NIT Tiruchirappalli is the best NIT in India, with 9th position in NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025. National Institutes of Technology (NIT) are autonomous engineering institutes that offer various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree programs in Engineering and other fields. There are a total of 31 NITs in India and admission to BTech Programs is managed through the JoSAA counselling process, based on AIR rank secured in JEE Main.
NIT Trichy, NIT Karnataka, NIT Rourkela, NIT Warangal, and NIT Calicut are some of the popular NITs across India. In the NIRF ranking of 2025, NIT Trichy has been ranked 09 in India. Out of the total, 18 NITs are among the top 100 list in the NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025. The NIT Council is the regulatory body for all NITs. Most of the NITs in India offer degree courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in various branches of Engineering, Architecture, Management and Science. NIT offers admission to MTech programmes based on the score obtained in the GATE exam while seat allotment is managed through CCMT (Centralized Counseling for MTech/MArch/MPlan/MDes).
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In this article, you will learn about:
- List of NITs along with their MHRD ranking, BTech seat capacity and number of BTech programmes offered
- Types of degree/courses offered at NITs at the UG and PG level
- Most popular NIT courses in India
- Entrance exams for admission to NITs
- Cut-off for BTech programmes at Top NITs
- List of NITs in India with NIRF Ranking 2025
- List of NITs with Seat Numbers
- Types of Degree Programmes Offered in NITs
- Most Popular NIT Courses
- Entrance Exams for Admission to NITs
- NIT Cutoff for BTech Admission
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about NITs
List of NITs in India with NIRF Ranking 2025
The Ministry of Education has released NIRF Ranking 2025 and 18 NITs are in the top 100. Check here NIRF Engineering Ranking for top NITs in India. Among all the 31 NITs in India, NIT Patna, established in 1886, is the oldest while NIT Goa, NIT Manipur, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Puducherry, NIT Sikkim, NIT Uttarakhand, NIT Andhra Pradesh are recently formed institutions. NIT Calicut had the highest seat intake for BTech programmes with 909 seats while NIT Goa, Manipur, and Mizoram contain the lowest number of seats at 150.
| Institute name | NIRF 2025 Rank | NIRF 2024 Rank |
| National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 9 | 9 |
| National Institute of Technology Rourkela | 13 | 19 |
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 17 | 17 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | 21 | 25 |
| National Institute of Technology Warangal | 28 | 21 |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology | 42 | 43 |
| National Institute of Technology Silchar | 50 | 40 |
| Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur | 44 | - |
| National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 49 | 44 |
| Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | 55 | 58 |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology | 62 | 60 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | 65 | 45 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | 53 | 55 |
| National Institute of Technology Srinagar | 73 | 79 |
| Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology | 81 | 72 |
| National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur | 82 | - |
| National Institute of Technology Meghalaya | 83 | 68 |
| National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra | 85 | 81 |
List of NITs with Seat Numbers
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Commonly asked questions
Both NIT Warangal and NIT Trichy are considered good for BTech course. When we compare both the colleges in terms of academics and placements, NIT Warangal outscores in terms of the average and the highest package. The highest package in NIT Warangal placements 2024 was INR 88 LPA. When we compare both the Institutes in terms of NIRF ranking 2024, NIT Trichy ranks 9. On the other hand, NIT Warangal secured 21st spot in the NIRF ranking 2024 in the Engineering category.
NIT Mizoram BTech admission is based on JEE Main ranks. Tabulated below are the CSAB SR1 closing ranks for NIT Mizoram cutoff 2022 along with 2021 and 2020 for the General category students, to get clarity on past year trends:
CSAB Special Round 1 Closing Ranks: General (OS) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Specialisation | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
Computer Science and Engineering | 36,231 | 38,593 | 37,563 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 43,397 | 54,411 | 54,574 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 50,503 | 68,818 | 61,918 |
Mechanical Engineering | 44,103 | 76,835 | 76,765 |
Civil Engineering | 63,372 | 81,531 | 81,399 |
Read more: NIT Mizoram Cutoff
For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering was 25078 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under the All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut-offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to NIT Surathkal - National Institute of Technology.
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Types of Degree Programmes Offered in NITs
NITs are the most prominent engineering colleges in India after the IITs. They offer various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and admission to most of the programmes is entrance based. The most popular undergraduate programmes offered by NITs are BTech and B.Arch while MBA and MTech are the popular postgraduate programmes.
| UG Programmes | PG Programmes |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology (BTech) | Master of Science (MSc) |
| Bachelor of Science (BS) | Master of Technology (MTech) |
| Dual Degree (BTech-MTech) | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Dual Degree (BS & MS) | - |
| Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) | - |
Most Popular NIT Courses
NITs across India offer traditional engineering programmes such as BTech and MTech. Besides, NITs also offer 5-year dual degree programmes in various fields. There are three NITs in India, NIT Trichy, NIT Allahabad and NIT Rourkela that also offer MBA or BBA. Few NITs also provide 5=year BArch and 4-year BSc degrees. Here is a list of popular BTech programmes offered at NITs:
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Production Engineering
Entrance Exams for Admission to NITs
For admission in NITs, candidates have to qualify the entrance tests for various UG and PG level programmes. For BTech courses, candidates are admitted through JEE Main exam. National Testing Agency (NTA) has taken over as conducting authority for JEE Main since 2018. The NIT colleges offer postgraduate programmes with different specialisations. The popular entrance exams accepted for admission to various academic courses offered by NITs are tabulated below:
| Courses | Entrance Exams |
|---|---|
| BTech/BArch | JEE Main |
| Mtech/MSc | GATE |
| MBA | CAT Exam |
| MCA | NIMCET |
NIT Cutoff for BTech Admission
JoSAA releases releasing category-wise and round-wise opening and closing cutoffs/ranks for admission to B.Tech, M.Tech and dual degree programmes in NITs. Candidates have to register and participate in the JoSAA counselling cum seat allotment process. JoSAA conducts joint counselling sessions for candidates qualifying JEE Main and JEE Advanced exam.
JEE Main Cut off depends on several factors including the number of candidates appearing in the entrance exam, total candidates applied for admission in NITs, total seat intake and difficulty level of the examination. Take a look at JEE Main cut offs for top NITs below.
There are no eligibility criteria in JEE Main for assigning All India Ranks. However, candidates seeking admission to NITs must secure at least 75 per cent or be in the top 20 percentile in the 10 2 board examination or any equivalent examination conducted by any recognized board. The minimum percentage in the qualifying exam is relaxed to 65 per cent for candidates from SC/ST category.
- NIT Trichy - Ranked 10 (score - 61.62)
- NIT Rourkela - Ranked 16 (score - 57.75)
- NIT Surathkal - Ranked 21 (score - 55.25)
- NIT Warangal - Ranked 26 (score - 53.21)
- NIT Calicut - Ranked 28 (score - 52.69)
For the latest NIT rankings, click here
However, while choosing colleges for JoSAA, be aware that the higher the ranking of an institute, the higher will be the cut off marks. Sometimes, the college-branch combination plays a more significant role in higher ROI from engineering education than simply the brand value of an institution.
However, as per the eligibility criteria specified by NTA, a candidate must secure a minimum 75 per cent aggregate score in the class 12 board examination or be among the top 20 percentile in 10 2 or any equivalent examination for admission to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlanning courses at NITs and other institutes of national importance such as IITs/IIITs and CFTIs.
Candidates from SC/ST categories require a minimum of 65 per cent in class 12 board or any other equivalent examination by a recognized board, as per the relaxation norms for reserved category candidates.
However, the NIT fee structure includes other components such as Admission, Library, Development Fee, Students Group, Matriculation & Recognition, etc. All these components usually vary from institute to institute. Candidates from SC/ST categories and those coming from economically weaker sections of society can avail of fee waiver/remission, subject to fulfilling all the eligibility requirements, as per Government of India norms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about NITs
Q. How to get admission to NITs?
A. Engineering aspirants need to apply for JEE Main, a national-level engineering entrance test conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency), for admission to BTech programmes offered by NITs. Successful candidates need to register for JoSAA Counselling to take part in the seat allotment process. Only successful candidates scoring above JEE Main cut off scores are offered admission. Choose your college with JEE Main College Predictor.
Q. How many NITs are there in total?
A. There are in total 31 NITs. All of them are categorized under autonomous public institutions for higher education in India. Out of the 31 NITs, 11 are relatively newly established while the remaining 20 are old engineering institutes. Click here to check the complete list of NIT Colleges in India.
Q. What are the top NITs to apply for after JEE Main?
A. Although all the NITs are equally impressive in terms of infrastructure and faculty, some of the older NITs have built their reputation over a long period of time. This also reflects in the MHRD-NIRF and other rankings. Here are the top five NITs to look out for after clearing JEE Main:
Q. What is the minimum rank required for admission to B.Tech programmes in NITs?
A. Admission to BTech programmes in NITs is completely based on qualifying JEE Main. There are no minimum marks criteria for allocation of All India Ranks (AIRs) in JEE Main Exam.
Q. What is the fee structure for NITs?
A. MHRD is responsible for setting down the fee structure of NITs as per their consultation with the council, the regulatory body for all NITs. The tuition fee is Rs. 62,500 per annum.
Q. How many NITs are there in India?
A. There are in total 31 NITs. All of them are categorized under autonomous public institutions for higher education in India.
Q. Which is the number one NIT in India?
A. As per the NIRF ranking 2022, NIT Trichy is the top NIT in India.
Q. Which is better IITs or NITs?
A. Both IITs and NITs are extremely good at providing education but at the same time, IITs have an edge because of their high standard of studies.
Q. Which NIT is best for CS?
A. Last year, NIT Trichy was the most sought after NIT for Computer Science & Engineering among top scorers.
Q. Is NIT a government college?
A. In 2003, the Seventeen erstwhile Regional Engineering Colleges (RECs) were rechristened as National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and taken over as fully funded institutes of the Central Government and granted deemed university status.
Q. What is the minimum rank to get into NIT?
A. As far as cutoffs of NITs are concerned, if you want admission to the top 10 NITs, then your rank should be less than 20,000 in JEE Main.
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Yes, the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 (April attempt) result has already been declared by NTA on April 20, 2026. You can download your scorecard from the official portal using your application number and password/date of birth.
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With 90 percentile in JEE Main (OBC-NCL, Female, Home State MP), your chances for B.Tech CSE are quite realistic in MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and other state/NIT options. Let’s break it down:
MBM Engineering College (Jodhpur)
- Admission Route: Rajasthan REAP counseling (based on JEE
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| NIT | CSE Closing Rank Range | Chance at 98.15 Percentile (~Rank 18,000–22,000) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | ~2,000–3,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Warangal | ~2,500–4,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Surathkal | ~3,000–5,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Calicut | ~3,500–5,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNIT Jaipur | ~4,000–7,000 | ❌ Not possible (but check Home State quota) |
| VNIT Nagpur | ~5,000–8,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Rourkela | ~4,500–7,500 | ❌ Not possible |
| MNNIT Allahabad | ~5,500–9,000 | ❌ Not possible |
| NIT Kurukshetra | ~7,000–12,000 | ⚠️ Borderline |
| NIT Jalandhar | ~9,000–15,000 | ✅ Possible |
| NIT Silchar | ~12,000–20,000 | ✅ Strong chance |
| NIT Agartala / Mizoram / Sikkim / Manipur / Srinagar | ~18,000–30,000 | ✅ Very strong chance |
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LPU JEE Main cutoff for BTech typically sits around 80 percentile for general category, based on recent trends for high-demand branches like CSE. This opens doors to innovative curriculum with strong industry ties, hands-on projects, and solid placement outcomes the highest packages crossing 50 LPA
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Answered 2 days ago
Students who are applying for BTech admissions at Jain University Bangalore must give the JEE Main exam and meet the required cutoff.
Candidates who have received their session 2 result can follow the steps below:
- Check recent Jain Bangalore cutoffs to compare one's score.
- Apply through the university
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
With 93.95 percentile in JEE Main (EWS category), your rank is around 65,000–70,000, which gives you realistic chances in newer NITs, some IIITs, and state government colleges.
🎓 Government Colleges You Can Target
- Newer NITs: NIT Agartala, NIT Arunachal Pradesh, NIT Mizoram, NIT Nagaland, NIT Manipur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
With a JEE Main 2026 percentile of 81.40 and SC category rank of 2,91,970, admission to top NITs like Surathkal, Trichy, Warangal, Allahabad, Jaipur, Calicut is not possible. Their SC cutoffs for even lower branches usually close around 20,000–40,000 rank.
NIT Admission Chances (SC Category)
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
With a 70 percentile in JEE Main (General category) and being from Andhra Pradesh (AP), here's a clear picture of your admission chances:
What 70 Percentile Means
- Approximate rank: 3,00,000 – 4,50,000.
- NITs/IIITs via JoSAA: Not possible, since even the lowest cutoffs for Civil/Mechanical in newer NITs
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
JoSAA (NIT/IIIT/GFTI): ❌ Not possible.
State Govt Colleges (REAP Rajasthan): ✅ Possible, but mostly in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical.
Private Universities: ✅ Strong chance for CSE/IT/ECE.
👉 My advice:
Fill REAP AND OTHER STATES counseling for Rajasthan government colleges (you may get Civil/Mechanical/E
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Answered 3 days ago
With a JEE Main rank of 81,473, you have a realistic chance of admission to NIT Srinagar, but mostly in branches other than Computer Science or IT. Based on the 2025 cutoffs, you are more likely to get Mechanical, Civil, or possibly Electrical Engineering under the Home State quota.
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