M.Tech. in Design Engineering 

at NIT Puducherry, Pondicherry

NIT Puducherry M.Tech admission is done basis the GATE score followed by CCMT Counselling. It is a two-year full-time programme that is divided into four semesters

The areas of specialisations in the M.Tech programme along with the eligibility criteria are presented below:

Note: The sub- specialisations offered in the M.Tech programme are VLSI Design, Communication System, Power Electronics and Electrical Design.

The branch-wise placement percentage recorded during NIT Puducherry placements for the M.Tech Class of 2024 is presented below:

As per the latest report, the participating recruiters placed 6 students of the MTech batch 2025. The highest and average package offered during NIT Puducherry MTech placements in 2024 was INR 23 LPA and INR 9.63 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of NIT Puducherry placements for the M.Tech Class of 2023 to 2025 are tabulated below:

As per the latest report, 14 students of the M.Tech batch 2024 registered for the placements, of which 8 were placed in reputed companies. The key highlights of NIT Puducherry placements for the M.Tech Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

The NIT Puducherry GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds. The most competitive course was  MTech in Computer Science and Engineering. The Cutoff for M.Tech in CSE closed at 510 for the General AI category candidates during the last round. The least competitive course for the General AI category candidates was M.Tech. in VLSI Design, with the closing cutoff score of 377 in the first round. After the first round, admissions for this branch were closed.

For the OBC AI category candidates, the most competitive course was M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering with a cutoff score of 479 during the last round. For more information, candidates can click here:

The NIT Puducherry average package offered to the MTech ECE Class of 2024 stood at INR 9.63 LPA. The course-wise NIT Puducherry average packages offered between 2023 to 2025 placements are presented below:

NIT Puducherry comparison with other NITs for their BTech course on the basis of Median salary and tuition fee is showcased below:

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

The highest package offered to the MTech ECE during NIT Puducherry placements in 2025 stood at INR 23 LPA. The course-wise the highest packages offered during NIT Puducherry placements between 2023 to 2025 are presented below:

Yes, your chances of getting into NIT Puducherry with a JEE Main Cutoff 2025 rank of 40000 are favourable if you belong to the OBC HS quota. For the OBC HS category, the cutoff rank ranged from 120407 to 424690, wherein B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the toughest and B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, the easiest. 

However, if you belong to the  OBC AI category, while BTech CSE and ECE would be tough to get admission in, other branches such as B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, etc., might be easier to get admitted to. For the OBC AI category, the last round cutoff rank range was between 30526 and 83959. 

To know the other BTech specialisations last round closing cutoff rank 2025, kindly  refer to the table given below:

JEE Mains Cutoff 2025 (OBC All India)

JEE Mains Cutoff 2025 (OBC Home State)