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NIT Trichy: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

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Q:   How many marks required in JEE Main for NIT Trichy?
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If you belong to the General AI quota, the maximum required JEE Main cutoff rank was 24515 in 2025. Candidates seeking admission to the BTech course at NIT Trichy are advised to secure a cutoff rank of up to 24515. The lower the cutoff ranks, the higher the probability of the students getting a seat at NIT Trichy. Tabulated below are the JEE Main 2025 first and last round closing ranks in the General AI category. 

CourseR1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering11041605
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering32213878
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering50576783
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering76759670
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering916312291
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering1145413111
B.Tech. in Production Engineering1830421869
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering1557522809
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering1780024515

 

Q:   What is the placement package offered at NIT Trichy?
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MCA highest and average package recorded during NIT Trichy placements 2025 was 64.3 LPA and 13.16 LPA. Earlier, highest and lowest package offered to BTech students in 2024 was 64 LPA and 5 LPA. MTech highest and lowest package offered was 52.89 LPA and 3 LPA. MBA and MSc highest package in 2024 was 19 LPA and 52.89 LPA.

Q:   Which was the top branch during NIT Trichy BTech placements?
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The placement details of the some of the top BTech branch at NIT Trichy are mentioned below:

BTech Branch

Highest Package 2024

Average Package 2024

CSE

INR 64 LPA

INR 27.17 LPA

EEE

INR 36.5 LPA

INR 14.49 LPA

ECE

INR 52.89 LPA

INR 21.74 LPA

Mechanical

INR 31.25 LPA

INR 12.26 LPA

BTech Branch

Median Package 2024

Lowest Package 2024

CSE

INR 26.32 LPA

INR 7.32 LPA

EEE

INR 12 LPA

INR 6 LPA

ECE

INR 19.16 LPA

INR 5 LPA

Mechanical

INR 11.73 LPA

INR 5 LPA

BTech Branch

Students Registered 2024

Students Placed 2024

CSE

130

126

EEE

103

95

ECE

114

101

Mechanical

96

87

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NIT Trichy Admission Process and Important Dates 2026

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: CAT
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24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26
CUET PG 2026 ResultOngoing
29 Nov '26
CAT 2026 exam
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Q:   Can I get directly into BTech at NIT Trichy?
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No, NIT Trichy does not provide direct admission for BTech. NIT Trichy BTech admission is entrance-based. The institute accepts admission to the BTech course through a valid score of JEE Main. Every aspirant needs to qualify for the exam in order to get admission. Selected candidates further need to take part in JoSAA counselling as well. There is no other procedure for admission.

Q:   Can I get direct admission at National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli?
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No direct admissions are not possible at National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli. If the students want direct admissions then they can post a query on the official website and ask for the same. Admissions at National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli are based on entrance exam scores and merit. The accepted entrance exams are JEE Main,  DASA UG, and others. 

Q:   How can I get admission in NIT Trichy for MCA?
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In order to get admission to MCA course at NIT Trichy, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Candidates are required to secure minimum of 60% aggregate in a three-year graduation course. Admission to MCA at NIT Trichy is entirely entrance-based. Eligible candidtaes are required to appear for NIMCET entrance exam, which is a common entrance exam for MCA in all the NITS. It'smandatory for every aspirant to qualify the exam with a valid rank. Following that, the qualified candidates have to register for NIMCET counselling process. Later on, the institute will release the rank list of the selected candidates.

Q:   How to apply for NIT Trichy?
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NIT Trichy students should make sure they meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute before applying for the desired course. As the institute offers several courses at UG, PG and PhD level, students need to register on the specific website of each entrance exam. Students will have to register themselves, fill out the application form and pay the application fee of the entrance exams such as GATE, JEE Main and CAT. For PhD admission, students can visit the official website and apply online.  

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Companies like Uber, PnG, PWC, Schlumberger, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Oracle and many others frequently recruit from the institute.
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Internships were hard to get, and most of us will have to apply for research interns or to get a company intern through contacts.
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I felt absolutely good about joining this college because of its good infrastructure and placements.
Placements: Now I am a fresher here. If we look at the placements at NIT Trichy, they are amazing. To be honest, I am from the Civil Engineering branch, so we cannot expect high packages, but our seniors get into many PSUs. The alumni here help the most with placements. Last year, nearly 78% of students were placed in my course. The highest package is 34 LPA and 20 LPA for core jobs.
Infrastructure: Facilities on campus are good. We can find everything in the campus supermarket (2k). If we talk about the hostels, as you know, NIT Trichy is an old college, so it has very old hostels, but the good thing is that they have been renovated this year. Wi-Fi is very good. For the first few years, they accommodated us in the Kailesh mess. The food here is not very good, but in the second year, we can choose any mess we want, and those are very good.
Faculty: Faculty here is outstanding. Everyone has in-depth knowledge. They have completed their PhDs or Master's from top institutes in India. They are very helpful and provide a faculty mentor, which is the best thing I have ever experienced. If we talk about the semester exams, the grading is relatively strict, so professors give moderately difficult papers.
Other: I chose this course because it is the branch I got into at NIT Trichy. The best thing about this course is that there is more scope for it in the future. It is one of the oldest courses in NIT Trichy. If we talk about the events, they are amazing. After working hard for JEE, the events here are worth it. It is an 800-acre campus, and there are around 6000–7000 students in NIT Trichy. The connectivity includes various clubs and communities, which provide good interactions.
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The institute offers strong academics and campus life, with scope for better industry exposure.
Placements: CSE / IT placements are around 95–100%, while the overall placement percentage at NIT Trichy is above 90%. The highest package offered is 45–55 LPA from international and top product companies, the average package is 25–30 LPA, and the lowest package is 6–8 LPA. Top recruiters include Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, and the major roles offered are Software Development Engineer (SDE), Backend / Full-Stack Developer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, and AI Engineer.
Infrastructure: The campus provides 24×7 high-speed Wi-Fi across academic blocks and hostels. Laboratories consist of computer labs with high-performance systems. Classrooms are spacious and well-ventilated. They are equipped with smart boards, projectors, and audio systems.
Faculty: Most faculty members are highly qualified, many with PhDs from IITs, IISc, and foreign universities. Professors are strong in core fundamentals and research. The curriculum is updated regularly as per AICTE guidelines and industry trends. Strong fundamentals help crack top tech interviews. Labs and projects build problem-solving skills. The difficulty level is moderate to slightly difficult.
Other: I chose Civil Engineering because it is a core engineering branch. It plays a vital role in nation-building and infrastructure development. The course allows me to understand how real-world structures like buildings, bridges, roads, and dams are designed and constructed. Studying Civil Engineering at NIT Trichy, which has a strong reputation, experienced faculty, and excellent labs, gives both theoretical strength and practical exposure. Excellent faculty, strong fundamentals, and well-equipped labs.
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NITT is very good and worth joining.
Placements: Almost 100% of students get placed in CSE. About 70% of students get an internship in software and management. Companies like Google, Goldman Sachs, and P&G come for placements and internships and offer packages ranging from 10 LPA to 40 LPA. The average package is 25+ LPA.
Infrastructure: NIT Trichy offers state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure like high-speed Wi-Fi in hostels, washing machines in hostels, advanced and well-equipped labs for all departments, and very big and useful libraries. Also, there are different sports facilities and everything is very good.
Faculty: Professors are decent but highly qualified and experienced. The teaching is both theoretical and practical depending on the course. But curriculum is the same as every other top-tier college in India. Colleges are medium difficulty but almost everyone passes.
Other: Pan India level fests and performances at NITT. Scholarships are provided for EWS students and other students who require them.
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NIT Trichy Cutoff 2025

MBA/PGDM Cut Off 2025 Latest Round

Section2025
Overall80
Quants80
VA-RC80
DI-LR80
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Q:   What is the cutoff for BTech in Electronics & Communication at NIT Trichy for other than general categories?
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The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology other than General category are - 6680 for OBC, 15514 for SC, 205 for ST, 614 for EWS and 75 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q:   What is the JEE Mains cut off for BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology?
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For 2022, the cut off was 7307 for General category candidates in All India quota for BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology. For female candidates in the General category under All India quota 8324 was the closing rank. The BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Q:   What is the cut off score for NIT Trichy?
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NIT Trichy cutoff 2024 for Last Round has been released for BTech courses in the form of opening and closing ranks. The closing rank for NIT Trichy GATE CCMT cutoff 2024 is 1245 for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering specialisation for General All India category candidates offered through GATE CCMT scores followed by counselling. Candidates seeking admission to NIT Trichy can refer to the table given below to check out the GATE CCMT 2024 cutoffs:

Course2024
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering24691
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering18275
Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering1245
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering7193
Bachelor7 in Mechanical Engineering10581
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)541
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering3871
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering12583
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering24726
B.Tech. in Production Engineering26669
Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Chemical Engineering at NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology?
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The opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the General category under All India, opening rank was 12165 and the closing rank was 16034. Th cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 19876 and 26484. Admission to BTech in Chemical Engineering in NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

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NIT Trichy Rankings 2026

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NIRF489
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Q:   Can I get admission to NIT Trichy for BTech in Production Engineering if my rank is between 25000 and 30000?
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For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Production Engineering was 29121 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. 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 Trichy - National Institute of Technology.

Q:   Is NIT Trichy ranked?
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Yes, NIT Trichy is one of the top ranked colleges present in India. A few of the important National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking BodyRanks
NIRF Ranking 2024 (Overall)31
NIRF Ranking 2024 (Engineering)9
NIRF Ranking 2024 (Management)51
NIRF Ranking 2024 (Architecture)8
QS World University Rankings 2025701-710 
QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category 202473
QS Asian University Rankings 2024 category301-350
QS World Rank 2024781-790
The Week Rank 20239
US News Rank 202341
QS World Rank 2023801-1000
Times Higher Education 2023801–1000
Q:   Can I get admission to NIT Trichy for BTech Civil Engineering if my rank is between 20000 and 25000?
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For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Civil Engineering was 23230 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. 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 Trichy - National Institute of Technology.

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NIT Trichy Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
MBA/PGDM
₹8.7 LPA
MCA
₹6 LPA
M.Sc.
₹9.5 LPA
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Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Many students started their own start-ups

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Majority opted in outside India

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Organized & proactive placement process

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Q:   What are the salary packages offered for BArch at SPA Delhi, NIT Trichy and NIT Calicut?
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SPA Delhi: As per the NIRF report 2023, the median package offered to B.Arch students was INR 6 LPA, respectively. About, 17 B. Plan 65 B.Arch and 145 PG (2-year) students were placed during SPA Delhi placements 2022. NIT Trichy: As per the NIRF report, the median package offered to B.Arch students is INR 6 LPA. NIT Calicut: The average package offered during NIT Calicut B.Arch placements 2022 was INR 7.08 LPA (as per unofficial sources). From the above data, it can be observed that all three institutes have somewhat similar placement scenarios.
Q:   How are M.Tech placements at NIT Trichy?
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As per the NIT Trichy NIRF report 2024, the 2023 median package for MTech courses stood at INR 10 LPA. Other than this, as sources across the web, the highest package offered during placement drive 2023 stood at INR 52.89 LPA. Some of the renowned companies that were part of NIT Trichy placements in recent years included Google, Facebook, Infosys, Oracle.

Q:   What is the placement rate at NIT Trichy?
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The placement rate recorded during NIT Trichy PG placements 2025 was 85.1%. In UG programs, overall placement rate recorded in 2024 was 88.9%.

Q:   How are the placements of MCA course in NIT, Trichy?
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As per the data available around the NIT Trichy placements MCA for the year 2022, the total placement rate was recorded at 96.3%, which remains stagnant as of the year 2021. Furthermore, the top recruiters visited during the campus placements were Google, Infosys, ITC, Intel, Samsung, etc. Click here for the placement statistics around NIT Tricy MCA placements for the latest year. 

NIT Trichy Scholarships 2026

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Q:   Does NIT Trichy give scholarships to students?
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Yes, NIT Trichy grants a wide range of scholarships as financial assistance to meritorious and various other category students. Students should fill the application form to secure the scholarship. This scholarship is available on the official website of the Institute. The decision regarding scholarships is made solely by the administration. NIT Tiruchirappalli provides scholarships like Adi-Dravidar Scholarship -Tamil, Adi-Dravidar Scholarship English SC/ST Scholarship, BC Scholarship, and others.

Q:   What all financial aid options are available at NIT Trichy?
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 The various scholarships offered by the NIT Trichy are mentioned in the table given below:

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Adi-Dravidar Scholarship -TamilAdi-Dravidar Scholarship -EnglishSC/ST Scholarship
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NIT Trichy Courses and Fees 2026

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MBA/PGDM(1 course)
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Graduation : 60 %
Exams : CAT
B.E. / B.Tech(9 courses)
5 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : JEE Main
M.E./M.Tech(23 courses)
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Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
MCA(1 course)
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Graduation : 60 %
Exams : NIMCET
M.Sc.(13 courses)
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Graduation : 60 %
Exams : IIT JAM
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Q:   How can students study for free at NIT Trichy?
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NIT Trichy is not a very expensive university as it is a government university so the fee is not very high. Even if the students find the fee very high, they can apply for scholarships provided by the university. Free or not, scholarships can really help the students in completing education from NIT Trichy at affordable cost. Some of the scholarships provided by the university are Adi-Dravidar Scholarship -Tamil, Adi-Dravidar Scholarship -English, SC/ST Scholarship, BC Scholarship, and others.

Q:   Is there any entrance exam for NIT Trichy?
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NIT Trichy does not conduct any in-house entrance test. It grant admission to the courses on the basis of merit in national-level examinations. The accepted entrance examinations are JEE Main,  GATE,  IIT JAM,  CAT, and NIMCET. Only the candidates with a valid score in the accepted exams as per the applied course are admitted.

Q:   What is the fee structure of MBA in NIT, Trichy?
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As per the NIT Trichy MBA brochure, the institute and hostel fees for the Open and other category students is INR 4.35 Lacs approximately. The institute and hostel charges for SC/ST category are INR 3 Lacs approximately. The tuition fee for a two-year MBA course as per unofficial sources is INR 1.4 lakh. Students should visit the official website to find out more about the fee structure. 

Q:   Who is eligible for NIT Trichy MBA?
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Candidates who are willing to get admission to a two-year MBA course at NIT Trichy must fulfil the basic eligibility criteria of the course. Candidates must be graduated with minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (for General, Gen-EWS, and OBC-NCL category) and 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA (for  for SC/ST category) are eligible to apply for this course. Click here to know about the detailed admission process for NIT Trichy MBA course.

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Q:   Which institute provides more seats for BTech among NIT Warangal and NIT Trichy?
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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. 

Q:   Is NIT Trichy equal to IIT?
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NIT Trichy stands above many newly formed IITs. All the newly established IITs are still growing & also need improvement to stand at par with an NIT established in 1964. IITs such as IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are still leading the race, and the gap between these IITs and NIT Trichy is huge. 

Q:   Which is better IIIT Bangalore or NIT Trichy for M.Tech CSE?
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IIIT Bangalore and NIT Trichy both offer admission to the M.Tech course on the basis of a valid GATE score, followed by a GATE Counselling process. Talking about the 2023 last-round cutoff, the closing rank for M.Tech in CSE was 480 at IIIT Bangalore. For NIT Trichy, the last round closing score was 637 for the same course and specialisation. Analysing the last round cutoff data, IIIT Bangalore was more competitive for M.Tech in the CSE course than NIT Trichy. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out components such as NIRF ranking, cutoff and placement for the M.Tech course to decide if IIIT Bangalore is better than NIT Trichy: 

College NameCutoffAverage PackageNIRF Ranking
IIIT Bangalore480INR 24.94 LPA74
NIT Trichy637INR 9.5 LPA9
Q:   How does the NIMCET 2025 cutoff at NIT Trichy compare to 2024?
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NIT Trichy has released the cutoff list for admission to the MCA course. The cutoff for the General AI category candidates was closed at 47. Looking at the cutoff ranks over the three years, it seems as if the competition has increased among the General AI category. The table below contains the cutoff ranks for NIMCET in current and past years: 

YearCutoff
202348
202452
202547

NIT Trichy Application Process 2026

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Q:   What is the cutoff of NIT Trichy for 2025 admission?
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NIT Trichy JEE Main cutoff 2025 concluded with the release of the final round cutoff list for various All India and Home State quota categories. The overall closing cutoff varied from 151 to 24515 for the General AI category students. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the cutoff range for all other Al quota categories.

CategoryJEE Main Range 2025
General151 - 24515
OBC119 - 33628
SC43 - 119057
ST11 - 186272
EWS108 - 30385 
PWD43 - 954

Please note that other quotas, gender, etc, will have different cutoffs accordingly.

Q:   Can I take direct admission at NIT Trichy for the BTech course?
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For admission in a BTech course at NITT, candidates shall have a valid score of JEE Main. Candidates with a score equal to or more than the cutoff marks further becomes eligible for participation in the JoSAA counselling round. If the seats are left vacant after this round, then those are filled through the CSAB counselling. Candidates who pass Class 12 in Science stream wtih PCM/ PBM subjects are eligible to apply for this course. 

Q:   How to apply for DASA UG Counselling for NIT Trichy?
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The NIT Trichy counselling 2022 process has been concluded after the release of Round 3 on the official website of DASA. For the upcoming admission session 2025, candidates are required to fill an online application form on the online admission ptal of DASA. To apply for the DASA UG counselling process, candidates can follow the step mentioned below:

  • The candidates eligible for DASA counselling have to register to be able to participate in the admission process. The DASA counselling registration process is given below:
  • To register, the candidate needs to enter the JEE Main 2025 application number and Date of Birth. A web link will be mailed to complete the registration process on the email ID registered with JEE Main. The application number of JEE Mains will be your username.
  • In the registration form, candidates have to fill in the required details. Applicants are required to upload the following:
  1. the latest passport size photograph in JPG format (size ~ 3.5cmx3.5cm, file size < 100kB).
  2. Scanned signature of applicant in JPG format (file size<100 kB). 
  • Submit the completed DASA application form. The submitted online registration form should be downloaded and saved for their records. However, there is no need to send the hard copy of the form and documents to the DASA office.

Check out below to know more details about DASA UG counselling process. For the detailed DASA UG counselling process,  click here. 

DASA UG Counselling Process

 

Q:   How can I get admission at NIT Trichy?
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Candidates willing to take part in the NIT Trichy course admissions process must apply before the last date of application. Candidates must know their NIT Trichy eligibility criteria and apply accordingly. Follow the NIT Trichy application process mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the NIT Trichy accepted entrance exam such as JEE Main.

Step 2: Then appear for the JEE Main exam.

Step 3: Appear for the counselling round.

Step 4: Pay the admission fee at the selected and the allotted college.

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Q:   How many BTech CSE seats are in NIT Trichy?
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As per the official website, the seat intake for BTech in CSE at NIT Trichy is 119. However, the total seat intake for all BTech branches is 942. Find below the specialisation-wise seat bifurcation for BTech offered at NIT Trichy:

CoursesSeats
BTech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering79
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering117
BTech in Production Engineering118
BTech in Instrumentation and Control Engineering117
BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering116
BTech in Mechanical Engineering118
BTech in Civil Engineering118
BTech in Chemical Engineering40
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering119
Q:   What are the transportation options on and around campus of NIT Trichy?
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NIT Trichy is managed by a transport committee under Dean (Institute Development) with a motto to help staff, students, and administration. NITT has 1 Swaraj Mazda, 4 buses, 1 Indigo Car, 1 Tempo traveler, 1 Bolero, 1 Eicher, 1 Omni and 1 Ambulance. There are shuttle services available for students within campus on working days. 

Q:   What is the seat intake for MCA at NIT Trichy?
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As per the unofficial sources, the total seat intake for a three-year MCA course at NIT Trichy is 115. These seats are filled via NIMCET exam. To secure a seat to MCA course at NIT Trichy, candidates must qualify for NIMCET. Candidates who qualify for NIMCET are called for a centralised counselling process. The qualified candidates are offered seats as per their rankings. 

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NIT Trichy FAQs

Q:   Has anyone regretted studying from NIT Trichy?
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NIT Trichy students don't regret studying at this university as it is one of the top universities in India. NIT has its own reputation and is visited by top companies for placements such as Google, Facebook, Tata, Flipkart, Reliance, Ashok Leyland, BHEL, BEML, and others. Any student with relevant scores can study at this university. 

Q:   How is life at NIT Trichy?
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The alumni feedback for NIT Trichy shows several facts about the life that the students experience. The points below show several such facts:

 1. The institute campus is located in an isolated location away from the main city.

2. The lecture halls are decent and well-ventilated. The professors are pretty helpful in your academic life.

 3. There are Student Activity Centers, Multi-utility Halls, and an Open-Air Theater, which give students an opportunity for extra-curricular activities.

4. Additionally, there is a sports complex and playgrounds to encourage sports culture.

 5. Many academic blocks have air-conditioning facilities, particularly computer labs.

 6. There is a four-floored central library with more than 1.5 Lacs books and is a good place for readers.

 7. There are many clubs, such as tech clubs. Some of the most popular are the RMI Club for robotics, the Spider Club for electronics and coding, and DC for design.

Q:   How is the MCA programme at NIT, Trichy?
A: 

At the postgraduate level, NIT Trichy provides two-year MTech, MBA, MCA, and various other courses to students. The MCA program at NIT, Trichy is good. NIT Tiruchirappalli is ranked 701-710 by QS World University Rankings 2025. It is one of the top-ranked universities present in India. MCA students get great placement opportunities in top companies like Google, Infosys, Facebook, Oracle, and others. The university infrastructure is also very good. For MCA admission, candidates must qualify for the NIMCET, and for that, candidates must study according to the the NIMCET exam pattern. 

Q:   Is MBA available in NIT Trichy?
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Yes, NIT Trichy offers a two-year MBA course via the Department of Management Studies. The DoMS-NIT Trichy is funded by the Ministry of HRD. Eligible candidates can visit the official website of NIT Trichy (nitt.edu) and fill an online application form along with submitting the relevant documents to apply. The Management degree course is available in seven specialisations, including Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, etc. Click here to find the details around NIT Trichy MBA course. 

Q:   Is it worth to consider NIT Trichy as a good Institute?
A: 

NIT Trichy NIRF ranking 2025 is 9th under the Engineering category,  30th under the Overall category,  33rd under the Research Institutions category, 9th under the Architecture and Planning category,  and others. In the latest rankings, the college managed to achieve a good position. 

Q:   Which is better IIIT Delhi or NIT Trichy for MTech?
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As per the NIRF 2024 ranking under the “Engineering” category, IIIT Delhi ranks 85 among the top Engineering institutes of the country. The total fee for MTech in IIIT Delhi ranges between INR 3.7 lakh and INR 6 lakh. NIT Trichy MTech fee is INR 1.4 lakh. As per placement statistics, the median package is recorded to be INR 18.17 LPA for IIITD and INR 7 LPA for NIT Trichy. Hence, it can be concluded that the fee is higher at IIITD. It must be noted that the fee given for both institutes is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. But, this institute also has got a good ranking as per a recognised ranking body. Thus, if given a choice, IIIT Delhi is a better option than NIT Trichy.

Q:   What is the qualification required for admission to BTech in NIT Trichy?
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To get admission to a four-year BTech course at NIT Trichy, candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. Candidates who passed Class 12 with minimum 75% aggregate in Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with any one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject are eligible to apply for this course. Further, for reserved category candidates a minimum of 65% aggregate is required. For detailed admission process around NIT Trichy BTech admission, click here. 

Q:   Is NIT Trichy good for MTech?
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As per the NIT Trichy ranking 2023, the institute is ranked number nine under the “Engineering” category. Additionally, the institute offers MTech course across popular specialisations such as Chemical Engineering, CSE, Data Analytics, Thermal Power Engineering, etc. The placement percentage for PG courses in 2022 was 92.9%. Companies such as Google, Facebook, Samsung, ITC, Oracle, etc., are the top recruiters visited in the previous year placements.

Q:   Is it expensive to study MBA at NIT Trichy?
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The institute and hostel fees for the Open, Open-EWS, OBC-NCL, and EWS category is INR 4.35 Lacs (approximately). In addition, the institute and hostel fee for SC/ST category candidates is INR 3 Lacs (approximately. This fee is as per NIT Trichy MBA 2023 brochure. The tuition fee for a two-year MBA course at NIT Trichy is INR 1.4 Lacs as per unofficial sources.

Q:   How many departments are under the NIT Trichy?
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NIT Trichy, through 18 departments, offers UG, PG, and various other courses to students, across the Management, Engineering, and various other streams. The below-mentioned table reflects on the departments under the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli:

NIT Trichy Departments
ArchitectureChemical Engineering

CECASE

Production EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Applications

Civil Engineering

Computer Applications

Computer Science and Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Energy and Environment (CEESAT)

Humanities and Social Sciences

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Management Studies

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Q:   Who are the top recruiters that visited the campus during NIT Trichy placements?
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The list of eminent recruiters of NIT Trichy placements in recent years is presented below:

NIT Trichy Placements: Top Recruiters
GoogleInfosys
FacebookOracle
ITCIntel
MicrosoftVolvo
SonySamsung
Q:   How are the placements at NIT Trichy?
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Placements at NIT Trichy are good. BTech and MTech placement highlights 2024 are mentioned below:

Particulars

BTech Placement Statistics 2024

MTech Placement Statistics 2024

Highest package

INR 64 LPA

INR 52.89 LPA

Lowest package

INR 5 LPA

INR 3 LPA

Students registered

855

467

Students placed

761

420

Q:   Is MCA course duration at NIT Trichy of 2 years or 3 years?
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Usually, the duration of post graduation courses is 2 years. At NIT Trichy, the duration of a PG-level MCA course is of three years. This course is offered in a full-time mode via the Department of Computer Applications at the institute. Admission to this course is directly based on NIMCET entrance exam. Candidates who get selected via NIMCET get to study this three-year programme of MCA at NIT Trichy. The curriculum of this course surrounds the learing of all theoretical aspects and practical training. Click here to check out the complete MCA course details for admission to NIT Trichy.

Q:   What was the average CSE package at NIT Trichy?
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The NIT Trichy CSE average package details are not out yet. However, the institute has released the 2022 placement rate for CSE branch of BTech. During 2022 placements, 98% of CSE students were placed. In 2021, the placement rate for the CSE branch stood at 98.8%. Looking at the past three years' data, the placement rate for CSE was almost the same. For more the latest details around NIT Trichy BTech placements 2023,  click here. 

Q:   How are NIT Trichy MSc placements?
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The major highlights of MSc placements at NIT Trichy are mentioned below:

Particulars

MSc Placement Statistics 2023

MSc Placement Statistics 2024

The highest package

INR 52.89 LPA

INR 52.89 LPA

The lowest package

INR 6 LPA

INR 6 LPA

Students registered

36

44

Students placed

36

43

Q:   What is the minimum percentile required to get a call from NIT Trichy?
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NIT Trichy admission to the PGDM courses like MBA are conducted through CAT aggregate percentile. For getting into a NIT Trichy, One need to score a minimum overall CAT percentile of 80, according to NIT Trichy CAT cutoff 2023.

Q:   Does NIT Trichy have HS quota? What are the cutoff differences for the OBC category?
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Yes, NIT Trichy does have an HS quota. For the OBC AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 119 to 33628, according to the first and last rounds. 

On the other hand, for the OBC HS quota, the cutoff varied between 151 and 38496 for BArch and various BTech course branches. Considering the last round cutoff rank for both quotas, we can see that the OBC HS quota had slightly accessible ranks in comparison to the OBC AI category. 

Students can refer to the table below for the last round cutoff ranks for various courses for both the Al and HS quota.  

CourseAI QuotaHS Quota 
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering2937938496
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering2484725273
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering28661631
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering1064011516
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1847618458
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)1371879
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering59419604
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering1694716789
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering3362832520
B.Tech. in Production Engineering3074227753
Q:   Can NIT Trichy be considered a good college?
A: 

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, formerly known as Regional Engineering College, was established in 1964 as a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Tamil Nadu.  It has also been awarded by ASSOCHAM as the best institute to use ICT tools in education and the High Impact Entrepreneurship Campus award jointly by the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship. Yes, it is a good college. 

Q:   What is the fee for BTech in NIT Trichy?
A: 

NIT Trichy BTech course fee includes multiple components such as an annual examination fee, one-time admission fee, alumni fee, etc. Fees for the candidates belonging to reserved categories vary. The total tuition fee for the four-year course is INR 5 lakh. This fee is as per the data curated from unofficial sources and thus may vary. Students are requested to visit the official website for the detail around NIT Trichy BTech fee structure.

Q:   What is the lowest rank to get into NIT Tiruchirappalli?
A: 

NIT Tiruchirappalli cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to MSc specialisations on the basis of CCMN scores. The cutoff was released for the 161 and 703 for the General AI category candidates. Therefore, the lowest rank to get admission to the college for the General AI category is 161. Among the OBC AI category candidates, the ranks varied between 382 and 1041. For the OBC AI category candidates, the lowest rank was 382. 

To check more information on cutoff related information for NIT Tiruchirappalli, click here.

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At what rank, students can get NIT Trichy?

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Take a look at the last nine years of NIT Trichy JEE Main cutoff ranks for various courses and categories. Click on 'download now' links provided below to understand past years' trends.

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Does NIT Trichy offer internships to students?

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NIT Trichy students can apply for the internships help in May-July. These internships are usually for 4 weeks (minimum), 8 weeks (maximum). These are the summer internships. Last date to apply for these internships is usually in March.  

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What is the fee for the MCA programme at NIT Trichy?

Answered a month ago

The below are the MCA fee details at NIT Trichy:

The total tuition fee for the MCA programme is 35,000 each (divided in 6 semesters). The other fee components include:

  • Registration-Enrolment fee
  • Association and Cultural fee
  • Students Aid Fee
  • Medical Insurance Fee, etc.

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Neha Pradhan

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Is NIT Trichy good in terms of placements?

Answered 2 months ago

NIT Trichy is good in terms of placements. PG placement rate recorded in 2025 was 85.1%. In 2024 and 2023, the placement percentage was 89.4% and 95.3%.

During the UG placement drive 2024 and 2023, the placement percentage was 88.9% and 90.6%.

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Aayush Singh

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What is the highest package offered during NIT Trichy placements?

Answered 2 months ago

The overall the highest package recorded NIT Trichy placements 2025 was 64.3 LPA. In 2024, BTech the highest package was 64 LPA.

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