#9
NIRF Ranking
~1,200+ B.Tech Seats
Annual Seats
₹17.80 - ₹32.00 LPA
Average CTC (CSE / Flagship)
₹1.50+ Cr
Highest Package Offered
Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure
Historic LandmarkIconic Administrative Clock Tower
The monumental clock tower overlooking the central quad, standing as the timeless face of the institute.
Academic HubCentral Library & Digital Knowledge Resource Centre
Houses 150,000+ volumes, IEEE digital exploration portals, and 24x7 air-conditioned reading lounges.
High-Tech ComputingOctagon Computer Centre & Siemens Centre of Excellence
Iconic octagonal computing facility and ₹190-crore Siemens CoE empowering Industry 4.0 and advanced robotics.
Academic Programs & Admission Pathways
| Degree / Course | Duration | Entrance Exam | Admission Authority | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech / B.Arch | 4 / 5 Years | JEE Main / NATA | JoSAA / CSAB | Class 12 PCM (75% aggregate or top 20%ile) + High JEE Main Rank |
| M.Tech / M.Arch | 2 Years | GATE | CCMT Portal | B.E./B.Tech degree with qualifying GATE score |
| MCA | 3 Years | NIMCET | NIMCET Centralized Counselling | BCA / B.Sc with Mathematics/Statistics at 10+2 or degree level |
| MBA | 2 Years | CAT | DoMS NIT Trichy | Bachelor degree in any discipline with valid CAT score |
| M.Sc | 2 Years | IIT JAM | CCMN Portal | B.Sc in Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics |
Branch-Wise Placement Highlights
| Academic Branch | Average CTC | Median CTC | Placement Rate | Top Participating Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | ₹32.00 LPA | ₹26.50 LPA | 99.20% | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Uber, DE Shaw, Apple, Morgan Stanley |
| Electronics & Communication Engg | ₹28.40 LPA | ₹22.00 LPA | 97.50% | Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Nvidia, Intel, Micron, AMD |
| Electrical & Electronics Engg | ₹21.50 LPA | ₹18.00 LPA | 96.00% | Schneider Electric, ABB, L&T, Siemens, PSU Units |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹16.80 LPA | ₹14.50 LPA | 92.40% | Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, ITC, Schlumberger, Ashok Leyland |
| Civil Engineering | ₹14.20 LPA | ₹12.50 LPA | 86.00% | L&T Construction, Tata Projects, Afcons, Shapoorji Pallonji |
| Chemical Engineering | ₹16.00 LPA | ₹13.80 LPA | 90.00% | Reliance, ExxonMobil, Shell, Honeywell, Unilever |
Closing Rank Trends by Year
Interactive Selector · B.Tech by defaultCategory:
Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)
Counselling Authority / Exam: JEE Main Round 6 Closing Ranks (General Open Gender-Neutral)
Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)
| Academic Branch / Specialization | Quota | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | OS | 1,373 | 1,449 | 1,224 | 1,509 | Top Choice |
| Electronics & Communication Engg | OS | 3,285 | 3,283 | 3,546 | 4,642 | Top Choice |
| Electrical & Electronics Engg | OS | 5,432 | 5,637 | 6,040 | 6,726 | Competitive |
| Mechanical Engineering | OS | 8,754 | 8,339 | 9,305 | 10,751 | Consistent |
| Chemical Engineering | OS | 13,406 | 11,935 | 13,950 | 15,816 | Consistent |
| Civil Engineering | OS | 20,111 | 17,304 | 18,965 | 20,873 | High Demand |
| Production Engineering | OS | 18,366 | 20,879 | 24,286 | 25,958 | Consistent |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engg | OS | 19,641 | 21,243 | 22,521 | 24,678 | High Demand |
Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.
Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights
Campus Facilities & Infrastructure
- CEDI Incubation Center:Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation funded by Ministry of MSME.
- Sports Arena & Swimming Pool:Synthetic tracks, Olympic-standard indoor badminton courts, tennis courts, and gymnasium.
- 24x7 Campus Hospital:Full-fledged medical hospital with resident doctors, ambulance, and pharmacy.
Annual Fests & Student Life
- Festember (Cultural Fest):South India's most celebrated college cultural fest with 40,000+ footfall from across 500 colleges.
- Pragyan (Technical Fest):ISO 9001 & 20121 certified international techno-management festival attracting global scientists.
Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers
- 100% Tuition Fee Waiver for SC/ST/PwD students.
- Full Tuition Waiver for students with family income < ₹1.0 Lakh.
- 66.67% Remission for family income between ₹1.0L and ₹5.0L.
- REC Trichy Alumni Association (RECAL) merit scholarships.
Notable Alumni & Leaders
- Natarajan Chandrasekaran (Chairman of Tata Sons)
- Rajesh Gopinathan (Former CEO & MD of Tata Consultancy Services)
- Jessie Paul (Former CMO of Wipro IT and Author)
- Vanitha Narayanan (Former Chairman of IBM India)
Campus Connectivity & How to Reach
Nearest Airport
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) - 18 km (approx. 25 mins)
Nearest Railway Station
Tiruchirappalli Junction (TPJ) - 22 km; Thiruverumbur Railway Station - 5 km
Road & Highway Access
Located directly along Tiruchirappalli-Thanjavur National Highway NH-83
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the percentile needed for CSE at NIT Trichy?
For Other State (OS) General candidates, a percentile of 99.85+ in JEE Main (AIR under 1,500) is typically required for CSE.
What is the seat reservation policy at NITs?
Under Government of India policy, 50% of seats are reserved for Home State (Tamil Nadu domicile) candidates and 50% for Other State (OS) open merit candidates.
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