Updated on May 02 2025, 02:53 PM IST
Nalanda Institute of Technology (NIT), Chandaka, is a prestigious and, where it offers a wide range of engineering and management programmes. NIT Chandaka is engaged in the admission process to select deserving and talented candidates through different entrance examinations conducted at the national and state levels. Most of the time, the admission cycle begins in the months preceding the academic year, which begins around August or September.
The applications for NIT Chandaka are considered based on different entrance tests, depending on the programme. For undergraduate engineering programmes, most of the Nalanda Institute of Technology admissions are based on JEE Main, which is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The minimum educational eligibility requirement is completion of 10+2 with compulsory subjects as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. There are varying important dates regarding the admission process depending on the specific programme and entrance examination. Therefore, applicants would constantly need to check either the official Nalanda Institute of Technology, Chandaka website or the respective examination portals for the latest updates regarding the application deadlines, examination dates, and result announcements.
Application at NIT Chandaka differs from programme to programme:
Eligibility to apply for a course depends on fulfilling its specific requirements.
The direct admission procedure into the B.Tech Programmes of NIT Chandaka comprises the following disciplines: Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science and Technology. Nalanda Institute of Technology admission to these courses primarily relies on JEE Main qualification. Presently, the total intakes considering all branches of B. Tech programmes is 600.
For the MCA programme, students will also be required to provide valid scores in the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE). The approved count for the MCA programme is 180 seats.
There are MBA specialisations offered at NIT Chandaka, which include Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, and Finance Management. Valid OJEE MBA scores will be the basis for MBA programme admissions. The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) would conduct the OJEE of MBA admissions. Each MBA specialisation has been approved for an intake of 120 seats.
The two disciplines offered for M.Tech by the institute are Thermal Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering. Admissions are conducted mainly through GATE. Nalanda Institute of Technology admission tests are in the online mode for candidates who are not GATE but will be exempted from it for GATE-qualified candidates. Each M.Tech programme accepts 18 students.
Documents generally required include
To complete your Nalanda Institute of Technology admission, you must have the following documents.
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