National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy)

About the university

NIT Trichy is India's top National Institute of Technology, consistently ranked #1 among all 31 NITs. Located in Tamil Nadu, it is renowned for Civil, Mechanical, Electronics, and Chemical Engineering. Known for its excellent placement record and strict academic culture. Features a unique international internship program and strong alumni network in global manufacturing and IT companies.

Key information

  • Location: Tiruchirappalli, IN
  • Ranking #801
  • QS #801
  • National ranking #1
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Science

Programs (6)

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics

Student body

  • Total students: 6,000
  • International students: 4%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $100 - $300 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 93%

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL
  • JEE Main

Minimum GPA: 3.2

Tuition costs

  • $1,500 - $5,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 5.00%
  • Scholarships available: NIT merit scholarships, Ministry of Education scholarships, ICCR international grants, industry fellowships from L&T, BHEL, Samsung India.
  • Additional costs: Living costs in Trichy ~$100-300/month. Affordable tier-2 city.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1964
  • Teaching languages: English
  • Study formats: offline

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