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    VNIT Nagpur Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

    Varunika Verma

    Updated on Apr 22 2026, 12:30 PM IST

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    VNIT Nagpur Admission Process

    Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur offers admissions at three levels of programmes which include UG, PG, and doctoral levels. VNIT Nagpur B.Tech admission is based on the JEE Main score, which is then followed by JoSAA/DASA counselling. 

    • JEE Main result 2026 for session 2 for NIT Nagpur B.Tech admission has been released officially on April 20, 2026.
    • Admissions at VNIT Nagpur are primarily done on entrance-basis. 
    • Admission criteria of VNIT Nagpur B.Tech course - Students are required to clear JEE Main examination in order to get B.Tech admissions.
    • Interested students can apply for the particular admission by filling out the application form of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur
    • Students interested in VNIT Nagpur M.Tech admissions are required to have a bachelors degree in a relevant field from a recognised university.

    For VNIT Nagpur B.Arch admission, students are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria and cutoff requirements of the course based on scores of JEE Main. Admission to the M.Sc programme at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur, is based on the JAM score, followed by participation in the CCMN counselling process. VNIT Nagpur PhD admission 2026 are based on previous academic records, a written examination, and a personal interview conducted by the respective department. To complete the VNIT Nagpur admission process, the candidate should pay the admission fee along with the submission of documents.

    Also see: VNIT Nagpur Placements

    How Can I Get Admission at VNIT Nagpur?

    NIT Nagpur admissions are based on the scores of entrance examination and the counselling process. Below are the mentioned details of the entrance exam accepted for the National Institute of Technology Nagpur admissions 2026 for courses offered at different levels.

    Entrance Exams for NIT Nagpur Admissions 2026

    CoursesEvents

    UG Courses

    JEE Main

    PG Courses

    GATE/JAM

    How to Apply for VNIT Nagpur Admissions 2026?

    The details of the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur application process for the courses offered are mentioned in the table below.

    NIT Nagpur Registration Process 2026

    CourseNIT Nagpur Application Process

    B.Tech/B.Arch

    Candidates must register for JoSAA or DASA counselling and complete the registration process by filling out the required information.

    M.Tech

    Fill out the NIT Nagpur M.Tech application form from the official website of the college after registering for CCMT. Pay the NIT Nagpur M.Tech application fees and submit the form.

    M.Sc

    Candidates should register for CCMN counselling. Applicants should complete the registration process by filling out the required information.  Candidates should pay the NIT Nagpur application fee along with the submission of required documents. 

    PhD

    Fill out an NIT Nagpur PhD application form and upload the required documents. Pay NIT Nagpur PhD application fees and submit the form.

    VNIT Nagpur Login Details

    The institute provides a separate portal for student login, aims.vnit.ac.in/exam/faces/infrastructure/SLogin.jsf. The students can access the VNIT Nagpur login portal by giving the details of their username, password, language and captcha. After entering the details, the candidate should click on the login icon. The portal shows the details of the admissions status, the latest and upcoming events of the institute, placement cell details, and many others.

    VNIT Nagpur Admissions 2026 for UG Courses

    The institute offers B.Tech programmes in different specialisations, namely Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Design, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and many others. The institute also offers B.Arch programmes with a duration of 5 years. The duration of the B.Tech programme is 4 years.

    VNIT Nagpur UG Admission Criteria and Seat Intake

    CourseSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

    B.Tech

    855

    Class 10+2 in PCM+ JEE Main examination

    B.Arch78

    VNIT Nagpur UG Admission Process 2026

    • Aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria. 
    • First, eligible candidates must take the JEE Main.
    • Next, candidates have to get themselves registered on the official website of JoSAA.
    • Only registered candidates are eligible to enrol for the JEE Main counselling. 
    • Qualified candidates who meet the VNIT Nagpur Cutoff must appear for the JEE Main counselling process, during which they must select their preferred option.
    • The shortlisting of candidates during the JoSAA/DASA counselling process. 
    • After that, candidates must select VNIT Nagpur as their college of choice.
    • Once assigned a seat, candidates must complete the admission process by getting the documents verified and paying the course fee.

    VNIT Nagpur Admissions 2026 for PG Courses

    The NIT Nagpur admissions are offered to 24 postgraduate programmes. At the postgraduate level, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur offers M.Tech and M.Sc programmes. The duration of VNIT Nagpur PG courses is two years.

    VNIT Nagpur Admission Criteria and Seat Intake Capacity for PG Courses

    CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

    M.E/M.Tech

    459

    B.E/B.Tech or equivalent bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks (55% marks for the reserved category candidates) + GATE

    M.Sc

    75

    B.Sc or any equivalent bachelor's degree with 60% marks (55% marks for reserved category candidates) + JAM.

    VNIT Nagpur M.Tech Admissions 2026

    Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur admissions for M.Tech courses for two years in 22 different specialisations. VNIT Nagpur M.Tech admission is offered in the branches like Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Structural Engineering, Power Electronics and Drives, VLSI Design and more. 

    VNIT Nagpur M.Tech Admission Process 2026

    • Aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria. 
    • Eligible candidates must register for and take the GATE.
    • With a valid GATE score, the candidate should apply for CCMT counselling.
    • Candidates must take part in the CCMT counselling process.
    • Selection criteria for VNIT Nagpur admissions are based on GATE results, choice filling, and choice locking.
    • Following seat allotment, candidates must complete the document verification process and pay the required fees to complete the VNIT Nagpur admission procedure.

    VNIT Nagpur M.Sc Admissions 2026

    Candidates seeking admission to NIT Nagpur M.Sc courses are offered admission in three branches for two years in full-time mode. The institute offers M.Sc Mathematics, M.Sc Physics and M.Sc Chemistry in full-time mode. 

    VNIT Nagpur M.Sc Admission Process 2026

    • Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must apply and appear for JAM.
    • Candidates with valid JAM scores have to register for CCMN admissions counselling.
    • Candidates must participate in the CCMN counselling process.
    • VNIT Nagpur admissions are based on their JAM scores, the choices they make, and the availability of seats at the institute.
    • As a final step, selected candidates must complete the document verification process and pay the required fees.

    Also see: VNIT Nagpur Facilities

    VNIT Nagpur PhD Admissions 2026

    The institute offers students 15 PhD programmes namely PhD Chemical Engineering, PhD Civil Engineering, PhD Humanities and Social Sciences, and others. The PhD programme lasts six years.

    VNIT Nagpur PhD Admission Criteria 

    CourseEligibility Criteria

    PhD

    M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch or equivalent degree from any recognised university + GATE/NET.

    VNIT Nagpur PhD Admission Process 2026

    • The candidate must apply for the programme on the institute's official website.
    • Candidates must take a written exam in their departments.
    • Additionally, applicants who were shortlisted based on their written test results will be interviewed.
    • The interviews for the short-listed candidates will take place as planned in the relevant departments.
    • Shortlisted VNIT Nagpur admissions candidates must complete the admission formalities by paying the fees and having their documents verified.

    VNIT Nagpur Counselling Procedure

    The candidates can attend the VNIT Nagpur counselling process after qualifying for the relevant entrance examination. Candidates should attend the VNIT Nagpur counselling with all original certificates. Candidates should submit all the required documents successfully. The candidate must pay the DD at the time of counselling. JOSAA/CSAB will conduct the B.Tech. counselling, whereas CCMT will conduct the M.Tech. counselling. The candidates should attend the respective counselling process to get admitted.

    VNIT Nagpur Results

    Students can visit the official website to check the VNIT Nagpur results. To check the VNIT Nagpur results, candidates must first log in to the student portal and enter their credentials. Candidates should click on the respective branch and semester to proceed with the next stage of results.

    Documents Required for VNIT Nagpur Admissions

    • 10th and 10+2 mark sheet and certificate
    • JEE Main/JAM/GATE admit card
    • Migration Certificate (If applicable)
    • Transaction receipt
    • Transfer Certificate
    • Aadhaar Card
    • Passport-size photographs
    • Certificate of SC/ST/PD (If applicable)
    • Attested document photocopies

    Note: Students are required to submit the correct copies of the above-mentioned documents during the admission process of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur.

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    FAQ’s

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the BTech programme at VNIT Nagpur?
    A:

    The VNIT Nagpur eligibility criteria for B.Tech programme is that the candidate should be HSC level (10+2) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and must obtain a valid score in JEE Main.  

    Q: How can a student get admission to VNIT Nagpur for MTech?
    Q: Can we get admission in VNIT without JEE?
    Q: Does VNIT accept JEE Advanced?
    Q: Can I get direct admission in VNIT?
    Q: What’s the fee structure of the M.Tech programme as per the university norms?
    Q: What is the difference between the GATE exam and the JAM exam that VNIT Nagpur considers for admitting candidates?
    Q: Which entrance exam is accepted by VNIT Nagpur admissions in order to enroll into the B.Tech programme?
    Q: How many seats are offered for the B.Arch programme at VNIT Nagpur admissions?
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    Student Reviews for VNIT Nagpur

    Average Rating

    4.2
    Rating given by students

    Total Reviews

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    Overall

    4.2

    Infrastructure

    4.1

    Placements

    3.8

    Campus Life

    4.3

    Academics

    3.8

    Value for Money

    2.8

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    Making best Computer Engineers.

    M
    Manjiri B Posted on 30 Sep'25
    4.6

    Academics

    Academics for PhD CSE strong, guides mostly PhDs with experience in networks, ML. Coursework first year, then deep research, seminars. Strict on progress, but flexible if publish papers. Funding for conferences if you ask. Not like IIT but good for NIT, helps build publications. Some profs busy, need to chase them. Overall, pushes you to learn real stuff.

    College Infra

    VNIT Nagpur infrastructure good for PhD in Computer Engineering. Department has own building with labs full of computers, servers for AI and simulations. Library huge, access to journals and online stuff, WiFi covers most areas. Hostels okay but old, mess food simple. Campus 215 acres green, sports ground helps relax. Some buildings need AC fix, hot in Nagpur. Fine for research work.

    Campus Life

    Campus life calm for PhD, green space big, tech clubs and seminars keep engaged. Fests like Aarohi fun, but less party than UG. Diverse PhD crowd, easy talk research. Nagpur heat bad summer, but near city for breaks. Seniors guide on funding, late nights in labs common. Balanced, not too wild but good for focus. Liked the vibe.

    Placements

    Placements for PhD not like BTech, focus on faculty jobs or postdocs. Many get assistant professor roles in colleges, average pay 8-10 LPA start. Postdoc opps under Visvesvaraya scheme, stipend 50k plus. Industry R&D in companies like Infosys if you network. Depends on your thesis, no campus drive really. Better for academia path.

    Value For Money

    PhD fees low, about 1.7 lakh total for 3 years, plus institute fellowship 31k monthly first two years if GATE qualified. Covers labs, no extra for research. Hostel 50k year, Nagpur cheap living. Great value if you get funded, else self pay okay. Beats private unis, high ROI for career in teaching or research. Worth the effort.
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    One of best NIT for MTech, worth it.

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    Manjiri B Posted on 30 Sep'25
    4.4

    Academics

    MTech CSE academics solid, teachers mostly PhDs, teach AI, networks. Curriculum updated, projects help skills. Strict attendance, some classes dull. Research good with stipend if CGPA high. Faculty helps if you ask. Not IIT but strong for NIT.

    College Infra

    VNIT Nagpur has good infrastructure for MTech Computer Engineering. Labs got new computers, library big with journals, WiFi okay. Hostels decent, mess food average. Classrooms need AC, hot in summer. Sports ground nice, campus green. Supports studies well.

    Campus Life

    Campus life fun, green 215 acres, tech fests like Aarohi, coding clubs active. Diverse crowd, easy to make friends. Sports, gym good, Nagpur heat tough. Near city for outings. Seniors helpful, balanced vibe. Tech talks cool.

    Placements

    Placements decent, 70 percent MTech CSE get jobs. Average 8 LPA, highest 64 LPA, companies like Qualcomm, Infosys visit. 2025 saw 130/186 placed. Training good, but your skills matter. Recession hit last year, now better. Placement cell works hard.

    Value For Money

    Fees 1.78 lakh for MTech, stipend 12k monthly if grades good. Labs, library worth it. Hostel extra 50k but city cheap. Great deal vs private colleges. Good ROI if placed, okay if not. Affordable for quality education.
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    Cool college for chemical research.

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    Neha M Posted on 29 Sep'25
    Ph.D Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2025-01-01
    4.2

    Academics

    Faculty are PhD experts, mostly from IITs, guide well on catalysis aur process design. Research focus strong, with seminars and papers. Coursework tough but fair, NIRF rank 44 shows quality. Some guides busy, feedback thodi late. Great for researchers.

    College Infra

    VNIT campus is biiiiig, 215 acres with lots of greenery. Chemical labs have advanced reactors for research, library bhi huge with journals and fast wifi. Old buildings need repairs, no AC, summers hot. Hostels clean with gym, but maintenance slow. Good for research.

    Campus Life

    Campus life fun with fests like Aarohi aur tech events. Clubs for sports, music keep it lively. Green campus by lake, mast for walks. Hostels okay, mess food average, night canteen saves. Strict rules sometimes, but friends feel like family.

    Placements

    Ph.D placements limited, mostly teaching ya R&D roles. Companies like Reliance, ISRO hire few, average package 8-12 LPA. Many go for postdoc or academia. Placement cell helps with CV, but research zyada focus. Decent for academic path.

    Value For Money

    Fees only 50-60k yearly, sasta for NIT Ph.D. Top labs, faculty, and research grants. UGC stipends help too. Compared to private unis, it’s a steal for quality. Infra basic but degree ke liye worth it. I feel it’s great value.
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    What is the cutoff for VNIT nagpur

    Hello Jitin

    The cutoff for VNIT Nagpur depends upon branch to branch. For General category, here's the previous year cutoffs:

    1. Computer Science and Engineering: 7600
    2. Electronics and Communication Engineering: 13,000 - 17,000
    3. Mechanical and Civil Engineering: Up to 40,000
    4. Lowest cutoff seen: Around 52,000 in the

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    Male candidate, scored 95.75 percentile in Jee Mains 2025. Rank of 9115 in General ews category, CRL 64274, from Maharashtra state. Can I get CSE in NIT Nagpur Or IIIT pune or in any other NITs?

    HELLO,

    With a 95.75% in JEE Main 2025 , General -EWS rank of 9115 and CRL 64274 you have a very good chance of getting CSE at IIIT Pune  as its previous closing ranks go beyond your EWS rank. However getting CSE at NIT Nagpur is highly unlikely as its

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