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NIT Trichy BTech Eligibility & Highlights 2025
NIT Trichy BTech is a four-year course offered only in full-time mode. This course is taught across nine specialisations through the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Production Engineering, etc. NIT Trichy BTech courses admission is based on the JEE Main entrance exam, followed by JoSAA Counselling. If the seats are left vacant after JoSAA, then those seats are filled through CSAB Counselling. Interested students can check the eligibility criteria for BTech at NIT Trichy.
Eligibility criteria: Class 12 with 75% aggregate Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with any one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/Technical Vocational subjects (for SC/ST, 65% aggregate is required)
Commonly asked questions On Highlights
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.
The placement rate recorded during NIT Trichy BTech CSE placements 2022 was 98%. The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Trichy BTech placements 2022 is presented below:
BTech Branch | Placement Rate (2022) |
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CSE | 98% |
ICE | 96.6% |
EEE | 93.7% |
Chemical | 91.1% |
Production | 91% |
Mechanical | 90.8% |
ECE | 89% |
MME | 83.3% |
Civil | 77.3% |
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.
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NIT Trichy BTech Admission Dates 2025
NIT Trichy BTech admission dates 2025 have been released. The admission process starts with the start of JEE Main registrations. The JEE Main dates are also out. Check out the following table for the most updated dates for NIT Trichy BTech admission 2025:
Dates | Upcoming Events |
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Oct '25 | JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing |
Jan '26 | JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative |
Jan '26 | JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1Tentative |
Feb '26 | JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Tentative |
Mar '26 | JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2Tentative |
Apr '26 | JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2Tentative |
Dates | Past Events |
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20 Aug '25 - 23 Aug '25 | DASA 2025 Physical Reporting and Balance Fee Payment |
19 Aug '25 | DASA 2025 Seat Allotment - Round 3 |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
"NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology will release 6-8 rounds of JEE Main cutoffs for admission to BTech in Chemical Engineering. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 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."
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.
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.
NIT Trichy BTech Cutoff 2025
NIT Trichy has released the BTech cutoffs for the year 2025. The cutoffs have been released based on JEE Main ranks. In the last round, students ranked between 1605 and 12291 were allotted a seat. According to the cutoff data, the lowest closing rank was 1605 for BTech in CSE. Over the years, CSE has remained the toughest specialisation offered by the institute. Check below to know more:
DASA UG Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 791 | 487 | 668 |
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 75 | 114 | 73 |
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 337 | 402 | 318 |
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 739 | 587 | 530 |
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | – / – | 609 | 497 |
Commonly asked questions On Cutoff
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.
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.
The cutoff trend for BTech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under the General category for all India quota was 10037. In 2022, it increased to 11032. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 16814 to 19315 for OBC, 66026 to 56969 for SC, 801 to 458 for ST, 14799 to 16173 for EWS and 303 to 334 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.
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NIT Trichy BTech seats are allocated based on performance in JEE Main. The total seat intake for all BTech specialisations offered at NIT Trichy is tabulated below:
Commonly asked questions On Seats
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:
NIT Trichy BTech Placements
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Commonly asked questions On Placements
The CSE branch recorded the highest placement rate during BTech placements 2024. Looking at the past three years' statistics, a fluctuating trend was recorded in the placement rate of almost all the BTech branches, except MME which recorded a declining trend. Refer to the table below for NIT Trichy placement rate trends for BTech:
BTech Branch | Placement Rate (2022) | Placement Rate (2023) | Placement Rate (2024) |
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Civil | 77.3% | 79.8% | 76.2% |
CSE | 98% | 95.6% | 96.9% |
EEE | 93.7% | 97.3% | 92.9% |
ECE | 89% | 97.6% | 87.7% |
Mechanical | 90.8% | 90.1% | 90.6% |
MME | 83.3% | 81.7% | 79% |
Production | 91% | 85.9% | 87.2% |
ICE | 96.6% | 86.7% | 90.7% |
Chemical | 91.1% | 92.6% | 92% |
The placement rate recorded during NIT Trichy BTech CSE placements 2022 was 98%. The branch-wise placement rate recorded during NIT Trichy BTech placements 2022 is presented below:
BTech Branch | Placement Rate (2022) |
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CSE | 98% |
ICE | 96.6% |
EEE | 93.7% |
Chemical | 91.1% |
Production | 91% |
Mechanical | 90.8% |
ECE | 89% |
MME | 83.3% |
Civil | 77.3% |
According to the NIT Trichy, annual report 2024, the overall placement rate stood at 85%. Over 1300 students have been placed so far. The MSc students were offered packages upto INR 27 LPA. Meanwhile, the NIRF reports have been out for 2023 on the offiicial website. So as per NIRF 2023 reports, the NIT Trichy placements recorded a median package of INR 15.76 LPA offered to its BTech graduates.
NIT Trichy BTech Rankings
NIT Trichy BTech ranking 2024 has been released. It has been seen that within the category of 'Engineering', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, NIT Trichy fell 1 rank to #9 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. However, in 2024, the institute has showcased a stable ranking position. Throughout the preceding two years, the rank has oscillated but is currently stable. NIT Trichy ranked in the top 10 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can refer to the following NIT Trichy ranking trend from the table below:
Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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B.E. / B.Tech | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
As per QS World University Rankings 2025, NIT Trichy has been ranked #701-710 among the top world universities. The below table contains the past three-year ranking comparison for the NIT Trichy Engineering course:
Commonly asked questions On Rankings
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 Body | Ranks |
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NIRF Ranking 2024 (Overall) | 31 |
NIRF Ranking 2024 (Engineering) | 9 |
NIRF Ranking 2024 (Management) | 51 |
NIRF Ranking 2024 (Architecture) | 8 |
QS World University Rankings 2025 | 701-710 |
QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category 2024 | 73 |
QS Asian University Rankings 2024 category | 301-350 |
QS World Rank 2024 | 781-790 |
The Week Rank 2023 | 9 |
US News Rank 2023 | 41 |
QS World Rank 2023 | 801-1000 |
Times Higher Education 2023 | 801–1000 |
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NIT Trichy BTech 2025 FAQs
As per the last two year's ranking trends released on the official website of NIRF, NIT Trichy was ranked on number 8 in 2022 and 9 in the year 2023. The institute has managed to be in the list of top 10 institutes for BTech across India. In terms of placements, NIT Trichy has recorded 90% campus placements in combined BTech branches. The top branches such as CSE, Civil, Production, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, etc., are offered by the institute. Overall, NIT Trichy is a good choice for BTech aspirants.
Check below for more facts around the NIT Trichy BTech course from the perspective of campus students:
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.
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.
Every year NTA conducts JEE Main entrance exam for the selection of eligible candidates in IIT, NIT and IIITs. The admission process for JEE Main 2024 (session 1) registrations has been completed. Now, the session-1 exam dates and application dates for JEE Main 2024 (Session 2) are out. Find below the latest JEE Main 2024 exam latest schedule:
Events | Important Dates |
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JEE Main 2024 exam (Session-1) | 24 Jan '24- 1 Feb '24 |
JEE Main 2024 Registration (Session 2) | 2 Feb '24- 2 Mar '24 |
JEE Main 2024 Result (Session 1) | 12 Feb '24 |
JEE Main 2024 Exam Date Session 2 | 04 Apr '24 - 15 Apr '24 |
JEE Main 2024 Result Session 2 | 25 Apr '24 |
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According to the currently available data, no NIT has 100% placement rate for their flagship BTech courses. The placement rate for top NITs ranges between 76% to 93% placements. However, it is worth mentioning that this might be the result of several students opting for higher studies which is commo
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Yes, NIT Trichy is good for placements. The college is visited by top companies for placements such as Volvo, Samsung, Sony, and others. As per the NIRF reports in 2023, the median package offered to students for BTech stood at INR 15.76 LPA.
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With a 300 SC category rank in CAT, your chances for NIT Trichy MBA are relatively high. Based on 2025 data, NIT Trichy generally shortlists SC candidates with CAT percentiles around 60-65. To achieve a 300 rank under SC category, you would need about a 65-70 percentile, or a score of roughly 60-65
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No, you can't join any of the NIT Trichy course directly without appearing for the selection rounds. Students are admitted strictly based on entrance exam scores at NIT Trichy. Aspiring candidates must first sit for the accepted entrance exam (JEE/ NATA/ GATE, etc.). Once the exam results are out, s
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NIT Trichy is one of the top institutes offering quality education to students. NIT Trichy is ranked 731-740 by the QS World Rankings 2026 under the World University Rankings category. The placements offered by the college is good.
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