National Institute of Technology Srinagar
Also known as NIT Srinagar
- Fees / year
- ₹1.25L
- Courses
- 8+
- Median salary
- ₹11 LPA
- Placed
- 57.9%
- NIRF Engineering
- #73
- Established
- 1960
About National Institute of Technology Srinagar
National Institute of Technology Srinagar is a centrally funded engineering institute at Hazratbal in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and an autonomous Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. It opened in 1960 as one of eighteen regional engineering colleges sponsored by the Government of India under the Second Five-Year Plan, and it became an NIT with deemed university status in August 2003. The 67-acre campus lies on the banks of Dal Lake, with the Hazratbal shrine beside it, and has four hostels for men and one for women.
Its 12 departments span engineering, the basic sciences, and humanities, social sciences and management. NIT Srinagar awards B.Tech degrees in eight branches, among them chemical, metallurgical and materials engineering and information technology, and also runs M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and PhD programmes. B.Tech places are allotted through JoSAA and CSAB counselling on JEE Main scores, M.Tech seats through GATE-based CCMT and M.Sc seats through CCMN, while MBA applicants need a CAT, CMAT or MAT score followed by a group discussion and interview. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 73rd in engineering and falls in the 101-150 band overall.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1960
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
- Affiliation
- Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
- NIRF 2025
- #73 Engineering
- Programmes
- 8Engineering
- UG fees
- ₹1.25L a year
- Median salary
- ₹11 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Placement rate
- 57.9%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Students enrolled
- 3,7912023–24
- Also known as
- NIT Srinagar
- Website
- nitsri.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- #73EngineeringScore 50.23 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 101–150OverallRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
8 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 8 | ₹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 through JoSAA and CSAB counselling on JEE Main scores; M.Tech seats through GATE-based CCMT (with an institute written test for self-sponsored and unfilled seats), M.Sc through CCMN, and MBA through a CAT/CMAT/MAT score followed by group discussion and personal interview.
National Institute of Technology Srinagar 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 | 27,594 | 4,214 | 8,714 | 4,145 | 1,456 |
| Information Technology | 33,624 | 5,276 | 11,104 | 5,051 | 2,481 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 35,590 | 5,631 | 11,544 | 5,613 | 2,371 |
| Electrical Engineering | 43,664 | 6,694 | 13,511 | 6,088 | 2,649 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 47,917 | 7,173 | 16,471 | 7,095 | 2,942 |
| Chemical Engineering | 54,059 | 8,357 | 18,901 | 7,682 | 3,164 |
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.
Placements
4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
57.9%
Placement rate
₹11 LPA
Median salary
413
placed of 713 graduates
244
went on to higher studies
413 of the 713 students who graduated from National Institute of Technology Srinagar's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (57.9%), at a median salary of ₹11 LPA. 244 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
85.6%
of students reimbursed
3,246
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 3,246 of 3,791 students at National Institute of Technology Srinagar (85.6%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
National Institute of Technology Srinagar: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of National Institute of Technology Srinagar?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Institute of Technology Srinagar is ranked #73 in Engineering and in the 101–150 band overall.
How are placements at National Institute of Technology Srinagar?
In the data National Institute of Technology Srinagar submitted to NIRF 2025, 413 of the 713 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (57.9%), at a median salary of ₹11 LPA. Another 244 went on to higher studies.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Srinagar?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at National Institute of Technology Srinagar closed at JEE Main rank 27,594 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 16,699). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 4,214, OBC-NCL 8,714, SC 4,145 and ST 1,456.
What is the fee at National Institute of Technology Srinagar?
First-year tuition at National Institute of Technology Srinagar 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 Srinagar offer?
National Institute of Technology Srinagar offers 8 programmes in Engineering, including Bachelor of Technology.
Which entrance exams does National Institute of Technology Srinagar accept?
Depending on the course, admission to National Institute of Technology Srinagar is through JEE Main.
What is the admission process at National Institute of Technology Srinagar?
B.Tech seats are filled through JoSAA and CSAB counselling on JEE Main scores; M.Tech seats through GATE-based CCMT (with an institute written test for self-sponsored and unfilled seats), M.Sc through CCMN, and MBA through a CAT/CMAT/MAT score followed by group discussion and personal interview.
Is National Institute of Technology Srinagar a government or private institution?
National Institute of Technology Srinagar is a government institution in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, established in 1960. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.
Do students at National Institute of Technology Srinagar get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 3,246 of its 3,791 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 113 through state and central government schemes, 2,822 by the institution and 311 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at National Institute of Technology Srinagar?
3,791 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 25.9% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is National Institute of Technology Srinagar known by?
National Institute of Technology Srinagar is also known as NIT Srinagar.
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 Srinagar on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
