Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Mechanical Engineering) From NIT Puducherry, Pondicherry

B.Tech

B.Tech aspirants cannot apply directly through institute’s website. It is mandatory for all UG candidates to appear for JEE Main and Advanced to be considered eligible for application/registration. They can apply for both on their respective official websites.

M.Tech & Ph.D.

Candidates applying for any of the M.Tech and Ph.D. programs offered by NIT Puducherry must apply through the online application portal available on its official website. M.Tech candidates can also apply through CCMT (a centralized counselling process for M.Tech applicants). Copies of all requisite documents are to be submitted along with a most recent colored passport size photograph. A non-refundable application fee of INR 1000 (INR 500 for SC/ST/PH) has to be paid through SBI Collect.

The candidates are required to send the following documents (photocopies with the application form and original at the time of interview) for verification purpose:

• Valid Photo-ID proof
• Mark-sheets and certificates of all qualifications/degrees starting from class 10th or equivalent.
• Character Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution/Department last attended.
• OBC / SC / ST / PD certificate, if applicable.
• Proof of Date of Birth.
• GATE/NET qualification certificate as applicable
• Appearing Certificate from the Head of the Department/Institute for candidates appearing for the final examination of the qualifying degree.
• Reprint of research publications (1st page only), if any
• Any other information related to eligibility
• Certificate of sponsorship
• Experience Certificate if any

Candidate must have passed class 12th or equivalent by the AIU or Intermediate or 2-year Pre-University exam conducted by a recognized Board/ University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subject. Candidate who have passed the Class 12/equivalent examination in 2021, 2022, or those who are appearing in Class 12/equivalent examination in 2023, are also eligible to appear. There is no age limit for the candidates.

NIT offers a full-time B.Tech program for a duration of 4 years. The program is offered in 4 specializations, i.e.

Eligibility:

For admission to any of the courses offered under the B.Tech program, the candidate must have successfully completed 10+2 in Science stream, have appeared for JEE and possesses at least 75% marks in the last qualifying exam. 

Preference is given to those who achieve the top 20 percentile marks in the 12th class exam. The selection of candidates is subject to JEE/AIEE rank.

Selection Process:

For admission to B.Tech program, candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of score in JEE Main. Admission to shortlisted candidates will be given on the basis of JoSAA counselling.

Moreover, seats will also be granted on the basis of CSAB to the JEE Main qualified candidates.

Admissions to Foreign Nationals / Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) / Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) will be granted under DASA Scheme.

B.Tech. candidates who have applied through JEE aren’t allowed to choose a particular institute as the study center. However, they can choose their preferred institutes and courses at the time of registration. It is mandatory for all selected candidates to attend counselling (allotment of seats).

Key points for B.Tech admission:

• No preference is given to 10+2 marks in calculating the ranks in JEE Main.
• The application fee for JEE Main is INR 1000 for male candidates and INR 500 for female candidates.
• Payment of fees can be made via credit/debit card or e-challan. Alternately, it can be paid via demand draft or cash deposit in designated banks.
• 50% of the total seats available for admission are reserved for candidates belonging to the Home-State, i.e., Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Andaman Nicobar.