Like the IITs, National Institute of Technology or NIT is a group of publicly owned institutes that have been established to deliver advanced learning in the field of science and technology. More significantly, these institutions are recognized by the Indian government and even funded by them. One of the main highlights of these institutions is that they enjoy an autonomous status and each of the institutes has the authority to devise their own curriculum. In addition, they are some of the top engineering institutes in the country. At present, there are 31 NITs located in each state or territory in India.
However, it is worth mentioning that, NITs are among the premier institutes for technical studies after the IITs. More significantly, they fall into the category of top-ranked engineering colleges in India. While IITs are more popular among the aspirants, NITs also offer a high level of education and lots of career opportunities. In essence, they should not be regarded as a bad option for students. NITs have greatly contributed to raising the standard of education in the country and they offer quality education. We will look at a few aspects of NITs and students can even get information about the top NITs in India.
Top 10 NITs in India
- NIT Trichy
- NIT Rourkela
- NIT Surathkal
- NIT Warangal
- NIT Kurukshetra
- NIT Durgapur
- NIT Allahabad
- NIT Calicut
- NIT Jaipur
NIT Courses
There are several NIT courses that students can choose from. The institutes offer the following programs.
| Undergraduate Programmes | Post-graduate Programmes |
| Bachelor of Science | Master of Science |
| Bachelor Of Technology | Master of Technology |
| Bachelor of Architecture | Master of Business Administration |
| Dual Degree comprising BS + MS | Master of Computer Application |
| Dual Degree comprising B-Tech + M-Tech |
Most of the candidates opt for the Bachelor of Technology degree during the time of their enrollment. They also have a wide variety of choices in this category. Students can choose their specialty in areas like civil engineering, computer science, chemical and mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering amongst others.
Some of the NITs also offer doctoral programs (Ph.D.) where students have to work on a particular project given by certain industries or they can work on their topic of academic interest.
NIT Admission
To secure a seat in some of the top NIT colleges in India, students have to clear JEE Main. NIT admission is solely based on merit that students secure in the entrance exam. Apart from securing a good rank, they will have to register for a counseling session which is conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). After the counseling program, students will be granted admission depending on the availability of the seats in the institute as well as the students’ preference. Since 2017, in all the NITs a total number of 19,000 seats have been allocated for the undergraduate programs and around 8,050 seats have been kept open for the postgraduate programs.
The current admission policy for NIT states that 50 percent of the seats are reserved for students of the particular state where the NIT is located. The other 50 percent seats are allocated based on the AIR (All India Ranks) of candidates from different states.
NIT Cutoff 2024
The cutoffs are the minimum marks that candidates need to secure for getting admission into NITs. The admission cutoffs are usually released by JoSAA on behalf of the colleges that are participating in the counseling process.
JEE 2022 Cut-off Marks & Percentile for Top NITs 2022 Rank-wise, Branch wise
| Institutes – Full Name | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| NIT Agartala – National Institute of Technology Agartala | 4,080 | 25,737 |
| NIT Calicut – National Institute of Technology Calicut | 470 | 17,731 |
| NIT Delhi – National Institute of Technology Delhi | 707 | 13,423 |
| NIT Durgapur – National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 7,376 | 21,206 |
| NIT Goa – National Institute of Technology Goa | 2,574 | 18,383 |
| NIT Hamirpur – National Institute of Technology Hamirpur | 5,200 | 12,743 |
| NIT Jamshedpur – National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur | 3,318 | 13,041 |
| NIT Kurukshetra – National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra | 874 | 8,916 |
| NIT Manipur – National Institute of Technology Manipur | 10,577 | 38,742 |
| NIT Meghalaya – National Institute of Technology Meghalaya | 12,185 | 34,830 |
| NIT Mizoram – National Institute of Technology Mizoram | 8,929 | 34,658 |
| NIT Nagaland – National Institute of Technology Nagaland | 12,466 | 40,511 |
| NIT Patna – National Institute of Technology Patna | 6,861 | 18,903 |
| NIT Puducherry – National Institute of Technology Puducherry | 5,377 | 22,276 |
| NIT Raipur – National Institute of Technology Raipur | 7,280 | 17,664 |
| NIT Rourkela – National Institute of Technology Rourkela | 1,005 | 6,091 |
| NIT Sikkim – National Institute of Technology Sikkim | 9,446 | 31,946 |
| NIT Silchar – National Institute of Technology Silchar | 2,797 | 15,557 |
| NIT Srinagar – National Institute of Technology Srinagar | 3,411 | 29,643 |
| NIT Surathkal – National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 11 | 4,468 |
| NIT Tiruchirappalli – National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 1,056 | 15,416 |
| NIT Uttarakhand – National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand | 5,535 | 19,466 |
| NIT Warangal – National Institute of Technology Warangal | 33 | 2,100 |
NIT Rankings 2024
As per the 2024 NIT rankings, NIRF has chosen the top engineering colleges category. Some of the parameters of ranking which are broadly covered are:
- Teaching, Learning and Resources
- Research and Professional Practices
- Graduation Outcomes
- Perception
The latest ranks for all 31 NITs in India are as follows:
| S.No | NIT | State | NIRF Ranking – 2023 | NIRF Score – 2023 | NIRF Ranking – 2022 | NIRF Score – 2022 |
| 1 | NIT Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) | Tamil Nadu | 9 | 69.71 | 8 | 69.17 |
| 2 | NIT (Surathkal) Karnataka | Karnataka | 12 | 65.26 | 10 | 66.04 |
| 3 | NIT Rourkela | Odisha | 16 | 62.79 | 15 | 62.36 |
| 4 | NIT Warangal | Telangana | 21 | 61.13 | 21 | 60 |
| 5 | NIT Calicut | Kerala | 23 | 60.28 | 31 | 56.66 |
| 9 | NIT Jaipur | Rajasthan | 37 | 55.6 | 46 | 51.69 |
| 8 | NIT Silchar | Assam | 40 | 55.07 | 38 | 54.63 |
| 6 | NIT Nagpur | Maharashtra | 41 | 55.03 | 32 | 56.62 |
| 7 | NIT Durgapur | West Bengal | 43 | 53.91 | 34 | 55.76 |
| 12 | NIT Jalandhar | Punjab | 46 | 52.85 | 52 | 49.45 |
| 10 | NIT Allahabad | Uttar Pradesh | 49 | 51.89 | 47 | 51.17 |
| 28 | NIT Delhi | Delhi | 51 | 51.41 | 194 | 33.96 |
| 15 | NIT Patna | Bihar | 56 | 50.16 | 63 | 46.24 |
| 11 | NIT Kurukshetra | Haryana | 58 | 49.89 | 50 | 50.11 |
| 13 | NIT Surat | Gujarat | 65 | 49 | 58 | 47.61 |
| 16 | NIT Raipur | Chhattisgarh | 70 | 47.69 | 65 | 45.71 |
| 14 | NIT Meghalaya | Meghalaya | 72 | 47.27 | 60 | 46.67 |
| 18 | NIT Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 80 | 45.9 | 70 | 44.63 |
| 17 | NIT Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir | 82 | 45.7 | 66 | 45.52 |
| 20 | NIT Goa | Goa | 90 | 43.28 | 88 | 40.78 |
| 19 | NIT Agartala | Tripura | 91 | 43.24 | 80 | 41.92 |
| 22 | NIT Manipur | Manipur | 95 | 42.28 | 108 | 39.32 |
| 21 | NIT Jamshedpur | Jharkhand | Rank-band 101-150 | 90 | 40.71 | |
| 23 | NIT Hamirpur | Himachal Pradesh | Rank-band 101-150 | 128 | 37.91 | |
| 24 | NIT Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand | Rank-band 101-150 | 131 | 37.75 | |
| 25 | NIT Puducherry | Pondicherry | Rank-band 101-150 | 136 | 37.49 | |
| 26 | NIT Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh | Rank-band 101-150 | 171 | 35.49 | |
| 27 | NIT Sikkim | Sikkim | Rank-band 151-200 | 173 | 35.33 | |
| 29 | NIT Mizoram | Mizoram | – | |||
| 30 | NIT Nagaland | Nagaland | – | |||
| 31 | NIT Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | – |
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Advantages Of Studying In NIT Colleges
There are several advantages of pursuing different engineering courses in top NIT colleges in India. They are as follows:
- The level of competition and the campus culture in the top NITs are quite similar to that of IITs. They are far better than most of the private engineering institutes.
- The NIT colleges in India also have placement statistics similar to that of the IITs.
- The cost of higher education in NITs is comparatively cheaper than most private engineering institutes.
- Based on the merit of students, scholarships are also awarded to them.
- The grading system is designed in such a way that it will enable students to score better grades in the exams. The performance pressure and expectations are also lower, which is very helpful for students overall well-being.
Keep exploring the BYJU’S website to get the latest updates about NIT colleges in India and also know about JEE Main Eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Top NITs In India
How can I take admission in one of the NITs?
Candidates can get admission in any of the NITs only through Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) after qualifying JEE Main examination of the same year.
Which university or body are the NITs affiliated to?
All the NITs are considered as Institute of National Importance and they are an autonomous body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
Are there any scholarships provided? How many scholarships can students avail?
Normally, students belonging to SC and ST category are awarded scholarships. Students can avail only one scholarship at a time.
How can a foreign student take admission in an NIT?
A foreign student can take admission under DASA, ICCR and MEA schemes. The student should also satisfy the eligibility criteria set by the different institutions.
What is the minimum percentage required for admission into NITs?
Candidates must score 75 percent or above in the qualifying exam (JEE Main 2024) or rank in the top 20 percentile in their respective boards to get admission into NITs.
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