VNIT Nagpur was established in 1960 and is one of the oldest NITs in India. VNIT Nagpur ranked 39th position by NIRF ranking 2024 in the BTech category. However, India Today has ranked in the 21st position in the engineering category.
There are a total of 8 courses available for the BTech and BArch program, 18 courses for MTech, and 3 Courses for MSc and 15 PhD courses. The total fee for the BTech course is INR 5.4 Lakhs. Admission is based on JEE Main exam followed by JoSAA Counselling. However, admission to BArch course is based on NATA exam scores. VNIT Nagpur also accepts GATE and IIT JAM for admission to the MTech and MSc programs in the PG level. You need visit the official website to apply for VNIT Nagpur Admissions 2025. BTech CSE Cutoff 2024 has closed in the 5th round with the cutoff marks of 7583 in the General category.
89 companies have visited the campus for giving placements to students from BTech, BArch, and MTech at the placement season 2025 of VNIT Nagpur. The highest package recorded is INR 64 LPA from the BTech program. The average package stands at INR 12.84 LPA. Some of the top recruiters that visited during VNIT Nagpur Placements 2025 are Google, D.E Shaw, Oracle, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citi India, Siemens, BNY Mellon, etc.
The University offers state-level and central scholarships for its students. Some of the scholarships are Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Scholarship and Rajashree Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship, Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme, etc. VNIT Nagpur is 8 km away from the Nagpur rail station and 7 km from the airport. You can also take a prepaid cab or auto rickshaw to reach the airport.
VNIT Nagpur Highlights
Given below are the highlights of VNIT Nagpur.
| College Name | Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur |
| Short Form | VNIT |
| Establishment Year | 1960 |
| NIRF Ranking 2024 | 39th (BTech) |
| Courses Offered | BTech, BArch, MTech, MSc, PhD |
| Entrance Exams | JEE Main, GATE, JAM, CAT, NATA |
| Flagship Courses | BTech |
| Highest Package 2025 | INR 64 LPA (BTech) |
| Average Package 2025 | INR 12.84 LPA (BTech) |
| Top Recruiters | Adani Groups, TCS, HCL, Lint, VISA, Citi, and Morgan Stanley, Qualcomm, Maruti suzuki, Tata Motors |
| Official Website | https://vnit.ac.in/ |
| Area | 215 acres |
VNIT Nagpur Courses and Fees
VNIT Nagpur offers a wide range of UG, PG and PhD programs. Some of the courses offered are BTech, BArch, MTech, MSc, PhD. You can refer to the table below for VNIT Nagpur Courses and Fees along with the eligibility and selection criteria.
| UG Courses | |
BTech Duration: 4 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 1.35 Lakh Eligibility: 10+2; 75% Selection: JEE Main | BArch Duration: 4 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 1.35 Lakh Eligibility: 10+2; 50% Selection: JEE Main, NATA |
VNIT Nagpur offers MTech and MSc at the PG level. You can check the duration, fees, eligibility, and selection criteria of the PG courses in the given table.
| PG Courses | |
MTech Duration: 2 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 82k Eligibility: Bachelor's degree Selection: GATE | MSc Duration: 2 Years 1st Year Fees: INR 24.4k Eligibility: Bachelor's degree Selection: JAM |
Check the details of the PhD program of VNIT Nagpur.
| Doctorate Program |
PhD Duration: 5 Year 1st year Fees: INR 53.6k Eligibility: Minimum first class or 6.75 CPI / CGPA on a 10-point scale at Bachelor's or master's level. Selection: GATE Score |
VNIT Nagpur Admission 2025
Admission to VNIT Nagpur is entrance-based. The institution consists of three major departments, i.e. Basic Science, Engineering, and Architecture & Planning. To get into any course under this department you must appear in the JEE Main, GATE or IIT JAM examination for BTech/ MTech/ MSc admissions, respectively.
| Program | Admission Process |
| BTech/BArch Admission 2025 (JoSAA/CSAB) | Admission is through the JoSAA and CSAB centralized online counselling process. After JEE Main, you need to appear for counselling process for seat allocation. |
| MTech Admission 2025 | After clearing GATE 2025 examination. Submit the application form with fees. |
| MSc Admission 2025 | After clearing IIT JAM. Register for the CCMN (Centralized Counseling for MSc). Visit the official NIT Nagpur website and fill out the MSc application form. |
| PhD Admission 2025 | Fill out the NIT Nagpur PhD application form. Upload required documents. Pay the PhD application fees. Participate in the admission process. |
How to Apply?
Admission to VNIT Nagpur is a multi-step process. Here is the step-by-step process for VNIT Nagpur admission 2025:
- After reviewing the eligibility criteria, you must register for the entrance exam through which you are seeking admission to this institute. Suppose you are willing to get admitted into M. Tech courses, then you must register for GATE and clear the cutoff.
- After that, you will have to appear in the centralised counselling process.
- You must enter your entrance examination scores promptly including all the important details.
- Submit the counselling fees to take part in this process.
VNIT Cut off 2024
JEE Main Cutoff 2024
Through JEE Main you can take admission to BTech/BE programmes at VNIT Nagpur. Check JEE Main cutoff 2024 for BTech and BArch admission at VNIT Nagpur in the General category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) | Round 4 (Closing rank) | Round 5 (Closing rank) |
| BArch | 847 | 1084 | 1203 | 1203 | 1350 |
| BTech Computer Science Engineering | 6637 | 6753 | 6753 | 6753 | 7583 |
| BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering | 10369 | 10369 | 10369 | 10369 | 11804 |
| BTech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14123 | 14243 | 14243 | 14784 | 16773 |
| BTech Mechanical Engineering | 19781 | 20368 | 20368 | 20368 | 23543 |
GATE Cutoff 2024
For admission to the MTech course, you need to qualify for the GATE exam. Check VNIT Nagpur Cutoff 2024 in GATE exam for Mtech program in General category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Cutoff marks) | Round 2 (Cutoff marks) | Round 3 (Cutoff marks) | Round 4 (Cutoff marks) | Round 5 (Cutoff marks) | Round 6 (Cutoff marks) |
| MTech Computer Science and Engineering | 624 | 599 | 595 | 566 | 560 | 602 |
| MTech VLSI Design | 494 | 464 | 454 | 420 | 414 | 405 |
| MTech Structural Engineering | 480 | 469 | 458 | 451 | - | - |
| MTech Construction Technology | 465 | 454 | - | 476 | - | 446 |
| MTech Geoinformatics | 451 | 422 | 393 | 377 | - | - |
IIT JAM Cutoff 2024
Check IIT JAM Cutoff 2024 for admission to the MSc program at VNIT Nagpur in the General category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank) | Round 4 (Closing rank) | Round 5 (Closing rank) |
| MSc Mathematics | 1030 | 1055 | 1073 | 1096 | 1102 |
| MSc Physics | 1152 | 1242 | 1252 | 1341 | - |
| MSc Chemistry | 1175 | 1238 | 1263 | 1433 | 1526 |
VNIT Nagpur Rankings 2024
VNIT Nagpur ranked 39th position by NIRF ranking 2024 in the BTech category. However, India Today has ranked in the 21st position in the engineering category. You can check all VNIT Nagpur rankings by various agencies and in different categories.
| Agencies | Category | Rankings 2024 |
| India Today | BTech | 21 out of 284 |
| The Week | BTech | 26 out of 275 |
| Overall | 18 out of 27 | |
| NIRF Ranking | Overall | 77 out of 200 |
| BTech | 39 out of 300 | |
| BArch | 10 out of 40 | |
| Outlook Ranking | BTech | 151 out of 160 |
| IIRF Ranking | BTech | 36 out of 160 |
| BArch | 10 out of 30 | |
| THE Ranking | Overall | 1201 out of 1501 |
VNIT Nagpur Placements 2025
During VNIT Nagpur Placements 2025, 89 companies have visited the campus for giving placements to students form BTech, BArch, and MTech. The highest package recorded is INR 64 LPA from the BTech program. The average package stands at INR 12.84 LPA. Some of the top recruiters that visited during VNIT Nagpur Placements 2025 are Google, D.E Shaw, Oracle, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citi India, Siemens, BNY Mellon, etc.
| Particulars | BTech | BArch | MTech |
| Number of companies visited | 58 | 03 | 28 |
| Highest Package (CTC) | 64.00 | 6.97 | 29.39 |
| Median Package (CTC) | 11.13 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Average Package (CTC) | 12.84 | 6.32 | 8.45 |
| Lowest Package (CTC) | 5.50 | 6.00 | 5.40 |
VNIT Nagpur Branch-Wise BTech Placements 2025
You can check the branch wise BTech placements in the year 2025 at VNIT Nagpur.
| Branch | Registered | Placed | Placement Percentage | Jobs Offered | Average CTC | Median CTC | Highest CTC | Lowest CTC |
| Civil Engg. | 102 | 38 | 37.25% | 39 | 10.19 | 8.50 | 18.00 | 6.00 |
| Chemical Engg. | 88 | 23 | 26.14% | 23 | 9.65 | 11.89 | 14.00 | 7.00 |
| Computer Science Engg. | 110 | 81 | 73.64% | 88 | 19.30 | 12.20 | 64.00 | 7.16 |
| Electrical Engg. | 108 | 62 | 57.41% | 63 | 11.26 | 11.45 | 51.52 | 6.00 |
| Electronics & Communication Engg. | 111 | 64 | 57.66% | 66 | 11.83 | 11.40 | 64.00 | 6.00 |
| Mechanical Engg. | 92 | 39 | 42.39% | 42 | 7.00 | 11.60 | 7.00 | 6.00 |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engg. | 86 | 39 | 45.35% | 39 | 9.48 | 8.88 | 14.10 | 5.50 |
| Mining Engg. | 31 | 8 | 25.81% | 8 | 9.75 | 8.27 | 13.50 | 7.00 |
| Total | 728 | 354 | 48.63% | 368 |
VNIT Nagpur Scholarship
VNIT Nagpur offers various state-based and central-based scholarships for bright minds. It offers Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana for SC students. Similarly, for the students of Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme J&K is available in the UNiversity. Scholarships under central schemes such as the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles, and Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University are also available at VNIT Nagpur.
| Scholarship Name | Category |
Post Matric Scholarship/Freeship scheme through MahaDBT (Maharashtra State Only) | OBC/SBC/VJNT/SC/ST (belongs to Maharashtra State Only) |
Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana for Hostel Allowance only | Schedule Tribe (belongs to Maharashtra State Only) |
| Diaspora Children (SPDC) Scheme | DASA |
Rajashree Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship or 100 SC students for Higher Education in Renowned Educational Institutions in the Country (Maharashtra State Only) | Schedule Caste (belongs to Maharashtra State Only) |
| Welfare of Backward Classes – Scholarship Tamil Nadu Students only | BC, MBC & DNC community |
Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojna (MMMVY), MP | Domicile of MP |
| Post Matric Scholarship of Rajasthan | Rajasthan State only SC/ST/EBC/SBC/OBC |
Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme J&K | Domicile of J&K |
| Bihar Post Matric Scholarship | SC & ST Students |
Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | The parental/family income ceiling is INR 2.5 lakhs per annum for all categories under the scheme |
Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities (300 slots) | The parental/family income ceiling is INR 6 lakhs per annum for all categories under the scheme & Disability more than 40%. |
Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students (10 Students of the Institute as per merit) | Those SC students hahaveotal annual family income from all sources up to INR8.00 lakhs and having secured admission to a full-time course in any of the notified institutions |
| Kotak Kanya Scholarship (Non -Government) | Girl Students (Class 12) admission to 1st Yr. |
| Engineers India Limited(EIL) (Non-Government) | SC & ST (UG) Students |
| ONGC Scholarship (Non-Government) | For securing 1st Rank in 3rd Year of Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering |
VNIT Nagpur Facilities
VNIT Nagpur is located in the heart of Nagpur city on a sprawling campus of 215 acres. The campus has an office Space, administrative block of 2453 Sq.Mtr, and academic Block of 34471 Sq.Mtr. It has a Boys and Girls Hostel along with an auditorium and gymnasium. The library has 90838 books and 12411 Journals. Check all other facilities given below.
- Sports
- Health Centre
- Faculty Housing
- Supporting Staff Housing
- Guest House
- Community Shops
- Clubs
