NIT Goa - National Institute of Technology Ponda Answered Questions

Previous year cutoff for B.Tech. in mechanical branch was around CRL 35k for general students at NIT Goa. Candidate must have passed class 12th or equivalent with 75 percent by the AIU or Intermediate or 2-year Pre-University exam conducted by a recognized Board/ University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subject. Candidate who have passed the Class 12/equivalent examination in 2021, 2022, or those who are appearing in Class 12/equivalent examination in 2023, are also eligible to appear. There is no age limit for the candidates.

One unique thing about National Institute of Technology, Goa is the quality of teaching and well qualified faculties. Facilities are very supportive. Indian Institute of Technology Goa, National Institute of Technology Goa, Government Engineering College are in one campus.

In National Institute of Technology, Goa 40 percent seats are reserved for Goa state students. And 10 percent seats are reserved for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, lakshadweep students (Home state). Rest 50 percent are seats reserved for All India quota.

Last year, CRL cutoff for general male students was 12k. Candidate must have passed class 12th or equivalent with minimum of 75 percent marks by the AIU or Intermediate or 2-year Pre-University exam conducted by a recognized Board/ University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subject. Candidate who have passed the Class 12/equivalent examination in 2021, 2022, or those who are appearing in Class 12/equivalent examination in 2023, are also eligible to appear. There is no age limit for the candidates.

In National Institute of Technology, Goa relative grading is followed. CGPA calculated in the basis of each semester 100 marks end semester and 50 marks mid semester exam is conducted. Assignment and minor exams are conducted for 25 internal marks.

All facilities are well qualified and everyone holds Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology or National Institute of Technology. Facilities are very supportive. The faculty members are approachable and a student can approach them at any point of the day for any query of advise. The course curriculum was well structured for the overall development of the students.

For general/OBC students whose family income is above 5Lacsper 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.

In first year, most students don't study properly and I also made a same mistake. In first year, students should focus on studies if they want to change their branches. And also don't forget to enjoy college life, make friends and explore Goa. Most importantly avoid any kind of addictions like drinking etc. 

In 2021, Placements were 100% for CSE, ECE and EEE. And for mechanical and civil it was almost 80%. the highest package offered was 44 LPA by Amazon. Average package was 13.1 LPA for CSE, ECE and EEE. Civil and mechanical had an average of 7 LPA.

For general/OBC students whose family income is above 5 Lacs per annum is Rs. 66,700 in odd semester and in even is Rs.62,500. And if family income is between 1  Lacsto 5 Lacs then 1/3 of tuition fee and if below 1 Lacs and SC/ST student then full tuition fee exempted.