B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering 

at NIT Trichy, Tiruchirappalli

The cutoff trend for BTech in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology has been increasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under the General category for all India quota was 10037. In 2022, it increased to 11032. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 16814 to 19315 for OBC, 66026 to 56969 for SC, 801 to 458 for ST, 14799 to 16173 for EWS and 303 to 334 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

It depends on various factors such as your JEE Main rank, category, and the availability of seats for the B.Tech courses offered by NIT Trichy. The cutoff ranks for admission to NIT Trichy change every year based on the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates who appeared for the exam, and other factors. Therefore, it is difficult to predict your chances of admission without knowing your JEE Main rank and other relevant details. You can check the previous year's cutoff ranks for NIT Trichy to get an idea of the minimum rank required for admission.

For admission in a BTech course at NITT, candidates shall have a valid score of JEE Main. Candidates with a score equal to or more than the cutoff marks further becomes eligible for participation in the JoSAA counselling round. If the seats are left vacant after this round, then those are filled through the CSAB counselling. Candidates who pass Class 12 in Science stream wtih PCM/ PBM subjects are eligible to apply for this course. 

The CSE branch recorded the highest placement rate during BTech placements 2024. Looking at the past three years' statistics, a fluctuating trend was recorded in the placement rate of almost all the BTech branches, except MME which recorded a declining trend. Refer to the table below for NIT Trichy placement rate trends for BTech:

Admission to the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy is based on various factors, including your performance in the class 12th board exams and your score in a national-level entrance examination such as JEE Main. Having less than 75% in your class 12th board exams can affect your chances of getting admission to NIT Trichy, but it is not the only criterion that is considered. As you are from Tamil Nadu, you may have a higher chance of getting admission to NIT Trichy through the Tamil Nadu state quota, which gives preference to students who are residents of Tamil Nadu. However, this is subject to the availability of seats and the cutoff marks set by the institute, which can vary from year to year. It is important to note that the exact admission criteria and the process can change from year to year, so it is best to check the official website of NIT Trichy for the most up-to-date information.

No, NIT Trichy does not offer admission to any of its courses directly. Admission is strictly entrance-based. For BTech, MTech, MSc, and MCA courses, national-level examinations such as JEE Main,  GATE,  IIT JAM, and NIMCET are accepted. Candidates shortlisted based on the exam scores further need to take part in the respective counselling procedures such as JoSAA for BTech, CCMT for MTech, and CCMN for MSc. 

During 2024 placements, the overall placement rate for BTech was 88.90%. Further, the NIT Trichy MBA placement rate stood at 72.80%. Take a look at the table below depicting the NIT Trichy placement rate for 2024:

The NIT Trichy average package is yet to be relesaed. Meanwhile, students can have a look at the median package for past three years to get an estimate:

NOTE: The above salary data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The NIT Trichy highest package has not been disclosed on the official website. However, the median package for UG and PG courses is available in the NIRF report 2024. As per the report, the highest median package for 2023 stood at INR 15.76 LPA and was offered to BTech students. Refer to the table below for NIT Trichy placement package 2023: