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National Institute of Technology - [NIT Trichy], Thiruchirapalli

  • Tamil Nadu
  • Estd 1964
  • AICTE, UGC, MHRD

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Overview

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. 

Facilities

  • Comp Labs

  • Sports

  • Gym

  • Medical

  • Cafeteria

  • Laboratory

  • Library

  • Auditorium

  • Hostel

  • Transport

Highlights of National Institute of Technology - [NIT Trichy], Thiruchirapalli

Attributes
Name National Institute of Technology - [NIT Trichy], Thiruchirapalli
Year of Establishment Estd 1964
Type Public
Exam Frequency Deemed to be University
Approvals & Recognitions AICTE, UGC, MHRD
Courses Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral
Location Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
Email
Contact Details 0431-2503000, 250400, 2504392
Website http://www.nitt.edu

NIT Trichy's campus spans 800 acres and includes high-end ICT infrastructure, housing facilities, a fully automated SBI bank branch, a restaurant, and other amenities.

NIT Trichy has an excellent placement record, with offers from leading organisations such as Google, Infosys, Facebook, and ITC. NIT Trichy's highest package in 2023 was INR 52.89 LPA, with the average package at INR 27.27 LPA. 

The most recent NIRF and QS World Rankings for NIT Trichy are provided here for your convenience. According to NIT Trichy's NIRF ranking 2023, it ranks 21 overall and 9 in the engineering sector. NIT Trichy is ranked 35th out of 125 Indian MBA colleges.

NIT Trichy offers courses in engineering, science, architecture, management, and computer applications. NIT Trichy offers 9 B.Tech, B.Arch, 23 M.Tech, 13 M.Sc, MBA, MCA, and 17 PhD programs. NIT Trichy is regarded for providing the best course structure and curriculum to assist students gain the necessary application skills. 

B.Tech: NIT. Trichy B.Tech, which is offered in nine specialisations, is one of the institute's most popular courses. It is a four-year undergraduate curriculum consisting of eight semesters. Some of these specialisations include civil engineering, chemical engineering, and metallurgical engineering. The first-year B.Tech fees at NIT Trichy are INR 1.75 lakhs.

  • M.Tech: NIT Trichy offers a two-year degree with 23 specialisations. The most common of these are computer science and engineering, structural engineering, and power systems. The first year of NIT Trichy's M.Tech program costs INR 1.25 lakhs.
  • MBA: Students who have passed the CAT test can enrol in NIT Trichy's two-year MBA program. The first-year MBA fees at NIT Trichy are INR 1.52 lakhs.
  • MCA: NIT Trichy MCA is a three-year program for NIT MCA entrance exam qualifying students. The NIT MCA cost is 2.1 lakh.

Undergraduate Courses Fee

Course Fees
B.Tech INR 1.75 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)

Postgraduate Courses Fee

Course Fees
M.Tech INR 1.25 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
M.Sc INR 70,450 (1st Year Fees)
MBA INR 1.52 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
MA INR 70,450 (1st Year Fees)

NIT Trichy provides numerous scholarships based on merit, category reservations, and other criteria. We have included a list of some of NIT Trichy's scholarships for your benefit: 

Ramabhadran Narayan Scholarship

Abundant Cauvery Delta Education Fund Scholarships for BTech and B.Arch Students 

  • The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme is for top-class students from the reserved category (SC/ST).
  • Post-Matric Scholarship for Odisha Government SC/ST Students.
  • BC Scholarship
  • Adi-Dravidar Scholarship – Tamil
  • Adi-Dravidar Scholarship: English
  • SC/ST Scholarship
  • Engineers India Limited Scholarship
  • Tamil Nadu Government - SC/ST, BC/MBC, and minority scholarships
Course Eligibility
B.Tech 10+2 with 75% + JEE Main
M.Tech Graduation + GATE
M.Sc Graduation + IIT JAM
MBA Graduation with 50% + CAT
MA Graduation + CUET PG

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.

NIT Trichy's campus covers 800 acres and is located on the Trichy-Tanjore national highway, approximately 17 kilometres from the Trichy railway junction. The NIT Trichy campus is divided into different buildings for each discipline. 

The administrative wing of NIT Trichy, popularly known as NIT Tiruchirappalli's clock tower, holds the offices of the directors, deans, and other administrative personnel. 

The other main highlights of the NIT Trichy campus are:

  • The Lecture Hall Complex consists of 24 lecture halls each with a capacity of around 200 students.
  • Octagon is NITT's primary computer support centre, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to all students.
  • It also serves as the main interconnection point for the campus-wide LAN.
  • Student Activities Centre (SAC)
  • Several cafeterias.
  • A hospital, Apollo Pharmacy, ATMs, and banking facilities from major banks such as SBI and Canara Bank in India. Post Offices, Supermarkets, and Parlours
  • Mess: All students are served meals at the two mega messes, two government messes, and a pure vegetarian mess on campus.
  • NIT Trichy Campus location: Tanjore Main Road, NH67, near BHEL, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620015.

NIT Trichy offers 22 hostels for boys and 6 for girls, which can house 6966 undergraduate, graduate, and research students. According to the most recent reports, a new hostel is under development at the institute, increasing the overall housing capacity to 7472. These hostels are run by committees of elected student representatives and wardens. Each of these hostels has facilities such as intercom(s), aquaguards, televisions, and so on. 

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