NIT TRICHY

National Institute of Technology ( NIT) Tiruchirappalli

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 015, TAMIL NADU, INDIA

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OVERVIEW

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NIT TRICHY – National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli . Discover everything about NIT Trichy – India’s top-ranked NIT. .Explore its courses, fees, cutoffs, placements, rankings, and admission process for B.Tech and other programs. Get insights on campus life, faculty, and infrastructure in this comprehensive 2025 guide.

NIT Trichy –  Overview (2025)

Full Name: National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Established: 1964 (as REC Trichy)
Status: Institute of National Importance (INI)
Location: Thuvakudi, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Campus Area: 800+ acres
Affiliation: Autonomous under Ministry of Education, Government of India
Accreditation: NAAC A+, NBA for several UG & PG programs

🏆 Why NIT Trichy?

  • Ranked #1 among all NITs in India (NIRF 2024)

  • Known for academic excellence, innovation & discipline

  • Strong placement record, with top companies recruiting

  • Hub for research, entrepreneurship, and student-led initiatives

  • Extensive infrastructure, including labs, innovation centers, and hostels

📚 Academic Programs

Offers UG, PG, and PhD programs in:

  • Engineering & Technology (B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D.)

  • Architecture (B.Arch)

  • Science (M.Sc.)

  • Management (MBA via DoMS)

  • Humanities and Social Sciences

👨‍🏫 Faculty

  • 300+ Highly Qualified Faculty Members

  • Most hold PhDs from IITs/IISc or top global universities

  • Active in research, patents, consultancy, and publications

🌐 International Collaborations

  • Student exchange and MoUs with institutions in Germany, USA, France, Japan, etc.

  • Hosts DASA scheme for foreign/NRI students

🏛️ Campus Life

  • 22+ Student Clubs & Technical Societies (Pragyan, Festember, etc.)

  • On-campus amenities: Banks, Cafes, Health Center, Auditoriums

  • Central Library with 1 lakh+ books, e-journals, and digital access

📊 At a Glance

FeatureData
RankingNIRF Engg. #8, Overall #21 (2024)
B.Tech Seats~900+
Hostel Capacity6000+ students
Top RecruitersMicrosoft, Google, Amazon, Qualcomm, TCS, etc.
Highest Package₹52+ LPA
Average Package₹14+ LPA (CSE/ECE)

✅ USP of NIT Trichy

  • Academic rigor + practical learning

  • Strong alumni network globally (including in top firms & Ivy League schools)

  • Leading choice for JEE Main toppers every year

Connectivity

Connectivity – NIT Trichy

NIT Trichy is well-connected by road, rail, and air, making it easily accessible from all parts of India.

🛣️ By Road:

  • Located on National Highway NH-67.

  • 20 km from Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) city.

  • Frequent buses, autos, and taxis are available from the city to the campus.

🚆 By Train:

  • Nearest railway station: Tiruchirappalli Junction (TPJ) – a major station in Southern Railway.

  • Well-connected to Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and other major cities.

  • Distance from campus: ~20 km

✈️ By Air:

  • Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) is just 22 km from the campus.

  • Direct flights available to major Indian cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and international destinations like Dubai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur.

Ranking

NIT TRICHY:

National Rankings (NIRF – India)

  • #9 in Engineering (2024) with a score of 66.88, securing a spot among India’s top 10 engineering institutes 

  • #31 overall (all categories) in India – showing strong performance across teaching, learning, and outcomes

  • Consistently top-ranked among all NITs since 2022

🌏 International Rankings (Global)

Ranking BodyGlobal Ranking
QS World University Rankings (2025)701–710 worldwide
THE (Times Higher Education, 2024)801–1,000 in Engineering & Technology
CWUR (2024)1,574 globally; 43rd in India
EduRank (2025)1,697th worldwide; Ranked #31 in India; #5 in Tamil Nadu

🧪 Research & Subject-Level Recognition

  • QS Subject Rankings (2023):

    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering: Ranks 451–500

    • Mechanical Engineering: 501–520 

    • Top 75 in India for research impact 

  • NIRF Research Ranking (2024): #31

✅ Summary

  • Nationally, NIT Trichy stands out as a top-10 engineering institute (#9) and among the top 31 overall in India.

  • Globally, it performs strongly, maintaining positions in the top 700–1000 range across QS, THE, and CWUR indicators.

  • Research-wise, it is well-recognized both in India and internationally, demonstrating strong academic and innovation credentials.

Admission

NIT TRICHY:

🎓 Admissions

  • Undergraduate (B.Tech, B.Arch):

  • Postgraduate:

    • M.Tech via GATE + CCMT; MCA via NIMCET; MBA via CAT/XAT/MAT; M.Sc via IIT-JAM/CCMN; Ph.D via GATE/UGC-NET/JRF or institute test

courses

Courses Offered (B.Tech)

BranchDurationSeats (approx.)
Civil Engineering4 Years44
Computer Science & Engineering4 Years45
Electrical & Electronics Engineering4 Years45
Electronics & Communication Engineering4 Years45
Instrumentation & Control Engineering4 Years45
Mechanical Engineering4 Years45
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering4 Years44
Chemical Engineering4 Years44
Production Engineering4 Years45

🔢 Seat Matrix

  • Total B.Tech Seats: ~450+

  • Reservation:

    • GEN-EWS: 10%

    • OBC-NCL: 27%

    • SC: 15%

    • ST: 7.5%

    • PwD: 5% horizontal

Seats

SEAT MATRIX – NIT TRICHY 

Program NameState/All India SeatsSeat PoolOPENOPEN-PwDGEN-EWSGEN-EWS-PwDSCSC-PwDSTST-PwDOBC-NCLOBC-NCL-PwDTotal (includes Female Supernumerary)Program-Total
Seat CapacityFemale Supernumerary
Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral1203050208131400
Female-only (including Supernumerary)40101010209
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)Other than TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral1213050218032390
Female-only (including Supernumerary)30101000117
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral18051513013147590
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020102112
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)Other than TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral17151603013147590
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020103012
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral19141613013048600
Female-only (including Supernumerary)411020103012
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)Other than TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral18160603012147590
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020103012
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral17141613013046580
Female-only (including Supernumerary)500120103012
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)Other than TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral19150513012147590
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020103012
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral18051513013147590
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020102112
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)Other than TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral17151603013147590
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020103012
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral1203050208131400
Female-only (including Supernumerary)40101010209
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)Other than TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral1213050218032390
Female-only (including Supernumerary)30101000117
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral17141613013046580
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020103012
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)Other than TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral17150613013046580
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020102112
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Production Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral18051513013147590
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020102112
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Production Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)Other than TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral17151603013147590
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020103012
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Instrumentation and Control Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral17141613013046580
Female-only (including Supernumerary)500120103012
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Instrumentation and Control Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology)Other than TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral19150513012147590
Female-only (including Supernumerary)501020103012
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral912030206023290
Female-only (including Supernumerary)20101000206
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture)Other than TAMIL NADUGender-Neutral903030106123280
Female-only (including Supernumerary)11001010105
(including “0” Supernumerary)
Total Seats40016101121391070227018103810380

Cutoff

 

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Fees

NIT Trichy Fee Structure for B.Tech (2025 Batch)

👨‍🎓 General / OBC / EWS (Annual Family Income > ₹5 Lakh)

Fee ComponentSemester ISemester II+
Tuition Fee₹62,500₹62,500
One-Time Admission Fee₹7,000–
Other Fees (Library, Exam, Sports, etc.)₹18,300₹18,300
Hostel Admission (1st Sem only)₹1,000–
Hostel Fee (Room Rent, etc.)₹6,000₹6,000
Mess Advance₹16,500₹16,500
Total (Sem I)₹1,22,300₹1,03,300

🧾 Fee Waiver Categories (as per Govt. norms)

✅ Income < ₹1 lakh/year → Full Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Tuition Fee: ₹0

  • Payable: ~₹59,800 (hostel + mess + other fees)

✅ Income between ₹1–5 lakh/year → 2/3 Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Tuition Fee: ₹20,833/sem

  • Payable (Sem I): ~₹80,600

🧑‍🎓 SC / ST / PwD Candidates

ComponentAmount
Tuition Fee₹0 (fully waived)
Other Institute Charges₹18,300
Hostel & Mess₹23,500
One-Time Admission₹7,000
Total (Sem I)₹60,800 approx.

🌍 DASA (Foreign Nationals / NRI Students)

CategoryTuition Fee per Sem
SAARC CountriesUS $2,000
Non-SAARCUS $4,000
Institute Charges (one-time + recurring)₹60,000–70,000

Placements

Placement Summary (2024)

  • Overall UG Placement Rate: 88.9% for B.Tech/B.Arch students

  • Average Package (B.Tech): ₹15.76 LPA (reported as median package for 2023 batch) Shiksha

  • Branch-specific Averages & Highest Packages:

BranchAvg. PackageHighest Offer
CSE₹27.27 LPA₹52.89 LPA
ECE₹23 LPA₹52.89 LPA
EEE₹19.30 LPA₹52.89 LPA
ICE₹18.46 LPA₹52.89 LPA
Met./Materials₹13.58 LPA₹51 LPA
Mechanical₹13.55 LPA₹33 LPA
Chemical₹12.54 LPA₹33 LPA
Civil₹12.90 LPA₹33 LPA

🏛️ Top Recruiters

Some prominent companies active in campus drives included:

  • Microsoft, Google, Amazon

  • Intel, Samsung, Tata

  • Bosch, HAL, Capgemini

  • Morgan Stanley, L&T, Infosys, etc.

✅ Summary Snapshot

  • Placement Rate: ~89%

  • CSE Average: ₹27 LPA; Highest: ₹52.89 LPA

  • Core Branch Avg: ₹12–14 LPA

  • FAANG/Top IT roles: Predominantly for CSE, ECE, EEE (sometimes ICE)

  • Limitations: Core branches may rely on PSU & manufacturing hiring trends

  • Student reports: Indicate variability year to year and caution against overinflated stats

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