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NIT Trichy Admission 2026: Cutoff, Application, Courses, Eligibility & Selection

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NIT Trichy Admission Overview 2026

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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. There is no other procedure for admission.

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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.

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Q:   What is the GATE last round cut off for CSE at NIT Trichy?
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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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Q:   How can I join NIT, Trichy after Class 12th?
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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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NIT Trichy Admission & Application Process 2026

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Q:   How can I get admission in PhD at NIT Trichy?
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NIT Trichy conducts a written test and/ or interview for admission in PhD course. Candidates with UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE scores can also get admission in PhD. Apirants can fill out the application form for PhD on the institute's website.

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

Q:   What is the process to get into NIT Trichy after clearing the Mains?
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After passing JEE Main, candidates need to register for JoSAA Counselling for admission in BTech course of NIT Trichy. Aspirants need to provide the JEE Main rank during the counselling for seat allotment.

NIT Trichy BTech Admission 2026

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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
Oct '26-Nov '26
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Tentative
Jan '27
JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1Tentative
Jan '27
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1Tentative
Feb '27
JEE Main 2027 Result Date Session 1 byTentative
Feb '27
JEE Main 2027 Paper 2 Result Session 1Tentative
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Q:   Is JEE Main required for NIT Trichy?
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Yes, aspirants do require JEE Main rank for admission in BTech at NIT Trichy. The seats are allotted via JoSAA Counselling. For all other courses, aspirants have to pass the accepted entrance exam. Candidates need to have GATE rank for MTech, IIT JAM scores for MSc and CAT scores for MBA. 

Q:   Can I take direct admission at NIT Trichy for the BTech course?
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For admission in a BTech course at NIT Trichy, 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:   What is the NIT Trichy JEE Main cutoff for SC?
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NIT Trichy JEE Main cutoff 2026 for the SC All India category varied from 51 to 3615 for the BArch and all BTech course specialisations. Overall the BArch course had the lowest first round cutoff at 51. In the case of BTech course branches, the hardest course in the first round was BTech CSE, with the cutoff being 154

On the other hand, for the SC HS quota, round 1 cutoff ranged from 113 to 3756. According to the first round, the most competitive course for admission was BArch, followed by BTech CSE. 

Students can refer to the table below to know the round 1 cutoff for various courses for the SC AI and HS quota.

CourseAI QuotaHS Quota
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering26263026
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering17442964
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering154737
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering9171459
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering12202147
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)51113
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering4951117
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering18842189
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering36153756
B.Tech. in Production Engineering37323078
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 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.

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NIT Trichy UG - 4 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2025-26
Total students4303
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NIT Trichy UG - 5 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
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Total students299
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NIT Trichy Admission 2026 FAQs

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:   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 22809 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 I get admission in NIT Trichy for MTech?
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Aspirants with a 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.

Q:   What is the year-wise cutoff trend for BTech in CSE at NIT Trichy? I belong to OBC HS quota?
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According to the past three years' round 1 cutoff data, we can say that the competition for the General AI category has been fluctuating.

The NIT Trichy CSE cutoff 2026 was 1219. In 2025 and 2024, the cutoff for the same course and round was 1620 and 1501, respectively. Tabulated below are the year-wise round 1 cutoff ranks for the General AI category. 

BTech CSE cutoff 2024BTech CSE cutoff 2025BTech CSE cutoff 2026
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Q:   Who is eligible for MCA at NIT Trichy?
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 To get admission to MCA course at NIT Trichy, students must be graduated with minimum 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA in BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCA/ BIT with Mathematics/Statistics/Equivalent subject as one of the subjects. Students who are graduated with BE/B Tech or equivalent from a recognised University can also apply for this course. However, a five percent of relaxation is give to candidates who belong from SC/ ST categories. These candidates are required to obtain minimum of 55% or 6.0 CGPA in their respective graduation. Based on the eligibility requirements, candidates will be shortlisted for other selection rounds. Click here to know about the detailed NIT Trichy MCA admission process. 

Q:   Who can apply for MS Research at NIT Trichy?
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Aspirants must pass BE/ BTech degree with at least 60% aggregate or CGPA of 6.5 or above (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA or above for SC/ ST/ PwD) to apply for MS (Research) course at NIT Trichy.

Q:   Which MBA specialisation does NIT Trichy offer?
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NIT Trichy offers MBA course across seven specialisations. These are Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance, Production and Operations, Business Analytics, Information systems and IT Consulting and General Management. All the MBA courses are offered in full-time mode through DOMS NIT Trichy. The admission process for all MBA specialisations are same. Candidates willing for admission to MBA at NIT Trichy must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and qualify for CAT entrance exam.

Q:   What is the qualifying mark in NIMCET?
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Candidates securing zero or negative marks either in Mathematics or in Total Marks in NIMCET test are going to be disqualified. Based on the marks obtained by a qualified candidate in NIMCET test, a rank will be allotted by adopting the following criteria.

  • The marks obtained in Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, and English will be summed up. Thus, the maximum weighted marks will be 1000.
  • Ranking will be based on the total weighted marks a candidate obtains.
Q:   Can I edit my CAT application form after submission?
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Once the CAT application form is submitted, candidates are not allowed to make changes in it. In case, you've made errors, you need to fill a fresh CAT application form and pay the fees again. However, editing of certain fields such as photo, signature and test city preference is allowed during form correction process which starts 2-3 days after the CAT registration process concludes. The form correction window is opened for 3-4 days during which candidates can edit only these three fields. If they have made a mistake in any other field, they cannot edit it. No request for changes is accepted by the examination authorities. Thus, it is very important to fill the CAT application form correctly with valid details. Candidates must keep the important documents such as Aadhaar card, class 10, class 12, graduation certificates, birth Certificate address proof, work experience documents, etc. To cross check the information while filling the form. They must also be very careful in selecting Iims and courses as they will be eligible for only those Iims and courses which they shall have selected in the CAT form.
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:   Does NIT Trichy have HS quota? What are the JEE Main cutoff differences for the OBC category?
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Yes, NIT Trichy does have an HS quota. For the OBC AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 103 to 7219, according to the NIT Trichy JEE Main cutoff 2026

For the OBC HS quota, the round 1 cutoff varied from 312 to 8794 for BArch and BTech course branches. Considering the cutoff range for both quotas, we can say that the OBC HS quota had slightly more lenient ranks.

See below for more information.

CourseOBC AIOBC HS
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering87946376
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering52224602
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering1219436
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering20972323
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering42033514
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)312103
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering16011085
B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering35873539
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering76077219
B.Tech. in Production Engineering65356929
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.

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Updated on Aug 20, 2026

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