National Institute of Technology Goa
Also known as NIT Goa
- Fees / year
- ₹1.25L
- Courses
- 5+
- NIRF Engineering
- 101–150
- Established
- 2010
About National Institute of Technology Goa
National Institute of Technology Goa is a centrally funded engineering institute on the Kottamoll Plateau at Cuncolim in Salcete taluka, South Goa, about 15 km from Margao and its Madgaon railway station and roughly 38 km from Dabolim airport. It was set up in 2010 and works as an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Education. The NIT (Amendment) Act, 2012 added it to the list of Institutes of National Importance under the NIT Act, 2007.
NIT Goa runs B.Tech programmes in five departments – Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Civil and Mechanical Engineering – with an annual intake of 216 seats, most filled through JoSAA and CSAB counselling on JEE Main ranks and the rest through DASA. It also offers M.Tech in Computer Science, VLSI, and Power Electronics and Power Systems, admitted on GATE scores through CCMT, along with PhD programmes in engineering, applied sciences and humanities. In NIRF 2025 it is placed in the 101–150 band for engineering.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2010
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Cuncolim, Goa
- Affiliation
- Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
- NIRF 2025
- 101–150 Engineering
- Programmes
- 5Engineering
- UG fees
- ₹1.25L a year
- Also known as
- NIT Goa
- Website
- nitgoa.ac.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and Fees
5 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 5 | ₹1,25,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
B.Tech seats are filled on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and CSAB counselling, with some seats in each branch offered to foreign nationals through DASA. M.Tech admission is on valid GATE scores through CCMT, with a few sponsored and DRDO-sponsored seats and self-financed (non-GATE) admission to seats left vacant.
National Institute of Technology Goa Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: Other State quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16,638 | 2,361 | 5,730 | 2,726 | — |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 20,060 | 2,964 | 7,399 | 4,004 | 1,522 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 25,142 | 4,297 | 8,852 | 4,980 | 2,228 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 31,138 | 5,960 | 11,598 | 4,458 | 2,647 |
| Civil Engineering | 46,260 | 7,328 | 15,632 | 6,629 | 1,917 |
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.
National Institute of Technology Goa: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of National Institute of Technology Goa?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Institute of Technology Goa is placed in the 101–150 band in Engineering.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Goa?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Goa closed at JEE Main rank 16,638 for General gender-neutral seats in the Other State quota (opening rank 10,504). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 2,361, OBC-NCL 5,730 and SC 2,726.
What is the fee at National Institute of Technology Goa?
First-year tuition at National Institute of Technology Goa is ₹1,25,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does National Institute of Technology Goa offer?
National Institute of Technology Goa offers 5 programmes in Engineering, including Bachelor of Technology.
Which entrance exams does National Institute of Technology Goa accept?
Depending on the course, admission to National Institute of Technology Goa is through JEE Main.
What is the admission process at National Institute of Technology Goa?
B.Tech seats are filled on JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and CSAB counselling, with some seats in each branch offered to foreign nationals through DASA. M.Tech admission is on valid GATE scores through CCMT, with a few sponsored and DRDO-sponsored seats and self-financed (non-GATE) admission to seats left vacant.
Is National Institute of Technology Goa a government or private institution?
National Institute of Technology Goa is a government institution in Cuncolim, Goa, established in 2010. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.
What other names is National Institute of Technology Goa known by?
National Institute of Technology Goa is also known as NIT Goa.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and fees: as listed for National Institute of Technology Goa on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
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