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VNIT Nagpur Admission Dates 2025
VNIT Nagpur accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for VNIT Nagpur 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 |
B.Arch Admissions 2026
- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: JEE Main, NATA
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
2 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26 | JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2Ongoing |
20 Apr '26 | JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 2 on or before |
4 Apr '26 - 13 Jun '26 | NATA 2026 Phase 1 Exam(Friday and Saturday)Ongoing |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
VNIT Nagpur admission process is entirely entrance-based. Candidates are required to qualify for national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, IIT JAM, CAT, etc., for the respective courses. Candidates who obtain a valid score as per the course's requirements in the respective entrance exam will have to register and appear for the counselling process conducted by specific counselling bodies. Find below the selection criteria for the VNIT Nagpur popular courses:
| VNIT Nagpur Courses | Selection Criteria | Counselling |
|---|---|---|
| BTech | JEE Main (Click to apply) | JoSAA Counselling |
| MTech | GATE (Click to apply) | JoSAA2 Counselling |
| MSc | IIT JAM (Click to apply) | CCMN Counselling |
For 2022, cut off was 34251 for General category candidates in All India quota for BTech in Chemical Engineering in VNIT Nagpur - Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology. For female candidates of General category under All India quota, 41873 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
The application process of VNIT Nagpur admissions is online. Students have to register online at the college and for the entrance test they want to appear for. After giving the entrance exam, students also have to take part in the online counselling process for the college allotment.
Students have to register for the entrance test of their course. This is compulsory to apply for any programme given by VNIT Nagpur. It is also important to register on the official website of college. After giving the entrance test, students also have to take part in the counselling process.
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VNIT Nagpur, established in 1960, is one of the the oldest NITs in the country. All the programmes offered at VNIT Nagpur are approved by the UGC. VNIT Nagpur offers UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Technology. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology course admission is based on entrance exams, such as JEE Main, GATE, DASA UG, IIT JAM and NATA.
The key highlights of VNIT Nagpur MTech placements over the past three years are presented below:
Particulars | MTech Placement Statistics 2024 | MTech Placement Statistics 2025 | MTech Placement Statistics 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
Highest package | INR 64.67 LPA | INR 29.39 LPA | INR 35.63 LPA |
Average package | INR 8.32 LPA | INR 7.98 LPA | INR 12.4 LPA |
Median package | INR 7.5 LPA | INR 7.25 LPA | INR 11.95 LPA |
Lowest package | INR 3.54 LPA | INR 3 LPA | INR 6.75 LPA |
Companies visited | 85 | 68 | 15 |
Students registered | 232 | 184 | 309 |
Students placed | 157 | 134 | 33 |
Placement percentage | 60% | 67.62% | 10.68% |
Offers made | 173 | 141 | 33 |
VNIT Nagpur offers UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Technology. Candidates need to qualify for the basic eligibility criteria to be able to apply for the courses offered at VNIT Nagpur. Tabulated below are the eligibility criteria for various courses:
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Eligibility: Class 12 with 75% aggregate | |
Eligibility: Class 12 with 75% aggregate | |
Eligibility: Any 4-year UG degree | |
Eligibility: Any bachelor's degree | |
Eligibility: Relevant UG or PG degree with first class + GATE |
The course-wise average package recorded during VNIT Nagpur placements in recent past is mentioned below:
Course | Average Package 2026 |
|---|---|
BTech | INR 14.86 LPA |
MTech | INR 12.4 LPA |
Course | Average Package 2025 |
BArch | INR 5.1 LPA |
MSc | INR 6.88 LPA |
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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) |
63.12 L | 14.84 L (BTech) | |
60 L | 11.1 L (Overall) |
The branch-wise key highlights of VNIT Nagpur MSc placements 2024 are presented below:
Particulars | MSc Chemistry Placement Statistics (2024) | MSc Physics Placement Statistics (2024) | MSc Mathematics Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Highest package | INR 6 LPA | INR 10.44 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
Average package | INR 4.88 LPA | INR 8.48 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
Median package | INR 5.25 LPA | INR 9 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
Lowest package | INR 4.5 LPA | INR 6 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
Students registered | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Students placed | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Placement rate | 25% | 21.43% | 7.69% |
Total offers | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Note: Placement report 2024 is updated till Oct 1, 2024
The key highlights of VNIT Nagpur BArch placements 2024 are presented below:
Particulars | BArch Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
Students registered | 62 |
Students placed | 10 |
Jobs offered | 11 |
Companies visited | 6 |
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.
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NIT Nagpur uses GATE scores for admission to its M.Tech programs but also considers other factors such as academic performance, work experience, and research aptitude for selection. According to the VNIT Nagpur cutoff 2023, the last round closing rank ranged between 351 and 507 for the MTech courses, with M.Tech. in Communication System Engineering being the most competitive specialization. Candidates seeking admission to NIT Nagpur can refer to the table below to check the last round closing ranks for all MTech specializations for General All India category students.
The overall highest package offered during VNIT Nagpur placements 2026 was INR 58.3 LPA. In 2025 and 2024, the highest package stood at 64 LPA.
A total of 355 offers were made during VNIT Nagpur placements 2026. The data is updated till Dec 19, 2025. Out of total offers, 322 were BTech offers and 33 were MTech offers.
No, it is not possible. Admissions for BTech at VNIT Nagpur are conducted only on the basis of JEE Main scores only followed by JoSAA, CSAB or DASA counselling. Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) is a state-level entrance test used to select applicants for admission to engineering and pharmacy programs at various colleges throughout Maharashtra. The exam is conducted every year by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell.
The application fee of GATE has to be submitted separately by the candidates at the time of apply for admission to M.Tech programme. The category-wise application fee for GATE is tabulated below:
For Examination Centres in India | Regular Period | During the Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
Female candidates (per paper) | INR 750 | INR 1,250 |
SC/ST/PwD category (per paper) | INR 750 | INR 1,250 |
All other candidates (per paper) | INR 1,500 | INR 2,000 |
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 |
The VNIT Nagpur BArch admission is subject to JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA Counselling. However, vacant seats are also allocated on the basis of CSAB and DASA counselling. Candidates are allotted seats via multiple rounds of counselling. Moreover, before proceeding with the application formalities, the aspirants must check the eligibility criteria.
VNIT Nagpur MTech course is offered for a duration of two years across 22 specialisations. The total seat intake for all these specialisations is 482. Candidates can secure their seat for MTech via GATE + CCMT Counselling process. Find below the seat intake of top MTech specialisations offered at VNIT Nagpur:
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| MTech (Jul2023)-MTech. in Industrial Engineering | 23 |
| MTech in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering | 25 |
| MTech in Structural Engineering | 25 |
| MTech in Urban Planning | 25 |
| MTech in Construction Technology and Management | 20 |
VNIT MTech placements 2026 is ongoing. In 2025, 100% placement was recorded in MTech Heat Power & Engineering, Construction Technology & Management and Process Metallurgy branches. The best average package of INR 12.97 LPA was received by MTech CSE students in 2025.
VNIT Nagpur will release 6-8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:
- The JEE Main score of the candidate
- The category of the candidate
- The number of seats available in the course
Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.
VNIT Nagpur scholarships are offered to meritorious students. Some of the popular VNIT Nagpur scholarship schemes available for BTech students are national-level scholarships, Maharashtra state scholarships, and other state and private scholarships. Further, VNIT offers the Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas Scholarship to facilitate low-income students belonging to the reserved category to obtain higher education through master's or PhD courses by studying abroad. Tabulated below is the list of a few scholarships that can be filled by the students of VNIT Nagpur:
Scholarship Scheme | Category |
|---|---|
Post Matric Scholarship/Freeship scheme through MahaDBT (Maharashtra State Only) | OBC/SBC/VJNT/SC/ST (belongs to Maharashtra State Only) |
Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana for Hostel Allowance only | Schedule Tribe (belongs to Maharashtra State Only) |
Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students (10 Students of Institute as per merit) | Those SC students have a total annual family income from all sources up to Rs.8.00Lacsand have secured admission in a full-time course in any of the notified institutions |
ONGC Scholarship | For securing 1st Rank in 3rd Year of Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering |
Kotak Kanya Scholarship | Girl Students (Class 12) admission to 1st Year. |
VNIT is one of the top Engineering colleges in India. The college is recognised by UGC and has received NAAC A accreditation also. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology also gives courses like MTech, MSc etc. other than BTech.
VNIT Nagpur is one of the oldest NITs in the country. VNIT Nagpur is an institute of national importance and has been ranked 41 and 82 by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering and Overall categories, respectively. Talking about the placements, the overall average package offered during the VNIT Nagpur placements 2023 stood at INR 10.17 LPA. Also, a total of 1,235 offers were released, and 1,000 students were placed during VNIT Nagpur placements 2023. Apart from this, 238 companies visited the campus during VNIT Nagpur placements 2023. The top recuiters during the VNIT placements 2023 are Accenture, Ernst & Young - Global Delivery Services, American Express, EXL Services, BlackRock Solutions, Gail Limited, Comviva, Godrej Industries Limited, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, etc.
VNIT Nagpur JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the BTech CSE course ranged from 5809 to 7694 for the General AI category students. On the other hand, General HS quota candidates saw a cutoff ranging from 6150 to 7264. The cutoff was also published for other categories in both the quotas, students can click here to know the same.
VNIT Nagpur has good faculty. All the faculty members are well-educated and hold degrees like PhD. The faculty at VNIT Nagpur is helpful and aim to make the educational experience better for all the students.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Computer Science & Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering | Mining Engineering | Electronics & Comm. Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | Architecture & Planning | Centre for VLSI & Nanotechnology |
VNIT Nagpur offers UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Science and Technology. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT Nagpur) offers BArch, BTech programme in 8 specialisations, MTech programme across 20+ specialisations and MSc programme in 3 specialisations. Tabulated below is the list of courses offered at VNIT along with their course fee:
| Courses | Total Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| MSc (3 Courses) | INR 30,000 (for 2 years) |
| BTech (8 Courses) | INR 5 lakh (for 4 years) |
| MTech (21 Courses) | INR 1.4 lakh (for 2 years) |
| BArch (1 Courses) | INR 6.3 lakh (for 5 years) |
To get admission to VNIT Nagpur, candidates must visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. Given below are the course-wise accepted entrance exams:
- For admission to BTech, candidates can apply for JEE Main and then register for JoSAA counselling. Read more
- For admission to M.Tech programme, the candidates are required to register for GATE. Read more
- For MSc admission, candidates need to apply through IIT JAM. Read more
- For MCA admission, candidates need to apply through the NIMCET. Read more
The total tuition fee for MSc at VNIT Nagpur is INR 30,000. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. For the detailed VNIT Nagpur MSc fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University. There is an additional payment involved for IIT JAM registration.
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VNIT Nagpur gives scholarships to the. Some of the popular VNIT Nagpur scholarships schemes available for BTech students are National Level Scholarships, Maharashtra State Scholarships and other State and Private Scholarships. Given below are some of the scholarships of VNIT Nagpur:
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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 fees also depends on the specialisation selected by the student.
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The highest salary as per the recent 2026 placements of VNIT Nagpur is INR 58.3 LPA. The college is focused on giving good placement opportunities to the students. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology also gives internship options to the students.
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The cutoff ranks for all the courses is different from each other. In the last round, the VNIT Nagpur CSE cutoff 2025 was 7694 in the General category belonging to the AI quota. Students can check the cutoff rank trend of previous years to get a clear idea.
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VNIT Nagpur has many collaborations and partnerships. Refer to the table below for some of the collaborations of VNIT Nagpur:
VNIT Nagpur Collaborations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dinshaw's Dairy Foods Pvt. Ltd. | Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH) | SRH University of Applied Sciences, School of Technology, Germany |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur | Hindalco Industries Limited | Bhushilp Mines and Minerals Private Ltd., Nagpur |
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