NIT Agartala is a public engineering college. It was established in 1965 as Tripura Engineering College. The NIT Agartala offers a variety of UG and PG programs in the fields of engineering, management, fundamental science, and humanities. NIT Agartala is renowned for its B.Tech curriculum and has received rankings and recognition from NIRF and ARIIA. NIT Agartala is ranked 91 for BTech by NIRF Ranking 2023. Also, check NIT Agartala Admission.

The campus is 365 acres in size with six male and two female hostels. At NIT Agartala, admission to the BTech program is based on JEE Main scores and 10th and 12th grades. A candidate from the general category must have a JEE Main rank between 22415 and 54501 to be eligible for admission to the BTech CSE program. The first-year fee for the NIT Agartala BTech program is INR 1.51 Lakhs.

In ongoing NIT Agartala Placements 2023, 78.88% of the B.Tech batch have already been placed. NIT Agartala highest package stood at INR 52 LPA. Recruiters like Capgemini, Infosys, IBM, Virtusa, Bharat Petroleum etc participated in the placement drive. Also, Check NIT Agartala Fees Structure.

 

NIT Agartala Highlights

Category Statistics
Established Year 1965
Campus Area 365 Acres
Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Institute Type Public Engineering
Cutoff 6987 - 32751 rank
Total No. Of Courses 13 Departments and 45 Courses
Accepted Entrance Exams JEE Main/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GATE/ IIT JAM
Placement Percentage  78.88%
Total No. Of Students Participated 842
Total No. Of Students Placed 725
Highest Package Offered  INR 52 LPA
Average Package Offered INR 13-14 LPA
Median Package Offered INR 7 LPA
Recruiters Cognizant, Capgemini, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Mphasis, Tata Motors, Amazon, etc.
NIRF Ranking 91st Under Engineering
 

NIT Agartala Important Dates

Event Dates
BTech Events
Display of CSAB Special Round-I Seat Allotment Result August 08, 2023
Exercise seat options and Online Reporting August 08 - August 11, 2023
Display of CSAB Special Round-II Seat Allotment Result August 13, 2023
Online Reporting August 13 - August 15, 2023
Release of JEE Main Notification 2024 November 2023
JEE Mains 2024 exam date session 1 January 24 to February 1, 2024
NTA JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date April session April 1 to 15, 2024
MBA Events
CAT Registration Window August 02 - September 13, 2023
Admit Card Download October 25, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date November 26, 2023
CAT Result Declaration Second Week of January
MTech Events
GATE Online Application Process Opens  August 30, 2023
GATE Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee) September 29, 2023
GATE Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) October 13, 2023
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application November 07 - November 11, 2023
Availability of GATE Admit cards for download January 03, 2024
GATE 2024 Examinations February 3,4,10 & 11, 2024
MSc Events
IIT JAM Registration Window September 05 - October 13, 2023
IIT JAM Exam Date February 11, 2024
 

NIT Agartala Fees

NIT Agartala offers admission to 54 specializations at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. NIT Agartala admissions are based on national entrance tests like JEE Main and IIT JAM and are then followed by counseling like JoSAA, CCMT, and CCMN. BTech programs are divided into nine specializations, whereas MTech programs are divided into seven specializations. To gain admission to the MCA program, the institute holds its own entrance exam, known as NIMCET.

Course  Fees  Details 
BTech (11 Courses) ₹1.51 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 Exam: JEE Main Counselling: JoSAA 
MTech (22 Courses) ₹1.03 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation Exam: GATE Counselling: CCMT 
MBA (4 Courses) ₹69,620 (1st Year Fees) Graduation Exam: CAT + GD & PI 

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NIT Agartala Reviews

NIT Agartala is rated 8.1 out of 10 based on 153 Students' Ratings by Collegedunia. in. These ratings are calculated based on Academic- 8.1 out of 10, Accommodation- 7.9 out of 10, Faculty- 7.5 out of 10, Infrastructure- 8.7 out of 10, Placement- 7.9 out of 10, and Social Life- 8.3 out of 10. Also, Check NIT Agartala Reviews.

 

NIT Agartala Cutoff

NIT Agartala JEE Main cutoff is the minimal rank required for admission to the B.Tech program. The Joint Seat Allocation Authority has announced the cutoff (JoSAA). The cutoff is determined by a number of variables, including JEE Main exam rank, seat availability, choice filling, reservation criteria, etc.

NIT Agartala BTech Cutoff 2023 (JEE Main): 

NIT Agartala BTech Admissions 2024 are based on JEE Main rank followed by JoSAA counselling. The overall cutoff for JEE-Main is 16987 - 32751 rank. NIT Agartala, JEE-Main Cutoff 2023, 2022, and 2021 comparison for the General Category is listed below.

Also, check NIT Agartala BTech JEE Main Cutoff

NIT Agartala M.Sc. Cutoff 2023 (IIT JAM)

NIT Agartala MSc Admissions 2024 are based on IIT JAM ranks. The CCMN has released rounds 1,2 and 3 MSc cutoff 2023. Given below are the NIT Agartala MSc cutoff closing ranks for the past 3 years:

Courses 2023 2022 2021
MSc Mathematics and Computing 962 1077 1299
MSc Chemistry 1443 1329 1304
MSc Physics 1569 1425 1410

Also, check the NIT Agartala MSc IIT JAM Cutoff

 

NIT Agartala, GATE Cutoff 2023

NIT Agartala MTech admissions 2024 are based on GATE Cutoff ranks. NIT Agartala, GATE Cutoff 2023 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for GATE is 357 - 430 marks. Tabulated below is a table of Mtech Cutoff For the years 2023 and 2022: 

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NIT Agartala, NIMCET Cutoff 2023

NIT Agartala, NIMCET Cutoff 2023 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for NIMCET is 588 rank.

Courses 2023 2022
MCA 588 580

Also, check NIT Agartala NIMCET Cutoff 2023

 

NIT Agartala Admissions

NIT Agartala admission to various UG, PG, and doctorate-level programs is based on national-level exams accepted by the institute. NIT Agartala offers a four-year B.Tech program in 11 specializations. Out of 11 specializations offered, the most opted stream at the institute is Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). For the B.Tech admissions at NIT Agartala, candidates are required to appear for the JEE Main examination and participate in the JoSAA counseling for the final seat allotments. NIT Agartala Charges a fee of INR 1.5 Lakhs per year for its B.Tech program. 

NIT Agartala admission process involves other national level examinations too such as GATE, IIT JAM, CAT, and NIMCET for programs such as M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, and MCA respectively. For PhD admissions, eligible candidates must take an entrance examination conducted by the institute followed by an interview.

The various courses offered by NIT Agartala are

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NIT Agartala Placements

NIT Agartala Placements 2022 has been concluded. The participating batch comprised 842 graduating students among which 725 students were placed. 619 B.Tech & 106 M.Tech students were placed. 80 students opted out of the placement drive. NIT Agartala's median package stood at INR 7 LPA for the B.Tech students & INR 6.50 LPA for the M.Tech students. Some of the past recruiters of NIT Agartala Placements are Cognizant, Capgemini, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Mphasis, Tata Motors, Amazon, etc. Also check NIT Agartala Placements.

NIT Agartala Placements 2023, 2022 and 2021 Report:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2023 Placements Statistics 2022 Placements Statistics 2021
Placement Percenatge  78.88% 91% 81%
Number of students participated 842 681 793
Number of Students Placed 725  619 605
Highest Package INR 52 LPA - -
Average Package INR 13-14 LPA - -
Median Package INR 6.80 LPA INR 7 LPA INR 6 LPA
Top Recruiters Google, IndianOil, Cognizant, Wipro, Tata, HCL, Tech Mahindra and Capgemini - Amazon, Dell, Google, Cummins, L&T, Paytm, Siemens, PayPal, Oracle, L’Oreal, John Deere

NIT Agartala Placement

Check Placement Comparison: NIT Agartala Vs NIT Silchar Vs NIT Srinagar Vs BIT Mesra Vs NIT Meghalaya

University NIT Agartala NIT Silchar NIT Srinagar BIT Mesra NIT Meghalaya
Highest Package  INR 52 LPA INR 44 LPA INR 36.5 LPA INR 51 LPA -
Average Package  INR 13-14 LPA INR 13.58 LPA INR 10.48 LPA INR 11.57 LPA INR 13 LPA
Students Placed 725 397 3832 616 182+

NIT Andhra Pradesh Placements 2022-23 are in-process currently. For more check out the NIT Andhra Pradesh placements 2022 in detail in the video given below:

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NIT Agartala Campus Life and Events

The campus of NIT Agartala covers 365 acres. The institute is located 24 kilometers from the capital city of Agartala, 4 kilometers off the National Highway (NH-44) in that region. Jirania Railway Station is around 2 kilometers away. Sports Complex at NIT Agartala is the largest one among all Indian colleges. 

NIT Agartala also consists of 3 football fields, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a volleyball court, a hockey field, a kabaddi field, a handball field, a kho-kho field, a cricket field, a badminton court, a lawn tennis court, a cricket ground, and so on. Moksha is the name of the cultural festival held at the campus, which is hosted by NIT Agartala. The Aayam Tech Festival is held at NIT Agartala. The eighth edition will be held at the college in 2023. Also check NIT Agartala Campus.

 

NIT Agartala Scholarships

NIT Agartala offers a wide variety of scholarships to encourage its meritorious students. Students can choose scholarships offered by the institute, Government of India, MHRD, Private companies, or MNCs. Apart from scholarships, NIT Agartala also offers the facility of an Education Loan to lessen their financial burden and allows the students to pay their course fees in easy installments. Some of the popular and famous scholarship schemes of NIT Agartala are mentioned below: 

  • Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/SC/ST Students 
  • Minority Scholarship (Moma Scholarship)
  • Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST students 
  • Post Madhyamik Scholarship
  • National Handicapped Finance Development Scholarship
  • North Eastern Scholarship
  • ONGC Scholarship
  • IOCL Scholarship
  • Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region Under UGC
  • Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class (EBC) students
  • Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children

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NIT Agartala Ranking

NIT Agartala has secured the 91st rank for engineering in NIRF Ranking 2023.

Category Rank 2023
Engineering 91

The 2023 ranking for NIT Agartala has been made public by NIRF. According to the NIRF 2023 Rankings, NIT Agartala slipped down eleven spots in the Engineering category from 80th in 2022 to 91th in 2023. 

NIT Agartala Parameter Wise Score (Engineering Category)

The results of the following parameters are used to determine NIT Agartala’s overall ranking:

Parameters Score (out of 100)
Teaching Learning and Resources (TLR) 54.36
Research and Professional Practice (RPC) 28.21
Graduation Outcomes (GO) 59.38
Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) 59.61
Perception  6.26

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NIT Agartala vs NIT Silchar vs NIT Srinagar vs BIT Mesra

University NIT Agartala NIT Silchar NIT Srinagar BIT Mesra
Established 1965 1967 1960 1955
Campus area 365 Acres 625 Acres 67 Acres 780 Acres
Total No. Of Courses 45 Courses 40 Courses 42 Courses 58 courses
Total No. Of Students Placed 725 397 523 616
Highest Package INR 52 LPA INR 44 LPA INR 36.5 LPA INR 51 LPA
Average Package INR 13-14 LPA INR 13.58 LPA INR 10.48 LPA INR 11.57 LPA
NIRF Ranking 91st Under Engineering 38 Under Engineering category, 76 in Overall category 82nd Under Engineering 53 Under Engineering, 71 Under Overall

NIT Agartala FAQs

Ques. What facilities are offered at NIT Agartala?

Ans. The institute offers various facilities to its students studying there such as labs, library, hostels, canteen, medical facilities, bank and atm services. 

Ques. Which entrance exams does NIT Agartala accept for admission into the various UG, PG & Doctoral programs?

Ans. The institute accepts the scores of JEE Main, GATE, IIT JAM, UGC NET/CSIR NET, CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT etc for admission into the UG, PG & Doctoral Degrees.

Ques. What is the total seat intake of the B.Tech in CSE program at NIT Agartala?

Ans. The total seat intake of the B.Tech in CSE program is 59.

Ques. Which is good for pursuing Engineering programs: NIT Agartala or VIT?

Ans. Considering the list of top Engineering colleges published by the HRD Ministry of India, VIT has been ranked at 13th position. VIT is considered the best institute compared to all the NITs except NIT Trichy.

Ques. Can a student change his/her branch in NIT Agartala?

Ans. National Institute of Technology Agartala allows for the option of Branch Sliding to first-year students. To be eligible for branch sliding, the student must have obtained a minimum overall CGPA score of 8.5 in the first year.

Ques. Is NIT Agartala good? 

Ans. NIT Agartala is a great college in terms of academics, faculty, and placements. The institute secured 75th rank amongst the top 100 engineering colleges of India in the year 2020 by NIRF. 

Ques. Is NIT Agartala good for CSE? 

Ans. CSE is one of the most preferred courses by students at NIT Agartala. CSE students have bagged the highest salary package of INR 36 LPA and the job roles were mainly in the areas of Software Engineering, Research & Development, Data Scientist, etc. 

Ques. What is the basic admission process of NIT Agartala? 

Ans. Admissions in NIT Agartala are offered on the basis of scores in the national-level entrance test, followed by a counseling process conducted for the respective program. 

Ques. How is NIT Agartala placement? 

Ans. NIT Agartala holds a placement record of more than 90%. Over 20 companies are visiting every year to recruit the students. The highest package offered was INR 36 LPA, while the average CTC is between INR 4-5 LPA. 

Ques. What is the cutoff range for admission to NIT Agartala? 

Ans. The JEE Main cutoff for B.Tech at NIT Agartala ranges from 4797-34942 for the general category.

Ques.What is NIT Agartala?

Ans. NIT Agartala, also known as the National Institute of Technology Agartala, is a public technical institute located in Agartala, the capital city of the Indian state of Tripura. It was established in 1965 as Tripura Engineering College and was later renamed as National Institute of Technology in 2006.

Ques. What is the cost of Hostel Accommodation at NIT Agartala?

Ans. NIT Agatala charges INR 20,000- INR 32,000 hostel fees for both male and female.

Ques. What is the cutoff for B.Tech at NIT Agartala?

Ans. The overall cutoff for JEE-Main is 16694 - 47252 rank for the general category in the year 2022..

Ques. What is the admission process at NIT Agartala?

Ans. Admission to the B.Tech programs are based on the JEE-Mains (Joint Entrance Exam) or DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad), for non-residents Indians. Admission to M.Tech programs are based on Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores and IIT-JAM scores for M.Sc programs. NIMCET scores are required for admission to MCA programs..

Ques. What are the facilities available at NIT Agartala?

Ans. The institute has some great facilities like Hostels, Library, Medical, Tranportation, Canteen, Labratories, Computer Centers and many more..

Ques. Are there any annual summits held at NIT Agartala?

Ans. NIT Agartala conducts several annual summits and events throughout the year, which provide a platform for students, researchers, and industry experts to exchange knowledge and ideas. Some of them are TechXetra, Confluence, Enthios, Ignition, and many more..

Ques. What is the placement procedure at NIT Agartala?

Ans. Placement procedure includes Pre-Placement Talks, Registration, Shortlisting, Written Test, Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and Job Offer. The Placement Cell at NIT Agartala plays an active role in coordinating the entire process and ensuring that maximum placement opportunities are provided to the students..

Ques. What is the highest CTC offered to students through placement cell at NIT Agartala?

Ans. The highest CTC offered to students in the year 2021 was INR 36 LPA..

Ques. What is the Ranking of NIT Agartala?

Ans. NIT Agartala has been ranked by several organizations and agencies based on various parameters. Some of the recent rankings of NIT Agartala are: National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2021: In the engineering category, NIT Agartala was ranked 70th among all engineering colleges in India. QS India University Rankings 2021: NIT Agartala was ranked in the 251-300 band in the overall rankings of universities in India. Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022: NIT Agartala was ranked in the 801-1000 band in the overall world rankings. Outlook-ICARE India Rankings 2021: NIT Agartala was ranked 31st among all engineering colleges in India. Education World India Rankings 2020-21: NIT Agartala was ranked 57th among all engineering colleges in India..

Ques. How is the student life at NIT Agartala?

Ans. NIT Agartala offers a vibrant and enriching student life with a variety of opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and cultural events. Students participate in various cultural and sports clubs, Cultural Events, Festivals, and many more organized in the campus. .

Ques. How are the placements at NIT Agartala?

Ans. The institute has a good track record of placements, with many students securing jobs in reputed companies across various sectors. For the academic year 2020-2021, NIT Agartala witnessed an overall placement rate of 84%. A total of 678 students from various disciplines participated in the placement process, out of which 572 were placed. The highest package offered to a student was Rs. 36 LPA, while the average package stood at around Rs. 7.5 LPA. Some of the top recruiters who visited the campus for placements were Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Infosys, Wipro, and many more..

Ques. What is the attendance requirement at NIT Agartala?

Ans. A student must attend at least 75% of the total classes in each semester..

Ques. Does NIT Agartala follow any refund policy?

Ans. The Institute will only refund the Academic Caution Money if a candidate decides to drop out of the assigned course at NIT Agartala after the last date of withdrawal/cancellation, as announced by JOSAA-2022and/or CSAB-2022, and only after the candidate's payment to JOSAA and/or CSAB has been transferred to NIT Agartala..

Ques. Does NIT Agartala offer scholarships to UG students?

Ans. The NIT Agartala offers a wide range of scholarships to reward deserving students and encourage needy students to pursue an education without hassle. Students may select any one scholarship among those provided by the institution, the government of India, the MHRD, private businesses, or multinational corporations..

Ques. Which is the best branch at NIT Agartala for B.Tech program?

Ans. Considering the placement reports of last year, the best branch is Electrical Engineering as around 80% of the students were placed..

Ques. Is NIT Agartala a government Institute?

Ans. Yes, NIT Agartala is a government institute. It is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) in India, which are autonomous public technical universities funded by the Government of India..

Ques. How is the library at NIT Agartala?

Ans. The NIT Agartala library serves as a hub for the institution's academic and research endeavours. The library is well-stocked with publications from a variety of academic disciplines, including engineering, science, the humanities, and social sciences, as well as books, journals, and online resources. More than 50,000 volumes and 200 print periodicals are housed at the library, and patrons also have access to a number of online databases like IEEE, ASME, and Science Direct..

Ques. What is the campus size of NIT Agartala?

Ans. The campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Agartala spans over 365 acres. It is situated in the Jirania region, about 20 kilometres from Agartala, the state capital of Tripura in India. Academic buildings, dormitories, faculty housing, sports facilities, and several other amenities for students and employees are all located on the campus..

Ques. Does NIT Agartala have a strong alumni network?

Ans. NIT Agartala has a strong alumni network with thousands of alumni spread across the world. The institute has a dedicated alumni association, the NIT Agartala Alumni Association (NITAAA), which works to foster a sense of community among the alumni and to promote the interests of the institute. The NIT Agartala alumni network is also actively involved in contributing to the development of the institute, through donations, endowments, and other forms of support. The alumni association organizes various events, including reunions, networking sessions, and industry interactions, to bring together the alumni and to strengthen their bond with the institute..