What is the structure of CAT question paper?

Till 2014, there were only two sections in CAT. Quantitative Aptitude was clubbed with Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning was clubbed with Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. In 2015, the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning were clubbed together and Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension made two individual sections. Since 2015, the sectional segregation has remained the same but the number of questions have come down from 100 to 66. The exam duration has also been reduced. Until 2019, the CAT exam was of 180 minutes and the total number of questions were 100. However, in 2020, the question paper structure was revised due to COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the total number of questions came down to 76. In 2021 and 2022, the number of questions were further lowered to 66. For the last two years, CAT is conducted for 2 hours, and the number of questions is 66. In CAT 2024 however, the number of questions were increased to 68. The latest CAT question paper structure is: Total questions: 68 Number of sections: 3 Order of sections - 1. VARC 2. DILR 3. Quantitative Aptitude Sectional time limit: 40 minutes VARC questions: 24 DILR questions: 22 Quantitative Aptitude questions: 22.

How can someone get admission to M.A. English at NIT Trichy?

At the postgraduate level, NIT Trichy offers M.A. English courses to students. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate and the accepted entrance exam is CUET-PG. To get admission to this course, the candidates must apply online on the official website of the university. Then follow the application process and clear all the selection rounds as prescribed by the university.

Is JEE Main required for NIT Trichy?

Admissions to NIT (National Institute of Technology), Trichy is Entrance Based for almost all of the courses. The college accepts different exam scores for different levels of courses. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains is necessary for admissions to the undergraduate engineering programs, B.Tech which offers 8 courses and B.Arch which offers 1 course. Admissions are based on the marks scored in class 12th or equivalent as well as the JEE (Main) examination. Seats are allocated to students through Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) and the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA).

What is the GATE last round cut off for CSE at NIT Trichy?

GATE Round 6 has been released for admission to the M.Tech courses. As per NIT Trichy cutoff 2023, the GATE Round 6 closing rank was 637 for General category candidates in All India quota for Computer Science & Engineering. Further, from comparing with the last two years' closing ranks, the competition has gradually increased for the current year. In the year 2021 & 2022, the last closing rank for M.Tech CSE were 753 & 653, respectively. NIT Trichy admissions 2024 are based on GATE 2024 ranks followed by CCMT Counselling process. Candidates seeking admission to the M.Tech must appear for GATE in order to be eligible for further admission process.

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NIT Trichy MArch Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Explore the highlights of NIT Trichy's M.Arch program in 2025, featuring eligibility criteria that include acceptance of GATE scores and a minimum graduation score of 60%.

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.4L

Median Package₹ 5L

Eligibility Criteria

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Graduation score60%

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Q: How is life at NIT Trichy?

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: What is the opinion of students about NIT Trichy?

As per the Shiksha verified reviews, the college has received good rating. The college has been rated 4.4/5.

Refer to the review of one student:

"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."

Looking at the review, one can say that the college placements are good even for non popular courses.

Q: Is cutoff 2026 out for NIT Trichy?

Yes, NIT Trichy cutoff 2026 is out. NIT Trichy releases cutoff for BTech course is based on the score JEE Mains, followed by the JoSAA counselling process. For BE/BTech, the JEE Mains Round 5 cutoff for General-All India, ranged from 1373 to 20111. In round 5, the most competitive BE/BTech was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, with a closing rank of 1373. The least competitive specialisation was BTech Civil Engineering.

Q: How can I join NIT, Trichy after Class 12th?

Aspirants can join BTech and BArch courses at NIT Trichy after passing Class 12. However, only Class 12 marks are not enought for admission. Candidates must also have studied relevant subjects and have JEE Main rank for admission in BTech and BArch course.

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Q: Can a student get into NIT Trichy at 98%?

Yes, a student can get into NIT Trichy at 98%. For courses like BTech, MBA, & MTech, the students must have lesser percentage than this in Class 12th or in graduation. In addition to this, students must qualify the entrance tests like JEE Main, NATA, etc.

Q: How can I get admission at NIT Trichy?

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.

Q: Which entrance exams are accepted by NIT Trichy?

The accepted entrance exams at NIT Trichy are CAT, GATE, CCMT, and others. Students must prepare well for the accepted entrance exams as the competition is quite high, this year, for this university. 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.

NIT Trichy M.Arch
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 1.4 L
Hostel	₹ 3.13 L
One-time Payment	₹ 41.9 K
Other Fees	₹ 52.9 K
Total fee	₹ 5.47 L

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Q: How can students study for free at NIT Trichy?

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: What are the hostel fee details for NIT Trichy?

The NIT Trichy hostel fee for odd semester 2026-2027 details is given below:

Under Graduate Programme (UG) (BTech, B.Arch. & BSc, B.Ed.)	Newly Admitted Students (2026-27)
Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)	INR 3,600
Caution Fee Deposit (Refundable)	INR 4,000
Hostel Establishment Fee	INR 10,650
Hostel Rent/ License Fees, Electricity, Water Charges, and Service Charges	INR 17,700
Mess Advance (for 5 months)	INR 24,000

Q: How can candidates join NIT Trichy?

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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Admission cutoff 2026

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GATE Last Round score (General-All India)

Course	2024	2025
M.Arch. in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Architecture	361	395

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M.Arch. in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Architecture	18

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
NIT Trichy	₹ 6 LPA	₹ 1.4 L	-/-
SPA Delhi Compare	₹ 8 LPA	₹ 1.8 L	-/-
Manipal School of Architecture and Planning Compare	₹ 4.6 LPA	₹ 2.52 L	-/-
IIT Roorkee Compare	₹ 11 LPA	₹ 20 K	-/-
Chandigarh University (CU) Compare	-/-	₹ 2.28 L	-/-

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