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JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Results: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2025 results today. Once released, candidates will be able to check their results on the official portal at jeemain.nta.nic.in.
Candidates who achieve a rank/ score above the prescribed cutoff will qualify for the JEE Advanced 2025, the gateway to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). However, for those who may not meet the eligibility criteria, the journey doesn’t end here.
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Similar to the IITs, the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are also regarded as some of the finest engineering institutions in the country, offering adequate academic programmes and robust placement opportunities. Securing a seat in an NIT through JEE Main is a well-regarded achievement and provides a solid stepping stone for a successful engineering career.
Here’s a list of the top 10 NITs in the country as per the NIRF engineering rankings 2024.
Top 10 NITs in India according to NIRF 2024 rankings
| Name of NIT | Rank 2024 | Rank 2023 |
| National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 9 | 9 |
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | 17 | 12 |
| National Institute of Technology Rourkela | 19 | 16 |
| National Institute of Technology Warangal | 21 | 21 |
| National Institute of Technology Calicut | 25 | 23 |
| National Institute of Technology Silchar | 40 | 40 |
| National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 44 | 43 |
| National Institute of Technology Delhi | 45 | 51 |
| National Institute of Technology Patna | 55 | 56 |
| National Institute of Technology Meghalaya | 68 | 72 |
NIT Trichy
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, popularly known as NIT Trichy, is located in Tamil Nadu and consistently ranks as the top NIT in India. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, including BTech, MTech, MBA, and PhD.
The BTech fee is approximately Rs 1.25 lakh per year, while the total fee for MTech stands around Rs 2.38 lakh. Known for its excellent campus infrastructure and placement record, NIT Trichy is a preferred choice among JEE Main qualifiers.
NIT Surathkal
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National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is situated in Mangaluru, Karnataka, and ranks second among the NITs this year. It offers engineering programmes across core and emerging disciplines including BTech, MTech, MBA, and PhD.
The BTech programme costs about Rs 62,500 per semester, and MTech fees are around Rs 35,000 per semester. With a coastal campus and strong industry collaborations, NIT Surathkal attracts students from across India.
NIT Rourkela
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, located in Odisha, is another top-tier NIT that offers a variety of programmes such as BTech, MTech, MBA, MSc, and PhD. The first-year BTech fee is approximately Rs 2.48 lakh. Known for its research orientation and industrial linkages, NIT Rourkela has been a consistent performer in NIRF rankings and continues to strengthen its academic credentials.
NIT Warangal
National Institute of Technology, Warangal in Telangana holds a significant place among the oldest and most reputed NITs in India. The institute offers BTech, MTech, MBA, and PhD programmes. The BTech course comes at a total cost of around Rs 8.28 lakh, and MTech costs roughly Rs 2.68 lakh. With a strong placement record and modern research facilities, NIT Warangal is a top choice for many JEE aspirants.
NIT Calicut
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National Institute of Technology, Calicut, located in Kerala, is well-known for its BTech and B.Arch programmes, along with MTech, MSc, MBA, and PhD offerings. The fee for the B.Arch course is about Rs 2.22 lakh for the first year. Surrounded by lush greenery and situated in a scenic location, NIT Calicut also boasts strong academic and placement support.
NIT Silchar
National Institute of Technology, Silchar is based in Assam and is a major engineering hub in the northeastern region of India. The institute provides BTech, MTech, MBA, and PhD programmes. The average annual fee for BTech is about Rs 1.5 lakh, and MTech costs around Rs 99,000 in total. NIT Silchar has been gaining prominence for its technical curriculum and consistent rankings.
NIT Durgapur
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, located in West Bengal, is known for programmes in BTech, MTech, and integrated MSc courses, along with doctoral programmes. The first-year fee for BTech is around Rs 2.01 lakh. With a focus on metallurgy, mechanical, and computer science branches, NIT Durgapur continues to be a regional favourite.
NIT Delhi
National Institute of Technology, Delhi is one of the newer NITs but has shown rapid progress in rankings. Located on the GT Karnal Road in Narela, in the national capital region, the institute offers BTech, MTech, and PhD courses. The BTech and MTech fees are approximately Rs 64,500 and Rs 35,000 per semester respectively. NIT Delhi’s location, being close to the capital of the country, gives it an edge in terms of exposure and internships.
NIT Patna
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National Institute of Technology, Patna is located in Bihar and has been a key player in engineering education in the region. It offers BTech, MTech, and PhD programmes. The MTech fee is around Rs 35,000 per semester. Despite being among the older institutions, NIT Patna is evolving rapidly in terms of research output and curriculum innovation.
NIT Shillong
National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya is based in Shillong and is steadily climbing the ranks. It offers BTech, MTech, and PhD programmes. The first-year fee for BTech is about Rs 1.56 lakh, while MTech costs Rs 35,000 per semester. The institute is known for its growing academic presence and scenic campus setting in the hills of Meghalaya.
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