA is the abbreviation for Direct Admission of Students Abroad. Yes, candidates can get direct admission to BTech courses through DASA at NIT Goa but the seats allocated through DASA are only reserved for Foreign Nationals / Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) / Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), not for every student. However, for admission through DASA candidates are required to qualify for their basic eligibility criteria that state: Admissions are based on SAT scores, and candidates need a valid SAT subject test score in Mathematics Level 2, Physics, and Chemistry.
NIT Goa offers good placements for its ECE branch. As per the latest report, all 29 students of the ECE branch were placed during NIT Goa placements 2023. The NIT Goa ECE average package offered during the 2023 placement drive was INR 12.45 LPA. The key highlights of NIT Goa CSE placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below:
Parameter | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
Total students | 29 |
Total students placed | 29 |
Placement rate | 100% |
Average package | INR 12.45 LPA |
the highest package | INR 21 LPA |
Mnimum package | INR 6 LPA |
As per the latest report, NIT Goa recorded a placement rate of 87.03% for BTech and 91.66% for MTech students. The following table represents the NIT Goa placement percentage recorded between 2022 and 2024: placement drives:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Placement rate | 87.28% | 88.33% | 87.03% (BTech) 91.66% (MTech) |
NIT Goa offers good placements for various branches of its BTech course viz., Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Elecronics Engineering, etc. As per the latest report, 87.03% of BTech students were placed in reputed companies during NIT Goa placements 2024. The key highlights of NIT Goa placements for the Class of 2024:
| Particulars | BTech Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
| Total students | 119 |
| Students Placed | 105 |
| Placement Rate | 87.03% |
| Highest Package | INR 20 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 7.69 LPA |
| Lowest Package | INR 3 LPA |
| Companies Visited | 100+ |
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NIT Goa Courses and Fees FAQs 2024
The modes of National Institute of Technology Goa course admissions are online and offline. At the postgraduate level, NIT Goa offers two-year M.Tech programmes to various students. At the undergraduate level, the college offers a four-year BTech in various specialisations. National Institute of Technology Goa also provides PhD and several other programmes to students. The fee for BTech is INR 5 lakh. This is the total tuition fee. For other fee-related components, please visit the official website of the college.
The college life at NIT Goa is quite good. Students can attend guest lectures arranged by the college. Take part in various events and can also take part in the various competitions arranged by the college. The mess food is good and transportation facilities are available for students.
NIT Goa Rankings 2026 will be updated here once out. As per the latest rankings, NIT Goa has been ranked in the 101-150 band, under the 'Engineering' category. A few of the important National Institute of Technology Goa rankings are mentioned below:
Ranking Body | Ranks |
|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 for Engineering | 101-150 |
| NIRF 2024 for Engineering | 127 |
| NIRF 2023 for Engineering | 90 |
The NIT Goa the highest package offered during NIT Goa placement drive in 2024 stood at INR 35 LPA. A fluctuating trend can be observed in the highest package at NIT Goa. The following table showcases the overall NIT Goa the highest package offered between 2022 and 2024:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest Package | INR 44 LPA | INR 26 LPA | INR 35 LPA
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NIT Goa offers good placements for its BTech and M.Tech courses annually, especially for the CSE branch. As per the latest report, all 26 students of the CSE branch were placed during NIT Goa placements 2023. The NIT Goa CSE average package offered during the 2023 placement drive was INR 13.4 LPA (CSE, EEE & ECE). The key highlights of NIT Goa CSE placements for the Class of 2023 are tabulated below:
Parameter | Placement Statistics (2023) |
|---|---|
Total students | 26 |
Total students placed | 26 |
Placement rate | 100% |
Average package | INR 13.4 LPA |
the highest package | INR 26 LPA |
Minimum package | INR 6.5 LPA |
NIT Goa BTech cutoff 2025 was published for various categories under the All India and Home State quota for admission to BTech course specialisations.
For the OBC AI category, the overall cutoff ranged between 4244 and 69102. On the other hand, for the OBC HS quota, the cutoff varied from 12567 to 56200. The most competitive course for both these categories was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering. For more details, students can visit this page.
NIT Goa cutoff 2025 has been released for the round 1. The cutoff has been released for admission to BTech and BArch courses, on the basis of JEE Main scores. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India and Home State quotas. Among the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 839 and 47246. The most desired course among the General AI category candidates was BArch. In the BTech specialisations, the most desirable specialisation turned out to be CSE.
No, candidates need to qualify for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam to get admission to the M.Tech programme offered by NIT Goa. Students applying without a valid GATE score is not eligible for the National Institute of Technology Goa M.Tech admission. GATE is an online national-level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs and other institutes/universities across India.
JEE Main Round 6, has been released for admission to the BTech courses. As per NIT Goa JEE Main cutoff 2023, the Round 6 closing rank was 47155 for General category candidates in All India quota for Civil Engineering. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 54176 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
GATE CCMT R5 has been released for admission to the MTech courses. Candidates seeking admission to the NIT Goa MTech course must secure a rank between 476 and 476 for the General category students. Year-wise Round 5 cutoffs are given below for NIT Goa:
| Course | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 366 | 356 | 476 |
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam takes place in the month of April every year. Whereas, the application form for Session 2 will be available on the JEE Mains website. The exam is conducted by NTA.
NIT Goa JEE Main cutoff 2025 was concluded with the final round cutoff result being declared for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI category, students would need to secure a rank between 11696 and 57181, according to the closing ranks in the first and last rounds.
Students who belong to the General HS quota, would need to attain a rank somewhere between 16198 and 108193. Students should note that other categories, quotas, etc, will have different cutoffs accordingly.
The NIT Goa faculty are IIT, NIT, and various other institutes graduates. Some of the faculty details are mentioned below:
| Faculty Name | Research Area |
|---|---|
| Dr. Veena Thenkanidiyoor | Deep Learning, Pattern Recognition, Kernel Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Speech Processing, |
| Dr. Damodar Reddy Edla | Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning/Deep Learning; Cognitive Neuroscience; Brain-Computer Interface; Medical Imaging; Wireless Sensor Networks; Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) |
National Institute of Technology Goa, through several departments, offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to students across Engineering and various other streams. The below-mentioned table reflects the departments under the NIT Goa:
| NIT Goa Departments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Applied Sciences | Humanities and Social Sciences |
Computer Science and Engineering | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Electronics and Communication Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | - | - |
NIT Goa is an autonomous college and is functioning under the aegis of the MoE, Government of India. NIT Goa was established by an act of parliament - NIT Act 2007 in 2010 and is known as an Institute of National Importance.
The average package trends seen during NIT Goa placements between 2022 and 2024 are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Average package | INR 13.10 LPA | INR 11.45 LPA | INR 9 LPA |
The branch-wise NIT Goa average packages offered in 2024 are tabulated below:
| Branch | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|
| BTech CSE | INR 9.95 LPA |
| BTech ECE | INR 8.5 LPA |
| BTech EEE | INR 7.56 LPA |
| BTech MCE | INR 6.63 LPA |
| BTech CVE | INR 5.83 LPA |
| MTech CSE | INR 13.8 LPA |
| MTech ECE | INR 16.83 LPA |
| MTech EEE | INR 7.5 LPA |
The overall placement rate recorded at NIT Goa has not been released yet. However, during the 2024 placement season 87.03% BTech students secured placements and 91.66% MTech students were also placed. Have a look at the table below to know more:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
the highest package | INR 35 LPA |
Average package | INR 9 LPA |
the lowest package | INR 3 LPA |
Total recruiters | 100+ |
Total students | 119 (BTech) 24 (MTech) |
Total students placed | 105 (BTech) 22 (MTech) |
Placement rate | 87.03% (BTech) 91.66% (MTech) |
Total offers | 200+ |
The top recruiters of NIT Goa in 2024 included Capgemini, Amazon, Wipro, Deloitte, Infosys, L&T, IBM, TCS, etc. These recruiters placed students of NIT Goa in various domains with handsome packages.
NIT Goa Top Companies | ||
|---|---|---|
Capgemini | Amazon | Wipro |
IBM | L&T | Samsung |
TCS | HCL | Deloitte |
For NIT Goa M.Tech admission, candidates must have passed graduated from a recognised university with a Bachelor's in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ MSc or equivalent professional degrees (AMIE, etc.) with a minimum of 60% aggregate (or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale) and 55% aggregate for SC/ST/PWD. For more information related to NIT Goa M.Tech selection criteria, application process, etc., click here.
The National Institute of Technology Goa offers a two-year full-time M.Tech course at the postgraduate level. NIT Goa M.Tech tuition fee is INR 1.4 lakh for the complete duration of the course. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. For a detailed NIT Goa M.Tech fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute.
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NIT Goa has all the facilities of a tier 1 college. The college infra is quite good along with the placements and the scholarships. Goa NIT has been ranked 101-150 by NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Selecting a BE at a state-affiliated college under Goa University is affordable than other premium local colleges. For instance, the total tuition at the affiliated Goa College of Engineering (GEC) is ~INR 3.6 Lakh, whereas NIT Goa costs about INR 5.6 Lacs and IIT Goa is around INR 9.36 Lakh. BITS P
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NIT Goa placements rate was 91.66% for the M.Tech candidates. The candidates received a the highest package of INR 35 LPA. It was achieved by candidates belonging to the ECE branch. Many top companies took part in the NIT Goa M.Tech placements drive.
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NIT Goa provides scholarship/ assistantship and House Rent Allowance as per Government of India norms from time to time to PhD full-time students.
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