Quick Summary
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli is a public / institute of national importance founded in 1964, located in Tiruchirappalli, India. Ranked #701-710 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 6450 students including 1.5% from outside India. Known for strengths in Engineering & Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 1.2%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Consistently ranked as the #1 NIT in India, offering world-class infrastructure and exceptional placement records.
Subject Strengths
Engineering & TechnologyMechanical EngineeringElectrical & Electronic EngineeringChemical Engineering
Founded1964
TypePublic / Institute of National Importance
Total Students6450
Intl Students1.5%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusResidential
Campus Size800 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNIT Trichy Health Centre
AccreditationNBA, AICTE
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#701-710
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801–1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Sc, MCA, MBA, MA, Ph.D.
Programs
Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Management, Architecture
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
CEESAT, Siemens Center of Excellence, Center of Excellence in Corrosion and Surface Engineering
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
NBA, AICTE
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate1.2%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPA7.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on achieving a high JEE Main percentile (99+) for undergraduate programs and a high GATE score for post-graduate engineering programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indian Rupee
UG Tuition
₹125,000/yr
per year · INR
Living Cost
₹100,000/yr
per year · INR
PG Tuition
₹80,000/yr
per year · INR
Application Fee
$12
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₹225,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · INR
Scholarships AvailableMerit-cum-Means, Central Sector Scholarship, OPJEMS, Foundation for Excellence
Avg Scholarship$600
Financial AidFee waivers for SC/ST/PH and low-income students as per government norms.
Work-StudyLimited
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Sc, MCA, MBA, MA, Ph.D. programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$15,500
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHighly active with top MNCs including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.
Industry Connections
BHELISRODRDOTata SteelSiemens
Notable Alumni
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Rajesh Gopinathan, Vanitha Narayanan
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Indoor Stadium, Cricket Ground, Football Field, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts
Student Clubs
Pragyan, Festember, Delta Force, Spider, Robotics Council
Library Resources
Central Library with over 150,000 books and extensive digital subscriptions.
Exchange Programs
Global E3, DAAD, various MoUs with international universities.
Summer Programs
SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship)