NIT Trichy

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
UGC, AICTE, MHRD
Estd 1964
Autonomous University

NIT Trichy 2024: Admission, Courses, Fees & Rankings

byVarun
Updated on - 8 May, 2024

The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy), which is one of the elite engineering and technological colleges of the country, is an institution of eminence in India. Set up as a regional engineering college in erstwhile Tamil Nadu in the year 1964, it was upgraded to a NIT in 2003  under the National Institutes of Technology Act 2007. Spread across 800 acres of land NIT Trichy is the best example of having magnificent infrastructure with ultra modern labs, library, workshops, lecture halls, and staff quarters. The university provides programs at both the diploma and graduate level in varying disciplines such as engineering, science, management and humanities where over 6500 students are currently enrolled. One of the most popular traditional BTech (Bachelor of Technology) course in Computer Science and Engineering is a four year course that features subjects like programming, algorithms, database and software engineering among others. Admission is through JEE Main rank. Apart from this, a well-known course is M.Tech in Structural Engineering which lasts for two years and is designed to integrate students in analysis, design of structures and modifications. Admission is dependent on the GATE score. According to JEE Main 2024, the examination will be conducted in January of 2024 while GATE for 2024 will be conducted in February of the same year. The NIT trichy admission process is going through online completion of form, upload of documents, choice filling and counseling.

NIT Trichy Highlights 2024

Particular Description
Establishment Year 1964
Ownership Type Public/Government University
Also Known As National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
Top Accreditations NBA
Recognized By UGC, AICTE, Government of India
Rank (NIRF 2023) 4th
Placement Rate (UG - 2023) 90.6%
Placement Rate (PG - 2023) 95.2%
Campus 510 acres
Location Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

NIT Trichy Eligibility Criteria 2024

- Applicants who have passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 75% aggregated marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are required for B.Tech programs.

- A candidate should at least have a BTech/BE or equivalent degree in the respective field with at least 60% marks for MTech programs.

- The entrance requirement for MSc is a BSc or equivalent with an overall mark of at least 60%.

- There are also certain relaxations in percentile scores in the case of a SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories as per the Government’s norms.

- Similarly, students awaiting for their final year 10+2 exams results can also apply. However, provisional admission of such students will depend upon meeting the concerned-marks criteria.

- Also, a candidates will have to score a minimum in a national level entrance exam among JEE Main (for BTech), GATE (for MTech) and others as the requirement for each program.

- Besides that candidates are required to meet the conditions such as age cap, character certificate and medical fitness, they are also advised to read the admission notification for the details of the rules.

NIT Trichy Courses Details 2024

Course Fees (approx. per semester)
B.Tech INR 50,000/-
M.Tech INR 1,00,000/-
M.Sc INR 50,000/-

NIT Trichy NIRF Ranking 2024

Category Rank
Overall 21

NIT Trichy Admission Process 2024

- Admission are offered based on the JEE Main exam scores/rank. JEE-Main is the first stage for the students to qualify and appear hereafter.

- Students with JEE Main rank of the top 2.5 lakh among 10 lakh qualified students can take JEE Advanced for BTech admissions. Admission onto various IITs are given away as per the order of JEE Advanced Rank.

- Usually, programs like MTech relies on the strength of GATE scores in the selection process. While CAT/MAT scores are some of these tests evaluated.

- In counseling, younglings need to select their preferred NIT Trichy progams and branches at the specified time. The candidature of students are accepted based on JEE rank, the given preference of students' and finally available seats remaining after applying them all.

- The classes, seats are reserved for certain categories like OB/SC/ST as mandated by the govt.

- The institute provides 4 years of BTech, 5 years of Dual Degree, 2 years of Mtech, 2 years of MBA and the Phd programs. Mainstream ones, among which are Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Civil, etc., are the most common.

- NITT, too, admits candidates, sponsored under PF/MMF programme, for MTech/MBA students who can continue working as well.

NIT Trichy Placements 2024

Course Median Package (LPA)
BTech 15.76
MTech 10.00
MBA (placements are near 100%) Not available

NIT Trichy Scholarships 2024

Scholarship Name Description Target Group
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Communities Covers full tuition fees, living expenses, books & stationery Minority communities
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for Top Class Students (SC/ST) Merit-based scholarship for SC/ST students SC/ST students
EIL Scholarship Need-based scholarship for SC/ST students SC/ST students with annual income less than ?1.5 lakh
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Scholarship Need-based scholarship for SC/ST students SC/ST students
State Government Scholarships Offered by various state governments for their residents Residents of specific states (e.g., Tamil Nadu)
166,050
Full Time
Bachelor of Architecture [B.Arch]
Duration : 5 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
168,250
Full Time
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
Duration : 4 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2 with 75% + JEE Main
Course Type : Degree
116,550
Full Time
Master of Architecture [M.Arch.] (Energy Efficient And Sustainable Architecture)
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
54,750
Full Time
Master of Arts [MA] (English Language and Literature)
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
146,550
Full Time
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation with 50% + CAT
Course Type : Degree
106,750
Full Time
Master of Computer Applications [M.C.A]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation with 60% + NIMCET
Course Type : Degree
85,750
Full Time
Master of Science [M.S]
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
85,750
Full Time
Master of Science [M.Sc]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
116,550
Full Time
Master of Technology [M.Tech]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation + GATE
Course Type : Degree
91,250
Full Time
Ph.D
Duration : 5 Years
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
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