National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
India's top-ranked NIT.
Overview
Consistently the highest-ranked NIT, with excellent engineering placements at modest fees.
Highlights
- NIRF #9 · Engineering · Institute of National Importance
- Median salary ₹15.76 L (NIRF) · 79% placed
- 7 programmes offered · Public
- Established 1964 · Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- Top recruiters: TCS, Microsoft, Qualcomm, L&T
Courses offered
7 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | UG · 4 yrs | 130 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | PG · 2 yrs | 60 |
| MCA — Master of Computer Applications | PG · 2 yrs | 60 |
| M.Tech — Data Science & AI | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | UG · 4 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | PG · 2 yrs | — |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | PG · 2 yrs | — |
Admission process
Admission to National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli is merit-based — through a national or state entrance exam, followed by centralised counselling and seat allotment.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process (JoSAA / CSAB / state / institute, as applicable).
- Fill & lock your programme and college choices in order of preference.
- Seats are allotted over multiple rounds — accept and pay the seat-acceptance fee.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Eligibility and amounts vary each year — verify on the institute's financial-aid page.
Placements
| Year | Highest | Average | Top recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹44.0 L | ₹13.0 L | TCS, Microsoft, Qualcomm, L&T, Zoho |
Top recruiters
Cut-offs
Course-wise closing ranks / cut-offs are being compiled and will appear here.
Campus & facilities
Established in 1964, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli is located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, with a student community of around 6,367.
On campus
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Modern laboratories & research centres
- Sports complex, gymnasium & student clubs
- Campus-wide Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
Facility details are indicative — confirm specifics on the official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report) rather than an unverifiable "average" — these are institute-level across all programmes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 7 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech — Computer Science | ₹1,60,000 / yr | 130 |
| M.Tech — Computer Science | ₹70,000 / yr | 60 |
| MCA — Master of Computer Applications | ₹60,000 / yr | 60 |
| M.Tech — Data Science & AI | — | |
| B.Tech — Electronics & Communication | — | |
| M.Tech — EV & E-Mobility | — | |
| M.Tech — VLSI & Microelectronics | — |
Fees shown are tuition-level and revised each cycle; hostel & mess are extra. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
Where is National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli located?
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli is located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
What courses does National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli offer?
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli offers 7 programmes across levels — see the Courses tab above for the full list with fees and seats.
When was National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli established?
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli was established in 1964.
Is National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli accredited?
Accreditation: Institute of National Importance. Always verify current status with the accrediting body.
How do I get admission details for National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli?
Use the enquiry form on this page for admission information, or contact the institution's admission cell directly. Figures here are indicative — confirm the detail that applies to you.
Verify against: UGC·AICTE·NIRF · the institution's official website