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      NSSCE Palakkad Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

      Nakkal Varsha

      Updated on May 07 2026, 03:22 PM IST

      NSSCE Palakkad Admission Process

      NSS College of Engineering offers admission to a total of 12 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, such as B.Tech and M.Tech. NSS College of Engineering admission is based on the candidate’s performance in the KEAM entrance exam for the B.Tech programmes. Candidates who meet the NSSCE cutoff must participate in KEAM counselling as part of the admission process.

      • Admissions at NSS College of Engineering are offered to B.Tech and M.Tech courses.
      • Entrance Exams Accepted for NSSCE Admissions: KEAM for B.Tech, while GATE scores are accepted for NSS College of Engineering M.Tech admissions 2026.  
      • KEAM 2026 results will be released on May 10, 2026. 

      For NSS College of Engineering admission to the M.Tech programme, candidates need to take the GATE entrance exam. Those who meet the NSSCE M.Tech cutoff must attend counselling and choose NSSCE Palakkad as their preference during choice filling. Candidates must submit the original documents for verification and pay the admission fee once the NSSCE Palakkad admission 2026 is confirmed.

      Also See: NSS College of Engineering placements

      NSSCE Admissions 2026 Highlights

      NSSCE admissions are based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination. Below are the names of the entrance examinations accepted during NSS College of Engineering Palakkad admissions 2026.

      Entrance Exams Accepted for NSS College of Engineering Admissions 2026

      CoursesEntrance Examination Accepted
      UG ProgrammesKEAM
      PG ProgrammesGATE

      How to Apply for NSSCE Admissions 2026?

      Applicants who satisfy the eligibility criteria can apply for NSSCE admissions. Candidates need to follow the NSS College of Engineering application process before taking NSSCE admissions.

      NSS College of Engineering Registrations 2026

      • Open the official website of KEAM/GATE and register yourself.

      • Enter your personal details like name, communication details, address details, and email ID in the NSS College of Engineering application form.

      • After successfully entering your details, upload the scanned images of your passport-size photograph and signature in the registration form.

      • As a final step, pay the registration fee online through net banking/credit card/debit card.

      • Submit the application form and keep a printout of the form for future reference. 

      Also See: NSS College of Engineering courses

      NSSCE BTech Admissions 2026

      NSS College of Engineering offers 6 undergraduate programmes. NSSCE Palakkad BTech courses include Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Instrumentation and Control Engineering. 

      NSS College of Engineering BTech Eligibility Criteria

      CoursesSeatsEligibility Criteria

      B.Tech

      660

      Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and secured an aggregate of 50% marks + KEAM.

      NSS College of Engineering BTech Admission Procedure 

      • Candidates must first meet the eligibility criteria for NSSCE BTech admission.

      • Candidates need to apply for and take the KEAM entrance exam and obtain a valid score.

      • After the KEAM exam, the results, ranks, and KEAM cutoffs are released.

      • The admission commission fills 85% of the seats based on merit, while the management fills 15% from the rank list of engineering entrance exams. An additional 10% of students are admitted under the lateral entry scheme in the 3rd semester.

      • Candidates who meet the cutoff must participate in KEAM counselling.

      • Candidates should select NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, as preferred college during choice filling.

      • Finally, after document verification and payment of the NSS College of Engineering fees, final admission is offered.

      NSSCE MTech Admissions 2026

      NSS College of Engineering offers 6 postgraduate programmes. The NSSCE PG courses are M.Tech Biomedical Engineering, M.Tech Communication Engineering, M.Tech Computer Integrated Manufacturing, M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, M.Tech Power Electronics and M.Tech Structural Engineering

      NSS College of Engineering Admissions Criteria

      Courses

      Seats

      Eligibility Criteria

       M.Tech

      108

      Passed the B.Tech degree with an aggregate of 55% marks + GATE.

      NSS College of Engineering MTech Admission Process 2026

      • Candidates must meet the NSS College of Engineering M.Tech eligibility criteria.

      • Eligible candidates must first appear for the GATE entrance exam and secure a valid score.

      • Once the GATE cutoff is released, candidates who meet the cutoff must participate in the M.Tech counselling process. Candidates are called for counselling based on their rank.

      • Seats are allocated based on GATE scores, candidates’ preferences, and seat availability.

      • If any seats remain vacant, non-GATE candidates from Kerala will be allotted seats. If there are still vacant seats after that, non-GATE candidates from other states will be allotted seats.

      • Finally, candidates must verify their documents and pay the NSSCE admission fees to confirm their admission.

      Also See: NSS College of Engineering cutoffs

      Documents Required for NSS College of Engineering Admissions

      • Passport-size photographs

      • Class 10th mark sheet and passing certificate

      • Class 12th mark sheet and passing certificate

      • Entrance exam- KEAM scorecard (for UG admission)

      • Bachelor’s degree mark sheet and certificate (for PG admission)

      • Entrance exam- GATE scorecard (for PG admission)

      • Transfer Certificate 

      • Conduct Certificate

      • Migration certificate

      • Caste certificate

      Note: Admission to the NSS College of Engineering Palakkad B.Tech course is based on the All Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala.

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      FAQ’s

      Frequently Asked Questions
      Q: Which examinations are accepted for NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad admissions?
      A:

      KEAM and GATE entrance examinations are considered during the admissions at NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad. Candidates must have a valid score to get selected in their desired courses.

      Q: What is the admission procedure for the M.Tech programme at NSS College of Engineering Palakkad?
      Q: What are the documents required for the NSS College of Engineering admission procedure?
      Q: How are admission offered to B.Tech programme at NSS College of Engineering Palakkad?
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      Student Reviews for NSSCE Palakkad

      Average Rating

      4.3
      Rating given by students

      Total Reviews

      20
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      Overall

      4.3

      Infrastructure

      3.9

      Placements

      3.9

      Campus Life

      4.2

      Academics

      4.4

      Value for Money

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      Great technical exposure and active campus life.

      Anonymous Posted on 29 Apr'26
      B.Tech Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029-01-01
      4.6

      Academics

      I choose Mechanical Engineering at NSSCE because of the department's long-standing reputation. The faculty members are highly qualified, many with PhDs and decades of teaching experience. The curriculum follows the KTU (APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University) standards, which are regularly updated to include modern industry trends. The teaching quality is rigorous, focusing heavily on both theoretical depth and practical workshop sessions, making us quite ready for core engineering roles.

      College Infra

      The campus is spread over a vast, greenery-filled area in Palakkad. For Mechanical Engineering, the workshops and labs are excellent, featuring well-maintained machinery like lathes, CNC machines, and specialized thermal engineering equipment. The Central Library is one of the best, with a massive collection of journals and technical books. While the hostels are older, they provide a decent living environment with basic amenities and a strong sense of community. The high-speed Wi-Fi is available in specific blocks, and the sports facilities, including the football ground, are well-utilized.

      Campus Life

      Campus life is the soul of NSSCE. The annual techno-cultural fest, Dyuksha, is a massive event that brings out the best in students. There are numerous technical cells and hobby clubs (like SAE and IEEE) that keep the campus buzzing. The location in Palakkad is peaceful, safe, and easily accessible. The bond between seniors and juniors is very strong, creating a supportive network that lasts long after graduation.

      Placements

      The placement cell at NSSCE is very proactive. While many students get placed in top IT firms like TCS, Infosys, and Cognizant, there is a significant effort to bring in core companies like MRF, V-Guard, and various public sector undertakings. Typically, around 70-80% of eligible students get placed. The average salary package revolves around 4-5 LPA, with higher packages reaching up to 10-12 LPA for standout candidates. The college also provides training for interviews and aptitude tests.

      Value For Money

      As a government-aided institution, the fee structure is extremely affordable compared to private colleges. The quality of education, the prestige of the NSS brand, and the technical exposure we get make it an incredible value-for-money choice. You get top-tier engineering training at a fraction of the cost found elsewhere.
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      Great place to be at

      Anonymous Posted on 23 Apr'24
      4.8

      Academics

      One of the strongholds of the college is definitely the strong academic rigour the college has. Got best professors of the state and you would also be getting a great peer group from whom you could learn a lot as well.

      College Infra

      College does have a good infrastructure. It does provide good amenities in terms of labs and workshops. It also does have great hostels sports complex and good infrastructure to support sport and cultural activities too.

      Placements

      College provides great placements to the students. Also great support is given by the placement team and the placement committee to prepare the students for the placements as well. Provides a great ROI.
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      A career changing path.

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      Adhrija PS Posted on 8 Sep'23
      B.Tech Civil Engineering - Batch of 2023-01-01
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      Academics

      I completed BTech under Civil Engineering which is of course a very big challenge cuz it is ENGINEERING obviously. Our faculty are good in teaching but they teach in vernacular language which is a drawback but otherwise academically it's fine.

      College Infra

      Our college infrastructure and campus environment is just average not that bad i would say. It's a little old so you might notice certain faults and defects here and there. But the campus is big and green so it's pleasant that way.

      Placements

      The quality of placements here is average. As far as i know the highest package offered is 5-6 LPA. Even though the package feels kinda low the college and faculty have been really supportive. It's easy and manageable.
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      can I get a seat for b.tech with jee mains 75 percentile

      Hello Aspirant

      No. You had a possibility of scoring in the top 90 percent. Because only 15% of seats are filled through JEE Mains, the remaining 15% are filled through paid management quotas, and the remaining seats are filled through MHT-CET, it becomes difficult.

      I hope this answers your question.

      Can I get seat in nss college palakkad with around 10000 rank in keam

      Hi Aspirant,

      As per your rank and as previous year cutoff, the colleges you will get with your rank are:-

      NSS College of Engineering

      Government Engineering College, Idukki

      Government Engineering College, Kozhikode

      College of Engineering, Chengannur

      College of Engineering, Thalassery

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