National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli Overview

NIT Trichy M.Sc Cutoff 2024

NIT Trichy Campus

The NIT Trichy campus spans 800 acres along the Trichy-Tanjore national highway, approximately 17 km from Trichy railway junction. It features separate buildings dedicated to each department.

The administrative hub, known as the clock tower of NIT Tiruchirappalli, houses offices for directors, deans, and various administrative personnel.

The Central Library boasts a collection of over 250,000 documents, including technical books, reports, audio-video cassettes, journals, and standards. Some highlights include:

• Books: 135,536
• Print Journals: 85
• Back Volumes of Journals: 17,690
• Reports: 8,617
• Competitive Examinations Guides and Manuals: 800+
• Book Bank: 16,750
• CD-ROMs: 1,601
• Thesis and Projects: 2,378
• Daily Newspapers: 9

Other notable features of the NIT Trichy campus include:

• Lecture Hall Complex with 24 halls seating around 200 students each
• Octagon, the primary computer support facility and LAN hub
• Student Activity Center (SAC)
• Multiple cafeterias
• Hospital and Apollo Pharmacy
• ATMs from major banks like SBI and Canara Bank
• India Post Office
• Supermarkets and parlors
• Mess facilities providing meals to students at various locations on campus

Location: Tanjore Main Road, NH67, near BHEL, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620015

NIT Trichy Hostels: NIT Trichy accommodates 6,966 UG, PG students, and research scholars across 22 boys' and 6 girls' hostels. A new hostel is currently under construction, increasing total capacity to 7,472. Hostels are managed by elected student committees and wardens, equipped with amenities like intercoms, aquaguards, and televisions.

Hostel Name | No. of Rooms | Total Capacity

• Agate: 74 rooms, capacity 292
• Garnet A, B, C: 121 rooms each, capacity 363 each
• Zircon A, B, C: 121 rooms each, capacity 242 each
• Beryl: 191 rooms, capacity 382
• Amber A, B: 165 rooms each, capacity 330 each
• Coral: 53 rooms, capacity 152
• Aquamarine A, B: 165 rooms each, capacity 330 each
• Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, Lapis, Diamond, Jade, Jasper: various capacities ranging from 126 to 218 rooms
• Amethyst (Boys Hostel under construction): 253 rooms, capacity 506

Total Capacity for Boys: 5,839

• Opal A, B, C, D, E, F: various capacities ranging from 78 to 211 rooms
• Total Capacity for Girls: 1,633

Total Capacity for Boys and Girls: 7,472

NIT Trichy Scholarships 2025

NIT Trichy provides a variety of scholarships in 2025 based on merit, category reservations, and other criteria. Here are some of the scholarships offered at NIT Trichy:

• Ramabhadran Narayan Scholarship
• Abundant Cauvery Delta Education Fund Scholarship for BTech and B.Arch students
• Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for top-class students from reserved categories (SC/ST)
• Post-Matric scholarship for Odisha Government SC/ST students
• BC Scholarship
• Adi-Dravidar Scholarship (Tamil)
• Adi-Dravidar Scholarship (English)
• SC/ST Scholarship
• Engineers India Limited Scholarship
• Tamil Nadu Government scholarships for SC/ST, BC/MBC, and minority students

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the score requirements for NIT Trichy admissions?

A: Admission requirements for NIT Trichy vary depending on the course. Here are the accepted entrance exam scores:

• For B.Tech, a JEE Main score is required, with a rank below 5000 advisable based on previous year JoSAA closing ranks.
• MBA admission requires a CAT score of 80 percentile and above.
• MTech admissions necessitate GATE scores, with a good score typically above 600 for MTech CSE in the general category.
• CUET PG scores are necessary for MA (English) admission at NIT Trichy.

Q: What are the B.Tech specialisations offered at NIT Trichy?

A: NIT Trichy offers a total of 981 seats across 9 B.Tech specialisations:

• Civil Engineering: 118 seats
• Chemical Engineering: 79 seats
• Computer Science and Engineering: 119 seats
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering: 116 seats
• Electronics and Communication Engineering: 117 seats
• Instrumentation & Control Engineering: 117 seats
• Mechanical Engineering: 118 seats
• Metallurgical Engineering: 79 seats
• Production Engineering: 118 seats

Q: Is NIT Trichy better than IIT?

A: Both NIT Trichy and IIT are esteemed institutions offering excellent engineering programs. The choice between them depends on personal preferences and goals. Factors to consider include:

• Fees: IITs generally have higher fees compared to NITs.
• Rankings: NIT Trichy ranks well in NIRF's overall and engineering category rankings.
• Admission: While both are selective, IITs typically have stricter admission criteria.

Q: What is NIT Trichy famous for?

A: NIT Trichy is renowned for its engineering programs and offers a conducive environment for academic and career growth. The institute is known for its strong placement record with average packages ranging from 13 LPA to 28 LPA, world-class research facilities, IT infrastructure, well-equipped labs, extensive library, sports facilities including a swimming pool, and comprehensive healthcare services.

Q: What is the average package offered at NIT Trichy for MBA?

A: The placement rate for MBA students at NIT Trichy was 96.7% in 2022 and 96.8% in 2023. The average package for MBA graduates is close to 8 LPA. Top recruiters include Infosys, Deloitte, Reliance, ICICI, Accenture, HCL, Cognizant, and HDFC Mutual Fund.