National Institute of Technology Puducherry

National Institute of Technology Puducherry is a government institution in Karaikal, Puducherry, established in 2010. B.Tech through JEE Main and JoSAA counselling; M.Tech through GATE (CCMT); MCA through NIMCET; PhD through the institute's selection.

  • Main entrance JEE Main
  • Type Government
  • Location Karaikal, Puducherry
  • Established 2010

Key facts

Type
Government: Engineering & Technology
Established
2010
Main entrance
JEE Main
AISHE code
U-0621
Courses offered
B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech; some offer diplomas, MBA or MCA
Eligibility
B.Tech: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (usually 45%, 40% for reserved categories); diploma holders can join the second year. M.Tech: B.Tech/B.E., usually with a GATE score.
Approval to check
An Institute of National Importance under an Act of Parliament; awards its own degrees; programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
Institution type
Institute of National Importance
Area
Rural
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
Last year's opening and closing ranks, fees and placement statistics. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
Official website
nitpy.ac.in

Entrance exams National Institute of Technology Puducherry accepts

  • JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
  • GATEM.Tech, PhD and public-sector jobs

Questions about National Institute of Technology Puducherry

How do I get admission to National Institute of Technology Puducherry?

B.Tech through JEE Main and JoSAA counselling; M.Tech through GATE (CCMT); MCA through NIMCET; PhD through the institute's selection.

Which entrance exams does National Institute of Technology Puducherry accept?

National Institute of Technology Puducherry uses JEE Main and GATE, depending on the programme. B.Tech through JEE Main and JoSAA counselling; M.Tech through GATE (CCMT); MCA through NIMCET; PhD through the institute's selection.

Is National Institute of Technology Puducherry a government or private institution?

National Institute of Technology Puducherry is a government institution (Engineering & Technology).

Where is National Institute of Technology Puducherry?

National Institute of Technology Puducherry is in Karaikal, Puducherry, India.

When was National Institute of Technology Puducherry established?

National Institute of Technology Puducherry was established in 2010.

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