National Institute of Technology - [NIT]

National Institute of Technology Srinagar is an autonomous institute established in 1960. It is an institute of national importance and is approved by the Ministry of Education.

NIT Srinagar has been ranked 80 in India by MyKollege in the engineering category in 2025. It has also been ranked 79 in India by NIRF in the engineering category in 2024.

NIT Srinagar offers admission to BTech, MTech, MPhil, and PhD courses in multiple specializations. BTech is the most popular program at NIT Srinagar.

Candidates who have qualified 10+2 and JEE Main can be admitted to the BTech Programme through JoSAA counseling. The annual fee for the BTech program is INR 1.65 Lakhs.

The highest salary package offered during NIT Srinagar Placement 2024 was INR 39 LPA. The top recruiters during the Placement Drive 2024 were NTPC, DRDO, TCS, L&T-ECC, and Power Grid.

NIT Srinagar accepts JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA Counselling for admission to the B.Tech program. Candidates can check the schedule of the counselling below.

JoSAA Counselling Dates 2026

The JoSAA counselling schedule for 2026 is tabulated below.

• Established: 1960
• Institute type: Autonomous, Institute of National Importance
• Approved by: Ministry of Education
• Ranking 2025: 80 by MyKollege (Engineering)
• Ranking 2024: 79 by NIRF (Engineering)
• BTech annual fee: INR 1.65 Lakhs
• Highest package 2024: INR 39 LPA

Admission to the BTech program is based on JEE Main scores. The admission process is conducted through JoSAA counseling.

MTech, MPhil, and PhD admissions are offered in multiple specializations.

Cutoff details for admission are determined through the JoSAA counseling process based on JEE Main scores.

• MyKollege 2025: Rank 80 in India (Engineering category)
• NIRF 2024: Rank 79 in India (Engineering category)

Alumni information is available through the institute.

Campus infrastructure details are available through the institute.

A comparison between these institutes is available for prospective students.

Frequently asked questions about admission, fees, and placement are addressed in this section.

NIT Srinagar M.Tech Admission Dates 2026

M.Tech admission at NIT Srinagar is based on a valid GATE score. Candidates must register to the CCMT portal, and seats are allotted through CCMT counselling rounds. Candidates can check the CCMT Counselling dates in the table below.

CCMT Counselling Dates 2026

Read More: CCMT Counselling Official Dates 2026

NIT Srinagar MSc Admission Dates 2026

Admission to the M.Sc programs at NIT Srinagar is based on IIT JAM scores followed by CCMN Counselling. Candidates can check the schedule of the CCMN Counselling in the table below:

CCMN Counselling Dates 2026

The table below shows the Central Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Sc (CCMN) seat allotment dates for 2026. Dates marked with a strikethrough have been revised.

Read the official CCMN counselling dates 2026 PDF for more details.

The table shows course wise accepted entrance exams with their registration and exam dates. Strikethrough dates indicate the original schedule.

The key highlights of NIT Srinagar are listed below.

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar is an autonomous institute located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It was established in 1960 and is approved by the Ministry of Education.

NIT Srinagar offers admission to various UG, PG, and PhD programs. It provides BTech Program in multiple specializations, such as Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc.

As per the student reviews, the faculty of NIT Srinagar is experienced and friendly. Students can approach the teachers whenever they have doubts.

According to Goutam from BTech, Mechanical Engineering (2024), "the faculty members on the campus are highly qualified with amazing skills that will help every student to grasp concepts of topics in a concise way."

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar offers BTech, MTech, MBA, MPhil, and PhD programs. Each course has its own eligibility criteria, selection process, and first-year fees.

NIT Srinagar admissions are based on merit in national-level examinations. Candidates must apply online through the institute’s official website for their preferred course.

• BTech Admission: Candidates must appear for JEE Main and participate in JoSAA counseling for final seat allotments.
• MTech Admission: Candidates must have qualified GATE.
• MBA Admission: Candidates must have a valid CAT Score. Selection is based on group discussions and personal interviews conducted by the institute.
• MPhil Admission: Candidates must have qualified IITJAM.
• PhD Admission: Candidates should have valid GATE / NET scores. Selection is based on a written test and a personal interview conducted by the institute.

NIT Srinagar was established in 1960 and became an NIT in 2002. It ranked 82 in NIRF 2023 (Engineering).

• Admission is through JEE Main + JoSAA/CSAB Counselling.
• Offers branches like CSE, IT, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, etc.
• Total Seats: 899, with separate seat quotas for J&K, Ladakh, and other states.

Placements 2023

• Highest Package: ₹36.5 LPA
• Average Package: ₹11 LPA
• Median Package: ₹10.48 LPA
• 95%+ Students Placed; Civil has Lowest Placement (~65%)

Internships

97% of students got internships; 756 out of 776 students. Top companies include DRDO, BHEL, HPCL, Indian Oil, NTPC, and Oil India.

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar is located in Jammu and Kashmir. The campus covers 67 acres near Dal Lake.

The institute offers good sports and research facilities. The campus is known for its scenic location.

The tuition fee at NIT Srinagar is ₹72,000 per semester. Hostel and mess charges are extra.

• Tuition Fee: ₹72,000 per semester
• Hostel and Mess: Extra charges apply

Scholarships are available for eligible students at NIT Srinagar. These are offered for SC/ST, OBC, and General category students.

General category scholarships are provided based on family income.

NIT Srinagar has separate hostels for boys and girls. There are 5 hostels for boys and 1 hostel for girls.

Students stay in triple sharing rooms until the 3rd year of their programme.

NIT Srinagar organises an annual technical fest called Techvaganza. Students can join various clubs on campus.

• RoboNox
• Art and Culture Club
• IEEE Student Chapter

NIT Srinagar accepts admissions based on JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT scores. The cutoff details for B.Tech, M.Tech, and M.Sc programmes are given below.

NIT Srinagar JEE Main Cutoff 2025

NIT Srinagar JEE Main Cutoff 2025 has been released. In Round 1, the outside state closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering is 22,015.

The table below shows the Round 1 outside state closing ranks for the General Category.

NIT Srinagar GATE Cutoff 2025

NIT Srinagar GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. In Round 1, the cutoff marks for M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering is 529.

The cutoff for Structural Engineering is 442. For Microelectronics and VLSI Design, the cutoff marks is 393.

NIT Srinagar GATE Cutoff 2025 for Round 1 has been released. The cutoff marks vary by M.Tech course.

The table below shows the Round 1 cutoff marks for M.Tech courses at NIT Srinagar in 2025.

NIT Srinagar IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 has been released. In Round 1, the closing rank for M.Sc Mathematics is 1431.

For M.Sc Chemistry, the closing rank is 1603, and for M.Sc Physics, the closing rank is 1788.

The table below shows the NIT Srinagar IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 for the General Category.

NIT Srinagar Placement 2025 report is yet to be released. As per the 2024 Placement data, the highest package offered was INR 39 LPA.

A total of 413 UG students and 56 PG students were placed during the 2024 placement drive.

Median Package Trends

The median package trends for UG and PG programs are given below.

• For UG Program: There was an increase in the median package from the year 2022 to 2023. The median package remained the same in the year 2024 for the UG Programs.
• For PG Program: There was a constant increase in the median package from year 2022 to 2024 for PG Programs.

Many multinational companies and public sector units visit the NIT Srinagar campus for placements. These recruiters hire students for various roles across different sectors.

In 2025, MyKollege ranked NIT Srinagar 80th in India and 2nd in Jammu and Kashmir in the engineering category. The rankings received from different agencies in 2024 are listed below.

NIT Srinagar has more than 8000 alumni working in many organisations. Some of the notable alumni are listed below.

NIT Srinagar provides facilities such as computer labs, a canteen, hostels, sports facilities, and a health centre. The institute has separate hostels for boys and girls inside the campus.

Students can take part in extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural events. Several events and festivals are hosted on campus throughout the year.

• Health Centre: Offers first aid, instant medical support, ambulance, and emergency medical kits.
• Classrooms: Equipped with projectors, speakers, and podiums for lectures and presentations.
• Sports Facilities: Includes a running track, basketball and tennis courts, and more.

NIT Srinagar provides separate hostels for boys and girls. There are 4 boys hostels and 1 girls hostel on campus.

Students pay INR 12,000 per semester for hostel accommodation. Mess charges are extra and follow the institute policy.

All hostels offer basic facilities like food and internet. Mess facilities are available separately for students.

A canteen is available for students with a variety of food choices. The campus also has a running track and a tennis court.

The library is one of the top technical libraries in Jammu and Kashmir. It holds almost 60,000 books on engineering, science, and the humanities.

The library also has about 6,000 bound volumes and journals from India and abroad.

Students can transfer between engineering branches at NIT Srinagar under specific conditions. The transfer is an incentive for excellent academic performance in the first two semesters.

• The student must have been admitted through JEE.
• Transfers can only happen after completing the first year.
• There must be a vacancy in the desired branch.

The table below compares NIT Srinagar with IIT Jammu and NIT Hamirpur across key criteria.

High-performing students can switch to their preferred engineering branch under this policy. The change is allowed while ensuring that all administrative requirements are met.