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 |
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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 |
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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.) |
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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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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