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National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli

Thiruchirapalli, Tamil NaduEstd. 1964AICTE, UGC3540 intakeAffiliated University, Tamil Nadu
Fees
Contact us
Courses
10+
Median salary
₹14.35 LPA
Placed
76.9%
NIRF Overall
#30
Established
1964

About National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli

NIT Trichy, established in 1964 by the Government of India, is one of India's best engineering colleges, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and M.Sc programs in a variety of specialisations. MBA and MCA programs at NIT Trichy are also highly sought after by students. According to the latest NIRF rankings 2023, NIT Tiruchirappalli ranks ninth in engineering, fourth in architecture, and 35th in management. NIT Trichy is rated 781–790 in the overall QS World University Rankings 2024. NIT Trichy is UGC and AICTE certified, and certain of its courses, including as B.Tech Civil Engineering and M.Tech (Structural Engineering), are NBA accredited. B.Tech admission at NIT Tiruchirappalli is done through JoSAA counselling based on JEE Mains scores.

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Established
1964
Institution type
Public
Location
Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation
Affiliated University, Tamil Nadu
Approvals
AICTE, UGC
NIRF 2025
#30 Overall, #9 Architecture, #9 Engineering
Programmes
10Architecture, Engineering
Median salary
₹14.35 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Placement rate
76.9%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
Students enrolled
6,3892023–24
Website
nitt.edu

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli.

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses

10 programmes offered

CourseLevelSpecialisations
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate9
Bachelor of ArchitectureUndergraduate1

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs

NIT Trichy admits students to undergraduate courses in ten fields and graduate courses in 31 disciplines of science, engineering, and technology, as well as MS (by research) and PhD programs in all departments. Among all programs, BTech is NIT Trichy's flagship. Admission to NIT Trichy BTech and BArch degrees is based on JEE Main scores, followed by JoSAA counselling. Typically, JOSAA counselling for BTech and BArch admissions occurs in July. Check the NIT Trichy Cutoff. NIT Trichy also provides courses in Engineering, Science, Architecture, and Management, including Integrated MTech, MSc, MS, MBA, and MCA. Admission to these programs is based on GATE, CAT, IIT JAM, and NIMCET scores, followed by a counselling process. Candidates from outside India are admitted to these programs through Direct Admission of Students from Abroad (DASA). Aside from UG and PG degrees, NIT Trichy offers PhD programs in 14 departments across Engineering, Science, Humanities, and Management. The institute conducts a written test and a personal interview to select candidates for the PhD program. Applicants holding a valid JRF/NET score are exempted from taking the institute-based entrance exam.

National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)

Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes

Closing ranks, round 5: Other State quota, gender-neutral seats

ProgrammeGeneralEWSOBC-NCLSCST
Computer Science and Engineering1,37328745915495
Electronics and Communication Engineering3,2855031,094550208
Electrical and Electronics Engineering5,4329532,402957458
Mechanical Engineering8,7541,5883,7691,573595
Instrumentation and Control Engineering9,5501,5533,5401,917905
Chemical Engineering13,4062,0144,7112,3651,019

Closing rank is the last JEE Main category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.

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Placements

4-year UG programmes, 2023–24

76.9%

Placement rate

₹14.35 LPA

Median salary

791

placed of 1,029 graduates

158

went on to higher studies

791 of the 1,029 students who graduated from National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (76.9%), at a median salary of ₹14.35 LPA. 158 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

52.3%

of students reimbursed

3,342

students with full tuition reimbursed

In 2023–24, 3,342 of 6,389 students at National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli (52.3%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIRF ranking of National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli is ranked #9 in Architecture, #9 in Engineering, #30 overall, #33 for research and #57 in Management. NIRF lists it as National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli.

How are placements at National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli?

In the data National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli submitted to NIRF 2025, 791 of the 1,029 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (76.9%), at a median salary of ₹14.35 LPA. Another 158 went on to higher studies.

What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli?

In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli closed at JEE Main rank 1,373 for General gender-neutral seats in the Other State quota (opening rank 103). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 287, OBC-NCL 459, SC 154 and ST 95.

Which courses does National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli offer?

National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli offers 10 programmes in Architecture and Engineering, including Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Technology.

What is the admission process at National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli?

NIT Trichy admits students to undergraduate courses in ten fields and graduate courses in 31 disciplines of science, engineering, and technology, as well as MS (by research) and PhD programs in all departments. Among all programs, BTech is NIT Trichy's flagship. Admission to NIT Trichy BTech and BArch degrees is based on JEE Main scores, followed by JoSAA counselling.

Is National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli a government or private institution?

National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli is a public institution in Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, established in 1964. It is affiliated to Affiliated University, Tamil Nadu.

Which bodies approve or accredit National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli?

National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli lists approval or accreditation from AICTE and UGC.

Do students at National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 3,342 of its 6,389 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 78 through state and central government schemes, 3,227 by the institution and 37 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli?

6,389 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 24% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

Sources

Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Courses and fees: as listed for National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Thiruchirapalli on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 9 November 2026.

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