National Institute of Technology Puducherry (NIT Puducherry), established in 2009, is a centrally funded Institute of National Importance located at Karaikal, Puducherry Union Territory. It is ranked 99th in NIRF Engineering 2025 (score 45.83), holding similar ranking to 2024 (rank 97) and improving from the 101-150 band in NIRF 2023. Admissions are through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling (institute code 215). NIT Puducherry has not yet received NAAC accreditation.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Institute of National Importance (Central, Government) |
| Location | Karaikal, Puducherry UT 609609 |
| Founded | 2009 (first admissions 2010-11) |
| Campus area | 256 acres |
| NAAC Grade | Not accredited |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | Rank 99 (score 45.83) |
| NIRF Engineering 2024 | Rank 97 (score 44.38) |
| NIRF Engineering 2023 | Band 101-150 |
| JoSAA Code | 215 |
| B.Tech Total Seats | 275 across 5 branches |
| Tuition Fee | Rs 62,500 per semester (General/OBC/EWS) |
| Admission Route | JEE Main via JoSAA |
| Programme | Degree | Duration | Seats (JoSAA 2025-26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | B.Tech | 4 years | 60 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | B.Tech | 4 years | 60 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | B.Tech | 4 years | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | B.Tech | 4 years | 50 |
| Civil Engineering | B.Tech | 4 years | 45 |
| Multiple disciplines | M.Tech | 2 years | 50 total |
| Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics | M.Sc | 2 years | Per intake |
| All departments | Ph.D | Variable | Rolling |
NIT Puducherry provides income-based tuition fee waivers as mandated by MoE and the NIT Council: students with parental annual income below Rs 1 lakh receive a full tuition fee remission; those with income between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 lakh receive a two-thirds remission. SC, ST, and PwD students receive full tuition fee waivers irrespective of income.
Students may apply for Central Sector Scholarship and merit-cum-means schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Puducherry UT domicile students may additionally apply for scholarship schemes administered by the Puducherry Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. PhD scholars receive standard MHRD fellowship rates through their research programmes. The institute assists students with bank loan processing for educational loans.
| Framework | Category | Rank | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 99 | 45.83 | 2025 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 97 | 44.38 | 2024 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 101-150 band | -- | 2023 |
| NAAC | -- | Not assessed | -- | -- |
NIT Puducherry improved from the 101-150 band (2023) to an exact rank of 97 (2024), then held at 99 (2025). The absolute score improved from below 44 in 2023 to 45.83 in 2025, showing consistent real improvement. NIRF Engineering 2022 rank was 136 (score 37.49), reflecting significant growth over three years. Outreach and Inclusivity (63.73 in 2025) is among the stronger sub-scores for a lower-ranked NIT.
Sources: nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/EngineeringRanking.html, /2024/EngineeringRanking.html, /2023/EngineeringRanking150.html
NIT Puducherry offers B.Tech programmes in five disciplines across 275 seats (JoSAA institute code 215). Admission is through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling. NIT Puducherry operates under a dual seat pool arrangement: 50 per cent of seats are reserved for Puducherry UT and Andaman and Nicobar Islands home-state candidates, with the remaining 50 per cent filled through the All-India pool. This arrangement, unique among NITs, makes JEE Main cut-offs significantly lower for Puducherry domicile applicants. The standard tuition fee is Rs 62,500 per semester for General, OBC-NCL, and EWS students; total institutional fees including hostel charges are approximately Rs 85,200 per semester. Tuition is fully waived for SC, ST, and PwD students.
Institute of National Importance; NIT degree recognised nationally for employment and higher studies
Moved from 101-150 band (2023) to exact rank 97 (2024) and 99 (2025); absolute score improved from below 44 in 2022 to 45.83 in 2025
50% of B.Tech seats reserved for Puducherry UT and A and N Islands residents; substantially lower JEE Main cut-offs than all-India pool
B.Tech follows NEP 2020 structure with majors, minors, open electives, and project components
256-acre campus in Karaikal; accessible from Trichy (130 km), Chennai (300 km), and Pondicherry (150 km)
Honest caveat: NIT Puducherry is one of the younger NITs (est. 2009) and carries limitations typical of early-stage growth. NAAC accreditation has not yet been obtained. For the 2023-24 graduating class, 158 of 230 students were placed (68.7% rate) with a median salary of Rs 7 LPA, which is below the median for mid-tier NITs. The campus is in Karaikal, a small coastal town with limited industry presence near the campus; students typically access larger facilities in Nagapattinam (22 km) or travel to Trichy or Chennai for major airports. The 50% state quota, while beneficial for local students, means all-India applicants compete for fewer seats than at comparable NITs.
| Framework | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 2025 | #99 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 2024 | #97 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 2023 | #125 |
NIT Puducherry operates boys and girls hostels on the 256-acre Karaikal campus, with extensions under construction. The campus has a canteen, guest house, medical centre, SBI branch and ATM, and sports facilities. Student festivals include LE'CIEL (cultural) and GYANITH (technical). Active clubs cover IEEE, ISTE, FOSS, Literary, Innovation (robotics), Rotaract, and performing arts. All students receive cashless mediclaim and personal accident insurance through New India Assurance. Karaikal railway station is approximately 11 km from campus; Mayiladuthurai junction is 37 km away.
6 courses offered. Fees in INR lakhs.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Total seats | Total fee | Avg package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | — | 48 months | 320 | ₹6L | ₹8.2L |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Mechanical Engineering | 36 months | — | ₹3L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Civil Engineering | 36 months | — | ₹3L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Computer Science and Engineering | 36 months | — | ₹3L | — |
| B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | Electronics & Communication Engineering | 36 months | — | ₹3L | — |
| M.Tech (Master of Technology) | — | 24 months | — | ₹3L | — |
2-year placement history, latest data from 2024.
| Year | Registered | Placed | Rate | Avg package | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 230 | 158 | 68.7% | — | ₹24L |
| 2023 | 243 | 155 | 63.8% | — | — |
982 cutoff records across exams, courses, and categories.
| Year | R | Exam | Course | Category | Gender | Quota | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | HS | 51743 | 160125 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | OS | 14005 | 21232 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | OS | 12431 | 12431 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | HS | 31635 | 116492 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | HS | 115035 | 116333 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | OS | 8103 | 14207 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | HS | 79544 | 90397 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | HS | 80686 | 95419 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | OS | 39767 | 41902 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | HS | 111878 | 112979 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | OS | 29965 | 33709 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | OS | 21201 | 23443 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | HS | 55541 | 65403 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | HS | 23787 | 50932 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | OS | 29484 | 29879 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | OS | 18384 | 27169 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | OS | 42667 | 48752 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | OS | 38092 | 43223 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Female-only | HS | 47299 | 63930 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | General | Gender-Neutral | HS | 33724 | 67546 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | OBC | Female-only | HS | 28405 | 30069 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | OBC | Female-only | OS | 10152 | 10152 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | OBC | Gender-Neutral | HS | 29932 | 35815 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | OBC | Gender-Neutral | HS | 15612 | 20207 |
| 2025 | 1 | JEE Main | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) | OBC | Gender-Neutral | OS | 7460 | 8553 |
Campus size, faculty strength, hostel facilities, and academic infrastructure.
