National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, commonly known as NIT Trichy, is one of the premier technical institutes in India. Established in 1964, it is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology in the country and is funded by the Government of India. It is located on a sprawling 800-acre campus on the outskirts of Tiruchirappalli, a city in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
NIT Trichy offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, science, and management. It has 16 academic departments, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and many more. The institute has a total student strength of around 10,000, with over 6,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and more than 200 Ph.D. scholars.
NIT Tiruchirappalli, through its Vision, Mission and Core Values, defines herself as:-
An Indian institution with world standards.
A global pool of talented students, committed faculty and conscientious researchers.
Responsive to real-world problems and, through a synergy of education and research, engineer a better society.
VISION
To be a university globally trusted for technical excellence where learning and research integrate to sustain society and industry.
MISSION
To offer undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and modular Programmes in multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary and emerging areas.
To create a converging learning environment to serve a dynamically evolving society.
Core Values:
Honest in intention, fair in evaluation, transparent in deeds and ethical in our personal and professional conduct that stands personal and public scrutiny.
No one left behind; no one neglected; none forgotten in the mission of nation-building through higher learning.
Goals:
Attracting top talent and global collaborations.
Top 500 in World Ranking in five years.
Admission Open 2023
College Award & Ranking
NIT Trichy has consistently ranked among the top engineering institutes in India. It has been ranked 9th in the NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) ranking of engineering colleges in 2021. The institute has also been ranked 1st among NITs and 2nd among all government engineering colleges in the country.
NIT Trichy has been awarded the status of 'Institute of National Importance' by the Government of India, which is a recognition of the institute's contribution to technical education and research in the country. The institute has also been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), which are the two leading accreditation bodies in India.
NIT Trichy has received several awards and recognitions for its academic and research excellence. The institute has been awarded the 'Best Technical Institute Award' by the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) multiple times. It has also received the 'Outstanding Engineering Institute South' award from the National Education Awards and the 'Excellence in Education Award' from ASSOCHAM.
Ranked 21 for Overall by NIRF 2022
Ranked 23 for Overall by NIRF 2021
Ranked 5 for Architecture by NIRF 2022
Ranked 7 for Architecture by NIRF 2021
Ranked 8 for B.Tech by NIRF 2022
Ranked 9 for B.Tech by NIRF 2021
Ranked 39 for MBA by NIRF 2022
Ranked 48 for MBA by NIRF 2021
Ranked 9 for B.Tech by Indiatoday 2021
Ranked 9 for B.Tech by Outlook 2022
Ranked 13 for MBA by Outlook 2021
Ranked 9 for Overall by The Week 2021
Ranked 8 for B.Tech by The Week 2022
Ranked 1001 for Overall by THE 2022
Ranked 601 for Science by THE 2019
Ranked 801 for Overall by QS 2023
Ranked 1335 for Overall by US News 2021
Training & Internships
NIT Trichy has a strong focus on providing practical training and internships to its students. The institute believes that hands-on training is essential for students to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their chosen fields.
NIT Trichy has established collaborations with leading industries, research organizations, and academic institutions, which provide students with a wide range of opportunities for training and internships. Some of the prominent organizations that the institute collaborates with include Microsoft, Amazon, Tata Motors, General Electric, Bosch, and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
The institute has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell, which plays a critical role in facilitating industry-academia collaborations and providing internship opportunities to the students. The cell has a team of experienced professionals who work closely with the students and the industries to ensure that the internship programs are relevant and beneficial to the students.
The department of Training and Placement, the marketing division of the institute has these following functions and responsibilities:
Nurtures Industry Institute interaction, by organizing and coordinating frequent industrial visits, in plant training and projects of industrial relevance for the students, with the sole aim of zeroing down the hiatus between the industry and the academia.
Receives and forwards the feedback pertinent to curriculum improvement from the visiting companies to the faculty, to ensure that the curriculum follows the latest industrial trends.
Helps every student define his/her career interest through individual expert counseling.
Organizes and coordinates Campus Placement Program, to fulfill its commitment of a job to every aspirant.
Over the years, the department has maintained symbiotic, vibrant and purposeful relationship with Industries across the country and as a result, has built up an impressive placement record both in terms of percentage of registered students placed, as well as the number of companies visiting the campus.
Over 220 companies participate in the placement process every year. The institute enjoys best placements when it comes to PG Programmes.
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Industry Projects
NIT Trichy has a strong focus on industry projects, which are an integral part of the curriculum in most of its programs. The institute believes that industry projects help students to gain practical knowledge and experience, which is essential for their professional development.
The institute has established collaborations with leading industries, research organizations, and academic institutions, which provide students with a wide range of opportunities for industry projects. Some of the prominent organizations that the institute collaborates with include Microsoft, Amazon, Tata Motors, General Electric, Bosch, and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
The projects undertaken by the students are designed to be relevant and beneficial to the industry, while also providing the students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. The institute encourages interdisciplinary projects, where students from different departments work together on a common project. This helps to develop the students' teamwork and collaboration skills.
The institute also has a dedicated Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC), which acts as a liaison between the institute and the industry. The IIIC facilitates collaborations between the students and the industry, and also helps the industry to identify and recruit the best talent from the institute.
Projects
The department has been sanctioned Rs.20 lakhs from FIST towards networking.
MHRD Thrust Area project titled, "CFD modelling of chemical process equipment", Amount Rs. 10 lakhs, Duration – 2 years. Orders are being placed for the purchase of software and other equipment. Research Assistants have been recruited and the work is in progress.
MHRD - MODROBS project on Modernization of chemical reaction Engineering Laboratory in proress.
Industrial projects
Hydrogen from Biomass for Fuel Cell application: Process research & Development, sponsored by High Energy Batteries, Trichy.
Beneficiation of iron Ore & Coal: Process Research & Development, Sponsored by Tata Steel, Jamshedpur.
Enzymatic transformations for value added esters and chemicals from oils & Fats, Sponsored by Bunge India pvt Ltd.
CO2 sequestration from Power plants by Absorption process- Sponsored by BHEL, Trichy- Outlay Rs. 4.8 Lakhs - agreed in Principle awaiting clearance.
Scholarships
NIT Trichy offers various scholarships such as:
Abundant Cauvery Delta Education Fund Scholarship for B.Tech and B.Arch students.
The Central Sector Scholarship scheme for Top Class students for reserved category (ST/SC) students.
Post-Matric Scholarship for Odisha Government SC & ST students.
Tamil Nadu Government awards the scholarship to the citizens of Tamil Nadu. Also, various State governments award scholarship to the minority students.
There are various scholarship schemes for handicapped and disabled students.
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) awards scholarship.
Engineers India Limited has designed a scholarship scheme for the SC/ST students.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has also implemented the scholarship.
There are 22 boys' hostels. they accommodate 4000+ undergraduate, postgraduate students and research scholars .
One more hostel is under construction.
Committees consisting of elected student representatives and Wardens manage them.
Each hostel is managed by a Warden.
The first year UG boys' hostels have two resident deputy wardens.
The Hostel Executive Committee headed by the Convener and the DCW coordinates the work among wardens and deputy wardens.
Hostel Fees per semester
Hostel Fees (Male)
₹52 k - ₹ 62 k
Hostel Fees (Female)
₹52 k - ₹ 62 k
Hostel For Female
There are 22 boys' hostels. they accommodate 4000+ undergraduate, postgraduate students and research scholars .
One more hostel is under construction.
Committees consisting of elected student representatives and Wardens manage them.
Each hostel is managed by a Warden.
The first year UG boys' hostels have two resident deputy wardens.
The Hostel Executive Committee headed by the Convener and the DCW coordinates the work among wardens and deputy wardens.
Top Alumni
Dr. Panyam R. Ramprasad : Associate Director at DRDL.
Dr.S. Suresh : General Management and Head at WRI.
Dr.Krishnan Balasubramaniam : Industrial Consultancy at IITM.
Shri.S. Srinivasan : CEO of IFFCO.
Shri.M. Henry Mohan : Sr. Director at Motorola.
Shri.K. Muralidharan : Founder Chairman at Sankara Eye foundation.
Shri.K. Ravikumar : Founder & Chairman at Loadstar Equipment pvt.
Shri.B.V. Ramanan : Chairman and MD at Livia Polymer Bottles Pvt Ltd.
Shri. Oscar Concessao : Founder of OCI Architects
Shri.S. Ravi : Managing Director at Mercuri Goldmann Pvt Ltd
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Training & internships
NIT Trichy has a strong focus on providing practical training and internships to its students. The institute believes that hands-on training is essential for students to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their chosen fields.
NIT Trichy has established collaborations with leading industries, research organizations, and academic institutions, which provide students with a wide range of opportunities for training and internships. Some of the prominent organizations that the institute collaborates with include Microsoft, Amazon, Tata Motors, General Electric, Bosch, and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
The institute has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell, which plays a critical role in facilitating industry-academia collaborations and providing internship opportunities to the students. The cell has a team of experienced professionals who work closely with the students and the industries to ensure that the internship programs are relevant and beneficial to the students.
The department of Training and Placement, the marketing division of the institute has these following functions and responsibilities:
Nurtures Industry Institute interaction, by organizing and coordinating frequent industrial visits, in plant training and projects of industrial relevance for the students, with the sole aim of zeroing down the hiatus between the industry and the academia.
Receives and forwards the feedback pertinent to curriculum improvement from the visiting companies to the faculty, to ensure that the curriculum follows the latest industrial trends.
Helps every student define his/her career interest through individual expert counseling.
Organizes and coordinates Campus Placement Program, to fulfill its commitment of a job to every aspirant.
Over the years, the department has maintained symbiotic, vibrant and purposeful relationship with Industries across the country and as a result, has built up an impressive placement record both in terms of percentage of registered students placed, as well as the number of companies visiting the campus.
Over 220 companies participate in the placement process every year. The institute enjoys best placements when it comes to PG Programmes.
Industry Projects
NIT Trichy has a strong focus on industry projects, which are an integral part of the curriculum in most of its programs. The institute believes that industry projects help students to gain practical knowledge and experience, which is essential for their professional development.
The institute has established collaborations with leading industries, research organizations, and academic institutions, which provide students with a wide range of opportunities for industry projects. Some of the prominent organizations that the institute collaborates with include Microsoft, Amazon, Tata Motors, General Electric, Bosch, and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
The projects undertaken by the students are designed to be relevant and beneficial to the industry, while also providing the students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. The institute encourages interdisciplinary projects, where students from different departments work together on a common project. This helps to develop the students' teamwork and collaboration skills.
The institute also has a dedicated Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC), which acts as a liaison between the institute and the industry. The IIIC facilitates collaborations between the students and the industry, and also helps the industry to identify and recruit the best talent from the institute.
Projects
The department has been sanctioned Rs.20 lakhs from FIST towards networking.
MHRD Thrust Area project titled, "CFD modelling of chemical process equipment", Amount Rs. 10 lakhs, Duration – 2 years. Orders are being placed for the purchase of software and other equipment. Research Assistants have been recruited and the work is in progress.
MHRD - MODROBS project on Modernization of chemical reaction Engineering Laboratory in proress.
Industrial projects
Hydrogen from Biomass for Fuel Cell application: Process research & Development, sponsored by High Energy Batteries, Trichy.
Beneficiation of iron Ore & Coal: Process Research & Development, Sponsored by Tata Steel, Jamshedpur.
Enzymatic transformations for value added esters and chemicals from oils & Fats, Sponsored by Bunge India pvt Ltd.
CO2 sequestration from Power plants by Absorption process- Sponsored by BHEL, Trichy- Outlay Rs. 4.8 Lakhs - agreed in Principle awaiting clearance.
Placement
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli popularly known as NIT Trichy is conducting its placement drive for the batch 2020-22 and despite of the pandemic 90% of the Undergraduate and 80% of the Postgradute students were placed. During Placements 2021, 86.5% of the UG batch & 83.3% of the PG batch got placed.M.Tech VLSI, VSE & N.D.T batches achieved 100% placements.
A total of 283 recruiters visited NIT Trichy campus during its PG placement drive. Some of the prominent recruiters are HCL, Godrej, Texas Instruments, Morgan Stanley, Google, Honeywell. Every Year around 500 companies participate in the placement process.
In the placement drive of 2020, 92% students from UG courses and 87.1% students from PG courses were placed. The Average Salary stood at INR 6 LPA & the Highest Salary stood at INR 42 LPA.
Recruiters / Companies visited
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News
NIT Trichy Organised High End Workshop on Application of Artificial Intelligence
New Delhi: National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy has organised a high-end workshop on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in food processing. The workshop was sponsored by SERB (Science and Engineering Research Board) and held as part of the Accelerate Vigyan Scheme.
As per NIT Trichy, the National Institute of Food Technological Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Thanjavur, and the technology institute collaborated to arrange the seven-day workshop program. Several education specialists participated in the workshop and along with 25 participants.
The participants who joined the workshop were chosen at random from around the nation. The workshop included demonstrations of solar-assisted cold storage systems using a prototype with a two-ton capacity along with a discussion on the large array of themes addressed by artificial intelligence.
NIT Trichy PhD Admission 2023 Open; Apply Till November 30
New Delhi: National Institute of Technology, Trichy is inviting applications for admission to its PhD Program for the year 2023-24. Interested candidates can apply online till November 30, 2022.
NIT Trichy offers PhD Admission in four types:
(a) Full-Time: (i) Half-Time Research Assistantship (HTRA), and (ii) Externally Funded (iii) Non-Stipendiary (b) Part-Time: In-Service (i) Internal and (ii) External