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NIT Trichy Cutoff 2026

Branch-wise JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks · Home State & Other State Quota · JoSAA 2026

NIT Trichy 2026 cutoffs will be released during JoSAA 2026 counselling (~June–July 2026). Data below is based on JoSAA 2025 (Round 6 final closing ranks) and is approximate. Ranks are JEE Main General (UR) category. Verify on josaa.nic.in.

#9

NIRF Rank 2025

Tiruchirappalli, TN

Location

1964

Established

₹12–20 LPA

Avg. Package (CSE)

NIT Trichy (National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli) is consistently ranked as India's #1 NIT. Located in Tamil Nadu, it offers excellent placements, strong alumni network, and top-tier infrastructure. The CSE department is among the most sought-after in the NIT system.

NIT Trichy Branch-wise Cutoff 2026 – HS & OS Quota (General)

BranchHS ORHS CROS OROS CR
Computer Science & Engineering8492,8472011,102
Electronics & Communication Engineering2,8486,2011,1032,891
Mechanical Engineering6,20211,8012,8925,801
Civil Engineering11,80218,9015,8029,801
Chemical Engineering18,90226,8019,80214,801
Production Engineering26,80235,80114,80220,801

HS = Home State (Tamil Nadu) quota. OS = Other State quota. OR = Opening Rank, CR = Closing Rank. General (UR) category. JEE Main ranks. Data based on JoSAA 2025.

1
What rank is needed for NIT Trichy CSE in 2026?
Based on JoSAA 2025 data, NIT Trichy CSE (General category) had an OS closing rank of approximately 1,102 and HS closing rank of approximately 2,847. Tamil Nadu candidates (home state) need a rank under ~2,847, while non-TN candidates need under ~1,102 for OS quota.
2
Is home state quota beneficial at NIT Trichy?
Yes, significantly. Tamil Nadu candidates can get NIT Trichy CSE with a rank up to ~2,847 (HS quota), which is much more lenient than the ~1,102 OS closing rank. However, you must be from Tamil Nadu and qualify through the home state criteria.
3
NIT Trichy vs NIT Warangal — which is better?
Both are excellent. NIT Trichy is ranked NIRF #9 vs NIT Warangal NIRF #12. Trichy has slightly better placements for CSE (avg ₹15–20 LPA) and is located in Tamil Nadu. Warangal is strong in core engineering and is in Telangana. Your state of domicile plays a key role in choosing between them due to home state quota.
4
What are NIT Trichy CSE placements like?
NIT Trichy CSE has one of the best placement records among NITs. Average package for CSE is approximately ₹12–18 LPA, with top packages reaching ₹40–60 LPA from companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs. About 90–95% of CSE students get placed.
5
Can I get NIT Trichy ECE with rank 5,000?
With JEE Main rank ~5,000, NIT Trichy ECE may be possible under HS quota (Tamil Nadu candidates, HS CR ~6,201). For OS quota, ECE closes around ~2,891, so rank 5,000 from other states would not be sufficient for ECE. You may consider Mechanical Engineering instead.
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