Complete NIT Trichy Cutoff Guide: All Years & Categories (2021-2025)
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy/NITT) is one of India's premier engineering institutions, consistently ranked among the top 10 technical colleges in the country. Located in Tamil Nadu, NIT Trichy is renowned for its excellent placement records, distinguished faculty, and world-class infrastructure.
Understanding NIT Trichy Cutoffs
What is a Cutoff?
A cutoff represents the minimum rank or score required to secure admission to a specific course at NIT Trichy. Cutoffs are released as Opening Ranks (OR) and Closing Ranks (CR):
- Opening Rank (OR): The best rank among admitted students
- Closing Rank (CR): The last rank at which admission was offered
Important Admission Categories
Quota Types:
- AI (All India Quota): Open to students from all states (approximately 50% seats)
- HS (Home State Quota): Reserved for Tamil Nadu domicile students (approximately 50% seats)
- OS (Other State): For non-Tamil Nadu students competing in AI quota
Reservation Categories:
- General/OPEN Category
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
- OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer)
- SC (Scheduled Caste)
- ST (Scheduled Tribe)
- PwD (Persons with Disability)
B.Tech Admission Cutoffs (JEE Main)
1. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) - Most Competitive Branch
General Category (All India Quota)
| Year | Round 1 Closing Rank | Final Round Closing Rank | Trend |
| 2025 | 1104 | 1605 | Increased competition |
| 2024 | 1019 | 1245 | Lower than 2025 |
| 2023 | - | 1679 | Higher than 2024 |
| 2022 | - | 1205 | Fluctuating |
| 2021 | - | 793 | Most competitive year |
Key Insights:
- CSE consistently remains the most sought-after branch at NIT Trichy
- Competition level fluctuates annually based on various factors
- Students need to target a rank below 1600-1700 for safer admission chances
OBC-NCL Category (All India Quota)
| Year | Final Round Closing Rank | Percentile Required (Approx.) |
| 2025 | 1631 (HS Quota) | 96-97 |
| 2024 | 168-520 (varies by round) | 96-97 |
| 2023 | 1778 (HS Quota) | 95-96 |
| 2022 | - | 95-96 |
Home State (Tamil Nadu) Quota - CSE
| Category | 2025 Closing Rank | 2024 Closing Rank |
| General | 1631 | 7913 |
| OBC-NCL | 1631 | Data varies |
| SC | 204-633 | 204 |
| ST | Data limited | Data limited |
2. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
General Category Cutoff Trends
| Year | All India Final CR | Home State Final CR | Gender-Neutral |
| 2025 | 4500-5000 (Est.) | 8000-9000 (Est.) | Yes |
| 2024 | 4850 | 8500 | Yes |
| 2023 | 5165 | 9200 | Yes |
| 2022 | 4090 | Data varies | Yes |
| 2021 | 3197 | Data varies | Yes |
Percentile Required:
- General (AI): 97-98 percentile
- OBC-NCL: 95-96 percentile
- EWS: 96-97 percentile
3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
| Category | 2024 Closing Rank | 2023 Closing Rank | 2022 Closing Rank |
| General (AI) | 8200-8500 | 8503 | 7307 |
| General Female (AI) | 11405-11410 | Data varies | 8324 |
| OBC-NCL | 4888-4893 | Data varies | Data varies |
| EWS | 2191-2196 | Data varies | Data varies |
| SC | 1953-1958 | Data varies | Data varies |
| ST | 915-920 | Data varies | Data varies |
Required JEE Main Percentile:
- General: 96-97%
- OBC: 94-95%
4. Mechanical Engineering
Year-wise Closing Rank Analysis
| Year | General (AI) CR | OBC-NCL CR | SC CR | ST CR |
| 2025 | 13000-14000 | 7955-7960 (Female) | 2500-3000 | 1200-1400 |
| 2024 | 12500-13000 | Data varies | Data varies | Data varies |
| 2023 | 13492 | Data varies | Data varies | Data varies |
| 2022 | 10547 | Data varies | Data varies | Data varies |
| 2021 | 10037 | Data varies | Data varies | Data varies |
Expected JEE Main Marks: 140-160 (General Category)
5. Civil Engineering
| Category | Expected 2025 CR | Opening Rank (OR) | Closing Rank (CR) |
| General (AI) | 18000-19000 | 5892 | 18975 |
| EWS | 3000-4000 | 2482 | 3942 |
| OBC-NCL | 6000-7000 | 3638 | 6791 |
| SC | 2500-3000 | 850 | 2919 |
| ST | 350-400 | 389 | 398 |
Percentile Required: 93-95% (General)
6. Chemical Engineering
| Year | General (AI) OR | General (AI) CR | Gender-Neutral |
| 2024 | 12165 | 16034 | Yes |
| 2023 | Data varies | 14000-15000 | Yes |
| Expected 2025 | 7175 | 13950 | Yes |
Female Candidates:
- Opening Rank: 19876
- Closing Rank: 26484
7. Other B.Tech Branches - Quick Reference
| Branch | General (AI) CR 2024 | General (AI) CR 2023 | Trend |
| Instrumentation & Control | 14000-16000 | 15000-17000 | Stable |
| Metallurgical & Materials | 18000-20000 | 19000-21000 | Decreasing |
| Production Engineering | 22000-24500 | 24000-26000 | Easiest to get |
8. Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) - Through NATA/JEE Main Paper 2
Most Competitive Program at NIT Trichy
| Category | Round 1 CR | Final Round CR | Year |
| General (AI) | 348 | 404 | 2024 |
| OBC-NCL | 160 | 168 | 2024 |
| SC | 41-50 | 50 | 2024 |
| ST | 41 | 41 | 2024 |
| PwD | 5 | 60 | 2024 |
Note: B.Arch has the most stringent cutoffs across all programs at NIT Trichy.
Category-Wise Summary Tables
General Category - All Branches (2024 Final Round)
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Seats (Approx.) |
| CSE | 486 | 1245 | 110-120 |
| ECE | 2500 | 4850 | 110-120 |
| EEE | 5000 | 8200 | 100-110 |
| Mechanical | 8000 | 13000 | 110-120 |
| Civil | 10000 | 18000 | 90-100 |
| Chemical | 12000 | 16000 | 80-90 |
| Production | 18000 | 24286 | 70-80 |
OBC-NCL Category - Key Branches (2024)
| Branch | Final Round CR | Approximate Percentile |
| CSE | 520-600 | 96-97% |
| ECE | 1800-2000 | 95-96% |
| EEE | 3000-3500 | 94-95% |
| Mechanical | 4500-5000 | 93-94% |
| Production | 8000-9000 | 90-92% |
Last Round Range: 168 (B.Arch) to 8996 (Production Engg.)
SC Category - Cutoff Summary (2024)
| Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Competition Level |
| B.Arch | 41 | 50 | Highest |
| CSE | 150 | 204 | Very High |
| ECE | 400 | 633 | High |
| EEE | 800 | 1200 | Moderate |
| Mechanical | 1500 | 2000 | Moderate |
| Civil | 850 | 2919 | Low-Moderate |
| Production | 3000 | 5179 | Lower |
Overall Range: 17 to 5179 (All India Quota)
ST Category - Complete Analysis (2024)
| Branch | Round 1 CR | Final Round CR | Difficulty |
| B.Arch | 41 | 41 | Most Difficult |
| CSE | 200-300 | 350-400 | Very High |
| ECE | 600-700 | 800-900 | High |
| Mechanical | 1000-1200 | 1300-1400 | Moderate |
| Production | 1433 | 1681 | Easiest |
Overall Range: 39 to 8872 across all branches
EWS Category - Branch-wise (2024)
| Branch | Closing Rank | Expected Percentile |
| CSE | 300-400 | 97-98% |
| ECE | 1200-1400 | 95-96% |
| EEE | 2191-2196 | 94-95% |
| Mechanical | 2500-3000 | 93-94% |
| Civil | 3942 | 92-93% |
| Chemical | Data limited | 91-92% |
Female Candidates - Gender-Specific Cutoffs
Computer Science and Engineering
| Category | Closing Rank (Female) | Advantage vs Gender-Neutral |
| General | 2000-2500 | Moderate advantage |
| OBC-NCL | 1000-1500 | Significant advantage |
| SC | 400-600 | High advantage |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Female)
| Category | 2024 CR (Female) | General CR (Comparison) |
| General | 11405-11410 | 8200-8500 |
| EWS | 2191-2196 | Data varies |
| OBC-NCL | 4888-4893 | Data varies |
| SC | 1953-1958 | Data varies |
| ST | 915-920 | Data varies |
Chemical Engineering (Female)
- Opening Rank: 19876
- Closing Rank: 26484
- General Gender-Neutral CR: 16034
Home State vs Other State Quota Comparison
Tamil Nadu Students (Home State Quota)
| Branch | HS Quota CR 2025 | AI Quota CR 2025 | Advantage Factor |
| CSE | 1631 | 1605 | Minimal |
| ECE | 8000-9000 (Est.) | 4500-5000 | ~2x easier |
| Mechanical | 18000-20000 | 13000-14000 | ~1.5x easier |
| Civil | 25000-28000 | 18000-19000 | ~1.4x easier |
Range for HS Quota 2025: 4624 to 33672 (General Category)
Gender-Neutral Seats - Home State (2024)
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
| General | 2 | 43172 |
| OBC-NCL | Data varies | 14647 |
| SC | Data varies | 4794 |
| ST | Data varies | 6910 |
M.Tech Cutoff (GATE-Based Admission)
Understanding M.Tech Cutoffs
NIT Trichy conducts M.Tech admissions through CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech) based on GATE scores. The cutoff is released as GATE score (out of 1000), not ranks.
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Most Competitive)
Year-wise GATE Score Analysis
| Year | General (OPEN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
| 2025 | 747-777 | 650-700 | 500-550 | 400-450 | 680-720 |
| 2024 | 712 | 618 | 508 | Data limited | Data limited |
| 2023 | 637-709 | 550-600 | 450-500 | 350-400 | Data limited |
| 2022 | 592 | Data limited | Data limited | Data limited | Data limited |
| 2021 | 622 | Data limited | Data limited | Data limited | Data limited |
Key Insight: M.Tech CSE cutoff increased significantly in 2025 compared to previous years.
M.Tech Data Analytics
| Category | 2025 GATE Score | 2024 GATE Score | Growth |
| General | 714-749 | 650-680 | Increasing |
| OBC-NCL | 600-650 | 550-600 | Moderate |
| SC | 450-500 | 400-450 | Steady |
M.Tech VLSI System Design
| Category | Minimum GATE Score 2025 | Closing GATE Score |
| General | 665 | 700-720 |
| OBC-NCL | 550-600 | Data varies |
| SC | 400-450 | Data varies |
| ST | 350-400 | Data varies |
M.Tech Other Specializations (2025)
| Specialization | General Score Range | Competitiveness |
| Computer Science | 747-777 | Highest |
| Data Analytics | 714-749 | Very High |
| VLSI System | 665-700 | High |
| Communication Systems | 550-600 | Moderate-High |
| Thermal Engineering | 450-500 | Moderate |
| Industrial Metallurgy | 387-420 | Low-Moderate |
| Welding Engineering | 400-450 | Low |
| Non-Destructive Testing | 397-430 | Lowest |
M.Tech Category-wise Complete Summary
General Category (2025)
| Program | Minimum Score | Maximum Score | Seats |
| CSE | 747 | 892 | Limited |
| Data Analytics | 714 | 807 | Limited |
| VLSI | 665 | Data varies | Limited |
| Communication Engg. | 550 | 650 | Limited |
| Production Engg. | 400 | 500 | More seats |
OBC-NCL Category
| Program | Expected Score 2025 | 2024 Score |
| CSE | 650-700 | 618 |
| Data Analytics | 600-650 | Data limited |
| VLSI | 550-600 | Data limited |
| Mechanical (Various) | 400-500 | Data limited |
M.Tech GATE Score vs Percentile Guide
| GATE Score | Percentile (Approx.) | Admission Chances at NIT Trichy |
| 800-1000 | 99+ | Top programs (CSE, Data Analytics) guaranteed |
| 700-799 | 97-99 | Good chances in CSE, excellent in other branches |
| 600-699 | 94-97 | Moderate in CSE, good in ECE, VLSI |
| 500-599 | 88-94 | Possible in mid-tier branches |
| 400-499 | 75-88 | Lower competition branches |
| 350-399 | 65-75 | Least competitive programs |
Previous Years' M.Tech Trends (2020-2023)
| Year | CSE Closing Score | ECE Closing Score | Mechanical Closing Score |
| 2023 | 637-709 | 550-600 | 450-500 |
| 2022 | 592 | Data limited | Data limited |
| 2021 | 622 | Data limited | Data limited |
| 2020 | Data limited | Data limited | Data limited |
MBA/PGDM Cutoff (CAT-Based)
CAT Percentile Requirements
General Category
| Year | Minimum Percentile | Admission Offered | Competition |
| 2024 | 80 | Yes | High |
| 2023 | 80 | Yes | High |
| 2022 | 80 | Yes | Moderate-High |
| 2021 | 80 | Yes | Moderate-High |
Important Note: While 80 percentile is the qualifying cutoff, actual selection percentiles are typically much higher (90-95+) due to competition.
Category-wise CAT Cutoffs
| Category | Minimum Percentile | Realistic Admission Percentile |
| General | 80 | 92-95 |
| EWS | 75-80 | 88-90 |
| OBC-NCL | 70-75 | 85-88 |
| SC | 65-70 | 75-80 |
| ST | 65-70 | 75-80 |
MBA Specializations Available
- Business Analytics
- Marketing Management
- Finance Management
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
- IT Consulting
All specializations maintain the same cutoff threshold.
Special Admission Routes
1. DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad)
For foreign nationals and international students:
| Year | Opening Rank | Closing Rank | Status |
| 2025 | 16522 | 974217 | Expected |
| 2024 | Data varies | Data varies | Completed |
| 2022 | 21 | 936 (General) | Completed |
Exam: SAT/JEE Main
Application: Through DASA UG portal
2. CSAB Special Round
Additional opportunities for students after JoSAA rounds:
| Category | 2025 Opening Rank | 2025 Closing Rank |
| General | 12612 | 44203 |
| OBC-NCL | Data varies | Data varies |
| SC | Data varies | Data varies |
Note: CSAB rounds occur after regular JoSAA counselling completes.
3. IIT JAM (For M.Sc Programs)
| Program | General Category Rank Range | Competition Level |
| M.Sc Physics | 161-703 | Moderate |
| M.Sc Chemistry | Data varies | Moderate |
| M.Sc Mathematics | Data varies | Moderate-High |
JEE Main Percentile to Rank Conversion (2024-2025)
Understanding Your Chances
| Percentile | Approximate Rank | Admission Possibility at NIT Trichy |
| 99.5+ | 1-5000 | CSE/ECE/Top branches guaranteed |
| 99.0-99.5 | 5000-11000 | Good chances in CSE/ECE, excellent in others |
| 98.0-99.0 | 11000-22000 | Moderate in CSE/ECE, good in EEE/Mechanical |
| 97.0-98.0 | 22000-33000 | Possible in core branches |
| 96.0-97.0 | 33000-44000 | Civil/Chemical/Production |
| 95.0-96.0 | 44000-55000 | Lower branches, HS quota advantage |
| 93.0-95.0 | 55000-77000 | Possible through HS quota/reserved categories |
| 90.0-93.0 | 77000-110000 | Limited through HS quota |
| 85.0-90.0 | 110000-165000 | Very limited, mainly HS quota |
Marks vs Percentile (JEE Main 2024)
B.Tech Paper (300 Marks Total)
| Marks Range | Percentile | Expected Rank | NIT Trichy Branches |
| 280-300 | 99.9+ | Top 1000 | Any branch of choice |
| 250-280 | 99.5-99.9 | 1000-5000 | CSE/ECE certain |
| 220-250 | 99.0-99.5 | 5000-11000 | CSE/ECE good chance |
| 190-220 | 98.0-99.0 | 11000-22000 | Core branches |
| 160-190 | 97.0-98.0 | 22000-33000 | Core branches good |
| 140-160 | 96.0-97.0 | 33000-44000 | Mid-tier branches |
| 120-140 | 95.0-96.0 | 44000-55000 | Lower branches possible |
| 100-120 | 93.0-95.0 | 55000-77000 | Limited options |
Minimum Recommended Score for NIT Trichy: 140+ (General Category)
Factors Affecting Cutoffs
Primary Factors
-
Number of Applicants
- Higher applicants = Higher cutoffs
- JEE Main sees 10-12 lakh candidates annually
- NIT Trichy receives applications from top 1-2% of JEE qualifiers
-
Exam Difficulty Level
- Easier exam = Higher cutoffs
- Difficult exam = Lower cutoffs
- 2024 was considered moderate difficulty
-
Seat Availability
- Total B.Tech seats: ~1,038
- Limited seats increase competition
- Seat matrix varies by branch
-
Previous Year Trends
- Cutoffs generally trend upward over years
- CSE has seen 20-30% variation annually
- Core branches remain relatively stable
-
Reservation Policy
- 50% seats reserved (OBC/SC/ST/EWS)
- Category-wise cutoffs vary significantly
- Female candidates have separate quotas
-
Branch Popularity
- CSE remains most popular (highest cutoff)
- ECE second most popular
- Production Engineering least competitive
Expert Tips for Aspirants
For B.Tech Admission
Target Scores by Category:
-
General Category (AI Quota)
- For CSE: JEE Main Score 240+ (Rank < 2000)
- For ECE: Score 210+ (Rank < 5000)
- For Core Branches: Score 180+ (Rank < 15000)
-
OBC-NCL Category
- For CSE: Score 220+ (Rank < 1000 in category)
- For ECE: Score 190+ (Rank < 2500)
- For Core Branches: Score 160+ (Rank < 6000)
-
Home State (Tamil Nadu) Students
- 50% quota advantage
- Target scores can be 20-30 marks lower
- Competition within state students only
Preparation Strategy:
- Start preparation at least 12-18 months before exam
- Focus equally on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
- Practice 10+ full-length mock tests
- Analyze previous 5 years' JEE Main papers
- Build speed and accuracy simultaneously
- Target 85%+ accuracy in attempted questions
For M.Tech Admission (GATE)
Target GATE Scores:
- For CSE M.Tech: 750+ (General), 650+ (OBC)
- For VLSI/Data Analytics: 700+ (General), 600+ (OBC)
- For Core Branches: 600+ (General), 500+ (OBC)
GATE Preparation Tips:
- Follow standard textbooks for each subject
- Complete syllabus 3 months before exam
- Practice previous 10 years' GATE papers
- Focus on high-weightage topics
- Take full-length mock tests weekly
- Revise important formulas daily
For MBA Admission (CAT)
Realistic Targets:
- General Category: Score 98+ percentile for admission
- Reserved Categories: Score 88-95+ percentile
- Preparation Time: 6-9 months recommended
CAT Success Strategy:
- Strengthen Quantitative Aptitude fundamentals
- Practice Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension daily
- Master Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Take 20+ sectional tests
- Attempt 15+ full-length mock CAT exams
- Analyze every mock test thoroughly
Important Dates and Timeline
JEE Main 2026 (Tentative)
| Event | Expected Date |
| Notification Release | December 2025 |
| Application Start | January 2026 |
| Application End | February 2026 |
| Admit Card | March 2026 |
| Session 1 Exam | April 2026 |
| Session 2 Exam | May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | June 2026 |
JoSAA Counselling 2026
| Round | Expected Date |
| Registration Opens | June 2026 |
| Choice Filling | June-July 2026 |
| Round 1 Allotment | July 2026 |
| Round 2-5 Allotments | July 2026 |
| CSAB Special Rounds | August 2026 |
| Physical Reporting | June-August 2026 |
GATE 2026
| Event | Date |
| Application Opens | August 2025 (OPENED) |
| Application Closes | September 28, 2025 |
| Exam Dates | Feb 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| Result | March 2026 |
| CCMT Counselling | April-May 2026 |
CAT 2025
| Event | Expected Date |
| Notification | July-August 2025 |
| Registration | August 2025 |
| Admit Card | November 2025 |
| Exam Date | November 2025 |
| Result | January 2026 |
FAQs
For General category students in All India quota, a percentile of 99.5+ (corresponding to rank below 1600-1700) is typically required for CSE admission.
Yes, NIT Trichy consistently ranks among the top 10 engineering institutions and is generally preferred over newer IITs (established after 2010) due to its excellent placement records, faculty, and infrastructure.
Home State (HS) quota reserves 50% seats for students domiciled in Tamil Nadu. Other State students compete through All India (AI) quota. HS quota typically has more relaxed cutoffs.
With 95 percentile (approximately 55,000-60,000 rank), admission to NIT Trichy is challenging but possible in lower-demand branches like Production Engineering or through Home State quota for Tamil Nadu students.
For competitive branches like CSE, a GATE score of 700+ is recommended. For other branches, scores between 500-650 provide good chances depending on category.
No, NIT Trichy admissions are purely merit-based on JEE Main ranks. However, candidates must score minimum 75% in Class 12 (65% for reserved categories) or be in top 20 percentile of their board.
NIT Trichy participates in JoSAA counselling (5-6 rounds) followed by CSAB Special Rounds. Cutoffs are released after each round.
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