NIT Nagpur B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to VNIT Nagpur in 2015 was highly competitive, relying on JEE Main scores where candidates needed to be in the top 2 percentile of around 1.5 million aspirants. The process involved online counseling via JoSAA, considering both JEE ranks and Class 12 marks, with a home state quota benefiting Maharashtra students. Fees for seat confirmation began at Rs. 35,000, with annual fees around Rs. 50,000, and additional hostel and mess costs of approximately Rs. 80,000 per year.

For NRIs, fees were higher at Rs. 76,000 per semester. The Mechanical Engineering department is renowned for its expert faculty, 95% of whom hold PhDs, and a practical approach to education. Faculty-to-student ratios ensure personalized attention, though large first-year lectures can reach a 120:1 ratio. Placement opportunities are robust, with top companies like Google and Microsoft recruiting. The highest package was 64 LPA, with average packages ranging from 10 to 13 LPA, and 80-90% of students securing jobs.

Mechanical Engineering averages at 8-9 LPA, with some branches like Civil offering less. Internships start from the third year, with stipends ranging from 10K to 80K monthly. Scholarships and fee remissions are available based on income and category. SC/ST/PWD students and those with family incomes below 1 lakh can receive full tuition waivers, with two-thirds remission for incomes between 1-5 lakh. General students with incomes above 8 lakh do not qualify for fee remission.

Education loans and additional scholarships are accessible, enhancing affordability.