VNIT Nagpur offers admission to UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses in 20 departments based on national-level entrance exams. Among all programs, B.Tech and M.Tech are considered the flagship courses offered at VNIT Nagpur. Admission to the VNIT Nagpur B.Tech program is done via JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA counseling. Usually, JoSAA counseling for B.Tech & B.Arch admissions takes place in July/ August. VNIT Nagpur B.Tech course Fee (1st Year) is INR 1.35 Lakhs for most streams. The round 1 JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the B.Tech CSE program generally exceeds 6150 (HS).
Besides the B.Tech Programme, VNIT Nagpur also offers courses such as M.Tech and M.Sc. Admission to these Programmes is based on GATE and IIT JAM scores, followed by a counseling process. Candidates from outside India are selected for these Programmes through Direct Admission of Students from Abroad (DASA).
Apart from UG & PG courses, VNIT Nagpur provides P.hD. courses in the following 6 Departments of Engineering, Science, Humanities, VLSI, Interdisciplinary, and Mathematics. For the doctoral program, candidates are selected based on a written test and personal interview conducted by the institute.
“As per student review, VNIT Nagpur is a highly ranked NIT known for its strong placement, good NIRF ranking, and beautiful campus. The entrance is based on the JEE main score, followed by Josa consultation, physical verification, and presenting documents. Branches like Chemical Engineering require 97+ percent in JEE Main. Many students apply to IITs and other top NITs, but VNIT is often selected for its branch vs. college balance. The admission process is smooth and well-organized.”
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VNIT Nagpur Admission Dates 2026
VNIT Nagpur tentative schedule for admissions is given below:
VNIT Nagpur B.Tech Admission Dates 2026
The JEE Main exam schedule for B.Tech admissions has been discussed below. The JEE Main applications are to end on November 27, 2025.
| Events |
Dates |
| Registration Deadline JEE Main Exam (Session 1) |
November 27, 2026 (Up to 9:00 PM) |
| JEE Main Exam Date (Session 1) |
January 21, 2026 – January 30, 2026 |
| JEE Main Exam Result (Session 1) |
February 12, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Registration Deadline JEE Main Exam (Session 2) |
February 1, 2026 (Tentative) |
| JEE Main Exam (Session 2) |
April 01, 2026 – April 10, 2026 (Tentative) |
| JEE Main Result (Session 2) |
April 19, 2026 (Tentative) |
VNIT Nagpur B.Tech Admission 2026
The institute offers 4-year B.Tech degree courses in 8 engineering streams, for admission into B.Tech, applicants must have a valid score in JEE Main. However, the final seat is allotted during the JoSAA Counselling.
VNIT Nagpur B.Tech Specializations
Below are the different specializations in VNIT Nagpur B.Tech; each specialization has a limited number of seats.
| Specialization |
No. of Seats |
| Chemical Engineering |
115 |
| Civil Engineering |
115 |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
115 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
115 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
115 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
115 |
| Mining Engineering |
50 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
115 |
VNIT Nagpur B.Tech Eligibility Criteria
- For VNIT Nagpur admission in B.Tech, candidates must have at least 75% marks in 10+2 examination or be in the top 20% of the respective board, with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subject, are eligible to apply. SC/ST category candidates, the qualifying marks would be 65% in the 12th class examination.
- Candidates will have to qualify for JEE Main.
- Reservation of seats is done as per the rules laid down by the Government of India.
VNIT Nagpur B.Tech. Selection Criteria
Considering the 12th exam results and the score of JEE Main, a merit list shall be made category-wise, listing the All India Rank (AIR) of candidates.
To participate in the VNIT Nagpur admission process, candidates have to register for counseling online at the official JoSSA website. Colleges and course choice filling and locking is mandatory and it is to be done by the candidate only. In a decreasing order of preference, branch choices are to be filled. Based on the cut-off set by VNIT Nagpur, seats will be allocated in each round of counseling.
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VNIT Nagpur B.Tech 2025: How to Apply?
VNIT BTech admissions are based on the JEE Main score. The institute conducts JoSAA counseling for B.Tech admission. The step-wise application process is given below:
Step 1: To apply for JEE Main, aspirants need to visit @jeemain.nta.ac.in
Step 2: Read the instructions and information form. JEE Main will be conducted two times (Session-1 and Session-2).
Step 3: Fill out the application form by providing the necessary details and take a printout for further reference. The fee for JEE Main 2025 registration is INR 1000 for Male candidates. The fee for female candidates is INR 800, while SC/ST/PwD category candidates need to pay INR 500.
NIT Nagpur JEE Main Cutoff 2025
NIT Nagpur JEE Main Cutoff 2025 has been released. In Round 1, the home state closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering is 6150, and the outside state closing rank is 5809. For B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering, the home state closing rank is 10,301, and the outside state closing rank is 9532.
Tabulated below NIT Nagpur JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for the General Category (Home State & Outside State).
VNIT Nagpur M.Tech Admission 2026
VNIT Nagpur offers M.Tech degree courses in 11 departments with 20 specializations. It is a full-time course with 2 years duration for regular students and 1 year duration for PG diploma holders in the relevant discipline. The institute seats are first filled by GATE qualified candidates.
| Departments |
Specializations |
| Civil Engineering |
Environmental Engineering |
| Water Resources Engineering |
| Construction Technology & Management |
| Transportation Engineering |
| Geo-technical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering |
Integrated Power System |
| Power Electronics & Drives |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
Communication System Engineering |
| Centre for VLSI and Nano Technology |
VLSI Design |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Industrial Engineering |
| Heat Power Engineering |
| CAD-CAM |
| Metallurgical & Materials Engineering |
Material Engineering |
| Process Metallurgy |
| Applied Mechanics |
Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering |
| Structural Engineering |
| Architecture |
Urban Planning |
| Mining Engineering |
Excavation Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering |
Chemical Engineering |
| Computer Science Engineering |
Computer Science Engineering |
. VNIT Nagpur M.Tech Eligibility Criteria
- For VNIT Nagpur admission in M.Tech, candidates who have secured at least 60% marks in B. Tech or CPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale are eligible to apply.
- Candidates should be GATE qualified.
- Reservation of seats is done as per the rules laid down by the Government of India.
VNIT Nagpur M.Tech Selection Criteria
- All GATE-qualified candidates will have to appear for CCMT Counselling.
- Selection of candidates will be scrutinized based on GATE score, CCMT counseling and a list will be prepared accordingly.
- Cut-off for each specialization will be decided by the central counseling board of CCMT.
VNIT Nagpur M.Tech 2025: How to Apply?
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 INR 1,800 INR (INR 900 for women and reserved categories) will be charged. It is to be paid online.
- Download the form and keep a printout for future reference.
NIT Nagpur GATE Cutoff 2025
NIT Nagpur GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. In Round 1, the cutoff marks for M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering is 678. For VLSI Design, the cutoff is 526, and for Structural Engineering, it is 453.
Tabulated below NIT Nagpur GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.
VNIT Nagpur Ph.D Admission 2026
VNIT Nagpur offers admission to Ph.D. in various specialization fields. The student should have completed the master’s degree in the relevant subject. VNIT Nagpur admission in Ph.D is provided based on performance in written test and Interview.
VNIT Nagpur Ph.D Specializations
Ph.D. programs are offered by the following departments / Schools in the related areas of specialization.
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Mining Engineering
- Department of Applied Mechanics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of VLSI Design and Embedded Systems
- Interdisciplinary Studies
VNIT Nagpur Ph.D Eligibility Criteria
- Any student who has cleared their Master’s degree in the relevant subject is eligible to apply for this program.
- The candidates should have scored a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in aggregate.
VNIT Nagpur Ph.D Selection Criteria
- The candidate will be selected based on a Written Test conducted by the Institute.
- After the written Test, the candidate will appear for the interview.
- The eligible applicants will be tested by the DRC ( Department of Research Committee ) through a written test. Based on their performance in the written test, DRC can shortlist some candidates for interview as per the number of vacancies available in the department.
VNIT Nagpur Ph.D 2025: How to Apply?
- Visit the institute website, look for the research vacancies (if any), and read the admission details carefully.
- The registration process for admission to the Ph.D. isn’t conducted online. The candidate is required to register (in person) on the scheduled dates of registration.
- The applicant is required to fill out the registration form and submit it to the DPGC convener.
- The screening committee will verify the eligibility of the candidate.
- If eligible, the candidates need to appear for the Entrance exam, followed by an Interview.
VNIT Nagpur Admission 2026 FAQs
Ques. Can I get direct admission into VNIT Nagpur?
Ans. No, the selection process of VNIT Nagpur is strictly done based on marks scored in the national level entrance examinations such as GATE, JEE, IIT JAM, etc.
Ques. Which are the flagship courses for VNIT Nagpur?
Ans. VNIT Nagpur offers UG, PG, and Ph.D courses, out of which it offers flagship courses for both UG and PG courses. For UG, their flagship course is B.Tech, while for PG, M.Tech is the flagship course.
Ques. How many seats are available at VNIT Nagpur for B.Tech admission?
Ans. There are a total of 855 seats available for B.Tech admission at VNIT Nagpur. Seats are divided into 8 specializations:
| Specialization |
No. of Seats |
| Chemical Engineering |
115 |
| Civil Engineering |
115 |
| Computer Science and Engineering |
115 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
115 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
115 |
| Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
115 |
| Mining Engineering |
50 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
115 |
Ques. Can I join VNIT Nagpur in 2nd year?
Ans. No, VNIT Nagpur or any NIT in the country does not offer lateral entry admission to any programs. Similar to the case of IITs, they also don’t accept a lateral entry.
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