NIT Puducherry Courses Admissions 2024: Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process

Q: Are scholarships available at NIT Puducherry?

Yes, the institute offers Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students to eligible candidates under norms set by the Government of Puducherry.

NIT Puducherry BTech admissions are based on the JEE Main Score. The JEE Mains examination (session 1) is scheduled to take place from January 24 to February 1, 2024. Along with this, NIT Puducherry MTech admissions are based on GATE Score and GATE 2024 Branch-Wise Exam Date Out @gate2024.iisc.ac.in

NIT Puducherry Important Dates

Event	Dates
B.tech
Session 1
JEE Main 2023 Registration Opens	December 15, 2022
JEE Main 2023 Registration Last Date	January 12, 2023
Downloading of JEE Main 2023 Admit Card	January 21, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Exam	January 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, and February 1, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Result	Feb 07, 2023
Session 2
JEE Main 2023 Registration Window	Feb 14 – March 12, 2023
JEE Main 2023 Exam	April 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15, 2023
B.Arch
JEE Main 2023 Exam	January 28, 2023
M.tech
GATE 2023 Admit Card Release Date	January 9, 2023
GATE 2023 Exam Date	February 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2023
GATE 2023 Answer Key Release Date	February 21, 2023
GATE 2023 Answer Key Challenge Window	February 22, 2023 to February 25, 2023
GATE 2023 Result Release Date	March 16, 2023
GATE 2023 Scorecard Release Date	March 21, 2023
M.Sc
IIT JAM 2023 Admit Card	February 10, 2023
JAM 2023 Examination	Feb 12, 2023
Declaration of JAM 2023 Results	March 22, 2023
Online Application for Admission (IIT JAM)	April 11 – April 25, 2023

NIT Puducherry B.Tech Admission 2023

NIT Puducherry offers a 4 years long B.Tech program in 5 different specializations via regular mode and charges a total fee of INR 2.12 lakhs for its B.Tech program.

NIT Puducherry B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have completed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as mandatory subjects from any recognized board of education.
Candidates should have scored a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in their 10+2.

NIT Puducherry B.Tech Selection Criteria

Selection to the program is based on the ranks of candidates in the JEE Main entrance examination.
The final admission is offered after the successful completion of JoSAA counseling process.

NIT Puducherry B.Tech Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

NIT Puducherry JEE Main cutoff is the minimum rank to get admitted to the B.Tech program. The cutoff will be released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). The cutoff depends on various factors such as rank secured in the JEE Main examination, availability of seats, choice filling, reservation criteria, etc. NIT Puducherry BTech expected cutoff 2023 for general category candidates based on JoSAA 2022 round 1 opening and round 6 closing ranks is tabulated below:

B.Tech Courses	JEE Main Cutoff 2023 (Expected)
B.Tech Courses	Round 1 (opening)	Round 6 (closing)
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering	25331	52523
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering	72816	95893
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering	120649	160590
B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering	59682	137477
BTech Civil Engineering	98816	166389

How to Apply for JEE Main 2021?

Candidates who are eligible for admission have to take the JEE Main. The application process is given below:

Visit the official website of JEE- Main
Register for the online application form
Make a note of the system-generated application number
Create a password
Log in again and fill out the form
Upload scanned images of photographs and signature
A fee of 650 INR (325 INR for reserved categories) will be charged/ It is to be paid through Debit card, Credit card, Net banking, UPI or Paytm.
Keep a printout of the application form for future use.

For JOSAA Counseling

Candidates who have a positive JEE Main score have to go for JoSAA counselling. Follow these steps to register:

Click on the registration page at the official JoSAA website.
Use the JEE Main application number to log in.
Ensure that your candidate profile is accurate.
Click on ‘Submit changes’.
Fill out your preferred colleges and specializations according to the list of available options.
Lock the selected choices by clicking on ‘I agree to lock my choices’.
Keep a printout of the page for future reference.

NIT Puducherry M.Tech Admission 2023

NIT Puducherry offers a 2 years long M.Tech program under 3 specializations namely, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering. The institute charges a fee of INR 1.65 lakhs for its M.Tech program.

NIT Puducherry M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline from any recognized university.
Candidates must have scored at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in their graduation.

NIT Puducherry M.Tech Selection Criteria

Candidates are selected on the basis of their ranks in the GATE entrance exam.
An applying candidate is also required to appear for the CCMT counseling process for final admission into the program.

How to apply for GATE?

Those who are eligible for admission have to take the GATE. The registration process for it is given below:

Visit the official website
Register through the link by entering the candidate’s name, email ID, and mobile number.
After the form is submitted, an enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate’s mobile number.
Fill out the application form.
A fee of 1,500 INR (750 INR for women and reserved categories) will be charged. It is to be paid online.
Download the form and keep a printout for future reference.

CCMT Counselling:

Candidates who take the GATE will have to go for CCMT counseling. To apply, follow the given steps:

Register at the official website.
Fill out the application form.
Pay the registration fee of 2,200 INR (1,700 INR for reserved categories).
Click on “I agree”.
Start entering your choices. When it is done, lock the choices.
Submit the application and keep a printout.

NIT Puducherry GATE Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

NIT Puducherry GATE Cutoff 2022 (Round 1)
Discipline	Category	Opening Score	Closing Score
Disaster Resilient Infrastructure	OBC-NCL	369	322
Disaster Resilient Infrastructure	EWS	322	322
Disaster Resilient Infrastructure	OPEN	423	371
Disaster Resilient Infrastructure	SC	277	27
Design Engineering	OBC-NCL	348	347
Design Engineering	EWS	327	327
Design Engineering	OPEN	429	362
Design Engineering	SC	265	265
VLSI Design	OBC-NCL	442	410
VLSI Design	EWS	478	478
VLSI Design	OPEN	646	493
VLSI Design	SC	329	329
VLSI Design	ST	243	243
Power Electronics	OBC-NCL	378	375
Power Electronics	EWS	357	357
Power Electronics	OPEN	460	385
Power Electronics	SC	320	285
Computer Science & Engineering	OBC-NCL	464	453
Computer Science & Engineering	EWS	381	381
Computer Science & Engineering	OPEN	539	490
Computer Science & Engineering	OPEN-PwD	249	249
Computer Science & Engineering	SC	319	286

NIT Puducherry Ph.D. Admission 2023

NIT Puducherry offers Ph.D programmes to all eligible candidates in 9 specializations under the departments of Engineering, Sciences and Humanities.

NIT Puducherry Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

Engineering/ Technology Master’s in Engineering/ Technology with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
Basic Science First Class Master’s degree in Science and Humanities with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in the relevant discipline.
Valid GATE/UGC/CSIR/NET score is mandatory for full-time candidates

NIT Puducherry Ph.D Selection Criteria

For selection to the Ph.D degrees, the institute conducts a common written test and personal interview for admissions of both part time and full time candidates.

How to Apply?

Visit the official website of the institute
Click on the 'Admissions Tab'.
Choose the respective program and click on the admission link.
Download the admission form and pay the minimal application fee.
Submit the application form.

FAQs

Ques. What is the application fee of admission form at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. The institute charges a non-refundable application fee of INR 1000 (INR 500 for SC/ST/PH) which has to be paid through SBI Collect.

Ques. What is the reservation policy of NIT Puducherry?

Ans. Reservation is available as per norms prescribed by the Government of India. The following are the percentage of seats reserved category-wise:

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)- 27%
SC Candidates- 15%
ST Candidates- 7.5%
PwD (40% or more disability)- 3%

Ques. Are scholarships available at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. Yes, the institute offers “Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students” to eligible candidates under norms set by the Government of Puducherry.

Ques. Does NIT Puducherry provide fellowships to its Ph.D students?

Ans. Research fellowships are available to full-time research scholars who are not receiving any financial support/scholarship from other Agencies or State or Central Governments.

Ques. What documents are required at the time of admission at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. A candidates needs to have following documents at the time of admission

Original Mark Sheet / Grade card of all semesters/years and Certificates of Qualifying Degree
Original Migration certificate of last Institute/University last attended
Original Conduct Certificate from the Institute/University last attended
Original Transfer certificate from the Institute/University last attended
An original Course completion certificate from the University/Institute last attended, in case result is awaited
Category certificate
Passport size photographs
Valid score card

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. NIT Puducherry accepts the following entrance examinations for each program:

B.Tech - JEE Main
M.Tech - GATE

Ques. What is the selection criteria for Ph.D. at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. Candidates for Ph.D. admission are selected on the basis of a written test and personal interview conducted by the institute.

Ques. What are the specializations offered in M.Tech at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. NIT Puducherry offers a total of 4 specializations in the M.Tech program. The specializations are - Computer Science & Engineering, Communication Systems, Power Electronics, and Design Engineering.

Ques. What are the disciplines offered in Ph.D. at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. NIT Puducherry offers Ph.D. programs in 9 disciplines, namely, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English.

Ques. Can I get direct admission to NIT Puducherry?

Ans. NIT Puducherry does not offer direct admission to students in any of its programs. The admissions are strictly based on national-level entrance tests like JEE Main and GATE. The institute may also conduct a written test and personal interview for further selection.

Ques. What is the seat allocation process at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. Seats for B.Tech are allocated through the JoSAA counselling process and M.Tech seats are allocated through the CCMT counselling process.

Ques. Does NIT Puducherry offer any scholarships to its students?

Ans. NIT Puducherry offers a “Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students” in which eligible UG students will get a monthly stipend of INR 1000 and PG Students will get INR 2000.

Ques. Who all are the recruiters at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. CodeNation Solutions, Byju’s - The Learning App, Virtusa, Optum, Raam Group, Samsung R&D, and L&T Infotech are some of the top recruiters at NIT Puducherry.

Ques. What is the seat matrix or seat reservation quota at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. The institute has reserved 50% of seats for Home-Sate candidates and the remaining 50% are filled on all India quota basis.

Ques. Does NIT Puducherry offer admission to foreign students?

Ans. Yes, the institute offers admission to foreign students under the scheme of Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) for the UG and PG programs.

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
BE/B.Tech,	Admission Link
M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science,	Admission Link
ME/M.Tech,	Admission Link

COURSE

ADMISSION LINK

BE/B.Tech,

Admission Link

M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Engineering, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science,

Admission Link

ME/M.Tech,

Admission Link

Event	Date
JEE Main 2024 Counselling Date	Jun 03, 2024 (Tentative)
DASA registration	Jun 12, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024 (Tentative)
Admission Timeline (JoSAA Counselling)	Jun 19, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 (Tentative)

Event

Date

JEE Main 2024 Counselling Date

Jun 03, 2024 (Tentative)

DASA registration

Jun 12, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024 (Tentative)

Admission Timeline (JoSAA Counselling)

Jun 19, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 (Tentative)

Answered Questions

National Institute of Technology - [NIT]: 27 answered questions

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How are the placements at NIT Pondicherry?

● Top Answer By Abhimanyu Sinha on 07 May 22

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NIT Puducherry has maintained a good placement record over the years. According to the highlights, the placement rate for the institute is around 80%. NIT Puducherry placement has an average CTC of INR 4.9 LPA. While the highest CTC goes upto INR 15.25 LPA. ABB, Techmahindra, Optum are some of the major recruiters for NIT Puducherry.

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How is the new campus of NIT Puducherry? Where can I get more information about the new campus and facilities?

● Top Answer By Niharika Bose on 01 Oct 21

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The new campus of NIT-P is set beautifully on a plot of 280 acres. One of the beautiful things about the campus is that it is set on a seashore which makes the nearby atmosphere very calm and soothing. The new building has a separate science block which is huge and is connected to the nearby hostel and the canteen too. The new building has labs and workshop rooms which are equipped with the latest tech and pieces of equipment. The new building also has no water problem as compared to the old one. For electricity and power, there have been no issues so far. There is a 24 hr drinking water facility available. Sometimes there are some long power cuts which are informed beforehand as the building is under construction.

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What are the things to pack for staying in the NIT Puducherry hostel?

● Top Answer By Diksha Banerjee on 01 Oct 21

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Like every other hostel, you need to bring all the necessities you need to the hostel of NITP. Some of the important basic things which you will need in NIT-P are the following. You will need bed sheets, pillows, and its covers, blankets, or a quilt for making your bed. Things from daily routine items like toothbrush, toothpaste, towel, face wash, perfume or deodorants, soaps, grooming kit. Clothes for general wear and for college. It’s also best to pack some special clothes for some special occasions or college fests. In terms of stationery items, it’s best to bring your items. You can buy notebooks from there too. These will be the basic items needed for when you join the hostel of NIT-P.

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Is NIT Puducherry for ECE better than IIITDM Kancheepuram for mechanical?

● Top Answer By Adrija Ghose on 21 Sept 22

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IIITDM Kancheepuram Mechanical is better in comparison. The department has four branches under the norms of Design and Manufacturing. The academics are practical-oriented. IIITDM follows an updated curriculum that is different from the traditional course structure of most engineering colleges. The Mechanical faculties are great. Most of them have PhDs qualifications from reputed IITs and NITs. IIITDM Kancheepuram placements are good for Mechanical. Students of the branch get recruited as Project leads, Supervisors, Design Operators, etc. The average CTC for the branch is around INR 7 LPA.

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Which is better, NIT Puducherry or NIT Goa for CSE?

● Top Answer By Ashiya Adhya on 23 Aug 21

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NIT Goa can be more preferable to NIT Puducherry. One of the major reasons is because NIT Goa comes with better exposure since it has a leading locational advantage. Several top-tier companies are in close proximity to the institute. Here is a brief placement record of both institutes. Institutes NIT, Goa NIT, Puducherry Placement Percentage More Than 90% 80% (in an Approximate) Highest Salary Package INR 20 LPA INR 15.25 LPA Average Salary Package INR 7.35 LPA INR 4.9 LPA Top Recruiting Companies Goldman Sachs, Samsung, Siemens, TCS, Infosys, Mphasis Samsung, IBM, Infotech, Tech Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro It’s better to choose NIT Goa since you will have better placement opportunities at the institute.

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How do I reach NIT Puducherry from Odisha?

● Top Answer By Riya Banerjee on 22 Sept 21

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If you are starting your journey from Bhubaneswar then you will have three trains available. Howrah - Pondy Express (12867) Santragachi - Pondy Spl (06009) Bhubaneswar - Pondy (12898) In case it’s more convenient for you to travel by air transport, the nearest airport to Pondy will be Chennai. Now, you can book a cab or relevant transport systems to further reach the campus.

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What is your review of NIT Puducherry (CSE)?

● Top Answer By Garima Kapoor on 06 Oct 21

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When it comes to NITs, everyone knows that they are better than any private colleges in the aspects like fees, faculties, campus. The tag of NIT can come in handy for you any day. NIT Puducherry (NITPY) has the best and most supportive faculty there is. Be it any department and especially CSE. There is nothing better than good professors from whom you can seek all the knowledge you want. The fee structure is quite affordable and less when compared to the private colleges but a bit more than government colleges. The CSE department also has quite promising placements. The students get placed in huge companies in places like Bangalore, Noida, and Chennai. Not that we are looking for it but NIT Puducheert has a lab with a 1000 Mbps internet connection that is available for you to use. If it convinces you, then you can surely go for it. If your requirement is Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology then it is not the best choice for you.

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What are the sport facilities at NIT Puducherry?

● Top Answer By Anirban Roy on 01 Oct 21

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Well, NIT Puducherry is not very old but till now they do not have a specific ground for playing. But considering the sports facilities, you can find huge areas around it that can be utilized as a sports ground. For football, you can simply use the ground available. The hockey ground is situated in the southeast direction but it is not very spacious. Coming to volleyball, the NIT authorities have placed a net in the middle of the ground. You can find this facility at the boys' hostel currently. For the rest of the outdoor games like basketball or baseball, you need to travel or explore nearby because the court at college is not very spacious. However, the campus has 2 indoor badminton courts and 2 table tennis courts. NITP also conducts sports day. In which intra-NIT competitions are held among four teams of the college. There are no professional coaches available currently and if you need personal coaching or one-to-one sports training on any sports, you need to take a look outside the college campus.

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How is the NIT Puducherry hostel?

● Top Answer By Shekhar Kumar on 06 Oct 21

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The hostel at NIT Puducherry is amazing with all the required facilities available. There are two hostels, one for boys and another one for girls. In the next 1–2 years, more hostels with single rooms will be built. Following are a few details about the hostel and the facilities it offers: There is a mess on the first floor of each hostel. As a result, you won't have to walk far to eat your meal. The mess food is better than that of most other government colleges. There are two big lifts in each hostel. As a result, you will not have to climb many stairs. Each floor of the hostel has high-speed Wi-Fi and LAN, as well as water coolers, two large washrooms, and fire extinguishers, and fire alarms. On each floor, there is a common room with a television. You can watch movies, sports, and other entertainment. The rooms are spacious and well-maintained. There are security available 24 hours a day, and they are quite helpful. Most importantly, from the boy's hostel, you can see the enormous expanse of the Bay of Bengal sea. For those who do not live near the coast, the view is breathtaking. Due to the sea, there is a cool breeze for 24 hours. Overall, it is a great institute with the best facilities.

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How is NIT Puducherry?

● Top Answer By Nikita Agarwal on 06 May 22

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NIT Puducherry is a new NIT but offers decent academics. It is currently running from its’s permanent campus in Thiruvettakudy, Karaikal. The campus is 256 acres big. The hostel rooms are spacious, well-furnished, and clean. The food quality offered at the mess is average, there are two canteens inside the campus. The college and hostels have high-speed internet facilities. The campus has a small departmental store that stays open from 7:30 am to 10:30 pm. The student crowd on the campus is diverse. You will meet people from all across the country. On the campus, all festivals are celebrated, be it Holi, Pongal, Onam and so on. NIT Puducherry organizes a cultural festival, i.e. ‘Le-Ceil’ in October. In March, ‘Gyanith’ - the tech fest is conducted. The institute has a good faculty base. Most of the professors, and lab assistants are quite helpful. NIT Puducherry placements have been good over the last few years. According to the recent placement highlights, students receive a median CTC of INR 6 LPA. Optum, ABB, BYJU’s are some of the major recruiters. In terms of academics, facilities, and placements, NIT Puducherry is a decent institute.

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