NIT Kurukshetra Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

NIT Kurukshetra Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Ranking

Overview of NIT Kurukshetra

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra), established in 1963, is one of India’s premier technical institutes and has been conferred the status of an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Located in Kurukshetra, Haryana, the institute sits on a sprawling 300-acre fully residential campus, offering a serene yet intellectually vibrant environment. It is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and strong industry connect.

NIT Kurukshetra offers a comprehensive array of programs including B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, and Ph.D. across multiple disciplines. Admissions are conducted through national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT, NIMCET, and JAM, ensuring academic rigor and nationwide representation. The institute consistently ranks among the top engineering colleges in India, with its NIRF 2024 Engineering rank at 81, and it enjoys wide recognition for its contribution to engineering education, innovation, and placements.

With a robust placement record featuring top recruiters like Amazon, Adani, Deloitte, and Tata Power, modern infrastructure, well-equipped hostels, and a vibrant student life marked by tech and cultural festivals like Techspardha and Confluence, NIT Kurukshetra stands as a holistic destination for aspiring engineers and technologists across India.

NIT Kurukshetra – Ranking, Recognition & Accreditation (2025)

Category Details
NIRF Engineering Ranking 2024 Ranked #81 in Engineering 
NIRF Overall Ranking 2024 Ranked in the 151–200 band overall
Historical NIRF Trend Ranked #50 in 2022 → #58 in 2023 → #81 in 2024
The Week Magazine Ranking Among Top 30 NITs for B.Tech – #28 in 2024
AICTE Approval Fully approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
NBA Accreditation All eligible B.Tech & selected PG programs NBA?accredited
NAAC Accreditation Accredited by the National Assessment & Accreditation Council via NAAC framework
Institute of National Importance Declared under NIT Act 2007, fully funded by GoI
International & National Rankings Featured in URAP, Scimago, Nature Index, US News Global Rankings


Admission Schedule Table for NIT Kurukshetra – 2025:

Event Program Dates (Tentative/Official) Mode / Portal
JEE Main 2025 (Session 2) Result B.Tech April 17, 2025 NTA Website
JoSAA 2025 Registration & Choice Filling Begins B.Tech June 3, 2025 josaa.nic.in
JoSAA Round 1 Seat Allotment B.Tech June 14, 2025 Online
JoSAA Rounds 2–5 Allotments B.Tech June 21 – July 12, 2025 Online
Final Seat Reporting for JoSAA B.Tech July 15–20, 2025 (expected) Online + Physical Reporting at NIT KKR
GATE Result Declaration 2025 M.Tech March 16, 2025 gate2025.iisc.ac.in
CCMT Registration & Choice Filling (Round 1) M.Tech May 24 – June 16, 2025 ccmt.admissions.nic.in
CCMT Round 1 Seat Allotment M.Tech June 20, 2025 Online
CCMT Round 2 & 3 Allotments M.Tech June 28 & July 8, 2025 Online
Physical Reporting for M.Tech M.Tech Late July – Early August 2025 At NIT Kurukshetra
CAT 2024 Result for MBA MBA January 2025 (Tentative) iimcat.ac.in
MBA Application Deadline (NIT KKR) MBA March 2025 (tentative) Institute Website
MBA Group Discussion & Interview MBA April 2025 Online/Offline (as per notification)
Final MBA Admission List MBA May–June 2025 NIT KKR PG Portal
NIMCET 2025 Result Declaration MCA June 2025 (expected) nimcet.in
MCA Counseling & Seat Allotment MCA July 2025 NIMCET Portal
IIT JAM 2025 Result for M.Sc M.Sc March 2025 jam.iitg.ac.in
CCMN Registration for M.Sc M.Sc April – May 2025 ccmn.admissions.nic.in
Physical Reporting (All PG programs) M.Tech, MBA, MCA July–August 2025 At NIT Kurukshetra


NIT Kurukshetra – B.Tech Courses, Fees & Eligibility (2025)

Branch / Specialization Duration Total Seats Eligibility Selection Process Total Fees (Approx.)
Computer Engineering (CSE) 4 years 124 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Math (PCM); Min 75% or top 20%ile (Gen/OBC) JEE Main + JoSAA counselling 7.36 Lakh (for 4 years)
Information Technology (IT) 4 years 123 Same as above JEE Main + JoSAA 7.36 Lakh
Electronics and Communication Engineering 4 years 123 Same as above JEE Main + JoSAA 7.36 Lakh
Electrical Engineering 4 years 123 Same as above JEE Main + JoSAA 7.36 Lakh
Mechanical Engineering 4 years 123 Same as above JEE Main + JoSAA 7.36 Lakh
Civil Engineering 4 years 123 Same as above JEE Main + JoSAA 7.36 Lakh
Production and Industrial Engineering 4 years 93 Same as above JEE Main + JoSAA 7.36 Lakh
Computer Engineering (Data Science) 4 years 62 Same as above JEE Main + JoSAA 7.36 Lakh
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 4 years 62 Same as above JEE Main + JoSAA 7.36 Lakh
Internet of Things (IoT) 4 years 62 Same as above JEE Main + JoSAA 7.36 Lakh
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 4 years 62 Same as above JEE Main + JoSAA 7.36 Lakh


Fee Structure Highlights (General Category)

  • Tuition Fee: 62,500 per semester

  • Hostel Fee: 17,000–20,000 per semester (approx.)

  • One-time Charges: 7,000 (at admission)

  • Total Program Cost: ~7.36 Lakh for 4 years (inclusive of hostel & misc. fees)

    SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from tuition fees. EWS and OBC-NCL candidates can apply for partial fee waivers.


NIT Kurukshetra B.Tech Cutoff 2025 – Category-Wise (Round 4, Other State Quota)

Branch / Program General OBC-NCL EWS SC ST
Computer Engineering (CSE) 6,490 2,444 969 1,4173 3,128
Information Technology (IT) 7,998 2,756 1,252 15,098 4,387
ECE (Electronics & Comm.) 10,636 3,366 1,814 20,641 6,054
Electrical Engineering (EE) 15,078 4,106 2,046 22,876 6,682
Mechanical Engineering (ME) 22,049 6,059 3,232 31,286 9,300
Civil Engineering 34,922 7,704 4,182 44,366 11,276
Production & Industrial Engineering 27,598 7,356 3,898 38,124 10,442
Artificial Intelligence & ML 8,462 2,913 1,320 16,276 4,885
Computer Engineering (Data Science) 8,048 2,879 1,305 15,921 4,702
Internet of Things (IoT) 10,170 3,214 1,543 18,407 5,122
Robotics & Artificial Intelligence 9,980 3,136 1,531 17,965 5,087

Note: Ranks are closing ranks for JoSAA Round 4, 2025. Lower rank = higher performance.

NIT Kurukshetra Placement Summary (2024–25)

Category UG (B.Tech) PG (M.Tech/MBA/MCA)
Students Eligible 797 372
Students Placed 664 125
Placement Percentage ~83.3% ~33.6%
Total Job Offers 724
Highest Package (LPA) 63.12 LPA 44.74 LPA
Overall Average Package (LPA) 14.84 LPA 11.14 LPA
Median Package (LPA) 11 LPA 7.88 LPA

Branch-Wise UG Highlights:

  • Computer Engineering: Avg 17.62 LPA; Highest 63.12 LPA; Placement ~86%

  • IT: Avg 17.96 LPA; Highest 63.12 LPA; Placement ~98%

  • ECE: Avg 14.46 LPA; Highest 52 LPA; Placement ~83%

  • Electrical: Avg 10.62 LPA; Highest 36.42 LPA; Placement ~74%

  • Mechanical: Avg 10.68 LPA; Highest 52 LPA; Placement ~80%

  • Production: Avg 10.15 LPA; Highest 17.73 LPA; Placement ~82%

  • Civil: Avg 7.71 LPA; Highest 26.64 LPA; Placement ~76%

Top Recruiters:
Leading companies included Amazon, Adani, Ford, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Microsoft, Google, Flipkart, Siemens, and more .

NIT Kurukshetra Hostel Facilities (2025)

Feature Details
Number of Hostels 11 boys’ hostels + 4 girls’ hostels (incl. Mega hostels); total ~15 buildings 
Room Types Boys: 3 triple- and 8 single/shared; PG rooms are all single-bed; Girls: all hostels have single-seater rooms
Occupancy Undergrads often in triple or single rooms; PG students always in single rooms
Furniture & Infrastructure Bed, study table & chair, wardrobe, ceiling fan, Wi-Fi/LAN provided
Utilities & Power 24×7 power supply with DG backup; continuous water; Wi-Fi in each room
Common Facilities Mess & dining hall, computer room, TV/common room, guest rooms, canteen, water coolers, deep freezer
Monthly Charges Semester fee between 4,200–10,500 depending on room type; annual mess & electricity advance ~34,500
Sports & Recreation Indoor sports rooms, gardens (girls’ hostels), lawn space, common areas
Security & Staff Wardens, caretakers, security guards, CCTV; hostels governed by staff and student council
Names & Histories Boys’ hostels named after Mahabharata characters (e.g. Abhimanyu, Bhishma); girls’ hostels include Bhagirathi, Cauvery, Alaknanda
Allotment & Conduct Governed by institute rules; allotment upon admission; membership mandatory

 

 

 

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