Updated on August 6, 2020

The National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is a government-owned institution, which was established in 1964. National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli is also known as NIT Trichy. This college offers higher education and advanced research programs, mostly in the engineering and technology sector. The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, which was established as the Regional Engineering College, is one of the oldest establishments by the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) system that is preferred by the majority of the young aspirants seeking to pursue a course in engineering specialization through JEE Main entry. It is one of the best engineering colleges of India with NIRF Ranking it 9th in engineering institutes.

NIT Trichy has received accreditation from UGC and comes under the affiliation of the All India Council for Technical Education. NIT Trichy has 17 departments offering numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, management, research and architecture. In this article, we will try to discuss the major benefits of choosing NIT Trichy. And how all of it makes it a great alternative to top-tier IITs.

NIT Trichy Highlights

Established	1960
Type	Autonomous Body
Recognized By	Government of India
Approved By	AICTE
Official Website	www.nitt.edu
Courses Available	UG, PG and PhD
Entrance Tests Accepted	JEE Main/NATA/GATE/CAT/GRE
Application Mode	Online

NIT Trichy: B.Tech Admissions Through JEE Main

National Institute of Technology, Trichy is located in Tamil Nadu. The institute offers B.Tech and B.Arch courses at the UG level through JEE Main and JoSAA Counselling. While it offers M.Tech, M.Arch, MSc, MCA, MBA and MS by research courses at the postgraduate level. PhD is offered in some disciplines only. NIT Trichy MTech and MS by research admissions are granted based on a valid GATE score. Post clearing GATE, the shortlisted candidates need to take part in the CCMT counselling.

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NIT Trichy Admission Through JEE Main (B.Tech Courses)

BTech and BArch admissions at NIT Trichy are generated based on the candidates’ valid JEE Main. Post qualifying JEE Main, the candidates’ are supposed to appear for JoSAA counselling.

Qualifying JEE Main

• No weightage for the 12th class marks will be given while calculating the ranks in the JEE (Main) examination.
• The candidates who are qualified for the admission in the NITs/IIITs and such other CFTIs will be selected based on their JEE (Main) ranks, they need to have at least 75% marks in the 12th results.
• Or the candidates must be in the top 20 percentile in the 12th class examination which is taken by their respective boards.
• The students belonging to SC/ST category can apply with 65% in the 12th class examination.

Participating in JoSAA Counselling

The Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) sets up the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) to take care of managing and regulating the joint seat allocation for admissions to 97 institutes. The admission selection related to IITs, ISM, NITs, IIITs and other Government Funded Technical Institutes is granted after JoSAA counselling.

Courses Offered at NIT Trichy through JEE Main

NIT Trichy grants numerous undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses in multiple specializations. One of the famous courses offered here is B.Tech, that is offered in different specifications. The following course specialisations are offered by NIT Trichy through JEE Main-

• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Instrumentation & Control Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Production Engineering

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Why Is NIT Trichy Still Attractive During COVID-19 Crisis?

NIT Trichy has a very large campus with vast opportunities for students. The academic staff is also highly qualified and experienced making NIT Trichy a great learning environment. Due to high NIT Trichy cut off, the batches have toppers from various cities and states, making it competitive.

Along with all this, the financial aid provided by NIT Trichy is provided to students of both home state (Tamil Nadu) and other states. State and Central Government scholarships are also available for students coming from minority groups.

• As per NIRF data, 257 students were receiving tuition fees reimbursement from the state or central government. While 1037 students were receiving tuition fees reimbursement from institution funds. This makes NIT Trichy very attractive for students considering the low fees and high ROI. The median salary of students placed in 2018-19 was 9 LPA.
• Due to students being hired even after the COVID-19 crisis, NIT Trichy seems very attractive for the future as the world is going through a huge recession amid the COVID-19 pandemic. NIT Trichy administration has decided to allot credits on the basis of past assessment to students for a weightage of 70%. Currently, the faculty is organising open-book online assessments to make sure the students education is not hampered and subsequent academic calendar is not delayed.
• According to the official notice from the Director of NIT Trichy, the college will also start online classes beginning from 25th August. This ensures continuous learning of students without any delay.

Why Should You Choose NIT Trichy?

• Admission Through JEE Main: NIT Trichy takes admission on the basis of JEE Main Scores of students. This year, many students attempted the JEE Main January 2020 session which gives them an edge on joining the top courses of NIT Trichy even if the April Session of JEE Main is cancelled. Moreover, as against IITs, NIT Trichy does not require JEE Advanced score. However, even after this, students require a JEE Main rank above 18,000 to get a seat in NIT Trichy.
• Great Placements: Students of NIT Trichy get adequate exposure from industry in terms of internships and suitable CTCs. The highest CTC offered at NIT Trichy was USD 128,000 annually (equivalent to INR 94 LPA). On the other hand, average placements in NIT Trichy have increased from 6 LPA to 9 LPA in just one year.
• Annual Events: NIT Trichy hosts four annual events namely – Festember, Nittfest, Pragyan and Sports Fete. Out of these, Festember and Pragyan, both are one of the largest college events in India, hosted by NIT Trichy. Major brands and companies sponsor these events making it an attractive hub for marketing and entertainment.
• Centres of Excellence: While many colleges provide an opportunity for research and practical learning, NIT Trichy is a step ahead. There are three centres of excellence with one established in collaboration with Siemens named the ‘Siemens Centre of Excellence’. The company invested USD 27 million as a grant for this centre of excellence which has 12 sophisticated laboratories for various purposes.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech Courses at NIT Trichy

• Aspirants planning to pursue a course at NIT Trichy need to have qualified class 12th boards with at least 75% aggregate marks.
• They must have studied Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Biology/ Biotechnology or any other Technical Vocational Subject.
• SC/ST category students can apply with 65% marks as well.
• Candidates also need to give the JEE Main exam and need to have a valid test score.

Students will be granted admission to B.Tech course at NIT Trichy based on their scores obtained in JEE Main Result.

JEE Main Cut Offs for Top Courses at NIT Trichy

While locking choices in online counselling, it often gets difficult for students to find the right college course and seat that will be allotted at a given rank. But this can be analysed using the past data of any particular college that a student is aspiring for. Given below is a detailed list of NIT Trichy cut off 2019 for various specialisations.

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JEE Main 2020 Expected Cut Off

The expected cut off for JEE Main 2020 is mentioned below to be eligible for JoSAA counselling for different categories. However, if you wish to get admission in renowned IITs or NITs, you must know how to score 250+ in JEE Main.

Category	Cut Off Marks
General	80
OBC-NCL	50
Scheduled Caste	36
Scheduled Tribe	10

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NIT Trichy Cut Off 2019 – Round 1 Counselling

The table below will offer a detailed idea about NIT Trichy Cut Off 2019 which are based upon various specialisations (branches) and categories in the first round.

Cut off for B.Tech – Computer Science and Engineering

Category	Home State Cut Off Rank	All-India Rank (AIR) Cut Off
General	4041	1140
OBC	1407	370
SC	1624	188
ST	3283	82
PWD	319	34

Cut off for B.Tech – Electronics and Communication Engineering

Category	Home State Cut Off Rank	All-India Rank (AIR) Cut Off
General	6667	2461
OBC	2310	764
SC	2147	451
ST	6271	147
PWD	481	65

Cut off for B.Tech – Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Category	Home State Cut Off Rank	All-India Rank (AIR) Cut Off
General	10303	3474
OBC	3017	1194
SC	2339	531
ST	8367	219
PWD	379	115

Cut off for B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering

Category	Home State Cut Off Rank	All-India Rank (AIR) Cut Off
General	10268	4508
OBC	3899	1390
SC	3508	481
ST	5203	134
PWD	1216	30

Cut off for B.Tech – Chemical Engineering

Category	Home State Cut Off Rank	All-India Rank (AIR) Cut Off
General	17104	10589
OBC	5956	4190
SC	5327	1637
ST	15892	715
PWD	1979	159

Cut off for B.Tech – Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Category	Home State Cut Off Rank	All-India Rank (AIR) Cut Off
General	16461	11857
OBC	5341	3843
SC	5292	2463
ST	12887	1388
PWD	944	270

Cut off for B.Tech – Civil Engineering

Category	Home State Cut Off Rank	All-India Rank (AIR) Cut Off
General	26999	11253
OBC	8379	3358
SC	6860	1318
ST	10602	242
PWD	784	163

Cut off for B.Tech – Production Engineering

Category	Home State Cut Off Rank	All-India Rank (AIR) Cut Off
General	20585	15188
OBC	8078	6201
SC	6635	3238
ST	19091	1996
PWD	1022	687

Cut off for B.Tech – Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Category	Home State Cut Off Rank	All-India Rank (AIR) Cut Off
General	28687	17635
OBC	8967	6250
SC	8397	1947
ST	12305	933
PWD	1274	111

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NIT Trichy Placements Report

The Department of Training and Placement at NIT Trichy is responsible to take care of the placements. Top-performing graduates of the institute often get placed in government and private sectors. The institute has earned its name in maintaining purposeful and symbiotic relationships with leading companies and industries across the country. Moreover, the placement department at the institute has a database of more than 500 companies in its recruiters’ file and each year organizes and coordinates the Campus Placement Program. More than 220 companies participate in the placement drive. NIT Trichy offers both off and on-campus placements and welcomes various domestic and multinational companies.

Training and Placement Cell takes care of conducting placement drives for the students.

• 96% of undergraduate students got appointed in top companies
• PG programs have a placement percentage of 92%
• More than 220 companies take part in the placement drive
• Average salary package offered was 6 LPA
• 100% placements have been observed in B.Tech CSE from the past three years

NIT Trichy Placements 2019

Placement Percentage of UG Programs	96.2%
Placement Percentage of PG Programs	92.9%
Highest Recruiting Branch	CSE
Total Number of Companies	More than 220
Top Recruiters	TCS, Infosys, Google and Facebook

The top recruiters include the well-established names like:

Facebook	Wipro
Microsoft	HCL
Amazon	HP
Google	McAfee
Tata	Sony
Citi Group	Cognizant

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NIT Placements: Procedure

All the NITs adhere to the below-mentioned procedure while granting placement to its students.

• Each year, invitations are sent to the leading companies in the form of brochures describing important information along with response sheets enquiring about the recruitment details. Soft copies of the brochure and response sheet are also mailed.
• The company ten fills the response sheet and reverts back through mails/post to the Training and Placement Departments of the respective NITs.
• After receiving all the details, the placement officer and coordinators communicate with the company and a mutually convenient date is finalized for the Campus Placement process.
• The travel plans are obtained from the company and accordingly arrangements are made. Different schedules’ are made for pre-placement, post-placement, and post-placement related activities.
• Respective companies make the offers and after shortlisting the candidates, offer letters are signed and accepted by the concerned students and sent to the company through the Training and Placement Department.
• On the spot, offer letters are handed over to the graduates.

NIT Trichy Fees Structure for B.Tech / B.Arch Courses

Given below is the NIT Trichy fees structure for various categories. Depending on the semester, fees for NIT Trichy varies. Hostel Fees is also given after this table. Fees are provided in INR only, except if specified.

Year	Gen / OBC	SC / ST (including PwD)	Gen/OBC – PwD	Gen/OBC (Family income below INR 1 lac)	Gen/OBC (Family income b/w INR 1 to 5 lacs)
1	72,100	9,600	9,600	9,600	30,433
2	66,850	4,350	4,350	4,350	25,183
3	39,350	4,350	4,350	4,350	25,183
4	39,350	4,350	4,350	4,350	25,183

Some other fees that are included in Hostel Fees are also mentioned below-

Particulars	Amount (INR)
Security Fee (Refundable)	4,000
Mess Fee (5 months)	15,000
Hostel Establishment Fee	3,000/sem
Festember and Pragyan (Food Coupon)	1,400
Licence, Electricity, Water Charges	3,000/sem

Other than this, the first year fee will be inclusive of the JoSAA Seat Confirmation Charges that have to be paid at the time of admission. The JoSAA fees also vary from INR 35,000 to 15,000 for various categories of candidates.

Fees For Foreign Students Through DASA Entry (in USD)

Fee Particulars	Non-SAARC	SAARC
Tuition Fee (1st year)	8,000	4,000
Other Fee/sem (1st year)	INR 9,600	INR 9,600
Tuition Fee/year	8000	4000
Other Fee/sem	INR 4,350	INR 4,350

Some key difference between IITs and NITs

IIT vs NIT – Infrastructure & Facilities

The infrastructures of IITs are wider and equipped with all the latest and advanced technologies, including amazing classrooms, practical labs, etc. National Institutes of Technology is also well-equipped with all the latest facilities that are quite updated as compared to Indian Institutes of Technology.

IIT vs NIT – Placements & Salary Packages

When it comes to the Placements & Packages Difference between IIT & NIT, then it is important to understand that the role of institutes is to offer a door of opportunities to the students and create your initial educational reputation. Rest it all depends upon the students, how well they can grab the opportunity.

• No matter in which institute you are studying, be it any IIT or NIT, you must have the right skills to grab the job that matches perfectly with your expectations.
• Many students assume that placements at IITs are better as compared to NIT Trichy, but the job opportunities in NITs are also quite assumable. The average package here starts from 8, 00,000 or above and the chances of International jobs can be expected in NITs.
• There are many students that despite completing their studies from NIT get a higher package as compared to IIT. Students of NIT Trichy are placed in most renowned MNCs based on their capabilities & talent.

IIT Placements

Placements in different Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) across the country mostly starts from December to May in different phases. The average package of students in the leading IITs mostly varies from INR 10-20 lakh per annum whereas, for other IITs, it mostly ranges between INR 5-10 lakh per annum. Some of the domestic and international companies that take part in IIT placement drive include Samsung, Google, Flipkart, IBM, Walmart, Bajaj Automobiles, Accenture, among many others. These companies visit IIT campuses to appoint the engineering graduates to take different job roles within the organization.

NIT Placements

The NIT Trichy placements are quite good as all good companies take part in the placement drive, and even the package is quite decent in comparison to IITs. Google and Facebook also take part in recruitment drives and prefer taking B.Tech students for different organizational roles. All leading companies come for recruitment, so based on ability and skills, one can grab a decent job.

Also, taking engineering in NITs is a better decision as compared to taking some lower branches like mining in some IITs.

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NIT Trichy: Scholarships and Financial Aids

Being a government college, NIT Trichy offers numerous scholarships to the talented, meritorious and financially weak students in different categories:

• Scholarships for B.Tech and B.Arch courses are offered to the qualifying students. These scholarships are offered by the alumni-run trust called Abundant Cauvery Delta Education Foundation
• Merit and need-based scholarships like Silver 72 Trust Scholarship, Ramabhadran Narayan Scholarship and Sri J Ramakrishnan Memorial Scholarship are offered.
• Engineers India Limited (EIL) Scholarship is for the students belonging to Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.
• Many Merit-cum-Means and Merit Scholarships are offered by the central and state governments.

The students planning to take admission at NIT Trichy need to apply to secure the scholarship if they need financial assistance. The scholarships are available on the official website of the institute. However, the final decision regarding offering the scholarships will be taken solely by the administration.

NIT Trichy: Facilities at Campus

NIT Trichy campus is spread on a huge 800 acres or 3.2 sq km which includes numerous department buildings, labs, workshops, lecture halls, computer centres among others. The institute also has many athletic facilities such as indoor badminton courts and a fitness centre, a 25-metre, swimming pool and an outdoor stadium. Given below are some important facilities and amenities that students can utilise while they pursue a 4-year B.Tech course from NIT Trichy.

• Computer Support Group: The most important facility at NIT Trichy is its Octagon Computer Center. It serves 4000 users across the campus (1600 users at the same time) and has a 10 Gbps fibre optic backbone.
• Library: National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli has a huge collection of technical books, reports, standards and back volumes of journals with more than 15,000 books in the book bank. Apart from one centralized library, every department has its own library as well.
• Hospital: The institute has a decent biomedical diagnostic equipment like Auto Analyser and Ultrasonogram that are used for medical and health care checkups.
• Other amenities: To help the students and other residents, the institute offers many basic amenities like a shopping complex, Bank facility, ATM, stationery store, and much more.

The Government of India declared NIT Trichy as an Institute of National Importance, so its golden opportunity if you get selected to pursue a B.Tech course here through JEE Main. NIT Trichy is famous for its outstanding standard of education and is playing a significant role in improving the quality of education in India.

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