List of NIT Colleges in India 2024 - Admissions, NIRF Ranking, Courses, Seats

Simran Saini

Updated On: January 13, 2024 11:05 am IST | JEE Main

Are you looking for the list of top NIT Colleges in India? Candidates seeking admission can check this article to learn about the best NITs in India as per NIRF rankings, courses offered, cutoff, and more.

List of Top NIT Colleges in India 2024

List of NIT Colleges in India 2024 - The National Institutes of Technology, popularly known as NITs, are a group of government-held institutes in India that offer UG, and PG programmes in the fields of engineering, management, architecture, and science. There are a total of 31 NIT colleges in India that offer engineering and technology-based courses at UG as well as PG levels like Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Master of Technology (MTech), etc. Admission into the top NIT colleges in India is done on the basis of merit and entrance exams, particularly JEE Mains for the BTech stream. Candidates who qualify in the JEE Main appear for centralized counselling where they can choose their preferred specializations based on the choices available to them. From this article, aspirants can check the NIT colleges in India rank wise and the specializations offered by the all NIT in India. 

Latest: JEE Main 2024: List of top NIT colleges in India

For admission into postgraduate courses in management studies, candidates are admitted on the basis of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and the National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET), depending on the field of specialization one is opting for. 

Also Check: List of top IITs in India

Top NIT Colleges in India 2024: Highlights 

Candidates can check out some of the crucial aspects of the best NIT colleges in India as provided in the table below.

Particulars

Details

Total No. of Colleges

31

Fees

INR 50,000 to INR 2,50,000

Specializations offered

  • Computer Science Engineering, 

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Electronics Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  •  Petroleum Engineering

Admission Process

Entrance Exams (JEE Mains, GATE, CAT, NIMCET, etc.) Based

List of NIT Colleges in India 2024

The National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) has not released the latest rankings for the year 2024. The updated ranks for all NIT in India will be out on the official website of NIRF in due time. However, on the basis of the NIRF India Rankings released by the Ministryof Education on June 5, 2023, candidates can check the complete list of NIT colleges in India. 

NIT Colleges in India 2024

The table below highlights the NIT colleges in India rank wise as per NIRF Rankings for the years 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019. 
S.NoNIT CollegesStateNIRF NIT Rankings 2023NIRF NIT Ranking 2022NIRF Ranking 2021NIRF Ranking 2020

Ranking
(NIRF/ MHRD 2019)

1.

NIT Tiruchirapalli (NIT Trichy)

Tamil Nadu989910
2.

NIT Rourkela

Odisha1615201616
3.

NIT Surathkal

Karnataka1210101321
4.

NIT Warangal

Telangana

2121231926
5.

Motil Lal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT)

Uttar Pradesh

4947424842
6.

Visvesvaraya NIT

Maharashtra

4132302731
7.

NIT Calicut

Kerala2331252328
8.

Sardar Vallabhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT)

Gujarat

6558475458
9.

NIT Silchar

Assam

4038484651
10.

NIT Durgapur

West Bengal4334294746
11.

NIT Hamirpur

Himachal Pradesh-128--60
12.

NIT Kurukshetra

Haryana5850444041
13.

Maulana Azad NIT (MANIT) Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh

8070606562
14.

Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT)

Rajasthan

3746373553
15.

NIT Manipur

Manipur95108-158148
16.

NIT Meghalaya

Meghalaya

7260496167
17.

NIT Agartala

Tripura

9180-7570
18.

NIT Tadepalligudem

Andhra Pradesh

----NA
19.

NIT Yupia

Arunachal Pradesh

----NA
20.

NIT Raipur

Chhatisgarh706564-74
21.

NIT Delhi

New Delhi

51194--NA
22.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar

Punjab

465249-NA
23.

NIT Goa

Goa9088--NA
24.

NIT Jamshedpur

Jharkhand

-90--NA
25.

NIT Mizoram

Mizoram----NA
26.

NIT Dimapur

Nagaland---NA
27.

NIT Patna

Bihar566372-NA
28.

NIT Sikkim

Sikkim

-173--NA
29.

NIT Puducherry

Puducherry

-136--NA
30.

NIT Srinagar

Jammu & Kashmir

826669-NA
31.

NIT Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand

-131--NA

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Most Popular Engineering Specializations Offered by NIT Colleges in India

There are various specializations of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees available in the best NITs in India. While BTech and MTech are the most popular undergraduate engineering programs provided by the NIT colleges in India. MBA is the most popular postgraduate programme in the field of management. Candidates can check some of the most popular engineering specializations offered by the top NIT colleges in India given below. 

NITs are considered to be at par with most IITs as they promise a great campus life, and brand value along with great placement opportunities. NITs are known for promoting regional diversity and multicultural understanding across the country. Therefore, in every NIT in India, 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?

Types of Degrees Offered in NIT Colleges in India

After the IITs, the NITs are India's most prestigious engineering institutes. NIT colleges in India offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and dual degree programs that candidates can pursue.  In addition, NITs also offer 5-year dual degree programs in a variety of subjects. There are three NITs in India that offer MBA or BBA programs too. These are NIT Allahabad, NIT Trichy, and NIT Rourkela. Only a few NITs offer 5-year BArch and 4-year BSc degrees.

UG coursesPG CoursesDual Degree
Bachelor of Technology (BTech)Master of Technology (MTech)BTech+ M Tech
Bachelor of Science (BS)Master of Science (MSc)BS + MS
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)Master of Business Administration (MBA)-

Also Read: List of IIT Colleges in India: Rankings, Courses Offered, Fees & Seats

NIT Colleges in India 2024: Eligibility Criteria 

The NIT admission process is entirely merit-based. Mentioned below is the eligibility criteria for securing admission into the top NIT colleges in India.

  • Candidates are required to qualify their 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 75% marks from a recognized Board. Candidates from SC/ST category are provided with a relaxation upto 65%

  • For BTech admission, candidates are required to qualify the JEE Main and GATE for admission into ME/ MTech courses

  • For other popular programmes such as MBA, MCA, MSc, etc, candidates are required to qualify entrance exams such as CAT, NIMCET, IIT JAM, etc.

  • Candidates who qualify the entrance exams may be also required to appear for Group discussions or personal interview rounds.

  • As per the current NIT admission policy, half of the total seats at NITs are reserved for candidates who have cleared their Class 12 from that particular state where the NIT is situated. The remaining half is allotted based on the AIR (All India Ranks) secured by candidates from different states.

Also Read: CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2024 Released

Entrance Exam for NIT Admission 

To be admitted to the NIT colleges in India, candidates must pass entrance exams. The NIT entrance exams are different for bachelor's and master's degrees. Candidates for BTech courses are accepted through the JEE Main exam which is conducted every year. The syllabus for JEE Main exam is prepared based on the CBSE Class 12 Syllabus. The following are the most popular NIT entrance exams approved for admission to various academic disciplines. 

Name of Course

Entrance Exam 

BTech/ BArch 

JEE Main

MBA

CAT

MTech/MSc 

GATE

MCA

NIMCET

If the students want to prepare well for JEE Main exam to get into NITs in India, they should also go through the  CBSE Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers to understand what kind of questions can be asked in the exam.

Also Read: CBSE Class 10 Date Sheet 2024 Released

JoSAA 2024 Total No. of Seats in NITs

JoSAA publishes category and round-based opening and closing ranks and cutoffs for admission to NITs bachelor, master and dual degree programs. Candidates must register themselves and take part in the JoSAA counselling and seat allocation procedure after the release of the JEE Main results. For candidates who pass both the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams, JoSAA holds a combined counselling session. The JoSAA 2024 seat matrix for the NIT colleges in India has not yet been released by the authorities. Aspirants can take a look at the previous year's seat intake to get an idea of how the seats are filled in all NIT in India. 

Name of NITs

Programme Total

Seat capacity

Female Supernumerary

Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar

1103

9

Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur

888

0

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal

962

241

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad

1048

56

National Institute of Technology Agartala

873

211

National Institute of Technology Calicut

1198

45

National Institute of Technology Delhi

360

1

National Institute of Technology Durgapur

909

0

National Institute of Technology Goa

188

0

National Institute of Technology Hamirpur

944

0

National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

956

0

National Institute of Technology Meghalaya

165

0

National Institute of Technology Nagaland

198

5

National Institute of Technology Patna

941

8

National Institute of Technology Puducherry

275

0

National Institute of Technology Raipur

1158

1

National Institute of Technology Sikkim

160

0

National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh

160

0

National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur

751

0

National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra

1147

0

National Institute of Technology, Manipur

226

0

National Institute of Technology, Mizoram

178

12

National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

1058

8

National Institute of Technology, Silchar

903

0

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

860

39

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

1038

0

National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand

144

36

National Institute of Technology, Warangal

989

0

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

1325

0

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

933

0

National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh

480

0

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

764

0

NIT Cutoffs 2024

The JoSSA counselling process is conducted after the conclusion of the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams. The NIT Cutoff marks 2024 will be released for all 6 rounds of counselling. Till then, candidates can go through the list of NIT colleges in India along with the previous year's JoSSA cutoffs for the final round of counselling by clicking on the link given below. This will give them a fair idea about the expected opening and closing ranks.

Name of the Institute

JoSAA Round 6 Cutoff Link 

NIT Jalandhar

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MNIT Jaipur

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MANIT Bhopal 

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MNNIT Allahabad

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NIT Agartala

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NIT course cutoffs for the academic year 2024 have not yet been released by the authorities. But, to get a fair reference about what are the cutoff marks for various rounds, category-wise cutoff marks you can check the previous year's data. You can click on the links below to check the course-wise cutoff of top NIT colleges in India. 

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JoSAA NIT CSE Cutoff, Opening & Closing Ranks

JoSAA ECE Cutoff for NIT

JoSAA EEE Cutoff for NIT

NIT Jalandhar B.Tech Electrical Engineering Cutoff

MNIT Jaipur B.Tech CSE Cutoff

NIT Jalandhar B.Tech ECE Cutoff

NIT Jalandhar B.Tech CSE Cutoff

MNIT Jaipur B.Tech ECE Cutoff

JoSAA NIT Architecture Cutoff

NIT B.Tech Chemical Engineering Cutoff

NIT B.Tech Biotechnology Cutoff

NIT B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Cutoff

NIT B.Tech Civil Engineering Cutoff

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Specializations Offered by NIT Colleges in India 

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

  • Biotechnology

  • Biomedical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Computer Science & Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Metallurgical Engineering

  • Production Engineering

Due to cut-throat competition amongst candidates aspiring to get into the top NIT in India, getting into NITs is no easier than a herculean task. In order to get yourself enrolled in the top NIT in India 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 JoSSA counselling process, each step takes you towards the goal of getting admission to the top NIT in India. 

ROI of Top NIT Colleges in India

ROI refers to the comparison of the financial investment done by the candidates in a particular institute and the return received during the institute's placement. The average placement package of some of the top NITs and the total course fee for BE/BTech have been discussed in the table below.

Name of the NIT

Fees

Average salary package

NIT Silchar 

INR 5 lakh

INR 11 LPA

NIT Trichy 

INR 5 lakh

INR 12 LPA

NIT Warangal 

INR 5 lakh

INR 31 LPA

NIT Rourkela 

INR 5 lakh

INR 10 LPA

NIT Durgapur 

INR 5 lakh

INR 8 LPA

NIT Calicut 

INR 5 lakh

INR 11 LPA

MNIT Jaipur 

INR 5 lakh

INR 9 LPA

Top Recruiters for NITs Graduates in India

NIT graduates from any domain are in high demand in the employment sector. All organizations, big or small, private or government, employ NIT degree holders across different capacities. Candidates can find below the list of a few top companies in India recruiting NIT graduates.

  • Oracle

  • Amazon

  • Capgemini India

  • Samsung

  • Accenture

  • IBM India Private Limited

  • Google

  • Microsoft

  •  Deloitte

  • Adobe

Advantages of Studying in NITs 

Pursuing various engineering courses at prestigious NIT colleges has multiple benefits. They are listed below:

  • The best NITs' campus cultures and degree of competition are very similar to those of IITs. Compared to the majority of private engineering institutes, they are significantly superior.

  • Similar placement figures to those of the IITs are also reported by the NIT colleges.

  • When compared to most private engineering colleges, NITs offer higher education at a relatively lower cost.

  • Students are also given scholarships based on their merit.

  • The way in which the grading system is constructed will help students achieve higher exam scores. Also, there is less pressure on students to perform well and meet expectations, which is excellent for their general wellbeing.

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FAQs

Which are the top NIT colleges in India to study Chemical engineering?

The best NIT colleges in India for studying Chemical Engineering are NIT Trichy, MNNIT Allahabad, NIT Jaipur and NIT Calicut.

 

What is the admission process for NITs in India?

Engineering students must apply for JEE Main, a national-level engineering entrance exam administered by NTA (National Testing Agency), to be get admission to BTech programs provided by NITs. Students who pass the JEE Main exam will have to appear for the JoSAA counselling through which seats will be granted in NITs.

Which are the NIT colleges in India offering the best placement?

Usually, the top NIT colleges in India offer high placement packages. Some of the top NIT colleges in India offering the best placement are NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Calicut.

 

Who earns more between an IIT graduate and a NIT graduate?

The starting salary of an IIT Graduate is INR 14 LPA and also the possibility to secure placement abroad whereas the starting salary of an NIT Graduate is INR 8 LPA. 

 

Which is better, IITs or NITs?

Both IITs and NITs are functionally good at providing quality education to the candidates but at the same time, IITs have an advantage because of their higher standard of studies.

 

What is the minimum percentage required for admission into NITs?

Candidates should score 75 percent or above in the qualifying exam (JEE Main 2024) or rank in the top 20 percentile in their respective boards to secure admission into NITs.

 

How can a foreign candidate secure admission in an NIT?

A foreign candidate can get admission into an NIT under DASA, ICCR and MEA schemes. The candidate must also satisfy the eligibility criteria set by the different NITs.

 

Are there any scholarships provided by the NITs?

Normally, candidates belonging to SC and ST categories are awarded scholarships by the NITs. Candidates can avail only one scholarship at a time.

 

Which university or body are the NITs affiliated to?

All the NITs are considered as Institute of National Importance and they are an autonomous body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

 

How can candidates secure admission in one of the NITs?

Candidates can secure admission into any of the NITs via Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) after qualifying the JEE Main entrance examination of the same year.

 

Which is the best NIT in India?

Based on the NIRF ranking 2023, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy is the top NIT in India with an overall ranking of 9.  
 

What is the fee structure for NITs?

The NIT fee structure is determined by MHRD after consultation with the Council, the regulatory body for all NITs. The average annual tuition fee stands at INR 62,500.

What is the minimum rank to get into NIT?

As far as the NIT cutoffs are concerned, the minimum rank varies each year depending on various factors. However, to secure admission in the top 10 NIT colleges in India, your rank in the JEE Mains should be less than 20,000.

Is the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy equal to IIT?

As per the NIRF reports based on 2023, the Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs) have better overall rankings and infrastructure as compared to the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy. 

Which National Institute of Technology (NIT) has the best campus?

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar is considered to have the best campus as per the reports.
 

Which is the best NIT in India for Computer Science Engineering placement?

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal is the best NIT in India for Computer Science Engineering placement.
 

Highlighting on placements, which 3 colleges are the best NIT in India?

The top 3 NITs based on placement are the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut, and the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Surathkal.
 

How many NITs are there in India?

There are a total of 31 NIT colleges in India. 
 

Where can I check the NIT NIRF rankings list 2023?

You can check the NIT list 2023 from the official website of NIRF, nirfindia.org. 
 

What are the top 5 NIT colleges in India?

Based on NIRF 2023 Rankings, the top 5 NIT colleges in India are listed below.

  • National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy
  • National Institute of Technology (NIT) Surathkal
  • National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela
  • National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal
  • National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kozhikode
     

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