NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli is one of the oldest NITs established by the government of India. Established in 1964, the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli is also known as NIT Trichy, was earlier known as Regional Engineering College (REC) Trichy which was run by a joint venture of the Govt of India and the Govt. of Tamil Nadu. It was then given deemed university status in 2003. Registered under the Societies Registration Act XXVII of 1975, the National Institute of Technology in Tiruchirappalli is recognised as an institute of national importance. Spread across an area of 800 acres, NIT Tiruchirappalli facilities include hostel, canteen, swimming pool, SBI branch (NIT Branch) ATM, hospital, post and telegraph centre and bookstalls etc. 

NIT Trichy has a total of 10 branches of Under Graduate courses, 21 disciplines for the postgraduate course in Engineering, Management and Architecture. The institute also offers MS and Ph.D for candidates in all the departments. NIT Trichy was ranked 9th in the NIRF Ranking for the engineering category for two consecutive years - 2021 and 2020. The institute has been ranked 48 in the NIRF Ranking 2021 in the management category. The institute has been ranked 7th in NIRF Ranking 2021 in the architecture category while it was ranked 8th in NIRF Ranking 2020 in the architecture category. In NIRF 2021 Ranking, NIT Trichy has been ranked 35 in the research category. In the overall category, the institute has been ranked 23rd in the NIRF Ranking for the year 2021.

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What is the full form of NIT Trichy?

The full form of NIT Trichy is National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli.

NIT Trichy Location

The National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli is located in Thuvakudi. It is on the Trichy-Tanjore highway with the Trichy Railway station about 17 kms only. NIT Trichy is not very far from the Tiruchirappalli Junctionn Railway Station, it is situated at a distance of 22km away from the institute. Taking a bus to NIT Trichy is the easiest and the most economical way to reach the institute from the city. The Tiruchirappalli airport is 12.2 km and Central Bus Stand is 22km away from the institute.

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli - Latest News and Updates

• One-week faculty development programme on Research Opportunities, Challenges in Power Electronics for EV and Its Impact on Smart Grid

A one-week faculty programme has been organised by virtual mode. 

NIT Trichy Awards, Recognitions Accreditations and Collaborations

NIT Tiruchy Collaborations

• NITT has collaborated with EMPA, Materials Science and Technology Division, Thun, Switzerland

• Laboratoire de Combustion et de Détonique, ENSMA, Futuroscope, FRANCE - Laser Shock Loading

• Tampere University of Technology, Tempere, FINLAND - 28th International Conference on Surface Modification Technologies (SMT 28) -  16-18 June 2014.

NIT Trichy Ranking

• The institute has secured 9th rank in the Engineering category in NIRF 2021 Ranking. 
• The institute has been ranked 48 in the NIRF Ranking 2021 in the management category.
• Ranked 35 in NIRF Research Ranking 2021. 
• NIRF Ranking 2021 for the overall category is 23rd.

NIT Trichy Awards

• The AnnSquared team were the first runner ups at the Brandwars event at IIT Madras fest Shaastra 19.

• Vijaylakshmi N and Irene Punnagai of NIIT stood at second position at the Finance event at IIM Calcutta.

NIT TrichyNotable Alumni 

• Natarajan Chandrasekaran (chairman of Tata Sons)

• K.R.Sridhar (founder and CEO of Bloom energy)
• Late Dr. Panyam R. Ramprasad,(Ex-Program Director & Associate Director, DRDL)
• Shri.R. Krishnan, Director (HR), BHEL
• Shri.S. Srinivasan (CEO, IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd)

National Institute of Technology Trichy Clubs, Committees and Councils

NIT Trichy clubs, committees and councils have always given students a chance at indulging in all-around development and growth through extracurricular activities. NIT Trichy clubs and committees carry out periodic events and activities for students to engage in and learn multiple aspects of life that they can utilise in their growth into the professional world.  NIT Trichy clubs help students carry out several inter-college competitions. Student committees at NIT Trichy are very crucial in guiding fellow students through different stages of career growth, placement and learning. Here are some of the committees and clubs at NIT Trichy:

• Training and Placement Committee

• Corporate Relations Committee

• Finance Committee

• Alumni Committee

• Library Committee

• IEEE

• NITT Thespians' Society

• Music Troupe

• Amruthavarshini

• Rotaract Club of National Institute of Technology, Trichy 

• SPIC-MACAY

• Aayaam

• Balls By Picasso

• Karate Club

• Cinema Paradiso

National Institute of Technology Trichy Facilities

NIT Trichy has a host of facilities at the campus for the students to make their life comfortable and conducive to learning. NIT Trichy has an 800-acre campus with almost all amenities inside the campus for its students. There are multiple hostels for boys and girls and it can host up to 5000 candidates at once. With a well-equipped sports centre, swimming pool, a library of over lakhs books and several other recreational facilities, the campus is very inclusive in itself. In their free time, students can unwind and indulge in sports activities or in the gym. The NIT Trichy hostel is well furnished and has proper lit and ventilated rooms. There is a separate mess for vegetarian candidates on the campus with a common room and TV. NIT Trichy also has an on-campus hospital, ATMs, supermarket, bookstalls, gym, computer lab, auditorium and a post office and SBI Bank branch.

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NIT Trichy Courses

B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Sc., MBA, MCA, MA, Master of Science (By Research) and  Ph.D. The institute offers a total of 10 undergraduate and 38 postgraduate and 16 P.hD programmes.  

NIT Tiruchirappalli Eligibility Criteria

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National Institute of Technology Trichy Admission

NIT Trichy offers undergraduate, postgraduate programmes as well as doctoral levels. According to the NIT Trichy admission criteria for the B.Tech programme one has to qualify JEE Main and then further participate in the JoSAA counselling. Candidates desirous to pursue M.Tech have to qualify GATE and then they need to participate in CCMT counselling for seat allotment. More details about NIT Trichy admission process is given below:

NIT Trichy  Admission Procedure for B.Tech Programmes

• Candidates have to appear and qualify the JEE Main.

• Qualifying candidates have to further participate in the JoSAA counselling.

• After allocation candidates have to get the documents verified and pay the required NIT Trichy fees.

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NIT Trichy  Scholarship

Students aspiring for NIT Trichy scholarships can avail the central and state government scholarship schemes for different categories.  Students can apply for these scholarships through the national scholarship portal. The institute, however, also provides scholarships for students who cannot support their education or belong to economically weaker sections. Some of the scholarships are mentioned below.

• Central sector scheme scholarship of top-class education for sc students

• Tamil Nadu SC/ST Ph.D Scholarship

• Silver 72 Trust Scholarship

• Sri J. Ramakrishnan Memorial Scholarship

• Ramabhadran Narayan Scholarship

• RECAL Scholarships to the Students

• Abundant Cauvery Delta Education Foundation scholarship

• Other state and central govt. scholarship schemes.

• Central sector scheme of scholarship for college and university students

NIT Tiruchirappalli  Cutoff

NIT Trichy cutoff is in the form of closing rank that got admitted to the particular in a given academic year. For different branches of B.Tech and Mtech, the cutoff is different. According to the 2020 cutoff, for the open category, students having a rank less than 22235 can further be a part of the admission process at NIT Trichy. This cutoff varies every year. For B. Arch a rank below 423 is required. 

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NIT Trichy Placement 

The placements at NIT Trichy are carried out by the department of training and placement. They take care of the recruitment process right from the start to the very end. Providing valuable guidance to each student in the right direction of a successful career.  The department ensures interaction between candidates and companies by coordinating visits, projects, training and seminars for students. The placement committee also bridges the gap between the participants and the companies and serves to ensure a smooth NIT Trichy placement process.

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