List of NIT Colleges in India - 2021 Ranking, Courses, Seats & Admissions

National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are recognised as one of the best engineering institutes across the country after the IITs. Not only do the NITs receive a special grant from the Government of India, but they are also considered as Institutes of National Importance and are widely acknowledged and sought-after by engineering aspirants of the country.

While elaborating on the list of NITs in India, please note that there are a total of 31 NITs in the country that offer engineering and technology-based courses at undergraduate as well as postgraduate levels like B.Tech, M.Tech, etc. The NIT admission process is rigorous as it strives to offer seats to candidates who have a good technical aptitude. Screening of candidates for undergraduate programmes is done basis of the national level engineering entrance exam - JEE Main every year. Candidates who qualify in JEE Main appear for centralised counselling where they opt for B.Tech specialisations and the best engineering courses of their choice.

On the other hand, admission to the postgraduate programmes is on the basis of GATE and NIMCET, depending upon the field of specialization one is opting for.

List of NITs in India 2021

You can find the list of NITs in India in the table below. Also, we have provided you with the NIT Rankings 2021 as per the NIRF India Rankings that are released by the Ministry of Education.

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JoSAA 2021 Total No. of Seats in NITs

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NIT Cutoff 2021, 2020

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NIT Course Wise Cutoff 2021, 2020

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The National Institutes of Technology in India offer a variety of courses in various engineering fields. From Computer Science to Humanities, the institutes provide the students with different forums to explore every aspect of engineering. Here are some of the common engineering specialisations offered by NITs in India.

Popular Engineering Specialisations Offered by NITs in India

NITs are considered to be at par with most of the IITs as they promise a great campus life, brand value along with great placement opportunities. NITs are known for promoting regional diversity and multi-cultural understanding across the country. Therefore, in every NIT, 50% of the population in each batch is drawn from the respective state and the other 50% is drawn from the rest of India on the basis of a common merit list.

Also Read:How to Get Admission in M.Tech at NITs Without GATE Score?

Due to cut-throat competition amongst candidates aspiring to get into the best NITs in India, getting into NITs is no easier than a herculean task. In order to get yourself enrolled in the NIT of your choice for a preferred engineering specialisation, you will have to go through a rigorous selection process. From checking the eligibility criteria to making it through the counselling process, each step takes you towards the goal of getting admission to your favourite NIT.

Good luck!

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