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VNIT Nagpur Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate Courses

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VNIT Nagpur Courses and Fees 2026

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(13 courses)
5 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : JEE Main
M.E./M.Tech(25 courses)
1.4 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
B.Arch(1 course)
6.3 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 45 %
Exams : JEE MainNATA
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Q:   Is VNIT Nagpur costly?
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VNIT Nagpur is not that costly. The course fee for Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology's flagship BTech programme is around INR 5 lakh. The course fees for MTech and BArch at the institute are around INR 1.4 lakh and INR 6.3 lakh, respectively. Overall, the institute is considered relatively affordable for all courses.

Q:   What is the lowest rank to get into VNIT Nagpur?
A: 

VNIT Nagpur 2025 cutoff has been released for round 1 for students seeking admission to MSc specialisations on the basis of CCMN. The cutoff has been released for different categories belonging to the AI quota. For the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 884 and 1144. Therefore, the lowest rank to get admission into VNIT Nagpur is 884 for the toughest specialisation M.Sc. in Mathematics.

Q:   Can I get direct admission in VNIT Nagpur?
A: 

No, you cannot get direct admission at VNIT Nagpur. Admission is only offered to candidates who qualify in accepted entrance exams. The admission criteria for different courses offered at the institute are as follows:

CourseAdmission Criteria

BTech

JEE Main (Paper 1) + JoSAA/ CSAB Counselling
BArchJEE Main (Paper 2) + JoSAA/ CSAB Counselling
MTechGATE + CCMT Counselling
MScIIT JAM + CCMN Counselling
MBAExam conducted by the institute

 

Q:   Can I get VNIT Nagpur through JEE Main?
A: 

Yes, JEE Main is the only accepted exam for VNIT Nagpur BTech admission. Candidates seeking BTech admission at the institute must register for JoSAA/ CSAB counselling and select VNIT Nagpur while locking their preferences. However, only candidates who clear the JEE Main (Paper 1) cut-off will be allotted a seat for BTech at the institute. Candidates with valid JEE Main (Paper 2) score can get BArch admission at VNIT Nagpur.

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B.E. / B.Tech

13 CoursesStar Icon4.1(345)4 years#44 NIRF
₹12.5 LPA
₹5 L

M.E./M.Tech

25 CoursesStar Icon4.1(48)2 years
₹11.95 LPA
₹1.4 L

B.Arch

1 CourseStar Icon3.6(16)5 years#10 NIRF
₹5 LPA
₹6.25 L

M.Sc.

3 CoursesStar Icon4.3(13)2 years
₹6.63 LPA
₹30 K

Ph.D.

1 Course5 years
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₹1.33 L

MBA/PGDM

1 Course2 years
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₹4 L
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Q:   How many departments are there at VNIT Nagpur?
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There are 15 departments at VNIT Nagpur. Refer to the table below for some of the departments at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology:

VNIT Nagpur Departments

MathematicsComputer Science & EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Chemical EngineeringMining EngineeringElectronics & Comm. Engineering
Civil EngineeringArchitecture & PlanningCentre for VLSI & Nanotechnology
Q:   Which one is better; VNIT Nagpur or IIIT Nagpur?
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VNIT Nagpur seems to have an edge over IIIT Nagpur in multiple aspects. VNIT Nagpur comes with the "NIT" tag, offers a wider variety of courses and is consistently among the top 50 Engineering colleges as per the NIRF rankings. The alumni network and infrastructure are also relatively better.
On the other hand, IIIT Nagpur is not ranked by NIRF.

However, the institute offered better placements than VNIT Nagpur in 2025, especially for CSE & IT branches. The average BTech packages offered at VNIT Nagpur and IIIT Nagpur in 2025 were INR 10.7 Lacs and INR 14.96 LPA, respectively.
Hence, as per the information available on the internet, candidates focused on CSE and IT placements may find IIIT Nagpur a better option, but VNIT Nagpur is the winner when it comes to an overall comparison.

Q:   How difficult is it to get into VNIT Nagpur?
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Getting into VNIT Nagpur is quite difficult due to the highly competitive cut-offs and large number of applicants. Admission to most VNIT Nagpur courses is through national-level counselling processes, like JoSAA, CCMM, and CCMT. The competition gets even more intense when it comes to top BTech branches, such as CSE and ECE. Hence, candidates must also explore Engineering colleges accepting JEE Main scores to keep smart backup options ready.

Q:   How is campus life at VNIT Nagpur?
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According to VNIT Nagpur alumni, the institute offers a safe and balanced campus life. Students who reviewed the institute on Shiksha.com mentioned that cultural fests like Aarohi and technical fests like Axis keep campus life fun and lively. Students can also join various societies and clubs. There are technical clubs like Robotics, Coding, and Aeromodelling, and non-technical ones like dance, drama, and music societies. Students inclined towards sports can participate in fests and competitions in cricket, football, badminton, basketball, kabaddi, and more. Clean hostels, night canteens, and messes with vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and Jain food options are also available.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

Star Icon4.34 years#44 NIRF
115
₹11.52 LPA
₹5 L

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Star Icon3.65 years#10 NIRF
62
₹5 LPA
₹6.25 L

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

Star Icon4.14 years#44 NIRF
115
₹7.75 LPA
₹5 L

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Star Icon3.94 years#44 NIRF
115
₹9.51 LPA
₹5 L

B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Star Icon4.04 years#44 NIRF
115
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₹5 L

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

Star Icon4.14 years#44 NIRF
115
₹8.05 LPA
₹5 L

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

Star Icon4.14 years#44 NIRF
115
₹8 LPA
₹5 L

B.Tech. in Mining Engineering

Star Icon3.94 years#44 NIRF
50
₹6.9 LPA
₹5 L

B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Star Icon4.14 years#44 NIRF
115
₹8.88 LPA
₹5 L

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

5 years
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₹1.33 L

M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

Star Icon4.22 years
18
₹7 LPA
₹1.4 L

M.Tech. in VLSI Design

2 years
25
₹11.95 LPA
₹1.4 L
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Q:   Does VNIT Nagpur offer better placements than other NITs?
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Check the VNIT Nagpur placement statistics 2025 in comparison with NIT K and NIT Raipur below:

NIT Name

Highest Package (2025)

Average Package (2025)

VNIT Nagpur

64 L

10.70 L (BTech)

NIT Kurukshetra

63.12 L

14.84 L (BTech)

NIT Raipur

60 L

11.1 L (Overall)

Q:   Is VNIT Nagpur better than COEP Pune for BTech CSE?
A: 

VNIT Nagpur's BTech CSE is often compared with BTech Computer Engineering at COE Pune. Both institutes are among the best engineering colleges in Maharashtra. To decide which of the two is better for them, candidates can refer to the following comparison table:

ParametersVNIT NagpurCOE Pune
NIRF 2025 (Engineering)#44#90
Average Package 2026 (BTech CSE)INR 17.3 LPAINR 17.96 LPA
the highest Package 2026 (BTech CSE)INR 64 LPAINR 60.30 LPA
AdmissionMore competitive; only via JEE MainRelatively less competitive; via JEE Main & MHT CET
Shiksha Rating4.35/54.2/5
Location AdvantageLimited city lifeBetter city life

For a more detailed comparison, visit Compare VNIT Nagpur & COEP. 

Q:   Which branch has the best placement record during VNIT Nagpur BTech placements?
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VNIT Nagpur placement 2026 is ongoing. As on Dec 19, 2025, the branch-wise students placed during placement drive 2026 is mentioned below: 

BTech Branch

Students Registered 2026

Students Placed 2026

Total Offers 2026

Civil

81

34

36

Chemical

86

33

34

CSE

108

69

72

EEE

93

45

45

ECE

105

50

51

Mechanical

100

45

46

MME

91

30

31

MIN

36

7

7

Q:   Is VNIT Nagpur Tier 1 or Tier 2?
A: 

VNIT Nagpur is usually considered a Tier 1 college or a high-end Tier 2 college. The "Tier 1" tag is usually held by IITs and top NITs, like NIT Trichy and Rourkela. However, as per NIRF 2025, VNIT Nagpur is one of the top 10 NITs and top 50 engineering colleges in India. The competitive screening process (JoSAA/ CCMN/ CCMT) ensures an elite peer group, and recruiters like Google, Oracle, and Goldman Sachs testify to the academic excellence of the institute.

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VNIT Nagpur
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4.1/5
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Companies like Dassault systems, Siemens, TCS, Cognizant, L&T visit campus for recruitment.
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Students from our batch were not placed in core companies but IT companies and banking sector companies visited for our branch.
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Review of VNIT Nagpur - Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology.
Placements: The placement process was good. The placement cell was good and provided good job opportunities. To become part of the placement process, students first had to register themselves on university portal with their college name. Then they could sit for placements. Companies that visited the college were TCS, Tata, Infosys, Infotech, HCL, Cipla, Lotus, and many more. Around 90% of students were placed every year. The highest package ranged from 25–35 LPA. The average package ranged from 4–7 LPA. Companies also conducted interview sessions and practical tests for the selection of students.
Infrastructure: My hostel was very good, with nice facilities, and the food was also very good. Food was provided according to the menu and was hygienic. During the registration process, the hostel owner took the required details and fees. The hostel was well secured with CCTV cameras.
Faculty: The teaching faculty of this college was quite helpful and highly renowned. They were very helpful and provided enough knowledge about particular subjects to help students improve in their respective studies. We could easily communicate with them to get solutions to our problems, whether related to academics or otherwise. There was a semester exam system in the college with a CGPA grading system. The external exam carried 75 marks. 25 marks were for internal assessment, which included assignments, tests, and 5 marks for attendance. For science students, there were also 50 marks for practicals. The course curriculum was very good. In the first year of college, there was not too much academic load. It felt like getting complete freedom. Joining the Chemistry lab was fascinating. Learning about subjects made me feel confident.
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B.Tech. in Mining Engineering - Batch of 2029
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4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
Honest review of Mining Engineering at VNIT.
Placements: Around 60-80% of students get placed depending on the batch and market conditions. In recent years, the placement percentage has ranged from 64% to 80%. The highest package was 14.5 LPA, the average package is 10 LPA, and the lowest package is 6 LPA. Recruiters include CIL, IOCL, Vedanta, JSW, etc. Around 65% of students get internships and trainee offers. The major roles offered are GET, Safety Engineer, etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure in VNIT is very good. It has well-equipped laboratories, smart classrooms, a central library, campus-wide Wi-Fi, and good sports facilities. Hostel rooms are decent and regularly maintained. The mess food is average but hygienic. The campus also has canteens, a sports complex, etc.
Faculty: Faculty members are qualified, experienced, and supportive, with good knowledge of their subjects. The curriculum covers both practical and theoretical subjects. They provide detailed information about the industry. Semester exams are moderately challenging. Overall, the pass percentage is good.
Other: I chose this course because I preferred the college over the branch. Mining is a very interesting topic. It would be better if they taught more ML subjects in the course.
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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029
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4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
Dissatisfied with campus life.
Placements: The good thing about VNIT is placement. We will get good placements even at a low CGPA. The highest package will be around 64 LPA, and when it comes to the lowest, it may be around 4 LPA. Mahindra, Tata, BHPL, PSU, etc. The students with a CGPA of around 8.5 will get internships easily. Design and Manufacturing is the top role offered in Mechanical Engineering.
Infrastructure: We will get the best Wi-Fi, good labs, good classrooms, and the best library. We will get 24/7 Wi-Fi through LAN. The food is average. We have one healthcare center, which is good. We have an ambulance for emergencies too. There will be a lot of sports to participate in and practice.
Faculty: Every teacher is highly qualified, but not everyone puts in the effort to teach. We will have all the books in the library. The course curriculum is nice, and it is relevant to the present situation. The question papers will be difficult, and the pass percentage depends on relative performance, similar to that of JEE.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
3.8
4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money
An average Computer Science student's life at VNIT.
Placements: About 70-80 percent of students are placed till the end of the placement season. Top recruiting companies are Oracle, Google, Goldman Sachs, VISA, Wells Fargo, and Arista, which offer really great packages. Some other good companies hire a good number of people, including Hilti, Accenture, etc. The highest package offered is 40 LPA, and the lowest package offered ranges from 4-5 LPA. The average package offered ranges from 7-8LPA.
Infrastructure: Everything is well-equipped with every required thing in the department. Just the CSE department building is a bit old, as compared to the new infrastructure constructed on the campus. Labs do have ACs, and Wi-Fi is available. A unique building, i.e., Class Room Complex (CRC), is where classes take place. Hostels are well equipped with LAN and Ethernet connections for free internet. The cleanliness is maintained at regular intervals, but still, it can be improved a bit. Food quality is not bad, but still, there is space for improvement.
Faculty: Teachers are cooperative and knowledgeable. Teaching quality is good. The course curriculum is relevant now. Initially, there used to be common courses for all branches in the first year, which led to studying subjects of other branches, which we won't use anytime in the future in our degree. But the revised curriculum led to department-wise subjects from the first year itself, which is very useful. Semester exams are moderately difficult. If we focus on class lectures and study well, then we can pass easily.
Other: I chose this course because CSE is a chill branch, which I heard about before choosing college and branch, but here I feel we do have a bit of a busy schedule. A lot of lab evals and assignments make us busy and let us feel they are not that chill, though. But it feels like it's for our learning only. So nothing bad. It has a bit of a busy schedule.
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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029
4.6
4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
An institute of national importance for a reason.
Placements: 88% of students were placed in B.Tech in mechanical engineering. The highest package was around 20 LPA, and the average package for mechanical was around 12 LPA. Top recruiting companies are TATA Motors, Siemens, Bajaj Auto, Mahindra, etc. These offer top roles such as design engineer, data analyst, management training, etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure available for mechanical engineering is well above average, and all facilities have been provided. The quality of food is decent, and the food tastes delicious and healthy. The facilities for sports and games are more than enough. Everything is available and well maintained. Many tournaments occur frequently, which keep the people engaged in sports.
Faculty: All the teachers are helpful. The minimum qualification of the teachers in VNIT Nagpur is at least a Ph.D., which gives students the opportunity to learn from brilliant professors. The examinations at VNIT are quite challenging, and the quality of questions in the examination is decent.
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B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2028
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As good as an IIT if you can make the best out of it.
Placements: Placements are good if you work hard, and there are enough companies for deserving students. CSE/ECE have very good placements, and most serious students get placed. EEE/Mechanical/Civil have good placements in core sectors. M.Tech Civil has many company opportunities. MME/Mining still has enough opportunities for serious students. Chemical Engineering has many students getting placed in PSUs.
Infrastructure: The college has one of the best infrastructures among NITs, with good facilities in every department. The gym is available. Freshers stay in old hostels with triple-sharing rooms. Second- and third-year students get single-sharing rooms in old hostels. Fourth-year students get single-sharing rooms in new hostels. The swimming pool is amazing. The campus area is large, and students can do cycling.
Faculty: There is no branch change facility. A 75% attendance rule is followed, and students may receive a W grade and have to repeat the course if their attendance is low. Faculty members are really nice and teach very well if students focus. The course structure is also great. There is no Chemistry for CSE/ECE students, which is a plus.
Other: This college is one of the best NITs out there.
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Can I get admission to VNIT Nagpur with 95.55 percentile in JEE Main under the EWS category (Maharashtra home state)?

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Yes, you can get admission to VNIT Nagpur with 95.55 percentile in JEE Main under the EWS category (Maharashtra home state) but your course options might be limited or into less competitive or core branches.

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What courses are offered in VNIT Nagpur?

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Candidates can check below the courses offered at VNIT Nagpur: 

  • BTech 
  • BArch 
  • MTech 
  • MSc
  • PhD

These courses are offered in different specialisations.

 

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Can I take direct admission in VNIT Nagpur?

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No, candidates cannot take direct admission in VNIT Nagpur. For UG courses like B.Tech, candidates must appear for the JEE Main exam and secure a seat through the JoSAA or CSAB counseling processes. For PG programs like M.Tech and MSc, valid GATE or IIT JAM scores are required, and admissions are pr

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What happens to the vacant seats in the VNIT Nagpur BTech course?

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Any seat left empty after regular rounds of the VNIT Nagpur BTech admission is filled later. These leftover seats go into special spot admission rounds called CSAB counselling. Students with lower ranks get another chance to claim these vacant spots. The institute ensures that maximum seats are fill

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