NIT Puducherry Course Admissions 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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NIT Puducherry Latest Updates and News

04 Nov, 2025 GATE 2026 Correction Window deadline has been extended. The registered candidates can now edit their application forms @gate2026.iitg.ac.in till Nov 10, 2025GATE 2026 will be conducted on Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, for ME/ MTech/ PhD admission.

03 Nov, 2025 IIT JAM 2026 Correction Window is now open @jam2026.iitb.ac.in. The registered candidates can edit their application forms by Nov 10, 2025. IIT JAM 2026 will be conducted on Feb 15, 2026, for MSc, Joint MSc+PhD, and MSc+PhD (Dual Degree) admissions. For more details, check here.

01 Nov, 2025 JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Registration has started for B.E/ B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Plan admission. Aspirants can register @jeemain.nta.nic.in till Nov 27, 2025 (9 PM). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 will be held from Jan 21 to 30, 2026. For more details, check here.

NIT Puducherry admission to various UG, PG, and doctorate level programs is based on national level exams accepted by the institute. NIT Puducherry offers a four-year B.Tech. program in 5 specializations. For the B.Tech. admissions at NIT Puducherry, candidates are required to appear for JEE Main examination and participate in the JoSAA counseling for the final seat allotments. NIT Puducherry fee is INR 5.6 Lakhs per year for its B.Tech. program. NIT Puducherry also offers admission to the M.Tech., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs. Admissions to the M.Tech. and M.Sc. program are done on the basis of GATE and JAM scores respectively, while Ph.D. admissions are based on the written test and interview conducted by the institute.

NIT Puducherry Admission Highlights

Here are the key highlights of NIT Puducherry Admission 2025:

Particulars Details
Name of Institute National Institute of Technology, Puducherry
Course Offered UG, PG, and Doctoral
Flagship Courses B.Tech., M.Tech.,M.Sc. , Ph.D.
Application Mode Online
Selection Criteria Entrance Exam
Entrance Exams Accepted JEE-Mains, GATE, IIT JAM
Scholarship Offered Yes
Official Website NIT Puducherry

NIT Puducherry Important Dates 2025

NIT Puducherry offers admission to its various programs through national-level entrance examinations such as JEE Mains for B.tech., GATE for M.tech., JAM for M.Sc., and NCET for its B.Ed. programs. The important dates regarding these examinations are given below:

Events Dates
IIT JAM Registration Mar 26, 2025 - Apr 09, 2025
JEE Main 2025 Exam Date (Session - 2) Apr 02, 2025 - Apr 09, 2025
Last Date for Freezing of Choices by Applicant for JAM 2025 Admissions [M.Sc] Apr 11, 2025
JEE Main 2025 Result (Session - 2) Apr 17, 2025
CCMN Counselling Registration May 24, 2025 - Jun 07, 2025
CCMN Counselling Date Jun 12, 2025
DASA registration Jun 10, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025
DASA results Jun 27, 2025

*There is no entrance exam for DASA PG, but candidates are selected based on their GRE or GMAT scores. For DASA UG, candidates are selected based on their JEE Main ranks.

NIT Puducherry B.Tech. Admission 2025

NIT Puducherry offers a full-time B.Tech program at the UG level in 5 different specializations. Admissions to the B.Tech program at NIT Puducherry are based on the score in JEE Main exam, followed by JoSAA counselling.

NIT Puducherry B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates are required to pass their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as mandatory subjects.
  • Candidates are required to secure at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA in aggregate.

NIT Puducherry B.Tech Selection Criteria

  • Candidates are selected based on the rank secured by them in JEE Main.
  • The seat allotment is done on the basis of the candidate's performance in the JoSAA counseling process and previous academic records and other factors.

NIT Puducherry JEE Main Cutoff 2025

NIT Puducherry JEE Main Cutoff 2025 has been released. In Round 1 of 2025, the Home State (HS) closing rank for B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering is 50,932, while the Other State (OS) closing rank is 14,207. Tabulated below are NIT Puducherry JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for the General Category (Home State & Other State).

Courses Round 1
(HS Closing Rank 2025)
Round 1
(OS Closing Rank 2025)
B.Tech (CSE) 50932 14207
B.Tech (ECE) 67546 21232
B.Tech (EEE) 90397 27169
B.Tech (Mech) 116492 33709
B.Tech (Civil) 160125 43223

How to Apply for JEE Main 2025?

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 INR 1000 will be charged which 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.

As per Naveen, student of B.Tech.(CSE) placement and infrastructure are the deciding factor while taking admission to this college.

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NIT Puducherry M.Tech Admission 2025

NIT Puducherry offers a Full-Time M.Tech program for a duration of two years. The program is being offered in 12 specializations. Admissions to these programs are based on scores obtained in the GATE examination, followed by CCMT Counseling.

NIT Puducherry M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech program at NIT Puducherry are required to have a bachelor's degree such as B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant discipline.
  • Candidates must have secured at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA in their graduation.

NIT Puducherry M.Tech Selection Criteria

  • Candidates are selected based on the rank secured by them in the GATE exam.
  • Allocation of seats is done after the successful completion of the CCMT counseling process and based on previous academic records, availability of seats, and other factors

How to apply for GATE?

The registration process for GATE Exam is given below:

  • Visit the official website- GATE 2025
  • 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 1,800 INR (INR 900 INR for women and reserved categories) will be charged WHICH 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- CCMT.
  • Fill out the application form.
  • Pay the registration fee of INR 3000.
  • 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 2025

NIT Puducherry GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. The cutoff marks for M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering are 579 in Round 1 and 575 in Round 2. Tabulated below are NIT Puducherry GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.

Courses Round 1
(Cutoff Marks 2025)
Round 2
(Cutoff Marks 2025)
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 579 575
M.Tech VLSI Design 482 456
M.Tech Power Electronics 382 366
M.Tech Structural Engineering 377 -

NIT Puducherry Ph.D. Admission 2025

NIT Puducherry offers Ph.D programs 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 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

NIT Puducherry Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the reservation policy of NIT Puducherry?

Ans. Reservation is available at NIT Puducherry 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%

* 50% of seats available at the time of admission process is reserved for the Home-State candidates (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Andaman Nicobar). The remaining 50% seats are filled on All-India quota basis.

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

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

Ques. Does NIT Puducherry offer admission to foreign students?

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

Ques. What is M.Sc Cutoff 2025 at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. NIT Puducherry IIT JAM Cutoff 2024 is tabulated below:

Courses Round 1
(Closing Rank 2025)
Round 2
(Closing Rank 2025)
M.Sc Mathematics 1172 1246
M.Sc Chemistry 1214 1238
M.Sc Physics 1345 1356

NIT Puducherry Admissions: Students' Opinion

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To gain admission to the B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, candidates must clear the JEE Mains examination, with a preference for high scores. Application details for JEE Mains are available on the jeemain website, with varying fees based on reservation categories. SC and ST candidates generally have no tuition fees, while EWS students receive a two-thirds discount on tuition; however, all students must pay hostel fees.

A state quota and relief from document submission during admission may be offered. Admission is primarily through JoSAA counseling, which includes six rounds, followed by three rounds in CSAB counseling for remaining seats. Generally, candidates need a minimum of 97 percentile in JEE Mains for general category admission, with lower cutoffs for reserved categories. An overall academic percentage requirement is above 90% for OC and BC categories and above 80% for SC and ST categories.

Admission is purely merit-based, with no management quota, enhancing the academic environment with intelligent peers. For complete details, referral to the NIT Pondicherry website is suggested.

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NIT Puducherry Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
JEE Main 2026 Registration
Ongoing
Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result
Feb 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Respond to Queries for Special Round 3 Admission [B.Tech]
Aug 22, 2025
Resolution of IAF-II Payment Issues for Special Round 3 Admission [B.Tech]
Aug 22, 2025
Online Reporting, Willingness, Document Upload for Special Round 3 Admission [B.Tech]
Aug 19, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 14, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Date
Tentative
Mar 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
GATE 2026 Registration Date
Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
Reporting for Document Verification Admission for Session 2025 [M.Tech] (Self-Support)
Sep 08, 2025
Display of Results for Admission 2025 [M.Tech] (Self-Support)
Sep 04, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
IIT JAM Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 05, 2026
IIT JAM Exam Date
Feb 15, 2026
IIT JAM Result Date
Mar 20, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
IIT JAM Registration Timeline
Sep 05, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025
Special Round-2: Online Document Verification for Phase II CCMN 2025 [M.Sc]
Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 29, 2025
Special Round-2: Query Resolution & Withdrawal Process for Phase II CCMN 2025 [M.Sc]
Jul 29, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
JEE Main 2026 Registration
Ongoing
Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025
IIT JAM Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 05, 2026
GATE 2026 Admit Card Date
Tentative
Jan 07, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 07, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 08, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 14, 2026
IIT JAM Exam Date
Feb 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates
Feb 15, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result
Feb 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
IIT JAM Registration Timeline
Sep 05, 2025 - Oct 20, 2025
GATE 2026 Registration Date
Aug 28, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025
Reporting for Document Verification Admission for Session 2025 [M.Tech] (Self-Support)
Sep 08, 2025

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Jul 5, 2022 16:10
What is the average JEE Rank required for B.Tech admission at NIT Puducherry?
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Mudit Mann
Jul 9, 2022 11:37

The average JEE Main cutoff required for the B. Tech admission at NIT Puducherry is 10086 to 13155. You can check the cutoff for specific B. Tech courses for all categories.


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