NIT Puducherry admission to various UG, PG, and doctorate level programs is based on national level exams accepted by the institute. NIT Puducherry offers a four-year B.Tech. program in 5 specializations. For the B.Tech. admissions at NIT Puducherry, candidates are required to appear for JEE Main examination and participate in the JoSAA counseling for the final seat allotments. NIT Puducherry fee is INR 5.6 Lakhs per year for its B.Tech. program. NIT Puducherry also offers admission to the M.Tech., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs. Admissions to the M.Tech. and M.Sc. program are done on the basis of GATE and JAM scores respectively, while Ph.D. admissions are based on the written test and interview conducted by the institute.

1. NIT Puducherry Important Dates 2026
2. NIT Puducherry Admission Highlights
3. NIT Puducherry B.Tech. Admission 2026
4. NIT Puducherry M.Tech Admission 2026
5. NIT Puducherry Ph.D. Admission 2026
6. NIT Puducherry Admission 2026 FAQs

NIT Puducherry Important Dates 2026

NIT Puducherry offers admission to its various programs through national-level entrance examinations such as JEE Mains for B.tech., GATE for M.tech. , JAM for M.Sc. and NCET for its B.Ed. programs. The important dates regarding these examinations are given below:

NIT Puducherry B.Tech Admission Dates 2026

NIT Puducherry accepts JEE Main Score followed by JoSAA Counselling. Below are the details of the JOSAA Counselling.

JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026

*There is no entrance exam for DASA PG, but candidates are selected based on their GRE or GMAT scores. For DASA UG, candidates are selected based on their JEE Main ranks.

NIT Puducherry M.Tech Admission Dates 2026

Check the table below for NIT Puducherry M.Tech Admission counselling Dates 2026:

CCMT Counselling Dates 2026

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NIT Puducherry M.Sc. Admission Dates 2026

Check the table below for NIT Puducherry M.Sc. Admission Dates 2026:

CCMN Counselling Dates 2026

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Course Wise Entrance Exam and Important Dates

The table shows course wise accepted entrance exams with their registration and exam dates:

NIT Puducherry Admission Highlights

Here are the key highlights of NIT Puducherry Admission 2025:

NIT Puducherry B.Tech. Admission 2026

NIT Puducherry offers a full-time B.Tech program at the UG level in 5 different specializations. Admissions to the B.Tech program at NIT Puducherry are based on the score in JEE Main exam, followed by JoSAA counselling.

NIT Puducherry B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates are required to pass their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as mandatory subjects.
• Candidates are required to secure at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA in aggregate.

NIT Puducherry B.Tech Selection Criteria

• Candidates are selected based on the rank secured by them in JEE Main.
• The seat allotment is done on the basis of the candidate's performance in the JoSAA counseling process and previous academic records and other factors.

NIT Puducherry JEE Main Cutoff 2025

NIT Puducherry JEE Main Cutoff 2025 has been released. In Round 1 of 2025, the Home State (HS) closing rank for B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering is 50,932, while the Other State (OS) closing rank is 14,207. Tabulated below are NIT Puducherry JEE Main Cutoff 2025 for the General Category (Home State & Other State).

How to Apply for JEE Main 2025?

Candidates who are eligible for admission have to take the JEE Main. The application process is given below:

• Visit the official website of JEE- Main
• Register for the online application form
• Make a note of the system-generated application number
• Create a password
• Log in again and fill out the form
• Upload scanned images of photographs and signature
• A fee of INR 1000 will be charged which is to be paid through Debit card, Credit card, Net banking, UPI, or Paytm.
• Keep a printout of the application form for future use.

For JOSAA Counseling

Candidates who have a positive JEE Main score have to go for JoSAA counselling. Follow these steps to register:

• Click on the registration page at the official JoSAA website.
• Use the JEE Main application number to log in.
• Ensure that your candidate profile is accurate.
• Click on ‘Submit changes’.
• Fill out your preferred colleges and specializations according to the list of available options.
• Lock the selected choices by clicking on ‘I agree to lock my choices’.
• Keep a printout of the page for future reference.

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NIT Puducherry M.Tech Admission 2026

NIT Puducherry offers a Full-Time M.Tech program for a duration of two years. The program is being offered in 12 specializations. Admissions to these programs are based on scores obtained in the GATE examination, followed by CCMT Counseling.

NIT Puducherry M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech program at NIT Puducherry are required to have a bachelor's degree such as B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant discipline.
• Candidates must have secured at least 60% or 6.5 CGPA in their graduation.

NIT Puducherry M.Tech Selection Criteria

• Candidates are selected based on the rank secured by them in the GATE exam.
• Allocation of seats is done after the successful completion of the CCMT counseling process and based on previous academic records, availability of seats, and other factors

How to apply for GATE?

The registration process for GATE Exam is given below:

• Visit the official website- GATE 2025
• Register through the link by entering the candidate’s name, email ID, and mobile number.
• After the form is submitted, an enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate’s mobile number.
• Fill out the application form.
• A fee of 1,800 INR (INR 900 INR for women and reserved categories) will be charged WHICH is to be paid online.
• Download the form and keep a printout for future reference.

CCMT Counselling-

Candidates who take the GATE will have to go for CCMT counseling. To apply, follow the given steps:

• Register at the official website- CCMT.
• Fill out the application form.
• Pay the registration fee of INR 3000.
• Click on “I agree”.
• Start entering your choices. When it is done, lock the choices.
• Submit the application and keep a printout.

NIT Puducherry GATE Cutoff 2025

NIT Puducherry GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. The cutoff marks for M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering are 579 in Round 1 and 575 in Round 2. Tabulated below are NIT Puducherry GATE Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.

NIT Puducherry Ph.D. Admission 2026

NIT Puducherry offers Ph.D programs to all eligible candidates in 9 specializations under the departments of Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities.

NIT Puducherry Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

• Engineering/ Technology Master’s in Engineering/ Technology with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA.
• Basic Science First Class Master’s degree in Science and Humanities with minimum 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in the relevant discipline.
• Valid GATE/UGC/CSIR/NET score is mandatory for full-time candidates

NIT Puducherry Ph.D. Selection Criteria

• For selection to Ph.D degrees, the institute conducts a common written test and personal interview for admissions of both part-time and full-time candidates.

How to Apply?

• Visit the official website of the institute
• Click on the 'Admissions Tab'.
• Choose the respective program and click on the admission link.
• Download the admission form and pay the minimal application fee.
• Submit the application form

NIT Puducherry Admission FAQs

Ques. What is the reservation policy of NIT Puducherry?

Ans. Reservation is available at NIT Puducherry as per norms prescribed by the Government of India. The following are the percentage of seats reserved category-wise:

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)- 27%
• SC Candidates- 15%
• ST Candidates- 7.5%
• PwD (40% or more disability)- 3%

* 50% of seats available at the time of admission process is reserved for the Home-State candidates (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Andaman Nicobar). The remaining 50% seats are filled on All-India quota basis.

Ques. Does NIT Puducherry provide fellowships to its Ph.D students?

Ans. Research fellowships are available to full-time research scholars at NIT Puducherry who are not receiving any financial support/scholarship from other Agencies or State or Central Governments.

Ques. Does NIT Puducherry offer admission to foreign students?

Ans. Yes, NIT Puducherry offers admission to foreign students under the scheme of Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) for the UG and PG programs.

Ques. What is M.Sc Cutoff 2025 at NIT Puducherry?

Ans. NIT Puducherry IIT JAM Cutoff 2024 is tabulated below: