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NIT Puducherry Admissions: Dates, Eligibility, and Programs 

NIT Puducherry is an institute of national importance and is situated in Puducherry.

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NIT Puducherry Admissions Overview

Latest Update - On-the-spot counselling for various UG and PG courses will start from 20th Aug 2025, and classes shall commence soon. 

National Institute of Technology Puducherry is an autonomous public technical and research university located in the city of Karaikal in Union Territory of Puducherry.  NIT Puducherry received 26th rank in India Today Best Universities Ranking and 240th position in QS World Universities Ranking.  

To know more about the institute, check out upGrad’s NIT Puducherry Overview Page.  

NIT Puducherry Important Admission Dates

Details

    Application Start: December 2024 (via JEE)

    Application Deadline: January 2025

    Accepted Exams: JEE Advanced

Admissions 2025: (UG/PG/PHD)

Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

To gain a successful NIT Puducherry Admission in 2025 in any of the courses offered,  

The following steps are mandatory:  

  1. Register for relevant entrance exams (JEE, etc.) 
  1. Appear for the entrance test 
  1. Check eligibility and cutoff scores 
  1. Apply via institute or centralized portals (JoSAA, COAP, etc.) 
  1. Attend written test/interview (if applicable) 
  1. Receive admission offer 
  1. Pay admission fees online 
  1. Complete document verification 
  1. Participate in the orientation program 

Support Services & Scholarships

Support  

NIT Puducherry’s Administration also provides various student support services for an easy admission process for the candidate. NIT Puducherry provides the following services:  

  • International Office: For foreign applicants, visa assistance & hostel support 
  • Academic Counselling: Department-based course selection help 
  • Mentorship: Student mentors assigned to freshers 
  • Disability Support: Accessible infrastructure and tech support 
  • Orientation Program: Icebreaking and curriculum briefing sessions 
  • Career Services: Training, placement prep & internship support 

Scholarships  

Following are the scholarships for supporting students studying in NIT Puducherry: 

  1. Scholarships for Backward Class Students from Tamil Nadu Students studying at NIT.  
  1. National Scholarship Portal Scholarships for 1st Years at NITs.  
  1. Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/MBC students from UT of Puducherry  
  1. Hakeem Abdul Hameed Scholarship for Professional/Technical/Graduate for 10+2 graduates.  

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Disclaimer

  1. The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

  2. The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, & related costs. upGrad does not .