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

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NIT Puducherry Latest Updates and News

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22 Jul, 2026 CCMN 2026 Special Round 1 Allotment released @ccmn.admissions.nic.in. The last date for online fee payment and document verification is Jul 24. Round 2 allotment on Jul 27, 2026. Read news!

22 Jul, 2026 CCMT 2026 Special Round 1 Allotment out @ccmt.admissions.nic.in. The last date for online fee payment and document verification is Jul 24. Round 2 allotment on Jul 27, 2026. Read news!

20 Jul, 2026 GATE 2027 schedule has been announced @gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Registration will be available from Aug 14 to Sept 21, 2026. The exam will be held between Feb 6 & 21, 2027. Read News.

17 Jul, 2026 NIT Puducherry JEE Main Cutoff 2026 has been released. Check round-wise NIT Puducherry JEE Main Cutoff 2026

  • Round 5 B.Tech Cutoff is 19869-52613 (Other State Quota) for the General Category.
  • Round 5 BTech Cutoff for the General Category is 65630-248297 (Home State Quota).

10 Jul, 2026 NIT Puducherry CCMT (GATE) Cutoff 2026 has been released. Check course & round-wise NIT Puducherry CCMT Cutoff 2026.

  • Round 3 CCMT Cutoff for M.Tech is 463-536 for the General Category.

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 Important Dates 2026

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:

NIT Puducherry B.Tech Admission Dates 2026

NIT Puducherry accepts JEE Main Score followed by JoSAA Counselling. Below are the details of the JOSAA Counselling.

JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026

Events Date
Registration & Choice Filling Date Jun 02 - Jun 11, 2026
Document Upload Date (Round 1) Jun 13 - Jun 26, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Date Jun 13, 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment Date Jun 30, 2026
Document Upload Date (Round 2) Jun 30 - Jul 03, 2026
Round 3 Seat Allotment Date Jul 06, 2026
Document Upload Date (Round 3) Jul 06 - Jul 08, 2026
Round 4 Seat Allotment Date Jul 10, 2026
Document Upload Date (Round 4) Jul 10 - Jul 13, 2026
Round 5 Seat Allotment Date Jul 16, 2026
Document Upload Date (Round 5) Jul 16 - Jul 20, 2026

*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 M.Tech Admission Dates 2026

Check the table below for NIT Puducherry M.Tech Admission counselling Dates 2026:

CCMT Counselling Dates 2026

Events Date
Special Round 2 Seat Allotment Date Jul 27, 2026
National Spot Round Registration Date Aug 01 - Aug 04, 2026
National Spot Round Seat Allotment Date Aug 05, 2026
CCMT Registration & Choice Filling Date May 15 - Jun 05, 2026
Choice Filling/Seat Locking Last Date Jun 08, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Date Jun 12, 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment Date Jun 22, 2026
Round 3 Seat Allotment Date Jun 27, 2026
Special Round Registration Date Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2026
Special Round 1 Seat Allotment Date Jul 22, 2026

Read More: CCMT Official Counselling Dates 2026

NIT Puducherry M.Sc. Admission Dates 2026

Check the table below for NIT Puducherry M.Sc. Admission Dates 2026:

CCMN Counselling Dates 2026

Events Date
Round 2 Seat Allotment Date (Special) Jul 27, 2026
National Spot Round Registration Date Aug 01 - Aug 04, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Date (Spot Round) Aug 05, 2026
CCMN Registration & Choice Filling Date May 15 - Jun 05, 2026
Choice Filling/Locking Last Date Jun 08, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Date Jun 12, 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment Date Jun 22, 2026
Round 3 Seat Allotment Date Jun 27, 2026
Special Round Registration Date Jul 14 - Jul 18, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Date (Special) Jul 22, 2026

Read More: CCMN Official Counselling Dates 2026

Course Wise Entrance Exam and Important Dates

The table shows course wise accepted entrance exams with their registration and exam dates:

Course Exam Name Registration Date Exam Date
B.Tech JEE Main
  • Oct 31-Nov 27, 2025 (Session 1)
  • Feb 01-Feb 25, 2026 (Session 2)
  • Jan 21-28, 2026 (Session 1)
  • Apr 02-08, 2026 (Session 2)
M.Tech GATE Aug 28 - Sep 28, 2025
  • Feb 07, 2026
  • Feb 08, 2026
  • Feb 14, 2026
  • Feb 15, 2026
M.Sc IIT JAM Sep 05 – Oct 20, 2025 March 20, 2026

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 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.

To know more about what Naveen thinks about the College- Read More

NIT Puducherry M.Tech Admission 2026

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 2026

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 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [B.Sc]
Ongoing
Jul 25, 2026 - Aug 01, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Seat Allotment - Special Round 2 CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Jul 27, 2026
Document Upload and withdrawal - Special Round 2 CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Announcement of Vacant Seats - National Spot Round CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Aug 01, 2026
CCMT Admission 2026 Timeline [M.Tech]
Ongoing
May 15, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026
Registration - National Spot Round CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Aug 01, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026
Seat Allotment - National Spot Round CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Aug 05, 2026
Document Upload - National Spot Round CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Aug 05, 2026 - Aug 07, 2026
Document Verification - National Spot Round CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Aug 08, 2026
Physical Reporting at Institute - National Spot Round CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Aug 05, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Document Upload and withdrawal - Special Round 1 CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Jul 22, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
Seat Allotment - Special Round 1 CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Jul 22, 2026
Resolution of Issues - Special Round CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Jul 20, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Seat Allotment - Special Round 2 CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jul 27, 2026
Document Upload and withdrawal - Special Round 2 CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Announcement of Vacant Seats - National Spot Round CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Aug 01, 2026
CCMN Admission 2026 Timeline [M.Sc]
Ongoing
May 15, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026
Registration - National Spot Round CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Aug 01, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026
Seat Allotment - National Spot Round CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Aug 05, 2026
Document Upload - National Spot Round CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Aug 05, 2026 - Aug 07, 2026
Document Verification - National Spot Round CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Aug 08, 2026
Physical Reporting at Institute - National Spot Round CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Aug 05, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Document Upload and withdrawal - Special Round 1 CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 22, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
Seat Allotment - Special Round 1 CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 22, 2026
Resolution of Issues - Special Round CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 20, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Seat Allotment - Special Round 2 CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jul 27, 2026
Seat Allotment - Special Round 2 CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Jul 27, 2026
Document Upload and withdrawal - Special Round 2 CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Document Upload and withdrawal - Special Round 2 CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Jul 27, 2026 - Jul 29, 2026
Announcement of Vacant Seats - National Spot Round CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Aug 01, 2026
Announcement of Vacant Seats - National Spot Round CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Aug 01, 2026
Admission Timeline [B.Sc]
Ongoing
Jul 25, 2026 - Aug 01, 2026
Registration - National Spot Round CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Upcoming
Aug 01, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026
CCMN Admission 2026 Timeline [M.Sc]
Ongoing
May 15, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026
Registration - National Spot Round CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Upcoming
Aug 01, 2026 - Aug 04, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Document Upload and withdrawal - Special Round 1 CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Jul 22, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
Document Upload and withdrawal - Special Round 1 CCMN Admission 2026 [M.Sc]
Jul 22, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
Seat Allotment - Special Round 1 CCMT Admission 2026 [M.Tech]
Jul 22, 2026

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mizna harmain
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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