NIT Hamirpur - Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur is one of the country's 31 NITs, founded on August 7, 1986, as Regional Engineering College, a collaborative and cooperative venture of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh. At the time of its founding, NIT Hamirpur only had two departments, Civil and Electrical Engineering, each with a 30-student intake. It was elevated to the National Institute of Technology and given the status of Deemed University on June 26, 2002. NIT Hamirpur is a national institute established by an act of Parliament, the National Institute of Technology Act 2007, which the President of India signed on June 5, 2007. The provisions of the Act took effect on August 15, 2007, as per Department of Higher Education, MHRD, New Delhi notice S.O. 1384 (E) dated August 9, 2007.

NIT Hamirpur admission 2025 is ongoing for various courses. For BTech admission, JEE Main 2025 has already been conducted and JoSAA counselling is currently ongoing, round 1 and 2 have already been conducted and round 3 results are to be declared on July 4, 2025. JEE Mains 2026 applications will start from November 2025, and the 1st session will be conducted in January 2026. For MTech admissions, GATE registration will commence in August,2025 and exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2025. Admission to MSc is based on the IIT-JAM score. NIT Hamirpur fees range between Rs 7,68,800 - 9,61,000 annually.

The NIRF ranking for 2025 has not been released yet. As per the NIRF Ranking 2024, NIT Hamirpur has been ranked at the 32 position in Architecture. In the Engineering domain, NIT Hamirpur has been ranked in 101-150 rank band by NIRF ranking 2024 while the institute was ranked 28 in the Architecture and Planning category with a score of 51.54 in the year 2023. This year the Architecture category was changed to a broader category called Architecture and Planning. NIT Hamirpur was ranked in the Architecture and Planning category in the NIRF Ranking list. NIT Hamirpur Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2023, was in the rank band of 801-1000 overall, and the score obtained overall was 29.8-33.9. For Research the score obtained was 16.6, and for Citations 72.1. For teaching it received a score of 17.0, and for Industry Income the score was 39.2. The 2023 Times Higher Education ranking provided a score of 14.9 to NIT Hamirpur for International Outlook.

The placement department is in charge of conducting the placements on campus. The cell invites companies to participate in the NIT Hamirpur placement process. The highest package offered at NIT Hamirpur for the year 2023-24 stood at 58 LPA while the average package stood at17.69 LPA in BTech CSE program. Over 81.18% of students secured placements whereas in the session 2022-23, the CSE department secured a maximum CTC of Rs 1.73 CPA, followed by the Chemical Engineering department, which secured a maximum CTC of Rs 52 LPA. Some of the top recurring companies that hired students during the NIT Hamirpur placements were Capgemini, Oracle Financial, InfoEdge, L&T, Paytm, etc. The NIT Hamirpur courses are provided in the fields of Engineering, Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Architecture and Management. The courses are offered at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Other than these Dual Degree programmes are also offered. The NIT Hamirpur fees range from Rs 7,500 to Rs 62,500 per semester (tuition fee). 

The NIT Hamirpur course admissions are determined by the candidate's academic merit from the last qualifying exam and valid scores in entrance exams. Counselling is conducted after the release of the exam results, on the basis of which the NIT Hamirpur cut off list is prepared. Candidates who meet the cut off list are granted admission. The entrance exams accepted for admission are JEE Main, GATE, CAT, MAT, NATA, IIT JAM, etc. The selection based on the exams will vary from course to course.

National Institute of Technology Hamirpur strives to achieve academic excellence in engineering, technology, architecture, and science by offering high-quality, value-based education that satisfies the demand for technical resources on the national and international levels. The NIT Hamirpur campus has all the necessary infrastructure and facilities required for the proper academic and holistic development of the students. Computer Centre, Central Workshop, Health Centre, Meditation Centre, Bank, Guest House, Central Library, Post Office, etc. There are also cells like Women Cell, Legal Cell, Reservation Cell, Grievance Cell, RTI Cell, Equality Cell, Media Cell, etc. are some of the NIT Hamirpur facilities.

Both private and government scholarships are available at the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur. These are given to gifted kids based on their needs or merit. There are a total of 28, NIT Hamirpur scholarships offered to qualified students. Need-based scholarships are awarded depending on the student's financial situation, whereas merit-based scholarships are awarded to brilliant students with a solid academic record.

NIT Hamirpur recognizes student achievement and provides financial assistance to economically disadvantaged students through scholarships and special incentives. Deemed University has partnered with over 15 for-profit and nonprofit organizations to provide scholarships to deserving students. Top Class Education for SC category students, National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students, Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship to students belonging to minority communities, Post-Matric Scholarship to students belonging to minority communities, and others of the most popular scholarships offered to NIT Hamirpur students.

Scholarship 1

Scholarship name: Top-notch education for SC-category students.

Source of funding: Ministry of Social Justice, Government of India, New Delhi.

Scholarship Amount/Value: Full fee concession + boarding and accommodation at Rs 2220 per month + Rs 3000 per annum for books and stationery + Rs 45,000 for computers and accessories (provided in the scheme).

Eligibility Criteria: 12 meritorious SC category students whose total family income does not exceed Rs 4,50,000.

Scholarship 2

Scholarship name: Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships for students from underrepresented groups, such as minorities (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist and Parsi).

Source of funding: Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.

Scholarship Amount/Value: Keep your allowance Day Rs 5000 per annum/Scholar Rs 10,000 per annum/ Hostler Rs 20,000 per annum for the course Rs 20,000 per annum or as updated by the MoMA from time to time, whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria: Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi) categories deserving students with a 50% or comparable grade in their previous final examination and a family annual income of Rs 2,50,000 from all sources.

NIT Hamirpur important dates are provided below for BTech admission. The institute accepts JEE Main scores for BTech admission. Candidates can check the important date for NIT Hamipur admission mentioned below. 

JEE Mains Exam Dates

NIT Hamirpur GATE 2026 Important Dates

The application process for admission to NIT Hamirpur courses is given below in detail, candidates willing to take get admitted in the institute must follow these pointers:

B.Tech

• Candidates are chosen for the NIT Hamirpur B.Tech course depending on their JEE Main result. 
• The JoSAA oversees and regulates the centralized counselling procedure via which candidates are assigned seats. 
• The college cutoff and candidates' preferences for courses and colleges are used to determine seat allocation. 
• The online registration and choice filling for JoSAA usually start in the third week of June. 
• CSAB Counselling manages the seat allotment process for the remaining unfilled seats. Foreign nationals and NRI candidates, on the other hand, must attend DASA Counseling.
• Applicants must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board in the Science stream with at least five subjects and a minimum of 75% aggregate (65% for reserved category candidates) or be in the top 20 percentile in their respective boards' Class 12 examinations.

M.Tech

• Eligible candidates must have a valid GATE score to be admitted to NIT Hamirpur. 
• The CCMT Counseling method is then used to allocate seats in three rounds. If there are any open seats, they are filled through two rounds of National Spot Round (NSR) Counseling.
• The candidate should have passed a four-year B.Pharm or B.E/ B.Tech degree, an equivalent bachelor's degree in Engineering and Technology after Class 12, or a three-year B.Sc/ Diploma degree in Engineering and Technology. Candidates who have taken or will take their graduation examinations in the year are also eligible to apply.
• A written test and a personal interview are required for admission to the NIT Hamirpur M.Tech course.

NIT Hamirpur Other Undergraduate Courses

The institute provides three full-time undergraduate programs: B.Tech, B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual Degree), and B.Arch. These programs last four to five years and are divided into semesters. To be eligible for these NIT Hamirpur courses, candidates must have completed Class 10 and Class 12. 

The following are the details for each of these courses:

B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual Degree) 

• Admission to the B.Tech-M.Tech (Dual Degree) program is based on the JEE Main score, which JoSAA Counseling follows.
• To get admission into Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering candidate should fulfil the following eligibility criteria: Passed Class 12 with at least five courses and a 75% aggregate from a recognized board in the Science stream (65% for reserved category candidates) Alternatively, candidates must be in the top 20% of their class, as determined by the individual boards.
• The JEE Main Paper-II score determines admission to NIT Hamirpur's B.Arch program. Through seven rounds of counselling, eligible applicants must qualify for course and college-specific cut-off ranks provided by JoSAA. 
• To enrol in Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering, the candidate should have Passed Class 12 with at least five courses and a 75% aggregate from a recognized board in the Science stream (65% for reserved category candidates). 
• Alternatively, candidates must be in the top 20% of their class, as determined by the individual boards.

M.Sc

• Candidates who wish to apply for admission must take the IIT JAM, an all-India online entrance exam. Additionally, the shortlisted individuals are assigned seats in three rounds and two special rounds of CCMN Counselling.
• A bachelor's degree from a recognized institute/university with a minimum of 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ ST/ PwD category applicants) is required for physics, chemistry, and computing. 
• Candidates who have taken or will take their graduation examinations in the year are also eligible to apply.

M.Arch

• Candidates should have passed a recognized institute/five-year university's B.Arch/Naval Architecture/ four-year B.Plan degree. Candidates who have taken or will take their graduation examinations in the year are also eligible to apply.
• A written test and a personal interview are required for admission to the M.Arch (self-sponsored) program.

MBA

• A bachelor's/professional degree from a recognized institution/university with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates).
• Candidates in their final year of a bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification or waiting for their results are also eligible to apply.

PhD

• Admission to the NIT Hamirpur PhD course is based on the candidates' academic merits and the reputation of the institute/ university where they previously finished their previous degree/ test. Candidates must also have a valid UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE score to be considered for the shortlisting process.
• Shortlisted candidates are invited to a presentation round, followed by a PI round for final selection. The presentation phase is based on the candidates' planned research work's relevant topic/subject.

For the advantage of the candidate, complete information about the results and how to view and download them is provided below. You can get the NIT Hamirpur results through the result portal on the official website. By following the procedures that are outlined here in detail candidates can obtain the results.

National Institute of Technology Hamirpur Result

From the NIT Hamirpur official website, students can view the results. The steps listed below can be used by the students to download their results:

• Visit the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur official website.
• Go to the ‘Academics’ section, on the home page.
• Then click on the ‘Results’ category.
• You will be directed to the page that has the uploaded results.
• Click on the NIT Hamirpur result link to go to the new page.
• From there you can click on the result for your programme, UG, PG, etc.
• You can then save the file and download it for future reference.