Best NIT Colleges in India in 2025 (Rank Wise)

If you’re dreaming of becoming an engineer and aiming for the top colleges in India, you’ve definitely heard of the NITs — the next big thing after IITs! 

These government-run institutes are known for their academics. And also for their vibrant campus life, crazy competition, and solid placement records.

With 30+ NITs spread across India, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. I mean 

“Which NIT is best for CSE?”, 

“What’s the scene like in NIT Trichy?”, or 

“Will you get good placements at NIT Rourkela?”

If you’ve got questions like these buzzing in your head, you’re in the right place.

In this blog, I bring you the latest ranking of NITs in 2025, a detailed breakdown of the Top 10 NITs, their specializations, placements, admission details, and student life — basically, everything you need to pick your dream NIT and plan your next move.

Let’s get started!

NIT rankings in India 2025 – At a glance (Table)

Here’s a quick overview of the top NITs based on their NIRF 2025 rankings and overall performance:

Rank	NIT Name	Location	NIRF 2024 Rank	Popular Branches	Avg. Package (₹ LPA)
1	NIT Trichy (Tiruchirappalli)	Tamil Nadu	9	CSE, ECE, ME	12.5
2	NIT Surathkal	Karnataka	17	CSE, IT, Mech	11.8
3	NIT Rourkela	Odisha	19	CSE, ECE, Metallurgy	10.2
4	NIT Warangal	Telangana	21	CSE, ECE, Civil	11.3
5	NIT Calicut	Kerala	25	CSE, Arch, Mech	9.6
6	NIT Nagpur (VNIT)	Maharashtra	39	ECE, CSE, Mech	9.1
7	NIT Silchar	Assam	40	CSE, IT, EE	9
8	NIT Jaipur (MNIT)	Rajasthan	43	CSE, Mech, Chem	9.3
9	NIT Durgapur	West Bengal	44	CSE, ECE, Civil	8.3
10	NIT Prayagraj	Uttar Pradesh	60	CSE, EE, Mech	8.5

Note: Rankings are based on NIRF 2024 Engineering category. But why 2024 not 2025? 

Because 2025 data is yet to come on NIRF India itself. And average package data is based on recent placement reports (2024–25).

Top 10 NITs in India 2025 – Detailed Overview

NIT Trichy (Tiruchirappalli)

📍 Location: Tamil Nadu
🎓 Established: 1964

🏆 NIRF Rankings:

• 2025: Rank 9 [expected]
• 2024: Rank 9
• 2023: Rank 9
• 2022: Rank 8
• 2021: Rank 9

Key highlights:

• One of the oldest and most prestigious NITs in India.
• Known for its consistent academic performance and top-tier placements.
• Collaborations with international universities and leading MNCs.
• Strong focus on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

B.Tech programs offered:

• Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
• Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Production Engineering

Seat matrix (2025):

Category	Male Seats	Female Seats	PwD Seats
General (OPEN)	270	90	18
OBC-NCL	180	60	12
SC/ST/EWS & Others	180	60	12
Total	630	210	42

Opening and closing ranks (2024 – JoSAA Round 6):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	470	1500
ECE	1600	3500
Mechanical	4000	7000
Electrical & Electronics	2400	5000
Civil	6000	9500

Campus & infrastructure:

• A sprawling 800-acre lush green campus.
• Well-equipped labs, research centers, and lecture halls.
• Digital library with vast resources and e-journals.
• Sports complex, gymnasium, indoor stadium, and innovation center.
• Hostels with Wi-Fi, mess, study rooms, and recreational facilities.

Placement trends (2024–25):

• Highest Package: ₹49 LPA (offered by Atlassian, CSE)
• Average Package: ₹12.5 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Deloitte, L&T, Infosys, Adobe
• Placement Rate: 94% overall (CSE close to 100%)

Just an FYI — CSE, ECE, and EEE see the highest offers and packages every year.

NIT Surathkal

📍 Location: Mangalore, Karnataka
🎓 Established: 1960

🏆 NIRF Rankings:

• 2025: Rank 15 [expected]
• 2024: Rank 17
• 2023: Rank 12
• 2022: Rank 10
• 2021: Rank 10

Key highlights:

• Renowned for strong industry connections and coastal location.
• Top preference for IT-related branches among JEE mains toppers.
• Excellent research ecosystem and tech-driven learning culture.

B.Tech programs offered:

CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, Mech, Civil, Mining, Chem, Metallurgical, Applied Mechanics.

Seat matrix (2025):

Category	Male Seats	Female Seats	PwD Seats
General (OPEN)	260	80	16
OBC-NCL	160	50	10
SC/ST/EWS & Others	160	50	10
Total	580	180	36

Opening and closing ranks (2024 – JoSAA Round 6):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	500	1600
IT	1200	2600
ECE	1800	3800
Mechanical	4100	7100

Campus & infrastructure:

• The beachside campus offers a unique experience.
• Smart classrooms, state-of-the-art labs, digital library.
• On-campus health center, sports complex, and innovation clubs.

Placement trends (2024–25):

• Highest Package: ₹45 LPA (CSE)
• Average Package: ₹11.8 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Oracle, Uber, Adobe, Amazon, JP Morgan
• Placement Rate: ~92%

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NIT Rourkela

📍 Location: Rourkela, Odisha
🎓 Established: 1961

🏆 NIRF Rankings:

• 2025: Rank 17 [expected]
• 2024: Rank 19
• 2023: Rank 16
• 2022: Rank 15
• 2021: Rank 20

Key highlights:

• Offers the most diverse range of B.Tech and dual-degree programs.
• Recognized for research facilities and start-up ecosystem.
• It houses a high-tech Central Research Facility (CRF).

B.Tech programs offered:

CSE, ECE, EE, Mech, Civil, Ceramic, Biomedical, Chem, Mining, and more.

Seat matrix (2025):

Category	Male Seats	Female Seats	PwD Seats
General (OPEN)	240	80	16
OBC-NCL	150	50	10
SC/ST/EWS & Others	150	50	10
Total	540	180	36

Opening and closing ranks (2024 – JoSAA Round 6):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	1000	2900
ECE	2500	4500
Mechanical	5000	8500
Chemical	6000	9500

Campus & infrastructure:

• 700+ acre campus with modern facilities and a green environment.
• Multiple research parks and incubation centers.
• Student activity centers and 24×7 library.

Placement trends (2024–25):

• Highest Package: ₹43 LPA
• Average Package: ₹10.2 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Wipro, L&T, ZS Associates
• Placement Rate: ~90%

NIT Warangal

📍 Location: Warangal, Telangana
🎓 Established: 1959

🏆 NIRF Rankings:

• 2025: Rank 21 [expected]
• 2024: Rank 21
• 2023: Rank 21
• 2022: Rank 21
• 2021: Rank 23

Key highlights:

• One of the first NITs in India with a rich academic history.
• Strong collaboration with international universities.
• Active alumni network and innovation ecosystem.

B.Tech programs offered:

CSE, ECE, EEE, Mech, Civil, Chem, Biotech, Metallurgy

Seat matrix (2025):

Category	Male Seats	Female Seats	PwD Seats
General (OPEN)	270	90	18
OBC-NCL	160	60	12
SC/ST/EWS & Others	160	60	12
Total	590	210	42

Opening and closing ranks (2024 – JoSAA Round 6):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	600	1700
ECE	1800	3400
Mechanical	4200	7600
Civil	5000	9200

Campus & infrastructure:

• 250-acre campus with digitized academic services.
• Incubation center, research labs, and a tech-innovation hub.
• High-speed Wi-Fi campus with student recreational zones.

Placement trends (2024–25):

• Highest Package: ₹48 LPA
• Average Package: ₹12.1 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Microsoft, Nvidia, Flipkart, Deloitte, Cognizant
• Placement Rate: ~94%

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NIT Calicut

📍 Location: Kozhikode, Kerala
🎓 Established: 1961

🏆 NIRF Rankings:

• 2025: Rank 24 [expected]
• 2024: Rank 25
• 2023: Rank 23
• 2022: Rank 31
• 2021: Rank 25

Key highlights:

• Leading NIT in south-west India with scenic campus.
• Strong emphasis on sustainability and tech-integration.
• High-performing research in AI and electronics.

B.Tech programs offered:

CSE, ECE, Mech, Civil, Arch, Chem, Production, Biotech.

Seat matrix (2025):

Category	Male Seats	Female Seats	PwD Seats
General (OPEN)	250	85	15
OBC-NCL	140	50	10
SC/ST/EWS & Others	140	50	10
Total	530	185	35

Opening and closing ranks (2024 – JoSAA Round 6):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	1100	2800
ECE	2400	4700
Mechanical	5100	8900
Architecture	3000	6000

Campus & infrastructure:

• 300-acre lush green campus with modern tech parks.
• Solar-powered classrooms and LEED-certified buildings.
• Student innovation labs and 24×7 study zones.

Placement trends (2024–25):

• Highest Package: ₹42 LPA
• Average Package: ₹10.5 LPA
• Top Recruiters: TCS Digital, Bosch, Zoho, Qualcomm, Infosys
• Placement Rate: ~88%

NIT Nagpur (VNIT)

📍 Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
🎓 Established: 1960

🏆 NIRF Rankings:

• 2025: Rank 35 [expected]
• 2024: Rank 39
• 2023: Rank 41
• 2022: Rank 32
• 2021: Rank 30

Key highlights:

• Prestigious NIT with strong alumni in public and private sector.
• Strong research in structural engineering and material science.
• Collaborative projects with DRDO and ISRO.

B.Tech programs offered:

CSE, ECE, EE, Civil, Mech, Chem, Metallurgy.

Seat matrix (2025):

Category	Male Seats	Female Seats	PwD Seats
General (OPEN)	240	80	12
OBC-NCL	120	45	8
SC/ST/EWS & Others	125	45	8
Total	485	170	28

Opening and closing ranks (2024 – JoSAA Round 6):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	3100	5500
ECE	4800	7600
Mechanical	8100	12500

Campus & infrastructure:

• 214-acre city-based campus.
• Tech Incubation Centre, Central Research Facility.
• World-class sports amenities and hostels.

Placement trends (2024–25):

• Highest Package: ₹39 LPA
• Average Package: ₹9.5 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Amazon, DRDO, Capgemini, L&T
• Placement Rate: ~86%

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NIT Silchar

📍 Location: Silchar, Assam
🎓 Established: 1967

🏆 NIRF Rankings:

• 2025: Rank 38 [expected]
• 2024: Rank 40
• 2023: Rank 40
• 2022: Rank 38
• 2021: Rank 48

Key highlights:

• A top institute in the North-East region with growing industry collaborations.
• Hosts major tech-fest “Incandescence.”
• Rising presence in AI, Data Science, and Environmental Tech.

B.Tech programs offered:

CSE, ECE, EE, Civil, Mechanical, EIE.

Seat matrix (2025):

Category	Male Seats	Female Seats	PwD Seats
General (OPEN)	210	70	10
OBC-NCL	110	38	6
SC/ST/EWS & Others	100	35	6
Total	420	143	22

Opening and closing ranks (2024 – JoSAA Round 6):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	6400	10000
ECE	8500	12800
Mechanical	11500	17000

Campus & infrastructure:

• Beautiful 625-acre green campus near Barak River.
• Wi-Fi enabled hostels, dedicated research centres.
• Sports complex, health center, and campus store.

Placement trends (2024–25):

• Highest Package: ₹27.5 LPA
• Average Package: ₹8 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Wipro, TCS, Accenture, Byju’s, HCL
• Placement Rate: ~79%

NIT Jaipur (MNIT)

📍 Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
🎓 Established: 1963

🏆 NIRF Rankings:

• 2025: Rank 40 [expected]
• 2024: Rank 43
• 2023: Rank 37
• 2022: Rank 46
• 2021: Rank 37

Key highlights:

• Known for innovation in Smart City and IoT research.
• Hosts cultural fest “Blitzschlag” and techfest “Sphinx.”
• Industry tie-ups with TCS, SAP, and Adobe.

B.Tech programs offered:

CSE, ECE, EE, Mech, Civil, Metallurgy, Chem.

Seat matrix (2025):

Category	Male Seats	Female Seats	PwD Seats
General (OPEN)	230	75	10
OBC-NCL	115	40	7
SC/ST/EWS & Others	120	42	8
Total	465	157	25

Opening and closing ranks (2024 – JoSAA Round 6):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	2800	5200
ECE	4600	7500
Mechanical	9100	13500

Campus & infrastructure:

• 317-acre fully Wi-Fi campus.
• High-speed data centers and advanced IT labs.
• Sustainable infrastructure with solar panels.

Placement trends (2024–25):

• Highest Package: ₹36 LPA
• Average Package: ₹9.2 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Goldman Sachs, Infosys, Oracle, Deloitte
• Placement Rate: ~85%

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NIT Durgapur

📍 Location: Durgapur, West Bengal
🎓 Established: 1960

🏆 NIRF Rankings:

• 2025: Rank 34 [expected]
• 2024: Rank 44
• 2023: Rank 43
• 2022: Rank 34
• 2021: Rank 29

Key highlights:

• A strong institute in eastern India with rich academic heritage.
• Special focus on innovation and industry-oriented research.
• Notable performance in coding and robotics competitions.

B.Tech programs offered:

CSE, ECE, EE, Mech, Civil, Chem, Biotech, Metallurgy, IT

Seat matrix (2025):

Category	Male Seats	Female Seats	PwD Seats
General (OPEN)	220	70	10
OBC-NCL	115	40	8
SC/ST/EWS & Others	120	42	8
Total	455	152	26

Opening and closing ranks (2024 – JoSAA Round 6):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	5300	9400
ECE	7400	11800
Mechanical	10500	16000

Campus & infrastructure:

• 187-acre campus with green lawns and serene environment.
• Central computing facility, advanced fabrication labs.
• Library with over 1 lakh books and digital archives.

Placement trends (2024–25):

• Highest Package: ₹31 LPA
• Average Package: ₹8.7 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Microsoft, Jio, L&T, Cognizant, IBM
• Placement Rate: ~82%

NIT Prayagraj (MNNIT Allahabad)

📍 Location: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
🎓 Established: 1961

🏆 NIRF Rankings:

• 2025: Rank 55 [expected]
• 2024: Rank 60
• 2023: Rank 49
• 2022: Rank 47
• 2021: Rank 42

Key highlights:

• One of the oldest and most reputed NITs in India.
• Strong focus on research and innovation with active project funding.
• Excellent coding culture and student-run technical festivals.
• Renowned for its academic rigor and discipline.

B.Tech programs offered:

CSE, IT, ECE, EE, Mech, Civil, Chemical, Biotechnology, Production & Industrial Engineering.

Seat matrix (2025):

Category	Male Seats	Female Seats	PwD Seats
General (OPEN)	240	80	10
OBC-NCL	130	45	7
SC/ST/EWS & Others	115	40	6
Total	485	165	23

Opening and closing ranks (2024 – JoSAA Round 6):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
CSE	2200	4100
ECE	4700	8000
Mechanical	8200	13500

Campus & infrastructure:

• 222-acre lush green campus on the banks of the Ganga River.
• Well-equipped central library, dedicated innovation centers, and tech parks.
• Separate hostels for boys and girls with Wi-Fi and sports amenities.

Placement trends (2024–25):

• Highest Package: ₹44 LPA
• Average Package: ₹11.6 LPA
• Top Recruiters: Amazon, Adobe, Tata Steel, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs
• Placement Rate: ~92%

Ranking criteria: How are NITs ranked in 2025?

The NIRF rankings are based on a comprehensive framework developed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Here’s a breakdown of the key parameters used to rank NITs in 2025:

Teaching, learning & resources (TLR) – 30%

Includes faculty-student ratio, quality of faculty, and infrastructure.

Research & professional practice (RP) – 30%

Measures publications, patents, and research funding.

Graduation outcomes (GO) – 20%

Consider placement statistics, higher studies, and median salary packages.

Outreach & inclusivity (OI) – 10%

Focuses on diversity, regional representation, and social inclusion.

Perception (PR) – 10%

Reflects the reputation among peers, academics, and employers.

These factors collectively help determine the true potential and performance of each NIT.

Best NITs for specific branches (bonus insight)

Branch	Recommended NITs
Computer Science (CSE)	NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal
Electronics & Communication (ECE)	NIT Calicut, NIT Warangal, NIT Rourkela
Mechanical Engineering	NIT Trichy, NIT Durgapur, MNIT Jaipur
Civil Engineering	NIT Surathkal, NIT Warangal, NIT Patna
Electrical Engineering	NIT Nagpur (VNIT), NIT Trichy, NIT Calicut
Chemical Engineering	NIT Rourkela, NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Durgapur

Student life and campus culture

NITs offer much more than academics – they are a hub of vibrant cultures, events, and personal growth opportunities.

🏕️ Campus fests: Events like Festember (NIT Trichy), TechNITi (NIT Jalandhar), and Innovision (NIT Rourkela) attract national participation.

🏀 Sports & clubs: From cricket tournaments to robotics clubs – there’s something for everyone!

🌿 Campus infrastructure: Most NITs offer lush green campuses, modern hostels, and 24/7 Wi-Fi zones.

🌐 Diverse peer group: Students from across the country ensure a blend of cultures, ideas, and perspectives.

Tips for aspirants

Here are some tips to make your NIT dream a reality:

📖 Know the exam: Focus on mastering JEE Main – it’s your gateway.

🧠 Smart preparation: Use mock tests, time management, and NCERT fundamentals.

📊 Keep an eye on cut-offs: Track previous years’ opening & closing ranks by branch and category.

🧭 Make a preference list: During JoSAA counseling, wisely list your preferred NITs and branches.

🤝 Talk to alumni: Join student forums and connect with seniors on LinkedIn or Quora.

How to choose the right NIT?

Choosing the right NIT depends on your:

📍 Location preference: Closer campuses might suit your lifestyle or climate comfort.

📚 Branch interest: Always prioritize the branch over the brand if you’re sure about your field.

📈 Placement trends: Analyze company presence and average packages in your desired field.

💡 Research opportunities: Look into ongoing projects, faculty research areas, and lab facilities.

🎯 Long-term goals: Want to study abroad? Choose a research-rich institute. Targeting jobs? Check placement stats.

Prepare today for a better tomorrow

The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) continue to stand tall among India’s top engineering institutions, offering a perfect blend of academic excellence, vibrant campus life, and impressive placement records. Whether you’re aiming for innovation, research, or top-tier corporate jobs, choosing the right NIT can shape your future in incredible ways.

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