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The B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at NIT Uttarakhand is a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate programme offered at the Srinagar Garhwal campus in Uttarakhand. The programme covers core areas including programming, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, computer networks, database management, machine learning, cybersecurity, and software engineering. The total fees for the programme amount to approximately Rs. 5.93 Lakhs for General/OBC category students (family income above Rs. 5 Lakhs), with significant fee waivers available for SC/ST/PwD and economically weaker students. Admission is through JEE Main scores via JoSAA/CSAB counselling. The total seat intake for B.Tech CSE at NIT Uttarakhand is 30 seats (as per JoSAA 2025 seat matrix). The programme is offered in full-time on-campus mode and is the most sought-after branch at NIT Uttarakhand, with strong placement outcomes and a research-oriented curriculum.

Admission for the 2026-27 batch is upcoming. JEE Main Session 1 2026 was conducted from January 21-28, 2026, and Session 2 is scheduled from April 2-9, 2026. JoSAA 2026 counselling is expected to begin in June 2026 after JEE Advanced results. Candidates are advised to check josaa.nic.in for the latest counselling schedule.

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Most competitive branch at NIT Uttarakhand - JoSAA 2025 closing rank for General (All India) category was approximately 26,951 (Round 3)
Research areas include Machine Learning, Cryptographic Security, Medical Imaging, Cyber Security, and Network Security
Strong industry connect with placements in top IT companies including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and product-based companies
Curriculum integrates AI/ML, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity in later semesters
Mandatory internship and final year project components
Tuition fee waiver available for SC/ST/PwD students and General/OBC students with family income below Rs. 1 Lakh per annum
Campus located in Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand - a centrally funded NIT with national-level recognition

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14 Aug, 2026

CSAB Special Round 2 General Category Cutoff 2026 for BE/BTech is 34706-63744 (OS Quota).

14 Aug, 2026

BE/BTech CSAB Special Round 2 General Category Cutoff 2026 is 60297-127429 (HS Quota).

NIT Uttarakhand B.Tech CSE Fees

The B.Tech fee structure at NIT Uttarakhand for 2026-27 is category-based and identical across all branches including CSE. For General/OBC students with family income above Rs. 5 Lakhs, the tuition fee is Rs. 62,500 per semester. Students with family income between Rs. 1 Lakh and Rs. 5 Lakhs pay a reduced tuition fee of Rs. 20,834 per semester. SC/ST/PwD students and General/OBC students with family income below Rs. 1 Lakh pay zero tuition fee. In addition to tuition, all students pay semester-wise charges for student activities, development, computer/internet, examination, and medical insurance. Hostel fees are charged separately.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	General/OBC (Income > Rs. 5L) per Sem	General/OBC (Income Rs. 1L-5L) per Sem	SC/ST/PwD / Income < Rs. 1L per Sem
Tuition Fee	62,500	20,834	0
Student Related Activity Fee	2,500	2,500	2,500
Development Fee	2,000	2,000	2,000
Alumni Association Fee (odd sems)	500	500	500
Computer / Internet Fee	2,000	2,000	2,000
Examination Fee	800	800	800
Medical Insurance (odd sems)	650	650	650
Per Semester Fee (approx.)	70,950 (odd) / 69,800 (even)	29,284 (odd) / 28,133 (even)	8,450 (odd) / 7,300 (even)
One-time Charges (Sem 1 only)	27,343	27,343	27,343
Total Fees (8 Sems, excl. hostel)	5,93,000	2,30,361	62,693
Hostel Fees (per semester)	34,333	34,333	34,333
Total Hostel Fees (8 Sems)	2,74,664	2,74,664	2,74,664
Grand Total (incl. hostel, 8 Sems)	8,67,664	5,05,025	3,37,357

One-time charges in Sem 1 include: Institute Security Deposit Rs. 3,000 (refundable), Hostel Security Deposit Rs. 5,000 (refundable), Book Bank Caution Money Rs. 500 (refundable), Additional Security Deposit Rs. 5,000 (refundable), Security Services Rs. 11,693, Other Hostel Charges Rs. 3,400 (refundable if hostel not availed), Convocation Fee Rs. 1,000 (refundable if left without degree), Identity Card Rs. 100.
Hostel fees include Seat Rent, Electricity and Water Charges, Hostel Maintenance Fee, and Mess Fees Advance (Rs. 23,100 per semester).
Mess advance is refundable after actual consumption adjustment.
Security Services and Hostel charges have an annual increase of 10%; Mess fees have an annual increase of 5%.
Library Book Bank Fee: Rs. 500 per semester (additional).
Students with family income below Rs. 5 Lakhs must submit income certificate from Competent Authority at the time of admission.

NIT Uttarakhand B.Tech CSE Admission 2026

Admission to B.Tech CSE at NIT Uttarakhand is through JEE Main scores via JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling. The JEE Main 2026 Session 1 was conducted from January 21-28, 2026, and Session 2 is scheduled from April 2-9, 2026. JoSAA 2026 counselling is expected to begin in June 2026 after JEE Advanced results are declared. The total seat intake for B.Tech CSE is 30 seats (JoSAA 2025 data), distributed across reservation categories.

Admission Dates

Event	Date
JEE Main Session 1 Registration	October 31 - November 27, 2025
JEE Main Session 1 Exam	January 21-28, 2026
JEE Main Session 1 Result	February 16, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Registration	February 1 - February 25, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Exam	April 2-9, 2026
JEE Main Session 2 Result	April 20, 2026
JoSAA 2026 Counselling (Tentative)	June 2026
Reporting to Institute / Admission	July 2026 (tentative)

JEE Main 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Session 1	Session 2
Registration	Oct 31 - Nov 27, 2025	Feb 1 - Feb 25, 2026
Admit Card	January 17, 2026	March 25, 2026
Exam Date	January 21-28, 2026	April 2-9, 2026
Answer Key	February 4, 2026	April 12, 2026
Result	February 16, 2026	April 20, 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, with a minimum of 75% aggregate marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised board.
Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination in 2026 are also eligible to apply.
A valid JEE Main 2026 score is mandatory for admission through JoSAA/CSAB counselling.

Admission Process

Appear for JEE Main 2026 (Session 1 and/or Session 2) conducted by NTA.
Register for JoSAA 2026 counselling at josaa.nic.in using JEE Main roll number and password.
Fill in college and branch preferences during the choice filling window.
Seat allotment is done based on JEE Main rank, category, and preferences filled.
Accept the allotted seat and pay the seat acceptance fee online.
Report to NIT Uttarakhand with original documents for physical verification and admission.
Candidates not allotted a seat in JoSAA rounds may apply through CSAB Special Round.

NIT Uttarakhand: Students' Opinion

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Admission to NIT Uttarakhand is based on the JEE Main exam, conducted by Jossa. The faculty, mostly consisting of assistant professors and Ph.D. scholars from prestigious institutions like IIT Bombay and IIT Roorkee, is approachable and creates a supportive campus atmosphere. The faculty-to-student ratio is about 1:30, though lower in the CSE branch. Challenges include a declining faculty strength due to the college's remote location. The fee structure is influenced by MHRD rules and is income-based.

General students pay around Rs 1 lakh per semester, while SC/ST/OBC students pay about Rs 20,000. Families earning under Rs 1 lakh have no tuition fee, those between Rs 1-5 lakh pay Rs 20,833, and those above Rs 5 lakh pay Rs 62,500 per semester. Placement rates are high, with about 80% of students securing jobs annually, particularly in the CSE and ECE branches. The average salary package ranges from INR 6-10 lakhs per annum, with CSE students seeing averages around 15 LPA.

Notable recruiters include IBM and Infosys. The highest reported package is 38 LPA. Scholarships and financial aid are available for reserved categories and low-income families, with significant tuition fee waivers. The complete B.Tech program costs approximately INR 8.3 lakh over four years.

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NIT Uttarakhand B.Tech CSE Scholarships 2026

NIT Uttarakhand B.Tech CSE students are eligible for a range of scholarships and fee waivers. The most significant is the tuition fee waiver for SC/ST/PwD students and economically weaker General/OBC students (family income below Rs. 1 Lakh). Additionally, the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships and other government scholarships are available.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship / Scheme	Eligibility	Benefit	Application
Tuition Fee Waiver (SC/ST/PwD)	SC/ST/PwD students; or General/OBC with family income below Rs. 1 Lakh	Full tuition fee waiver (Rs. 0 tuition per semester)	Submit caste/PH certificate or income certificate at time of admission
Tuition Fee Concession (Income Rs. 1L-5L)	General/OBC students with family income between Rs. 1 Lakh and Rs. 5 Lakhs	Reduced tuition fee of Rs. 20,834 per semester (vs. Rs. 62,500)	Submit income certificate from Competent Authority at admission
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	12th pass students in top 20 percentile; family income below Rs. 8 Lakhs	Rs. 10,000 per year for first 3 years; Rs. 20,000 in 4th and 5th year	Apply through National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST students	Maintenance allowance and other benefits as per GoI norms	Apply through National Scholarship Portal
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (OBC/Minority)	OBC/Minority students with family income below Rs. 2.5 Lakhs	As per GoI norms	Apply through National Scholarship Portal

Income certificate must be issued by a Competent Authority (SDM/Tehsildar level) and submitted at the time of admission/enrolment each year.
Government scholarships must be applied for through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the notified deadlines.

NIT Uttarakhand B.Tech CSE Placement 2026

Placement Highlights

Key Placement Metric	Details
JoSAA Closing Rank (General All India)	26,951 (Round 3, 2025)
Average Package	Rs. 13.57 LPA
Companies	TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Product Companies, Startups
Placement Type	Service-based IT (majority), Increasing Product-based

NIT Uttarakhand B.Tech CSE FAQs

Ques. What JEE Main rank is required for B.Tech CSE at NIT Uttarakhand for General category?

Ans. Based on JoSAA 2025 data, the closing rank for B.Tech CSE at NIT Uttarakhand for the General (All India) category was approximately 26,951 in Round 3. For the Home State (Uttarakhand) quota, the closing rank was higher. CSE is the most competitive branch at NIT Uttarakhand. Candidates should check the official JoSAA website for the most recent year's data.

Ques. Is NIT Uttarakhand CSE a good choice compared to other NITs?

Ans. NIT Uttarakhand is a newer NIT (established 2009) and is still developing its infrastructure and industry connect. However, it offers the same NIT brand value, centrally funded status, and quality faculty. For students who cannot get into older NITs with their JEE rank, NIT Uttarakhand CSE is a solid choice, especially given the low fees, GATE fellowship for M.Tech, and improving placement record. The average package for CSE at NIT Uttarakhand is around Rs. 13.57 LPA as per recent data.

Ques. What are the research and higher study opportunities after B.Tech CSE from NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. Graduates can pursue M.Tech at IITs/NITs through GATE, MS/PhD at international universities, or MBA at IIMs/top B-schools. The department has active research in Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Medical Imaging, and Network Security. Many students also appear for UPSC/government exams or join PSUs through GATE.

Ques. Does NIT Uttarakhand CSE have good placement for product-based companies?

Ans. NIT Uttarakhand's placement cell is actively working to attract product-based companies. While the majority of placements are in service-based IT companies (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant), there are increasing opportunities in product companies and startups. The average CTC for CSE is approximately Rs. 13.57 LPA. Students who prepare well for competitive coding (LeetCode, Codeforces) and DSA interviews have secured offers from product companies as well.

Ques. Can I get a branch change from another branch to CSE at NIT Uttarakhand after the first year?

Ans. NIT Uttarakhand does have a branch change policy, but it is subject to availability of seats and academic performance criteria (typically top CGPA in the first year). Branch change to CSE is highly competitive given it is the most sought-after branch. Candidates should check the institute's academic regulations for the exact criteria and process.

Ques. Is the hostel compulsory for B.Tech CSE students at NIT Uttarakhand?

Ans. Hostel accommodation is available but not compulsory. However, given the campus location in Srinagar Garhwal (a hilly town with limited private accommodation options), most students prefer to stay in the hostel. The hostel fee is Rs. 34,333 per semester (including mess advance). Students who do not avail hostel facility can get the Other Hostel Charges component (Rs. 3,400) refunded.

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