The National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli is a government-run institution for higher education and advanced research, mainly in engineering and technology. It was started as the Regional Engineering College and is amongst the oldest establishments by the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) system.
It received the current title in 2002 and is commonly regarded as NIT Trichy. The institute has accreditation from UGC and affiliation from the All India Council for Technical Education. The Central Government has recognised it as an institution of national importance. It has 17 departments that offer undergraduate and graduate programmes in engineering, management, humanities, and architecture.
Highlights
| Established | 1960 |
| Type | Autonomous Body |
| Recognized By | Government of India |
| Approved By | AICTE |
| Official Website | www.nitt.edu |
| Popular Courses | UG, PG and PhD |
| Entrance Tests Accepted | JEE/NATA/CAT/GRE |
| Application Mode | Online |
Courses and Eligibility
The National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses in multiple specialisations. Have a look at the below table to know about the range of courses offered at NIT Trichy.
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| BTech | Candidate must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks with Physics, Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology or any other Technical Vocational Subject (65% for reserved category candidates). They also need to appear for JEE Main exam and must have a valid score obtained in JEE Main. |
| BArch | Candidate must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks with Mathematics (65% for reserved category candidates) and need a valid score in JEE Main. |
| MTech | BE/BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks for OC/ OB and 55% aggregate marks for SC/ ST/PwD and they must sit for GATE exam and obtain a valid score in GATE. |
| MArch | BArch with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks for OC/ OB and 55% aggregate marks for SC/ ST/ PwD. Candidate need to have a valid score in GATE. |
| MBA | BBA or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) and have a valid score in CAT. |
| MCA | BBA or its equivalent with Mathematics/ Statistics/ Business Maths with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved category candidates). A candidate must have passed NIMCET and have a valid score. |
| MS by Research | BE/ BTech with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized university. A candidate must have a valid score in GATE. |
| PhD | Candidate must have passed his/her Master’s/ MS degree in Engineering/ Technology with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (55% for reserved category candidates and they must have obtained a valid score in written test conducted by the institute. |
Admission
Students will be granted admission in different courses through scores obtained in the following entrance exams. Have a look:
| Programme | Selection Criteria |
| BTech/BArch | Valid JEE Main Score |
| MTech | Valid GATE Score |
| MS by Research | Valid GATE Score |
| MPhil/PhD | Written aptitude test and interview conducted by the respective departments |
Admission Process
Admission to all the engineering and architecture undergraduate programmes at NIT is competitive, granted as per the candidate’s score in JEE (Main) and Central Seat Allocation Board. The applicants are awarded post-graduate admissions according to their scores in GATE and an All India Entrance Exam (AIEE).
Placements
The Department of Training and Placement is responsible for fulfilling the commitment of a job to each aspirant. The graduates of the institution are well placed in different government and private sectors. It has maintained a vibrant, purposeful and symbiotic relationship with leading companies and industries across the country, which had resulted in an impressive placement record through the years.
The department has a database of about 500 companies in its recruiters’ file. It organises and coordinates the Campus Placement Programme, every year, where more than 220 companies visit the campus. The institute manages both off and on-campus placements and welcomes various domestic and multinational companies. The top recruiters include the well-established names like:
| Microsoft | ||
| Wipro | HCL | HP |
| McAfee | Amazon | Airtel |
| Coca-Cola | Cognizant | TATA |
| Infosys | SONY | CITI |
| Deloitte | Aricent Group | Reliance |
| Samsung |
NIT Trichy Scholarships
NIT Trichy grants a wide range of scholarships to extremely talented, meritorious and financially weak students under the following categories:
- BTech and BArch Scholarships by the alumni-run trust called Abundant Cauvery Delta Education Foundation
- Merit and need-based Silver 72 Trust Scholarship, Ramabhadran Narayan Scholarship and Sri J Ramakrishnan Memorial Scholarship
- Engineers India Limited (EIL) Scholarship to students from Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes
- Merit-cum-Means and Merit Scholarships by the central and state governments
The aspiring students can fill an application form to secure the scholarship, which is available on the official website of the institute. However, the decision regarding granting the scholarships to the students is made solely by the administration.
NIT Trichy Special Programmes
NIT organises and coordinates frequent in-plant training, industrial visits and projects for nurturing the students with the understanding of real-world tasks. Institute’s Training and Placement department transmits the feedback to the faculty for curriculum improvement by ensuring the latest industry trends in each department. Also, it arranges individual expert counselling sessions to help every student define his or her career interest.
NIT Trichy Facilities
Computer Support Group: The most important facility this campus offers is the Octagon computer Center as it serves 4000 users across the campus (1600 users at the same time) and has a 10 Gbps fiber optic backbone.
Library: National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli has a modern central library with more than one lakh documents consisting of technical books, reports, standards and back volumes of journals with more than 15,000 books in the book bank. Apart from the central library, each department has its library.
Hospital: The institute has a sophisticated biomedical diagnostic equipment such as Auto Analyser and Ultrasonogram used for prompt medical and health care checkups.
Other Basic Amenities: To help the students and other residents with basic amenities, the institute has a shopping complex, Bank facility, ATM, stationery store, and post office within its premises.
| Established | 1964 |
| Also Known As | NITT |
| City | Tiruchirappalli |
| Website | Go to website… |
| Accepted Exams | CAT |
| Popular Courses | MBA/PGDM , B.E. / B.Tech |
| Ownership | Deemed |
| Total Courses | 49 courses across 5 streams |
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