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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 |
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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 National Institute of Technology Goa BTech tuition fee is INR 5 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee taken from an unofficial source. Apart from the tuition fee, a one-time payment of INR 10,000 will also be charged. The one-time fee includes the security deposit (refundable), institute development dees, alumni fees and convocation fees. This given fee is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.
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.
Every course in National Institute of Technology, Goa is good but Computer Science and Engineering is best of all. Computer Science and Engineering branch received the highest offer of 44 Lakhs Per Annum and Computer Science and Engineering branch average is 16 Lakhs Per Annum and 100 percent placement in year 2021.
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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 |
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.
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.
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During NIT Goa MTech placements 2024, the highest package was given to ECE. Check out the table below to know more:
| Particulars | MTech CSE Placement Statistics (2024) | MTech ECE Placement Statistics (2024) | MTech EEE Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total students | 7 | 15 | 2 |
| Students Placed | 5 | 15 | 2 |
| Placement Rate | 71.42% | 100% | 100% |
| Highest Package | INR 19 LPA | INR 35 LPA | INR 8.5 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 13.8 LPA | INR 16.83 LPA | INR 7.5 LPA |
| Lowest Package | INR 9 LPA | INR 6 LPA | INR 6.5 LPA |
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 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.
Yes, NIT Goa offers decent placements annually to its BTech and M.Tech students. As per the latest report, the highest and average package recorded during NIT Goa placements 2024 was INR 35 LPA and INR 9 LPA, respectively. Check out the table below to know more:
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+ |
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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.
National Institute of Technology Goa is ranked 101 - 150 by NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category. NIT Goa was established by an act of parliament (NIT Act 2007) in 2010 and is known as an Institute of National Importance. NIT Goa has workshops and labs and has set up an up-to-date library with high-quality print and electronic resources. There are various resources available in the college for students. The college's placements are good. Hence, NIT Goa is a good college.
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 |
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 |
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.
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.
NIT Goa provides internet facilities to UG/PG students through WiFi, ensuring seamless connectivity for academic & personal needs. NIT Goa has hostel facilities for both girls & boys. NIT Goa hostels are well-equipped with various CCTV cameras & the hostels are also manned by security personnel round the clock.
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 total seat intake of the National Institute of Technology Goa M.Tech course is 75, including 6 reserved seats. Given below is the specialisation-wise seat intake for the NIT Goa M.Tech course:
Department | Specialisation | No. of Seats |
|---|---|---|
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | Computer Science and Engineering | 23 + 2* |
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | VLSI | 23 + 2* |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | Power Electronics and Power Systems | 22 + 2* |
* reserved seats for the course
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 |
NTA has announced the JEE Main 2026 exam date for Session 2. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam will be held from 2nd April 2026 to 9th April 2026. The JEE Main Application Form 2026 for Session 2 will be available on the website.
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 | - | - |
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+ |
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 |
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 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.
As per the latest report, over 100 recruiters participated during NIT Goa placements 2024 and placed 127 students of the Class of 2024. The total number of students placed during NIT Goa placements between 2022 and 2024 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total students placed | 103 | 106 | 127 |
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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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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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