NITT at a Glance

Academics

Academic Programmes
Departments 9 + 1 + 7 = 17
B.Tech. 9
B.Arch. 1
B.Sc. B.Ed. 1
M.Tech. 23 31
M.Arch. 1
M.Sc. 4
MCA / MBA / MA 1 / 1 / 1
MS (By Research) 9
Ph.D. 17
 

Details: https://www.nitt.edu/home/academics/programmes/ , https://www.nitt.edu/home/academics/departments/

Admission to B.Tech. / B.Arch. Programmes

Admission to the Undergraduate Programmes is granted based on performance in the +2 or equivalent qualifying examination, along with the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main). Additionally, admissions for Foreign Nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are offered through the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme.

For Further Details,

JoSAA: https://josaa.nic.in/

CSAB: https://csab.nic.in/

DASA: https://dasanit.org/dasa2024/

Admissions to
B.Sc. B.Ed. Programme

Admissions to the B.Sc. B.Ed. programme are based on performance in the National Common Entrance Test (NCET).

For Further Details,

B.Sc. B.Ed.: https://exams.nta.nic.in/ncet/

Admission to M.Tech. / M.Arch. Programmes

Admission to the postgraduate programmes is based on performance in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), and the admission process is carried out through the Centralized Counseling for M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. Admissions (CCMT)

For Further Details,

CCMT: https://ccmt.admissions.nic.in/

Admissions to
M.Sc. Programmes

Admissions to M.Sc. programmes are conducted through the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM), followed by centralized counselling under the Centralized Counselling for M.Sc. / M.Sc.(Tech.) Admissions (CCMN).

For Further Details,

CCMN: https://ccmn.admissions.nic.in/

Admissions to
MBA Programme

Admission to the MBA programme is based on performance in the Common Admission Test (CAT), followed by the institute’s selection process.

For Further Details,

MBA: https://www.nitt.edu/home/admissions/mba/

Admissions to
MCA Programme

Admission to the MCA programme is based on performance in the NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET).

For Further Details,

NIMCET: https://nimcet.admissions.nic.in/

Admissions to MA Programme

Admissions to the MA (English) programme is based on performance in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG).

For Further Details,

CUET_PG: https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/

Admissions to
Ph.D. Programme

Admissions to Ph.D. programmes are based on institute-level selection procedures, which may include performance in national-level examinations such as the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) / University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET), followed by a written test and/or interview conducted by the Institute.

For Further Details,

Ph.D.: https://www.nitt.edu/home/admissions/phd/

Admission to the
MS (By Research) Programme

a. Full-Time (Project Category)

Applicable to candidates selected under sponsored research projects undertaken by the faculty of NIT Tiruchirappalli.

b. Part-Time (Sponsored Category)

Applicable to candidates employed in organizations with reputed R&D laboratories (public sector, private sector, or multinational companies) and public sector undertakings such as DRDO, ISRO, IGCAR, BHEL, BEL, NLC, etc., that have a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NIT Tiruchirappalli

MS (By Research): https://www.nitt.edu/home/admissions/ms/

Total Strength
Programme Total
B.Tech. 4412
B.Arch. 301
B.Sc. B.Ed. 67
M.Tech. 1094
M.Arch. 41
M.Sc. 200
MBA 204
MCA 343
MA 36
Ph.D. (FT) 654
Ph.D. (PT) 203
Total 7555

Research and Development

 

No of ongoing R&D Projects with total cost 9 Cost : 1.83 Crores (data yet to be updated)
No of papers published during the Current academic year (by Faculty & Research Scholars) 189 (data yet to be updated)
Institute Day Best Teacher Awards are given to the teachers who excel in teaching and research. Toppers in every year of all UG & PG are given prizes. 13 Endowment awards are given on various disciplines. Awards also given by RECAL to all branch of UG & PG in the academic year.
Library Library equipped with over 12000 Indian Standards, AV Section. A new library block is under Construction. Over 1 lakh volumes are available. (Text book reference section opens up to 9:00 p.m. everyday)
e-Resources Access to 2000 full text e-journals through 8 data bases of Indest consortium.
Octagon The Computer Centre Operate for 24 x 7, round the year since its inception in 1990. An annex building with 200 computers was added in the year 2005. Currently over 1600 computers connected to the LAN.
Placement UG : 100%, PG : Over 90% Highest domestic salary of Rs.23 lpa. And overseas salary of Rs.40 lpa.
TEQIP World Bank funded Project for upgrading quality of Education – Phase I : Rs.20 Crores and Phase II under progress
   
Major MOUs BHEL, FL Smidh, HP, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.

Hostels:

  • Opal – The ladies hostel has 5 blocks (Opal A, B, C, D & E) each furnished with a mini Computer Centre.
  • Garnet A, B & C & Zircon A, B & C, Opal D & E, Amber A & B,  Aquamarine A & B, and Jasper hostels were added in the last 8 years.
  • 5 messes outsourced to professional caterers.
  • Three 1000 seater mega mess inaugurated. For more details visit Messes

Extra Curricular:

Festember Annual inter – collegiate students cultural extra vaganza. For details visit www.festember.org
NITTFEST Annual inter departmental cultural festival
Pragyan Annual students technical festival with international participation. For details visit www.pragyan.org
Sports facilities A modern gym, swimming pool, Sports ground.
Convocation 10 convocations were held. Gold Medals are given to the topper in CGPA of all branches UG & PG.

Other Amenities in Campus:

  • Two Canteens run by leading caterers.
  • Two ATM facility with inter-net banking facilities by SBI. Fees collection through ATMs.
  • A new state of the art hospital.
  • New quarters were constructed in the last 8 years.