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NIT Puducherry MTech Courses & Fees 2025: Cutoff, Selection, Placment, How to Apply

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NIT Puducherry MTech Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 30K - 1.4L
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    Q:   Is NIT Puducherry worth joining?
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    The National Institute of Puducherry (NITPY) was established by the Government of India in 2010. NIT Puducherry is one of the top ten new NITs. In addition, it is one among the 31 NITs acknowledged as Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Talking about the placements, the highest and average package offered during NIT Puducherry BTech placements 2023 stood at INR 20.24 LPA and INR 9.70 LPA, respectively.

    Q:   Does NIT Puducherry provide 100% placement?
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    NIT Puducherry recorded 85placements for BTech batch 2025. The key highlights of NIT Puducherry placements for the Class of 2023 to 2025 are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Highest Package

    INR 24.70 LPA (overall)

    INR 20.24 LPA (BTech)

    INR 24.70 LPA (MTech)

    INR 24 LPA (overall)

    INR 24 LPA (BTech)

    INR 16 LPA (MTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    INR 23 LPA (MTech)

    INR 22 LPA (BTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    Average Package

    INR 10.13 LPA (overall)

    INR 9.8 LPA (BTech)

    INR 10.50 LPA (MTech)

    INR 7.9 LPA (BTech)

    INR 11.28 LPA (MTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    INR 9.7 LPA (MTech ECE)

    INR 8.3 LPA (BTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

     

    Total Recruiters

    58

    56

    47

    Total dream offers

    47

    42

    NA

    No. of non-dream offers

    129

    135

    NA

    No. of students with double offers

    6

    05

    22

    Total Students Registered

    BTech: 202

    MTech: 17

    BTech: 197

    MTech: 14

    MSc: 19

    BTech: 187

    MTech: 09

    MSc: 10

    Total Students Placed

    BTech: 155

    MTech: 15

    BTech: 158

    MTech: 8

    MSc: 6

    BTech: 159

    MTech: 6

    MSc: 4

    Placement Percentage

    BTech: 79.70%

    MTech: 88.23%

    BTech: 80.2%

    MTech: 57.14%

    MSc: 31.6%

    BTech: 85%

    MTech: 66.66%

    MSc: 40%

    Q:   Has the NIT Puducherry placement report been released?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry has released the BTech, MTech and MSc course-wise placement stats for the Class of 2025. Check out the key highlights of NIT Puducherry placement for the Class of 2025 in the table below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Highest Package

    INR 23 LPA (MTech)

    INR 22 LPA (BTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    Average Package

    INR 9.7 LPA (MTech ECE)

    INR 8.3 LPA (BTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

     

    Total Recruiters

    47

    No. of students with double offers

    22

    Total Students Registered

    BTech: 187

    MTech: 09

    MSc: 10

    Total Students Placed

    BTech: 159

    MTech: 6

    MSc: 4

    Placement Percentage

    BTech: 85%

    MTech: 66.66%

    MSc: 40%

    Q:   I have 40000 rank in OBC in the JEE Main. Can I get into NIT Puducherry through this rank?
    A: 

    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)

    Course2025
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering30526
    B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering39856
    B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering47893
    B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering60866
    B.Tech. in Civil Engineering83959

    JEE Mains Cutoff 2025 (OBC Home State)

    Course2025
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering120407
    B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering150270
    B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering204611
    B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering278816
    B.Tech. in Civil Engineering424690

     

     

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    Q:   What is the state quota for NIT Puducherry?
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    NIT Puducherry BTech admission are done on the basis of rank secured in JEE Mains followed by seat allotment process conducted by JoSAA. The seat allotment is done on the basis of choices filled by the candidate and availability of seats in the preferred institute.

     The total seat intake of NIT Puducherry BTech is 275 across all specialisations. The 50% of the total seats of BTech at NIT Puducherry is reserved for Home-state candidates (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Andaman Nicobar).

    Q:   What is the NIT Puducherry GATE cutoff 2025 for M.Tech courses?
    A: 

    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:

    Q:   What is the minimum GATE score required for M.Tech at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    For candidates belonging to the General AI quota, the minimum and maximum GATE scores required were 377 and 579 during Round 1 admission to the M.Tech course. Please note that the cutoff scores vary for different rounds, courses and categories. For GATE, the higher the cutoff scores, the higher the competition and vice versa. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NIT Puducherry GATE CCMT Round 1 cutoff scores for the students belonging to the General AI quota: 

    CourseGATE CCMT Round 1 Cutoff 2025 GATE CCMT Last Round Cutoff 2025 
    M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering579 510
    M.Tech. in Disaster Resilient Infrastructures377 377
    M.Tech. in Power Electronics382 356
    M.Tech. in VLSI Design482 405
    Q:   What is the GATE 2025 cutoff for M.Tech CSE at NIT Puducherry for different categories?
    A: 

    For 2025, the GATE CCMT cutoff score has been released across different categories and rounds under the AI quota. For the General AI category students, the 2025 Round 1 cutoff score for CSE admission stood at 579, and the last round at 510. Please note that the cutoff scores vary for different rounds, specialisations and categories. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table below to view the NIT Puducherry CSE cutoff 2025 via GATE CCMT across various categories: 

    CategoryGATE CCMT Round 1 Cutoff 2025GATE CCMT Last Round Cutoff 2025
    General579510
    OBC539479
    SC499418
    ST330277
    EWS514 496

     

     

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    NIT Puducherry M.E./M.Tech
    Fees details 2026

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    ₹ 30 K - 1.4 L
    ₹ 1.61 L
    ₹ 4.45 K
    ₹ 28.69 K
    ₹ 2.24 L - 3.34 L
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    Q:   Has anyone regretted studying from NIT Puducherry?
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    NIT Puducherry is one of the NITs present in India. The college is famous for its state of the art infrastructure. NIT Puducherry is ranked 240 by the QS Ranking 2025 under the Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category and 751-800 by the QS Ranking 2025 under the Asian University Rankings category. NIT Puducherry is also ranked 29th by India Today 2023 under the Engineering (Government) category,  49th by India Today 2023 under the Engineering category,  and 101-150 by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category. The college is also ranked 97th by NIRF 2024 under the Engineering category. Studying in a college with this type of reputation is a privilege for students. Hence, no one regreats studying from here. 

    Q:   What is the total fees in NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    As per the information given on the website, the total tuition fee charged by NIT Puducherry for its various Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Programmes is showcased in the below table:

    Course

    Total Tuition Fee

    BTech

    INR 5 lakh

    MTech

    INR 1.40 lakh

    MSc

    INR 30,000

    PhD

    INR 15,000

    Q:   Is NIT Puducherry good for CSE?
    A: 

    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 is NIT Puducherry for BTech?
    A: 

    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:

     

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    NIT Puducherry MTech Admission Dates

    DatesUpcoming Events
    19 Mar '26
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    May '26
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    27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26
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    Q:   How can I get a seat at NIT Puducherry?
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    The admission process at NIT Puducherry starts with the online application submission and ends with the payment of seat acceptance fee.

     A step-by-step process that students need to follow is as follows:

    Step-1 Apply for the relevant entrance exam required for the programme 

    Step-2 Select NIT Puducherry, during the choice-filling process conducted on the official website of the Authority conducting the admission process. Refer to the table below:

    Programme

    Entrance Exam Accepted

    Counselling Authority

    BTech

    JEE Mains

    JoSAA/ CSAB

    MTech

    GATE

    CCMT

    MSc

    IIT JAM

    CCMN

    Step-3 The Institute and seat allocation is done on the basis of the Institute's cut-off and marks secured by the candidate. Click here to predict the College you are eligible for on the basis of your rank or marks secured

    Step-3 After the seat allotment is done, the candidates are required to submit the acceptance fee and mark their physical presence at the NIT Puducherry Campus with all the original documents required for verification and submission purposes. 

    Q:   What is the cutoff for NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds and categories. The cutoff was released for candidates belonging to the All India quota. Among the General AI category candidates, the closing ranks in the last round varied between 22336 and 69557. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 30526 and 83959. Apart from the General and OBC categories, cutoff was released for SC, ST, and other categories. Candidates can check all the information for NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff here.

    In the table given below, students can find the branch-wise NIT Puducherry 2025 cutoff for the General AI category:

    Course2025
    B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering22336
    B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering34663
    B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering45409
    B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering52559
    B.Tech. in Civil Engineering69557
    Q:   Is NIT Puducherry hard to get?
    A: 

    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 is the eligibility criteria for the M.Tech programme at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    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:

    Specialisations

    Eligibility Criteria

    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    BE/BTech/Bachelor degree in relevant discipline with a minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10 point scale

    Computer Science Engineering

    Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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

    NIT Puducherry Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the NIT Puducherry GATE cutoff for OBC category?
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    NIT Puducherry GATE cutoff 2025 has been released for various rounds, categories and branches. For the OBC AI category, the cutoff score fell between 322 to 479, amongst all the branches, M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive with a cutoff score of 479, followed by M.Tech. in VLSI Design with 389 as the qualifying score. Below is a table providing the branch-wise last round GATE 2025 cutoff score: 

    Course2025
    M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering479
    M.Tech. in Disaster Resilient Infrastructures325
    M.Tech.8 in Power Electronics322
    M.Tech. in VLSI Design389
    M.Tech.8 in Thermal Engineering324

     

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    Q:   How can candidates join NIT Puducherry?
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    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.

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    Q:   Can I get direct admission at NIT Puducherry?
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    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:

    ProgrammeEntrance Exam AcceptedCounselling Authority
    BTechJEE MainsJoSAA/ CSAB
    MTechGATECCMT
    MScIIT JAMCCMN

     

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    Q:   What is the cutoff of NIT Puducherry for 2025 admission?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry CCMN cutoff 2025 has been released for the rounds across various specialisations and categories. For the General AI quota, the MSc specialisations rank was from 1172 to 1345, wherein M.Sc. in Mathematics was the most competitive, followed by M.Sc. in Chemistry, during the first round. For the last round, the cutoff ranged from 1474 to 1690, with MSc in Chemistry having the lowest cutoff and M.Sc. in Physics, the highest. Making both the most and least competitive, respectively.

    For a more detailed CCMN branch-wise cutoff list, check the table below:

    Course NameFirst Round CCMN Cutoff Rank 2025Last Round CCMN Cutoff Rank 2025
    M.Sc. in Chemistry12141474
    M.Sc. in Mathematics11721690
    M.Sc. in Physics13451657
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    NIT Puducherry MTech Cutoff 2025

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    GATE Round 5 score (General-All India)
    Course202320242025
    M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering363456510
    M.Tech. in VLSI Design357375405
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    Q:   Can I get admission to NIT Puducherry with a rank of 30000?
    A: 

    Yes, it is possible to get admission to NIT Puducherry with a rank of 30000. NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the General AI category was ranged between 17600 and 47881. Looking at the cutoff range, we can say that getting at NIT Puducherry at 30000 rank is possible among the General AI category candidates.

    Q:   How much rank should I score to get NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    To get a seat at NIT Puducherry, one would need to secure a CCMN 2025 rank of at least 1690 or lower if they belong to the General AI category to qualify for admission for various MSc specialisations. For the General AI category, the cutoff rank ranged from 1474 to 1690 during the last round and from 1172 to 1345 for the first round. Considering the last round cutoff,  M.Sc. in Chemistry has proved  to be the toughest for admission.

    Candidates can refer to the table below to know the first and last round CCMN cutoff 2025 rank to get a better idea of the rank required by different categories for admission.

    CategoryFirst Round Cutoff RangeLast Round Cutoff  Range 2025
    General1172 - 13451474 - 1690
    OBC1302- 15971575 -2446
    SC1142 -37361142 - 4876
    ST4744 - 58745874 - 6672
    EWS1612- 2187 1659- 3690
    Q:   How much rank should I score to get a seat at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    To get into NIT Puducherry, a candidate must have attained the rank as per the JEE Main cutoff 2025. As per the last round of the cutoff list,  the cutoff ranks among the General AI category candidates varied between 22336 and 69557. Therefore, to get admission to NIT Puducherry, a candidate must have a rank of at least 69557.

    For further information on NIT Puducherry cutoff 2025, candidates can check this page.

    Q:   What is the cutoff for MSc at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry MSc cutoff 2025 ranged from 1474 to 1690 during the last round for the General AI category. As per the last round cutoff for MSc specialisations, M.Sc. in Chemistry was the toughest to get admission to. For other specialisations and their cutoff, please refer to the table below. 

    Course2025
    M.Sc. in Chemistry1474
    M.Sc. in Mathematics1690
    M.Sc. in Physics1657

    Note: This table depicts only the last round cutoff rank for the General AI category; other categories and rounds' cutoffs will vary accordingly.

    NIT Puducherry Curriculum 2025

    SpecializationCurriculum
    M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
    M.Tech. in VLSI Design
    M.Tech. in Power Electronics
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    Q:   What are the popular programmes offered at NIT Puducherry?
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    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:   What are the specialisations offered in the M.Tech programme at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    SPECIALISATIONS OFFERED in the M.Tech PROGRAMME at NIT PUDUCHERRY 

    1. Computer Science and engineering
    2. Communication systems
    3. Power electronics 
    4. Design engineering
    5. Disaster resilient infrastructure 
    Q:   What are the specialisations offered in the M.Tech programme at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    The specialisations offered in the M.Tech programme at NIT Puducherry are

    • Computer Science and Engineering
    • Communication Systems
    • Power Electronics
    • Design Engineering
    • Disaster Resilient Infrastructures

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    Q:   How many seats are there for M.Tech at NIT Puducherry?
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    NIT Puducherry offers a total of 70 seats for the M.Tech programme. These seats are distributed across various specialisations offered under this course. The specialisation wise distribution is as follows:

    • MTech in Power Electronics: 10
    • MTech in VLSI Design: 10
    • M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering: 10
    • MTech in Disaster Resilient Infrastructures:10
    • MTech in Structural Engineering - Resilience and Sustainability: 10
    • MTech in Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factories: 10

     

    Q:   Which M.Tech specialisation has the highest seat intake at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry offers various specialisations under its M.Tech programme. Some of the specialisations are Mtech in Computer Science Engineering, Electircal VLSI Design, and more. For all the specialisations, the institute offers an equal number of seats, i.e., 10. Combining all, the institute offers 70 seats for the M.Tech programme.

    Q:   What is the seat reservation criteria for the SC/ST category students for M.Tech at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry has defined its seat reservation policy for admission to its M.Tech programme. The instutute has reserved a only 3 seats for admission of SC/ST category students to its M.Tech courses. Moreover, these three seats are reserved only under certain specialisations. Check out the below table to know the department wise seat matix for reservation of SC/ST candidates:

    DepartmentSC seatsST seats
    Civil01
    CSE10
    ECE00
    EEE10
    Q:   How to apply for GATE exam for admission to M.Tech at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    Students seeking admission to NIT Puducherry M.Tech courses can take admission via GATE exam. The steps to apply for GATE are as follows:

    1. Go to the GATE 2025 registration portal.

    2. Rgister as new candidate. Generate login credentials.

    3. Login using credentials generated in the last step.

    4. Fill out the application form and pay the application fees. The GATE application fees 2025 is INR 1,800 for general and INR 900 for female/SC/ST/PwD.

    5. Submit the form.

    NIT Puducherry MTech Placements 2024

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    10 LPA10.55 LPA12.38 LPA
    % Students Placed
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    76%71%53%
    Students placed16158
    % Passing Students100%100%100%
    Students admitted
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    212115
    Students opted for higher studies
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    312
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    Q:   Who are the top recruiters of NIT Puducherry placements?
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    The top recruiters of NIT Puducherry placements in 2023 included ABB, Ford, Qbit Labs, Genpact, Kaleyra, Mu Sigma, HCL, etc. These recruiters placed students of NIT Puducherry in various domains with handsome packages.

    Q:   What is the average package offered to the BTech CSE branch during the recent NIT Puducherry placements?
    A: 

    The NIT Puducherry CSE average package offered during the 2025 placement drive stood at INR 9.8 LPA. Check out the table below to know more about the BTech CSE placement statistics:

    ParticularsBTech CSE Placement Statistics (2025)
    Total Students51
    Students Placed47
    Placement Rate92%
    Highest PackageINR 16 LPA
    Average PackageINR 9.8 LPA
    Median PackageINR 9.5 LPA
    Lowest PackageINR 4.5 LPA
    Q:   Does NIT Puducherry conduct on-campus placements?
    A: 

    Yes, NIT Puducherry conducts placement drives annually for courses like BTech, M.Tech and MSc, etc. The key highlights of NIT Puducherry placements for the Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Highest Package

    INR 23 LPA (MTech)

    INR 22 LPA (BTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    Average Package

    INR 9.7 LPA (MTech ECE)

    INR 8.3 LPA (BTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

     

    Total Recruiters

    47

    Total dream offers

    NA

    No. of non-dream offers

    NA

    No. of students with double offers

    22

    Total Students Registered

    BTech: 187

    MTech: 09

    MSc: 10

    Total Students Placed

    BTech: 159

    MTech: 6

    MSc: 4

    Placement Percentage

    BTech: 85%

    MTech: 66.66%

    MSc: 40%

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

    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 StudentsPost Matric Scholarship for OBC/MBC students
    Hakeem Abdul Scholarship-
    Q:   Does NIT Puducherry offer scholarships?
    A: 

    Yes, NIT Puducherry offers scholarships. According to the official website of NIT Puducherry, there are several scholarships available for students who are in need of them. Some of the scholarships available for the students of NIT Puducherry are as follows:

    Sh. Dorilal Agrawal Meritorious Scholarship-2021 for the physically challenged students.

    Scholarship for Backward class students from TN students studying at NIT: welfare of Backward classes - Scholarship to BC, MBC & DNC Students from Tamil Nadu - Studying in NIT/IIT/IIM/IIIT.

    The scholarship amount is given Rs.1000/- per month at the undergraduate level for the first three years of College and at postgraduate level Rs.2000/- per month. For the students pursuing professional courses receives Rs.2000/- per month in the 4th and 5th year.

    NIT Puducherry FAQs 2025

    Q:   What is the highest package offered during the recent NIT Puducherry placements?
    A: 

    The NIT Puducherry highest package offered during NIT Puducherry placement drive in 2023 stood at INR 24.70 LPA. The course-wise NIT Puducherry highest packages offered in 2023 placements are presented below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Highest package (overall)

    INR 83.60 LPA

    Highest package (BTech)

    INR 83.60 LPA

    Highest package (MTech)

    INR 24.70 LPA

    The course-wise NIT Puducherry highest package offered between 2022 and 2023 are also presented below: 

    Course

    Highest Package (2022)

    Highest Package (2023)

    BTech

    INR 42 LPA

    INR 20.24 LPA

    MTech

    INR 14.50 LPA

    INR 24.70 LPA

    Q:   Does NIT Puducherry offer M.Tech course?
    A: 

    Yes, NIT Puducherry offers a MTech programme. Under this programme, students get to choose from various specialisations including Power Electronics, Computer Science, and more. Tabulated below are the key highlights of this programme:

    Particulars

    Statistics

    Duration

    Two years

    Mode

    Full time

    Eligibility

    BE/BTech degree in relevant discipline with minimum of 60%

    Selection Criteria

    GATE + CCMT/Written Test + Interview

    Fee

    INR 1.4 Lacs to INR 1.8 lakh.

    Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

    Q:   Where do NIT Puducherry alumni work?
    A: 

    According to unofficial sources, a large share of NIT Puducherry alumni is placed in the Engineering sector, with a 60% share. The sector-wise

     NIT Puducherry alumni

     

    placement statistics are presented below:

     
    Q:   Is there any seat reservation policy for M.Tech admissions at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    Yes, NIT Puducherry has framed a reservation policy for allocation of M.Tech seats. The policy difines the number of seats reserved for admission to different categoy studnts. As per the policy, the institute reserves 9 seats for admission of candidates belonging to the reserved categories. Tabulated below is the breakdown of this reservation policy:

    CategorySeats
    Scheduled Castes2
    EWS1
    OBC4
    Scheduled Tribes1
    Open PwD1
    Q:   What is the total tuition fee for M.Tech programme at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    At the time of admissions, candidates NIT Puducherry M.Tech admission offer must pay the fee to confirm their admission. The total tuition fee for M.Tech courses ranges from INR 1.4 Lacs to INR 1.8 akh. For more information, students are advised to visit the official website of the institute.

    Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

    Q:   How good are the MTech placements at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    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 9.7 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of NIT Puducherry placements for the M.Tech Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

    ParticularsMTech CSE Placement Statistics (2025)MTech ECE Placement Statistics (2025)MTech EEE Placement Statistics (2025)
    Total Students441
    Students Placed231
    Placement Rate50%75%100%
    Highest PackageINR 13 LPAINR 23 LPAINR 6 LPA
    Average PackageINR 16 LPAINR 9.6 LPAINR 6 LPA
    Lowest PackageINR 10.5 LPAINR 4.5 LPAINR 6 LPA
    Median PackageINR 11.7 LPAINR 5.5 LPAINR 6 LPA
    Q:   What is the highest salary offered during NIT Puducherry placements?
    A: 

    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:

    Course

    Highest Package (2023)

    Highest Package (2024)

    Highest Package (2025)

    BTech

    INR 20.24 LPA

    INR 24 LPA

    INR 22 LPA

    MTech

    INR 24 LPA

    INR 16 LPA

    INR 23 LPA

    MSc

    NA

    INR 6 LPA

    INR 6 LPA

    Overall

    INR 24.70 LPA

    INR 24.70 LPA

    INR 22 LPA

    The table below provides the branch wise highest packages recorded during NIT Puducherry placements 2025:

    BranchHighest Package (2025)
    BTech CSEINR 16 LPA
    BTech ECEINR 16 LPA
    BTech EEEINR 16 LPA
    BTech MechanicalINR 11 LPA
    BTech CivilINR 22 LPA
    MTech CSEINR 13 LPA
    MTech ECEINR 23 LPA
    MTech EEEINR 6 LPA
    MSc ChemINR 6 LPA
    MSc PhyINR 6 LPA
    MSc MathINR 6 LPA

     

    Q:   How are the placements at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry has a good record of placements for its BTech and MTech courses. As per the latest report, overall 47 recruiters visited the campus for 2025 placements and placed more than 160 students in new-age job roles. The key highlights of NIT Puducherry placements for the Class of 2023 to 2025 are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Highest Package

    INR 24.70 LPA (overall)

    INR 20.24 LPA (BTech)

    INR 24.70 LPA (MTech)

    INR 24 LPA (overall)

    INR 24 LPA (BTech)

    INR 16 LPA (MTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    INR 23 LPA (MTech)

    INR 22 LPA (BTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    Average Package

    INR 10.13 LPA (overall)

    INR 9.8 LPA (BTech)

    INR 10.50 LPA (MTech)

    INR 7.9 LPA (BTech)

    INR 11.28 LPA (MTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    INR 9.7 LPA (MTech ECE)

    INR 8.3 LPA (BTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

     

    Total Recruiters

    58

    56

    47

    Total dream offers

    47

    42

    NA

    No. of non-dream offers

    129

    135

    NA

    No. of students with double offers

    6

    05

    22

    Total Students Registered

    BTech: 202

    MTech: 17

    BTech: 197

    MTech: 14

    MSc: 19

    BTech: 187

    MTech: 09

    MSc: 10

    Total Students Placed

    BTech: 155

    MTech: 15

    BTech: 158

    MTech: 8

    MSc: 6

    BTech: 159

    MTech: 6

    MSc: 4

    Placement Percentage

    BTech: 79.70%

    MTech: 88.23%

    BTech: 80.2%

    MTech: 57.14%

    MSc: 31.6%

    BTech: 85%

    MTech: 66.66%

    MSc: 40%

     
    Q:   What is the placement scenario at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    The placements at NIT Puducherry have been excellent over the years. As per the latest placement brochure 2025, the highest package offered to the M.Tech ECE branch was INR 23 LPA. The season 2025 recorded an overall BTech placement rate of 85%. Check out the key highlights of the NIT Puducherry placements 2023-2025 from the table below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Highest Package

    INR 24.70 LPA (overall)

    INR 20.24 LPA (BTech)

    INR 24.70 LPA (MTech)

    INR 24 LPA (overall)

    INR 24 LPA (BTech)

    INR 16 LPA (MTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    INR 23 LPA (MTech)

    INR 22 LPA (BTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    Average Package

    INR 10.13 LPA (overall)

    INR 9.8 LPA (BTech)

    INR 10.50 LPA (MTech)

    INR 7.9 LPA (BTech)

    INR 11.28 LPA (MTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

    INR 9.7 LPA (MTech ECE)

    INR 8.3 LPA (BTech)

    INR 6 LPA (MSc)

     

    Total Recruiters

    58

    56

    47

    Total dream offers

    47

    42

    NA

    No. of non-dream offers

    129

    135

    NA

    No. of students with double offers

    6

    05

    22

    Total Students Registered

    BTech: 202

    MTech: 17

    BTech: 197

    MTech: 14

    MSc: 19

    BTech: 187

    MTech: 09

    MSc: 10

    Total Students Placed

    BTech: 155

    MTech: 15

    BTech: 158

    MTech: 8

    MSc: 6

    BTech: 159

    MTech: 6

    MSc: 4

    Placement Percentage

    BTech: 79.70%

    MTech: 88.23%

    BTech: 80.2%

    MTech: 57.14%

    MSc: 31.6%

    BTech: 85%

    MTech: 66.66%

    MSc: 40%

    Q:   What is the placement of NIT Puducherry for civil engineering?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry placements for BTech in Civil Engineering are given below

    BTech Branches

    Total Students

    Students Registered

    Students Placed

    Civil

    31

    29

    15

    Q:   What is the average CSE package for NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    The average package offered at NIT Puducherry was INR 8.42 LPA during NIT Puducherry BTech Placement drive 2022 and the highest package was INR 42 LPA. Specialisation wise job offers recieved is showcased in the below table:

    BTech Branches

    Total Students

    Students Registered

    Students Placed

    Civil

    31

    29

    15

    CSE

    69

    57

    55

    ECE

    65

    61

    47

    EEE

    55

    41

    27

    Mechanical

    28

    28

    22

    Note: 4, 3, 5 and 4 students from CSE, ECE, EEE and Mechanical respectively, opted for higher studies.

    Q:   What is the application fee for M.Tech at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry M.Tech application fees vary depending on category of the candidates. Tabulated below is the category-wise application fees to be paid:

    Category

    Application Fees

    General

    INR 1,000

    SC/ST/PwD

    INR 500

    Note: The above mentioned application fees is as per official sources. However, it is subject to change.

    Q:   Is admission to NIT Puducherry merit-based or entrance-based?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry offers admissions to the courses on the basis of both, merit and entrance scores. The institute requires entrance exam including JEE Main, IIT JAM, GATE, and DASA UG to offer admission to the courses. To get admission, candidates are required to fulfil the course-specific eligibility laid by the institute.

    Q:   Can I get admission to NIT Puducherry with a score of 70 marks?
    A: 

     NIT Puducherry CCMT cutoff 2025 is out for all rounds and various categories and specialisations. With 70 marks, you can easily get admission to all specialisations offered by NIT Puducherry. As per the last round, the cutoff score ranged from 510 to 356 for the General AI category students. For more detailed last round cutoff scores for other branches, kindly refer to the table below:

    Course Last Round CCMT Cutoff 2025
    M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering510
    M.Tech. in Disaster Resilient Infrastructures377
    M.Tech. in Power Electronics356
    M.Tech. in VLSI Design405

    Note: This is only the last round cutoff score for the General AI category. Other categories and rounds have different cutofffs accordingly.

    Q:   I have got 200 score in CCMT. What score do I require to take admission in NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    NIT Puducherry cut off 2025 was concluded for M.E./M. Tech admission is based on GATE entrance exam score, followed by the CCMT counselling process. The cutoff was released as scores for different categories belonging to the AI quota. NIT Puducherry GATE cutoff 2025 ranged between 377 and 510 for students belonging to the General AI category, wherein M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the toughest course to get admitted to.  Therefore, getting admission to NIT Puducherry with this score is possible.

    Q:   What is the branch wise average package offered to students at NIT Puducherry?
    A: 

    The overall average package for BTech and M.Tech stood at INR 8.3 LPA and INR 9.7 LPA. The table below provides the branch wise packages recorded during NIT Puducherry placements 2025:

    BranchAverage Package (2025)
    BTech CSEINR 9.8 LPA
    BTech ECEINR 7.6 LPA
    BTech EEEINR 5.9 LPA
    BTech MechanicalINR 5.7 LPA
    BTech CivilINR 14.4 LPA
    MTech CSEINR 16 LPA
    MTech ECEINR 9.6 LPA
    MTech EEEINR 6 LPA
    MSc ChemINR 6 LPA
    MSc PhyINR 6 LPA
    MSc MathINR 6 LPA
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