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National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil NaduEstd. 1964AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NBA3000 intakeAutonomous - Institute of National Importance
Fees / year
₹15,000 - ₹1.63L
Courses
44+
Median salary
₹14.35 LPA
Placed
76.9%
NIRF Engineering
#9
Established
1964

About National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, established in 1964 as a Regional Engineering College, is widely regarded as the top-ranked NIT in India and consistently ranked among the top 10 engineering institutions in the country by NIRF. Located on a sprawling 800-acre campus in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, NIT Trichy offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 15 academic departments spanning engineering, science, management, and architecture. The institute is known for its excellent academic environment, rigorous curriculum, and strong emphasis on research and innovation. NIT Trichy has been recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. The institute's research strengths include renewable energy, VLSI design, environmental engineering, and materials science. The Training and Placement Cell facilitates campus recruitment from over 400 companies, with average packages around 12.5 LPA and highest offers exceeding 50 LPA. NIT Trichy's annual technical festival, Pragyan, is one of the largest student-organized events in South India.

Highlights

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Established
1964
Institution type
Government
Location
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Affiliation
Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
Approvals
AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NBA
NIRF 2025
#9 Engineering, #30 Overall, #9 Architecture
Programmes
44Engineering, Management, Science, Arts & Humanities
UG fees
₹1.63L a year
PG fees
₹15,000 – ₹1.2L a year
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. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

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 and Fees

44 programmes offered, with first-year tuition

CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Master of Technology [M.Tech]Postgraduate20₹1,20,000
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]Undergraduate9₹1,63,000
Ph.D.Doctorate6₹50,000
Master of Science [M.Sc]Postgraduate3₹15,000
B.Sc + B.EdIntegrated1₹1,63,000
Bachelor of ArchitectureUndergraduate1₹1,63,000
Master of Architecture [M.Arch]Postgraduate1₹80,000
Master of Arts [MA]Postgraduate1₹80,000

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), Tiruchirappalli'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), Tiruchirappalli (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), Tiruchirappalli: Frequently Asked Questions

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

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli 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), Tiruchirappalli?

In the data National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli 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 is the fee at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli?

First-year tuition at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli is ₹1,63,000 for its undergraduate programmes and ₹15,000 (Master of Science [M.Sc] - Chemistry) to ₹1,20,000 (Master of Technology [M.Tech] - Welding Technology) for postgraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.

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

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli offers 44 programmes in Engineering, Management, Science, Arts & Humanities, Education and Architecture, including Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech], Master of Technology [M.Tech], Master of Business Administration [MBA], Master of Science [M.Sc], Master of Science [M.S] and Ph.D..

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

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli is a government institution in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, established in 1964. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.

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

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli lists approval or accreditation from AICTE, UGC, NAAC and NBA.

Do students at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli 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), Tiruchirappalli?

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), Tiruchirappalli on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

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