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MBA/PGDM(1 course)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : CAT
B.E. / B.Tech(9 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : JEE Main
M.E./M.Tech(23 courses)
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
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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 eligibility criteria for MSc at NIT Trichy?
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Candidates willing for admission to MSc at NIT Trichy must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for the course in the first place. Students who want to get admission to MSc at NIT Trichy must graduate with a minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (for SC/ ST/PwD, a minimum 55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA is required) in the respective subjects. The relevant documents also have to be presented as a proof of eligibility for verification purposes.

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:   How is the MCA programme at NIT, Trichy?
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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

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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

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.

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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. 

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 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.

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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:   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. 

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4.4/5
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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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B.Tech. in Production Engineering - Batch of 2029
4.2
4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
It has good infrastructure, but a bad climate in the summer. There are exceptional peers.
Placements: I'm not sure about the percentage of students who got internships or placements. I suggest that students just check it out on the college website. It is legitimate. But to be frank, the packages offered in core, as I know, in production are very few. But this branch is special in offering the connection between management and technical fields. Excellent packages and placements are available in non-core fields, especially consulting and management. The branch is a chill one, which offers ample time for studying anything or extracurricular activities.
Infrastructure: The library facility, octagon, or if I say anything in the college, is just on a different level, except for hostels. Being a college affiliated with NIRF 9, we expect much better from their side in hostel management. There is no responsibility on their part if a theft happens. Actually, two laptops were stolen. The library must have a proper internet connection, which is bad. The hostel is improving right now with proper renovation after our complaints. It serves very good mess food. I'll say much better than any college. Since I've been in some.
Faculty: Teachers are exceptionally qualified. But as we might know, as qualifications increase, attitude increases. Most faculty members are top-notch, leaving a very few. The course curriculum is fine. I'll say leave the teaching part apart, it depends on our luck. We will get very good teachers with very good character and a helpful nature, too. But in the end, self-study matters.
Other: Fests are good, but with some restrictions. But academically, students will never regret joining this college. I'll guarantee that. I'm saying this with just 1 year of experience. The amount of exposure I got within one year is incredible. Students and hostel life are too good here.
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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029
4.2
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It has one of the best placement records. Classes are a bit hectic, but overall, it's good.
Placements: There is an 80 percent placement rate in B.Tech civil engineering. The lowest package offered is 3 LPA, and the highest package offered is 33 LPA. For tech fields, companies like Microsoft and Google, and for core companies like Dalmia, ACC Cement, L&T, etc., hire students. Internships are not very common in this branch, so we have to fight a bit more compared to other branches.
Infrastructure: The hostel and mess facilities are among the best across all NITs and IITs. We have high-speed Wi-Fi in each room. The mess food is great compared to other top colleges. There is a curfew for first-year boys. For girls, it is for all four years. We have an NIT Hospital for medical issues or emergencies. NIT Trichy has one of the top sports infrastructures.
Faculty: Faculty members here are not as good as those at primary IITs. This institution has a relevant curriculum, but some subjects, like engineering graphics, feel outdated. Apart from these, we will enjoy our studies. Semester exams are not a big deal. We can score good grades even if we start to study just 3-4 days before the exam.
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B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Batch of 2027
3.6
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Amazing college with decent facilities. But the climate is very hot and there is language barrier.
Placements: The percentage of placements in our course is really nice, it is more than (94)%. Nvidia, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Micron, Synapse, Google, Amazon, Oracle, TCS, Wipro, Bajaj, etc. (These are mixed companies for electronics, software, and electrical). Chip designer, electro manager, developed (to be honest, I don't know much about the role they offer). The highest and lowest salary is average.
Infrastructure: The facilities are not up to the mark. There are equipments in our lab, but very less in number, and that too sometimes does not work properly. We don't even have the basic facilities like water purifier, it's very hard for us to fill our water bottles from different hostels. We have good computer lab and library, but we don't have Wi-Fi in library. The quality is really nice, they provide amul butter, kellogg's corn flakes, fresh bread, and fruits (It varies from mess to mess, but overall quality is good). But North-Indians may not like the taste initially.
Faculty: EEE is the toughest branch. The curriculum is very vast and is not updated. We have to study many outdated things which are of no use. It's really very hard to manage the course with clubs and fest teams. Many times we have to select one of them. But, we have the advantage of having many options for placements as we have a very vast curriculum. I like the exam pattern, like CT1, CT2, at end-semester. I would say all the things depend on the proof.
Other: I selected the course because I like the electronics domain so much. We have a very good bond with our classmates as our course is very tough so, we are forced to do all assignments and projects together only. It should be updated, and the extra things should be removed to relax the students.
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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029
4.8
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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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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029
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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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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
3.8
4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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 Courses & Fees FAQs 2025

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:   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:   How many students were placed during NIT Trichy MBA placements?
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The number of students placed during NIT Trichy MBA placements over the past two years are mentioned below:

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MBA Placement Statistics 2023

MBA Placement Statistics 2024

Students registered

91

81

Students placed

88

59

Placement rate

96.7%

72.8%

Q:   Does NIT Trichy give scholarships to students?
A: 

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:   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:   Is it worth to consider NIT Trichy as a good Institute?
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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:   Can I get direct admission at NIT Trichy?
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For direct admission information at NIT Trichy, students must visit the official website and ask for this information. 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:   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:   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.

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:   How can candidates join 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.

Q:   Which MTech courses are offered by NIT Trichy?
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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.

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:

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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 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 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:   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:   What is the structure of CAT question paper?
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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.

 

Q:   How to check NIT Trichy CAT result 2024?
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CAT 2024 result for admission to NIT Trichy for MBA specilisation will be announced at IIMCAT website within 20–30 days of the exam. The CAT scorecard will have sectional and overall marks as well as percentiles. Here’s the process to download CAT 2024 result:

  • Log on to CAT website iimcat.ac.in
  • Click on 'CAT 2024 result/scorecard' tab
  • Enter CAT application number and password
  • Click on the scorecard section
  • Click on download option and save the PDF of CAT 2024 scorecard
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 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.

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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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Manpreet Sharma

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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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Nishtha Singh

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Answered a month ago

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. 

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Aishwarya Bhatnagar

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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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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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