NIT Tiruchirappalli : Admission Process 2024 Courses, Fees, Exams,Cutoff, Placements

NIT Tiruchirappalli : Admission Process 2024 Courses, Fees, Exams,Cutoff, Placements

Tanjore Main Road, Tiruchirappalli, TamilNadu UGC, Autonomous University NBA, 1964 Govt
Aparajita Debnath
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The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, also known as NIT Tiruchirappalli or NIT Trichy, is national research deemed university located in Tamil Nadu, India. Under the sponsorship of the University of Madras, NIT Trichy was established in 1964. NIT Trichy has been approved by AICTE and NBA. As per the NIRF 2024 ranking, NIT Trichy has been ranked 09 in India in the BTech category.

NIT Trichy offers various UG, PG and PhD courses including BTech, MTech, MSc, MCA and PhD programs. The total fees for the 4-year BTech course are INR 7 Lakhs. However, you need to qualify for JEE Main followed by JoSAA Counselling with 75% marks in the 10+2 level as the eligibility criteria. Moreover, you must qualify for a national-level entrance exam, such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT, IIT JAM, or NIMCET for NIT Trichy Admission 2025 to the UG and PG programs.

Some of the top companies that recruit students from the NIT Trichy placements include Amazon, DE Shaw, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Uber. You can also avail scholarships at NIT Trichy based on your merit or need every year. NIT Trichy is situated on the Trichy-Tanjore Highway (NH 67) at 22 kms distance from the main city. The cheapest and easiest way to get to NIT-Trichy is by bus. Any city Bus at the Tiruchirappalli Jn takes you to the central bus stand. Board Thanjavur bound mofussil or route bus.

NIT Trichy Highlights

Given below are the highlights of NIT Trichy.

Short FormNITT
Establishment Year1964
Approved ByNBA-AICTE
NIRF Ranking 20249 (BTech)
Flagship CourseBTech
Courses OfferedBTech, BArch, MTech, MBA, MSc, MArch, MA, MCA, MS
Entrance Exams  JEE MAIN, GATE, JAM, CAT, CCMT, CUET-PG, SAT, AIMA
Highest Package  53 LPA
Lowest Package  3.75 LPA
Top RecruitersABB LIMITED, ACC CEMENT, IBM, DRDO, Infosys, SAMSUNG
Official Websitehttps://www.nitt.edu/

NIT Trichy Courses and Fees

NIT Trichy offers various UG, PG and research courses. Some of the courses NIT Trichy offers include BTech, BArch, BSc BEd, MTech, MSc, and Ph.D. You can go through the tables below to check the details of NIT Trichy Courses and Fees along with the eligibility and selection criteria.

UG Programs

BTech

Duration: 4 Years

1st Year Fees: INR 1.75 Lakh

Eligibility: 10+2 with 75%

Selection: JEE Main

BArch

Duration:

1st Year Fees: INR 1.75 Lakh

Eligibility: 10+2 with 60%

Selection: JEE Main

The table below gives details of the PG courses offered by NIT Trichy.

PG COURSES

MTech

Duration: 2 Years

1st Year Fees: INR 1.25 Lakh

Eligibility: Graduation with 60% 

Selection: GATE

MSc

Duration: 2 Years

1st Year Fees: INR 70.5k

Eligibility: BSC with 60% aggregate mark or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale

Selection: IIT JAM

MBA

Duration: 2 Years

1st Year Fees: INR 1.52 lakh

Eligibility: Graduation with 60%

Selection: CAT

MArch

Duration: 2 Years

1st Year Fees: INR 1.25 Lakh

Eligibility: Graduation with 60%

Selection: GATE, CCMT Counselling

MA

Duration: 2 Years

1st Year Fees: INR 70.5k

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 60% (CGPA 6.5)

Selection: CUET-PG

MCA

Duration: 2 Years

1st Year Fees: INR 1.25 Lakh

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 60% (CGPA 6.5)

Selection: SAT

The table below gives details of the Research courses offered by NIT Trichy.

Doctorate Program

PhD

Duration: 5 Year

1st year Fees: INR 76k

Eligibility: Postgraduate with minimum aggregate of 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in UG or PG for admission under OC / OBC category

Selection: CAT, AIMA, GATE, UGC-NET JRF

MS (BY RESEARCH)

Duration: 3 Years

1st Year Fees: INR 70.5k

Eligibility: Graduation degree with 60% marks or 6.5CGPA in the BE/BTech. In the case of SC/ST, candidates must have 55% marks or 6.0 CGPA.

Selection: GATE

NIT Trichy Admission 2025

The admission process for NIT Trichy is based on entrance examination and merit. The selection process varies from course to course, but generally involves the following steps:

  • Applicants must clear a national entrance examination such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT, IIT JAM or NIMCET.
  • Applicants who qualify for the entrance examination must register and appear for interviews conducted by specific organizations.
  • Some courses may require additional options such as personal interviews.

The procedure for admission to specific courses at NIT Trichy is listed below:

  • BTech and B. Arch: Admission is based on JEE main score followed by JoSAA counselling.
  • BSc, B.Ed: Admission is based on the NCET test.
  • Tech and M. Arch: Admission is based on a GATE score followed by CCMT counselling.
  • MSc: Admission is based on JAM score.
  • MA: Admission is based on CUET-PG score.
  • MS: Admission is based on performance in personal interview.
  • MBA: Admission is based on a CAT score.
  • MCA: Admission is based on the NIMCET score.
  • PhD: Admission is based on preliminary and written tests, interviews or counselling.

Applicants can apply for admission on the NIT Trichy website, select a course, pay the application fee and then submit the application.

NIT Trichy Rankings 2025

NIT Trichy has been ranked in the 9th position by NIRF 2024. You can further check NIT Trichy rankings by various agencies and in different categories.

AgenciesCategoryRanking
The Week 2024Overall9 out of 27
BTech8 out of 275
NIRF Ranking 2024Overall31 out of 200
BTech9 out of 300
Outlook Ranking 2024BTech9 out of 25
IIRF Ranking 2024BTech29 out of 160
THE Ranking 2024Overall801 out of 1501
QS 2025Overall701-710 in 1400
QS 2024Overall781-790 in 1498

NIT Trichy Cutoff 2024

JEE Main Cutoff 2024

You can check the table below for the latest NIT Trichy Cutoff. The table below mentions the round-wise JEE Main cutoff for NIT Trichy.

CourseQuotaRound 1 Opening Rank

Round 5 Closing

Rank

Computer Science and EngineeringHS11965066
Computer Science and EngineeringOS2991224
Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)HS2486
Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)OS29404
Chemical EngineeringHS761620789
Chemical EngineeringOS717513950
Civil EngineeringHS1913136104
Civil EngineeringOS852218965
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringHS66889828
Electrical and Electronics EngineeringOS30293029
Electronics and Communication EngineeringHS27127036
Electronics and Communication EngineeringOS9173546
Instrumentation and Control EngineeringHS982814697
Instrumentation and Control EngineeringOS670811001
Mechanical EngineeringHS929016002
Mechanical EngineeringOS48779305
Metallurgical and Materials EngineeringHS1845430319
Metallurgical and Materials EngineeringOS1285822521
Production EngineeringHS1469724973
Production EngineeringOS1004624286

IIT JAM Cutoff 2024

NIT Trichy IIT JAM Cutoff 2024 is out for Round 1 and Round 2. The table below shows the closing ranks for various courses offered at NIT Trichy based on merit in IIT JAM:

CourseJAM PaperRound 1Round 2
MSc. in Computer ScienceMathematical Statistics108142
MSc. in ChemistryChemistry701872
MSc. in MathematicsMathematics715786
MSc. in PhysicsPhysics618780

GATE Cutoff 2024

NIT Trichy GATE Cutoff 2024 is out for Round 1 & Round 2. The table below shows the closing ranks for various courses offered at NIT Trichy based on merit in GATE.

CourseGroupRound 1Round 2
Chemical EngineeringG1497355
Energy Efficient & Sustainable ArchitectureG1661466
Material Science & EngineeringG2502408
Thermal Power EngineeringG1751567
VLSI SystemG2789731
Energy EngineeringG1353NA
Energy EngineeringG4590421
Industrial Safety EngineeringG2565NA
Industrial AutomationG3498NA
Industrial Engineering & ManagementG1661562
Chemical EngineeringG2638466
Industrial AutomationG1464NA
Transportation Engineering & ManagementG1676567
Welding EngineeringG2526379
Environmental EngineeringG2643505
Energy EngineeringG3499459
Process Control and InstrumentationG2574NA
Structural EngineeringG1690597
Data AnalyticsG1749712
Environmental EngineeringG1685543
Process Control and InstrumentationG3591NA
Industrial MetallurgyG2491397
Power ElectronicsG1707582
Non Destructive TestingG1451388
Computer Science & EngineeringG2804718
Energy EngineeringG2481412
Power SystemsG1543490
Manufacturing TechnologyG1568502
Computer Science & EngineeringG1797765
Environmental EngineeringG3473363
Industrial Safety EngineeringG1567469
Industrial Safety EngineeringG4480NA
Communication SystemsG1623563
Geotechnical EngineeringG1593491
Industrial Safety EngineeringG3392NA
Industrial AutomationG2405NA
Material Science & EngineeringG3467NA
VLSI SystemG1732667

NIT Trichy Placements 2025

NIT Trichy Placements 2025 has not been released yet. Meanwhile you can check NIT Trichy Placements 2023 to get an idea of the placement trends. As per the overall percentage for PG course recorded was 88.90%. The highest salary package offered in the year 2023 INR 52.89 LPA and the lowest was INR 3.75 LPA. The average package for the CSE stood at INR 27.27 LPA. Some of the popular companies recruiting from NIT Trichy are Amazon, DE Shaw, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Uber. You can check the table below for NIT Trichy placement statistics for 2023.

ParticularsPlacement Statistics 2023
Highest PackageINR 52.89 LPA
Average PackageINR 27.27 LPA
Median PackageINR 29 LPA
Top RecruitersAmazon, DE Shaw, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Uber

NIT Trichy Scholarships

NIT Trichy offers various scholarships to students admitted to UG, PG and research courses. The scholarships are generally offered based on merit, need, or specific criteria set by the institution or external organizations. The students belonging to SC/ST and BC/MBC (Tamil Nadu) categories who are eligible and desirous of applying for government of Tamil Nadu Scholarships can also submit their application. You can get the application form from: website bcmbcmw.tn.gov.in.

Undergraduate students can apply for the scholarship as per the information given in the following table.

Scholarship Program

Eligibility

Details

Total Parental Income (Rs)Academic and Other Eligibility CriteriaCategory
Post Metric Scholarship for Backward Class and Most Backward class students from Tamil NaduINR 1 lakh per annumFor first-year UG students: pass in +2 Renewal cases pass in the previous year BTechBC and MBCDocuments to be furnished along with the application: (1) Extract of mark sheet (2) Income Certificate (for the current year) (3) Community Certificate and (4) Bank Account Number at SBI, NITT branch.
Post Metric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students from Tamil NaduINR 2.5 lakh per annumFor first-year UG students: pass in +2 Renewal cases pass in the previous year BTechSC and STDocuments to be furnished along with the application: (1) Extract of mark sheet (2) Income Certificate (for the current year) (3) Community Certificate and (4) Bank Account Number at SBI, NITT branch
Chief Ministers Award for Tamil Nadu studentsMarks scored under TN State Board syllabus Boys: 1069 marks girls: 1082 marksSC and STDocuments to be furnished along with the application: Attested photocopy of the +2 Mark sheet and Community Certificate
Special Scholarship for Tamil Nadu students residing in the hostel for higher education i.e., Post Graduates other than MTechRs.1 lakh per annumPostgraduate students other than MTech – the student must be residing in the hostelSC and STDocuments to be furnished along with the application: (1) Extract of mark sheet (2) Income Certificate (for the current year) (3) Community Certificate and (4) Bank Account Number at SBI, NITT branch (5) Wardens signature in the application form.

Check the scholarships sanctioned by other state governments.

Scholarship Sanctioned by Other State Governments for Students hailing from their States
Post Metric Scholarship

Students are advised to visit the Websites of

 (i) Social Welfare Department

 (ii) Scheduled Caste and

(iii) Scheduled Tribes welfare websites of respective states from which the student is hailing from.

NIT Trichy Facilities

The facilities and services that NIT Trichy renders to the students, faculty and staff members make it stand among the world-class institutes. The world class facilities available to the students make being at NIT Trichy a worthwhile experience. The availability of such modern amenities improves the overall development of all the residents of the institute and also helps students and members of the faculty to be able to collaborate, increasing the academic development of the NITTians.Students can go through the facilities listed below:

Computer Support Group-

NIT Trichy Computer Support Group

This centre supports the campus-wide LAN in close collaboration with the user departments. This LAN serves about 7500 users around the campus (using a Wired connection and through Wireless). It is equipped with a 10 Gbps fiber optic backbone that interconnects the departments/buildings. It also serves as a resource centre to augment classroom teachings with laboratory sessions.

Training and Placement-

NIT Trichy Training and Placement

The training and placement cell provides support to every student to define his/her career interest through individual expert counselling. They also handle and arrange Campus Placement Program, so as to ensure that every aspirant gets a job.

Library-

NIT Trichy Library

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The Institute features a contemporary Central Library that houses over 250,000 documents, including technical books, reports, standards, CD-ROMs, audio-visual educational cassettes, and back issues of journals.

Hostels and Mess-

NIT Trichy Hostels and Mess

The institute offers outstanding accommodation for its students, ensuring that their time here is a valuable experience. Every hostel has a water refrigerator, two DOT phones, intercoms, a television, an aquaguard, and gaming kits for indoor and outdoor use. The Hostel office, which includes a Hostel Manager, a Senior Superintendent, and additional support staff, manages the daily operations.

Hospital-

NIT Trichy Hospital

The institute hospital is situated on campus, nestled between the hostel/residential area and the academic zone. NIT Trichy hospital offers primary health care services 24/7 throughout the week. It features casualty, outpatient and inpatient facilities, a fully equipped ambulance available around the clock, a pharmacy that operates 24 hours, and a clinical laboratory that is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Swimming Pool: The Institute features a lovely 25-metre swimming pool that serves students, faculty, and other campus residents. A team of dedicated staff maintains the pool, while two coaches oversee its use. Anyone wishing to swim regularly must register at the Office of the Physical Education Department and adhere to the established rules.

FAQ - NIT Tiruchirappalli

Ans: Admission to NIT Trichy is primarily through JEE Main for undergraduate courses like BTech and B.Arch, and through GATE/CCMT for postgraduate programs. For BTech, students must qualify in JEE Main, followed by centralised counselling through JoSAA. For MTech, GATE scores are required, and the CCMT process handles seat allocation.

Ans: To be eligible for BTech admission at NIT Trichy, candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 75% marks (65% for SC/ST). Additionally, they must qualify for the JEE Main exam and participate in JoSAA counselling.

Ans: NIT Trichy offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses. Popular BTech courses include Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electronics & Communication Engineering. For MTech, courses in Structural Engineering, VLSI, Power Systems, etc.

Ans: NIT Trichy offers a vibrant campus life with a blend of academics, cultural activities, and sports.The institute also provides state-of-the-art facilities, including hostels, sports complexes, and a well-equipped library.

Ans: Yes, NIT Trichy provides excellent research opportunities across various fields. The institute encourages students and faculty to engage in research projects and has collaborations with industries and academic institutions globally

Ans: NIT Trichy has an outstanding placement record. Over 90% of eligible students are placed in top companies across various sectors such as software, consulting, core engineering, and finance. 

Ans: In the 2024 placement drive at NIT Trichy the highest package offered was INR 52.89 LPA.

Ans: Some of the popular companies recruiting from NIT Trichy are Amazon, DE Shaw, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Uber.

Ans: NIT Trichy offers various scholarships for students, including merit-based scholarships, need-based financial aid, and government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC students. Students can apply for scholarships via the institute's student portal or through specific schemes such as the Central Sector Scholarship or State Government-sponsored scholarships.

Ans: The approximate fee structure for BTech students at NIT Trichy is around ₹2-2.5 lakhs per annum, including tuition fees, hostel charges, and other miscellaneous fees. However, the fees may vary depending on the category (general, OBC, SC/ST) and any scholarships or financial aid available.

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