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National Institute of Technology Puducherry
Premier Institute in Karaikal
NIRF #151
95% Placement
₹12 LPA Avg
15K+ Students
About the University
National Institute of Technology Puducherry (NITPY), established in 2010, is an Institute of National Importance located in Karaikal, Puducherry. In the NIRF 2025 Engineering rankings, the institute secured the 99th position.
Location
Karaikal, Puducherry
Established
2010
Campus Area
258 Acres
Accredation
NAAC
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About National Institute of Technology Puducherry
National Institute of Technology, Puducherry (NITPY), situated across 258 acres near Poovam village in Thiruvettakudy, Karaikal, is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology in India. The institute was sanctioned by the Government of India in 2009 under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007–2012), and admissions commenced from the 2010-11 academic year onwards through JEE Main.
As per the admission policy, 50% of the seats are reserved for Home-State candidates from Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, while the remaining 50% are filled through the All-India quota. NIT Puducherry currently offers B.Tech programmes in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The institute also offers M.Tech programmes in specialisations such as Computer Science and Engineering, VLSI Design, Power Electronics, Thermal Engineering, and Structural Engineering – Resilience and Sustainability.
In addition, NITPY provides M.Sc programmes in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, along with integrated B.Sc., B.Ed. courses in the same disciplines. Doctoral research programmes are offered in several departments, including Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, English, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics.
Admissions to M.Tech programmes are based on GATE scores, M.Sc admissions are conducted through JAM and CCMN counselling, while PhD admissions are carried out through institute-level entrance tests and interviews. Admissions to the B.Sc., B.Ed. Programmes are based on the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
As per the admission policy, 50% of the seats are reserved for Home-State candidates from Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, while the remaining 50% are filled through the All-India quota. NIT Puducherry currently offers B.Tech programmes in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The institute also offers M.Tech programmes in specialisations such as Computer Science and Engineering, VLSI Design, Power Electronics, Thermal Engineering, and Structural Engineering – Resilience and Sustainability.
In addition, NITPY provides M.Sc programmes in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, along with integrated B.Sc., B.Ed. courses in the same disciplines. Doctoral research programmes are offered in several departments, including Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, English, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics.
Admissions to M.Tech programmes are based on GATE scores, M.Sc admissions are conducted through JAM and CCMN counselling, while PhD admissions are carried out through institute-level entrance tests and interviews. Admissions to the B.Sc., B.Ed. Programmes are based on the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
National Institute of Technology Puducherry Highlights
The table mentioned below provides all the key information about National Institute of Technology Puducherry:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Campus Area | 258 acres |
| Programme Level | Undergraduate Programmes, Postgraduate Programmes, Research Programmes |
| Admission Process | <div>National Institute of Technology Puducherry conducts admissions through various national-level entrance examinations, including JEE Main for undergraduate engineering programmes, GATE for postgraduate engineering programmes, and JAM for postgraduate science programmes. The admission process follows centralized counselling conducted by JoSAA for B.Tech admissions and CCMT for postgraduate admissions, along with institute-level counselling for certain programmes. <br><br>As per the admission policy, 50% of the seats are reserved for Home-State candidates from Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, while the remaining 50% are filled through the All-India quota. NIT Puducherry currently offers B.Tech programmes in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The institute also offers M.Tech programmes in specialisations such as Computer Science and Engineering, VLSI Design, Power Electronics, Thermal Engineering, and Structural Engineering – Resilience and Sustainability.<br><br>In addition, NITPY provides M.Sc programmes in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, along with integrated B.Sc., B.Ed. courses in the same disciplines. Doctoral research programmes are offered in several departments, including Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, English, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics.<br><br>Admissions to M.Tech programmes are based on GATE scores, M.Sc admissions are conducted through JAM and CCMN counselling, while PhD admissions are carried out through institute-level entrance tests and interviews. Admissions to the B.Sc., B.Ed. Programmes are based on the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).</div> |
| Nirf Ranking 2025 | Rank 99 |
| Placement 2025 2026 - Average Package | Rs. 9.7 LPA |
| Placement 2025 2026 - Highest Package | Rs. 23.00 LPA |
| Placement 2025 2026 - Top Recruiters | Accenture, ABB, Schneider Electric, JP Morgan Chase, Siemens, Vedya Labs, Futures first, EATON, SkillRank, ESAG, IBM, Larsen & Toubro, Publicis Sapient, TATA Advanced System Limited, Infosys |
| Top Courses Offered | B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering, M.Tech VLSI Design, MBA |
| Type Of Institution | Public |
| Qs University Ranking | - |
International Collaboration and Exchange Programmes
<div>National Institute of Technology Puducherry has established strategic international collaborations to enhance academic excellence, research opportunities, and global exposure for students and faculty. The institute actively promotes international partnerships to facilitate student and faculty exchange programmes, collaborative research projects, and joint publications. These collaborations enable students to gain global perspectives and access to cutting-edge research facilities worldwide.</div>
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam
E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, (EGSPEC) Nagapattinam
Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering & Technology, Puducherry
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Puducherry
Federal University of Rio De Janeiro
Academic and Industry Collaboration
National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has established strong collaborations with industries, research organisations and academic institutions to promote innovation, skill development and applied research. The institute actively works with leading industries through consultancy projects, sponsored research, internships, technology transfer initiatives and industry-supported laboratories, helping students gain practical exposure and industry-oriented learning experiences.
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