M.Tech. in Material Science and Engineering 

at NIT Trichy, Tiruchirappalli

NIT Trichy MTech placement highlights over the past two years are mentioned below:

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.

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.

NIT Trichy offers two-year M.Tech programmes in 23 specialisations. The course is available in specialisations, including Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Power Electronics, Data Analytics, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Systems, etc. Admission to all these courses is entrance-based. For details around the admission process for all courses, click here.

The aspirants with a BE/BTech degree with at least 60% aggregate can apply for M.Tech at NIT Trichy. For admission to MTech, candidates must have a valid score of GATE, which shall be equal to or higher than the cutoff. Selected candidates further are called for CCMT Counselling. Interested candidates must apply for the GATE exam and counselling within the due date.

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.

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. 

The list of eminent recruiters of NIT Trichy placements in recent years is presented below:

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.

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%.