Complete guide to NIT Agartala — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
National Institute of Technology Agartala (NIT Agartala) is one of the premier technical institutions of Northeast India, established in 1965 as the Tripura Engineering College and granted NIT status in 2006. Ranked #60 in NIRF Engineering 2026, NIT Agartala is the flagship technical institution of Tripura, strategically located near Agartala — the second-largest city in Northeast India and Tripura's vibrant capital.
Set on a 250-acre campus in Barjala on the outskirts of Agartala, NIT Agartala offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, and PhD programmes across 12 academic departments. The institute has been growing rapidly in both academic quality and research output, with particular strength in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Its proximity to Bangladesh and the Southeast Asian connectivity corridor gives it a unique geopolitical and trade-linked relevance.
NIT Agartala has been significantly expanding its research activities with funding from DST, SERB, MoE's SPARC scheme, and NER-focused research programmes. The institute has active research in natural language processing for Bengali and other Northeast languages, flood and cyclone-resilient infrastructure, renewable energy for remote Tripura villages, and bamboo-based construction materials — all highly relevant to the local context.
Student life at NITA reflects the unique cultural mosaic of Tripura — a state with over 19 indigenous tribal communities and a rich Bengali heritage. The annual technical festival Techmeet and cultural fest Spandan celebrate this cultural richness alongside technical innovation. Agartala's connectivity has improved dramatically with the Agartala-Akhaura rail link to Bangladesh and the expanding Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport.
For 2026 admissions, NIT Agartala is a strong option for students seeking a genuine NIT experience in one of India's most culturally distinctive regions. The Northeast India quota offers significant cutoff advantages for NER state students, the campus fees are among the most affordable in the NIT system, and the institute's unique location near the Bangladesh border opens distinctive research and career pathways in Southeast Asian connectivity.
NIT Agartala holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #60 |
| NIRF | Overall | #95 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #58 |
| India Today | Engineering (Govt.) | #55 |
| The Week | Engineering | #62 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | 1201+ |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | 701–750 |
| Times Higher Education | Overall | 1201+ |
| SCImago Institutions Rankings | Research | 1501+ |
| US News Best Global Universities | Engineering | 1001+ |
NIT Agartala offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 12 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Production Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Mathematics | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | — | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
| MCA | — | YES | — |
The fee structure at NIT Agartala is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹62,500 |
| Examination Fee | ₹800 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹5,500 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹14,500 |
| Medical & Insurance | ₹1,000 |
| Students' Activity Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Total per Year (2025–26, approx.) | ₹1,71,600 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech Cost (approx.) | ₹6,86,400 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees under MoE guidelines; only non-academic charges apply.
Students with family income below ₹1 lakh/year qualify for a full tuition fee waiver under the NIT scholarship scheme.
Students with income between ₹1–5 lakh/year are eligible for a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
PwD students with ≥40% disability receive full tuition fee remission irrespective of family income.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for NIT Agartala B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 22,400 | 10,500 | 4,800 | 2,200 |
| ECE | 32,600 | 15,500 | 7,200 | 3,350 |
| EE | 41,800 | 20,400 | 9,600 | 4,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 49,200 | 24,100 | 11,500 | 5,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 56,400 | 27,700 | 13,300 | 6,400 |
| Chemical Engineering | 52,800 | 25,900 | 12,400 | 5,950 |
| Production Engineering | 58,600 | 28,800 | 13,900 | 6,700 |
| MCA | 28,200 | 13,500 | 6,200 | 2,900 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Home State)
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Home State)
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General (Home State)
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 260 | ₹11.5L |
| Core Engineering | 120 | ₹7.8L |
| BFSI / FinTech | 48 | ₹11.8L |
| Consulting | 30 | ₹13.5L |
| E-Commerce / Product | 38 | ₹14.5L |
| Semiconductor / VLSI | 20 | ₹12.0L |
| PSU / Government | 28 | ₹8.0L |
| Research & Higher Studies | 35 | — |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹14.8L | 84% |
| ECE | ₹10.2L | 72% |
| EE | ₹8.4L | 62% |
| Mechanical | ₹7.0L | 54% |
| Civil | ₹6.2L | 48% |
| Chemical | ₹7.2L | 56% |
| Production | ₹6.8L | 52% |
| MCA | ₹9.5L | 76% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹9.8L | ₹32 L | 110 |
| 2022–23 | ₹9.1L | ₹28 L | 98 |
| 2021–22 | ₹8.1L | ₹24 L | 86 |
| 2020–21 | ₹7.1L | ₹20 L | 72 |
| 2019–20 | ₹6.2L | ₹16 L | 60 |
NIT Agartala's 250-acre campus is set in Barjala, a green suburban locality on the outskirts of Agartala — Tripura's vibrant capital and one of the most rapidly developing cities in Northeast India. The campus features tree-lined avenues, academic blocks, hostels, and sports facilities set amid the lush tropical vegetation of the Barak Valley region. Agartala's connectivity has improved dramatically with the new Agartala-Akhaura rail link to Bangladesh, expanding international airport, and upgraded national highways — giving the campus a surprisingly well-connected character for a Northeast Indian location.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NIT Agartala has 9 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel-1 (Gomati) | Boys | 340+ |
| 02 | Hostel-2 (Manu) | Boys | 320+ |
| 03 | Hostel-3 (Haora) | Boys | 300+ |
| 04 | Hostel-4 (Dhalai) | Boys | 280+ |
| 05 | Hostel-5 (Khowai) | Boys | 260+ |
| 06 | Hostel-6 (Juri) | Boys | 240+ |
| 07 | Hostel-7 (Muhuri) | Boys | 220+ |
| 08 | Hostel-8 (Saraswati) | Girls | 320+ |
| 09 | PG Hostel | PG / PhD | 180+ |
NIT Agartala's research programme is deeply shaped by Tripura's unique ecological, cultural, and geopolitical context. Active research areas include bamboo composite materials for construction, NLP for Bengali and tribal languages of the Northeast, flood and cyclone-resilient infrastructure, solar energy systems for remote villages, and cross-border trade facilitation technology leveraging the Agartala-Akhaura corridor. DST, SERB, and MoE NER grants fund ongoing projects.
NIT Agartala's Incubation Centre, supported by DST-NSTEDB and the Tripura government's industrial development mission, focuses on ventures leveraging Tripura's unique resources — including bamboo-tech, rubber processing, digital services for cross-border trade, agri-tech for the pineapple and tea sectors, and tourism technology for Northeast India. The centre has facilitated 18+ startups since inception.
The E-Cell at NIT Agartala runs the annual startup event Udyam NE and entrepreneurship workshops. The institute's location near the Bangladesh border — and the expanding Agartala-Akhaura rail connectivity — gives student entrepreneurs a distinctive opportunity to build ventures with a cross-border Southeast Asia angle, particularly in logistics, digital commerce, and agricultural trade facilitation.
NIT Agartala provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top 10% students by CGPA per branch | ₹2,000/month for one academic year |
| MoE NIT Fee Waiver (Full) | Family income < ₹1 lakh/year | Full tuition fee waiver |
| MoE NIT Fee Waiver (Partial) | Family income ₹1–5 lakh/year | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST students with family income < ₹2.5 lakh/year | Full tuition fee + ₹250/month maintenance |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh/year, first girl child | ₹50,000/year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class XII in science stream | ₹80,000/year |
| Tripura State Scholarship | Domicile of Tripura; merit-based criteria | ₹10,000/year |
| NER Special Merit Scholarship | Students from Northeast India states; merit criteria | ₹12,000/year |
| NITA Financial Aid | Demonstrated financial hardship; institute welfare committee assessment | Partial/full mess fee waiver |
National Institute of Technology Agartala
Agartala, Tripura – 799046
India
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