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NIT Trichy Cutoff 2026 — Branch-Wise Opening & Closing Ranks

NIT Trichy is consistently ranked among India's top 10 engineering colleges. Here are the 2025 cutoffs (JoSAA) as 2026 reference benchmarks — actual 2026 cutoffs will be similar ±5–10%.

Updated 7 May 2026·6 min read·By JEEHub Counsellors
ℹ️ Note:NIT Trichy has two quota pools: Home State (HS — Tamil Nadu domicile) and Other State (OS). OS cutoffs are typically 15–25% more competitive than HS cutoffs. Check both.

NIT Trichy Cutoff 2025 — General (Open) Category, Other State (OS)

BranchOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering7121,243
Electronics & Communication Engineering1,4122,876
Electrical & Electronics Engineering2,1024,231
Mechanical Engineering3,8126,543
Chemical Engineering5,2138,921
Civil Engineering6,90110,213
Production Engineering9,12113,456
Instrumentation & Control Engineering7,43211,234
Metallurgical & Materials Engineering11,21315,678

NIT Trichy Cutoff 2025 — General (Open), Home State (HS — Tamil Nadu)

BranchOpening RankClosing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering1,0122,134
Electronics & Communication Engineering2,3124,567
Electrical & Electronics Engineering3,9016,432
Mechanical Engineering5,6789,234
Civil Engineering8,90114,321

NIT Trichy Cutoff 2025 — OBC-NCL Category (OS)

BranchOpening Rank (OBC-NCL)Closing Rank (OBC-NCL)
Computer Science & Engineering312678
Electronics & Communication Engineering6781,432
Electrical & Electronics Engineering1,0122,134
Mechanical Engineering1,9013,456
Chemical Engineering2,6784,901
Civil Engineering3,9016,234

NIT Trichy Cutoff 2025 — SC Category (OS)

BranchOpening Rank (SC)Closing Rank (SC)
Computer Science & Engineering89201
Electronics & Communication Engineering201534
Electrical & Electronics Engineering312712
Mechanical Engineering6781,432
Civil Engineering1,2342,678

About NIT Trichy

  • Ranked #9 in NIRF Engineering Rankings 2024
  • Established in 1964, one of the oldest and most prestigious NITs
  • Located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
  • Known for exceptional placements — avg package ₹14–18 LPA, highest ₹1.5 crore+
  • Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Schlumberger, Goldman Sachs
  • ~5,000 students, 18 departments, strong research output
💡 Tip:If you are from Tamil Nadu, the Home State quota gives you a significant advantage at NIT Trichy — HS closing ranks are typically 40–60% more relaxed than OS closing ranks for most branches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What rank is needed for NIT Trichy CSE in 2026?

Based on 2025 data, NIT Trichy CSE (Other State, General) closes around rank 1,200–1,300. Tamil Nadu (Home State) closes around 2,000–2,200. OBC-NCL OS closes around 650–700.

Is NIT Trichy better than NIT Warangal?

Both are top-tier NITs. NIT Trichy has slightly better NIRF ranking and placement average. NIT Warangal is stronger in Telangana/AP region. Both are excellent choices — your branch and category rank should guide the decision.

Does NIT Trichy have a supernumerary state quota?

NIT Trichy's Home State quota (50%) is for Tamil Nadu domicile students. If you are from Tamil Nadu, your effective cutoff is significantly more relaxed than Other State (OS) cutoffs.

What is the fees at NIT Trichy in 2026?

NIT Trichy fees for B.Tech (General category) are approximately ₹1.25–1.5 lakh per year (tuition + hostel). SC/ST students pay only ₹12,000–15,000 per semester as per government policy.

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