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CCMT 2025: Round 2 Seat Allotment Result is now available at ccmt.admissions.nic.in. Candidates must complete the seat acceptance fee payment, document upload, and submit their willingness (Freeze/Float) by June 24, 2025. Round 3 Seat Allotment Result will be announced on June 27, 2025.
CCMN 2025: Round 2 Seat Allotment Result is out on ccmn.admissions.nic.in. The deadline for fee payment, document upload, and submission of willingness is also June 24, 2025. Round 3 Seat Allotment will be declared on June 27, 2025.
NEUT 2025: Seat Allocation Registration will be open from June 23 to June 30, 2025.
JoSAA 2025: Round 1 Seat Allotment Result is released at josaa.nic.in. The extended deadline for online reporting and fee payment by allotted candidates is June 22, 2025. Round 2 Seat Allotment Result will be released on June 25, 2025.
NIT Kurukshetra JEE Main Cutoff 2025 (Round 1):
- B.Tech: Cutoff rank for General category (All India Quota) ranges from 6268 to 35469.
- B.Arch: Cutoff rank is 842 for the General category (All India Quota).
NIMCET 2025: Answer Key has been published at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Objections can be submitted until June 13, 2025. The result is tentatively scheduled for June 27, 2025, and counselling registration with a non-refundable fee of ₹1000 is open until June 30, 2025.
CCMN 2025 Round 1 Cutoff: For M.Sc admissions, the General category cutoff ranges from 278 to 1625.
PhD Admissions 2025-26: Applications are open at NIT Kurukshetra. The last date to apply was June 10, 2025, and the tentative dates for the Written Test/Interview are June 23 and June 25, 2025.
UG Fee Structure 2025-26: The academic fee for undergraduate programs is ₹1.87 lakh per year.
PG Fee Structure 2025-26: The academic fee for postgraduate programs ranges between ₹70,000 to ₹1.32 lakh per year.

The National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Ku

CCMT 2025: Round 2 Seat Allotment Result is now available at ccmt.admissions.nic.in. Candidates must complete the seat acceptance fee payment, document upload, and submit their willingness (Freeze/Float) by June 24, 2025. Round 3 Seat Allotment Result will be announced on June 27, 2025.
CCMN 2025: Round 2 Seat Allotment Result is out on ccmn.admissions.nic.in. The deadline for fee payment, document upload, and submission of willingness is also June 24, 2025. Round 3 Seat Allotment will be declared on June 27, 2025.
NEUT 2025: Seat Allocation Registration will be open from June 23 to June 30, 2025.
JoSAA 2025: Round 1 Seat Allotment Result is released at josaa.nic.in. The extended deadline for online reporting and fee payment by allotted candidates is June 22, 2025. Round 2 Seat Allotment Result will be released on June 25, 2025.
NIT Kurukshetra JEE Main Cutoff 2025 (Round 1):
- B.Tech: Cutoff rank for General category (All India Quota) ranges from 6268 to 35469.
- B.Arch: Cutoff rank is 842 for the General category (All India Quota).
NIMCET 2025: Answer Key has been published at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Objections can be submitted until June 13, 2025. The result is tentatively scheduled for June 27, 2025, and counselling registration with a non-refundable fee of ₹1000 is open until June 30, 2025.
CCMN 2025 Round 1 Cutoff: For M.Sc admissions, the General category cutoff ranges from 278 to 1625.
PhD Admissions 2025-26: Applications are open at NIT Kurukshetra. The last date to apply was June 10, 2025, and the tentative dates for the Written Test/Interview are June 23 and June 25, 2025.
UG Fee Structure 2025-26: The academic fee for undergraduate programs is ₹1.87 lakh per year.
PG Fee Structure 2025-26: The academic fee for postgraduate programs ranges between ₹70,000 to ₹1.32 lakh per year.

The National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra or NIT KKR), established in 1963, is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology in India and functions under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. In NIRF 2024, NIT Kurukshetra secured the 81st position among 300 B.Tech colleges, while IIRF 2024 ranked it 56th among 160 B.Tech institutes. The institute offers Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Doctoral (PhD) programs across various disciplines.

The institute’s flagship program is B.Tech, with a total program fee of INR 7.36 lakhs for the 2025 batch. For admission to the B.Tech program, candidates must have completed 10+2 with a minimum of 75% marks in PCM from a recognised board. NIT Kurukshetra also offers an MBA program, with the first-year fee for MBA 2025 set at INR 1.32 lakhs.

The NIT Kurukshetra Placement Report 2025 is yet to be released. However, as per the 2024 placement report, a total of 837 students were placed, including 590 from UG and 247 from PG programs. The average package offered was INR 12.68 LPA for UG students and INR 11.19 LPA for PG students. Notable recruiters included Amazon, Adani, Ford, and several others.

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra – Key Highlights

Here are the major highlights of NIT Kurukshetra:

Particulars	Details
Institute Name	National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra (NIT KKR)
Established / Type	1963 / Government Institution
Location	Kurukshetra, Haryana
Approvals	MHRD, AICTE, UGC
Ranking (NIRF 2024)	81st out of 300 B.Tech colleges in India
Admission Process	Based on entrance exam scores
Accepted Exams	JEE Main (B.Tech), GATE (M.Tech), CAT/MAT (MBA), NIMCET (MCA)
Top Recruiters	Amazon, Adani, Ford, and others
Official Website	nitkkr.ac.in

NIT Kurukshetra Important Dates 2025

Admissions to NIT Kurukshetra are based on national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT/MAT, and NIMCET. Below are the key dates for the 2025 admission cycle:

Event	Date
JEE Main (Session 2)	April 1 – April 8, 2025
JEE Main Session 2 Result	April 17, 2025
DASA Registration	June 10 – June 21, 2025 (Tentative)
DASA Result Declaration	June 27, 2025 (Tentative)

NIT Kurukshetra Courses & Fees

The B.Tech program is the flagship course at NIT Kurukshetra, with a total fee of INR 7.36 lakhs for the 2025 batch. Admission requires a minimum of 75% marks in 10+2 (PCM) from a recognised board, along with a valid JEE Main score.

NIT Kurukshetra also offers MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA, and PhD programs. Admissions are based on entrance exams such as JEE Main, DASA, GATE, CAT/MAT, and NIMCET, depending on the course.

Course	First-Year Fees	Eligibility	Application Dates
B.Tech	INR 1.84 Lakhs	10+2 with 75% in PCM + JEE Main	June 19 – July 31, 2025 (Tentative)
MBA	INR 1.32 Lakhs	Graduation + CAT	May 5, 2025
PhD	INR 79,000	Post Graduation	March 31, 2025
M.Tech	INR 1.29 Lakhs	Graduation + GATE	March 31, 2025
M.Sc	INR 1.29 Lakhs	Graduation	March 31, 2025
MCA	INR 1.32 Lakhs	Graduation with 60% + NIMCET	March 6 – April 24, 2025 (Tentative)

NIT Kurukshetra BTech

The institution's flagship program is BTech. Admission to the BTech program at NIT Kurukshetra is determined by the JEE Mains score, followed by JoSAA counseling. The application process for the BTech program is currently open. The JEE Mains examination is anticipated to be held in two phases, scheduled for January and April. Graduates of NIT Kurukshetra's BTech program achieve the highest CTC of INR 1.25 CPA and an average salary of INR 13.89 LPA. Below are the details of NIT Kurukshetra's flagship BTech program:

Exam Accepted:	JEE Advanced Score + JoSAA counselling
Eligibility	10+2 with 75% (PCM)
Specialisations	07
Total Seats	1242 Seats
Average Package	INR 13.89 LPA
NIRF Ranking	58th Under Engineering

NIT Kurukshetra MTech

NIT Kurukshetra provides a two-year MTech program across eight departments, offering 19 specialisations. Admission to this program requires a valid score in the national-level entrance exam GATE, followed by CCMT Counseling. Annually, NIT Kurukshetra conducts an entrance exam for MTech admissions at the postgraduate level. The key features of the NIT Kurukshetra MTech program are outlined below:

Exam Accepted:	GATE Counselling, CCMT Counselling
Eligibility	BE/BTech with 60 %
Specialisations	19
Total Seats	285 Seats
Highest Salary	INR 32.45 LPA

NIT Kurukshetra MTech Cutoff: GATE

Admissions to NIT Kurukshetra's M.Tech programs are determined by the rank attained in the GATE Exam, followed by participation in the CCMT counseling process. Particularly, the M.Tech programs in VLSI Design and Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) have emerged as highly competitive. Below, you'll find a breakdown of the cutoff analysis for each year, as well as the expected cutoffs for the MTech programs in 2024:

Courses	2024 (Expected)	2023	2022	2021
M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering	521	484	525	555
M.Tech Computer Engineering	488	453	482	531
M.Tech Cyber Security	482	432	496	517
M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System	467	425	464	512
M.Tech Electrical Power System	395	424	350	411

NIT Kurukshetra MBA

NIT Kurukshetra provides a two-year full-time MBA program with a total of 53 available seats. Admission to the MBA program at NIT Kurukshetra is based on scores from CAT, GMAT, CMAT, or MAT exams. Here are the key highlights of the NIT Kurukshetra MBA program:

Exam Accepted:	CAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT score
Eligibility	Graduation with 50%
Specialisations	NA
Total Seats	53 Seats
Average Salary	INR 6.19 Lakhs

NIT Kurukshetra PhD

The NIT Kurukshetra PhD program spans five years and is open to candidates on both full-time and part-time schedules. The first year of the program incurs a cost of INR 16,100. NIT Kurukshetra offers PhD degrees in various specialisations, including the Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering, and others, totaling 15 specialisations. Here are the key highlights of the NIT Kurukshetra PhD program:

Exam Accepted:	Written Test + PI
Eligibility	Post Graduation with 60%
Specialisations	15
Total Seats	NA
Average Salary	NA

NIT Kurukshetra Cutoff 2025

NIT Kurukshetra admits students to its various programs through entrance exams such as JEE Main, DASA, GATE, CAT/MAT, and NIMCET. The JEE Main 2024 cutoff for NIT KKR ranged between 1733 and 11,951, depending on the program and round.

NIT Kurukshetra JEE Main Cutoff 2025 (General Category – All India Quota)

The table below shows the JEE Main closing ranks for various B.Tech and B.Arch programs across different rounds:

Course	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5
B.Arch	1733	2136	2501	2741	2741
B.Tech Computer Science (CSE)	7405	7957	7957	7957	8475
B.Tech Information Technology (IT)	9541	10539	10539	10539	11454
B.Tech AI & Machine Learning	9975	10215	10215	10215	10215
B.Tech AI & Data Science	10487	11951	11951	11951	11951

NIT Kurukshetra GATE Cutoff 2025 (Based on 2024 Data)

The GATE cutoff for M.Tech programs at NIT Kurukshetra in 2024 ranged from 595 to 350, depending on the specialisation and round:

Course	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5
M.Tech Civil Engineering	595	581	569	533	527
M.Tech Computer Science	562	543	541	504	492
M.Tech VLSI Design	543	524	524	497	494
M.Tech Embedded Systems	469	454	–	429	426
M.Tech Communication Systems	459	410	400	362	355

NIT Kurukshetra CSAB Cutoff 2025 (Based on 2024 Data)

The CSAB 2024 cutoff for NIT Kurukshetra ranged from 2998 to 12822. The table below lists program-wise closing ranks:

Course	Round 1	Round 2
B.Arch – Architecture and Regional Planning	2998	–
B.Tech Computer Engineering	9353	–
B.Tech Information Technology	12142	–
B.Tech AI & Machine Learning	12752	12822
B.Tech + M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering	13571	–

NIT Kurukshetra Admission 2025

NIT Kurukshetra B.Tech Admission Process

Admissions to the B.Tech program at NIT Kurukshetra are conducted based on JEE Main scores through the JoSAA counselling process. Below is the step-by-step admission procedure:

Step	Process
1. Register for JEE Main	Apply online at jeemain.nta.nic.in
2. Appear for JEE Main	Take the exam and secure a score that meets the required cutoff
3. Register for JoSAA	Visit josaa.nic.in and complete the registration
4. Choice Filling & Locking	Fill in preferred choices and select NIT Kurukshetra
5. Seat Allotment & Verification	Check the allotment results and upload the necessary documents
6. Fee Payment & Reporting	Pay the admission fee and report to the institute for final admission

NIT Kurukshetra Ranking 2025

The National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT KKR) has secured the 81st position out of 300 institutes in the B.Tech category as per the NIRF 2024 rankings. Below is a summary of NIT Kurukshetra's rankings by various reputed agencies over recent years:

Ranking Body	Year	Rank	Category
NIRF	2024	81 out of 300	B.Tech
	2024	151–200 (Band)	Overall
	2023	58 out of 200	B.Tech
IIRF	2024	56 out of 160	B.Tech
	2023	53 out of 170	B.Tech

NIT Kurukshetra Placements 2025

The placement report for 2025 is yet to be released. However, according to the 2024 placement statistics, a total of 837 students were successfully placed — 590 from undergraduate (UG) and 247 from postgraduate (PG) programs.

The average package for UG students was INR 12.68 LPA, while the PG average package stood at INR 11.19 LPA. The highest package offered ranged between INR 3 LPA and INR 38.87 LPA.

Top recruiters included leading companies such as Amazon, Adani, Ford, and several others.

NIT Kurukshetra Placement Highlights

Here are the key highlights of placement statistics over the past three years:

Particulars	2024	2023	2022
Total Students Placed	778	910	843
Total Eligible Students	1170	1334	1324
UG Average Package	INR 12.68 LPA	INR 14.16 LPA	INR 13.89 LPA
PG Average Package	INR 11.19 LPA	INR 10.60 LPA	INR 10.44 LPA

NIT Kurukshetra Branch-Wise Placement Statistics 2025 (Based on 2024 Data)

B.Tech Placement Statistics

Branch	Total Students	Students Placed	Average Package	Median Package
Civil Engineering	116	74	₹7.88 LPA	₹6.85 LPA
Computer Engineering	78	61	₹17.63 LPA	₹11.80 LPA
Information Technology	108	94	₹16.75 LPA	₹12.82 LPA
Electronics & Communication Engg.	132	94	₹14.09 LPA	₹10.00 LPA
Electrical Engineering	123	85	₹10.49 LPA	₹8.75 LPA
Mechanical Engineering	150	129	₹8.23 LPA	₹7.50 LPA
Production & Industrial Engineering	78	53	₹8.77 LPA	₹7.50 LPA

M.Tech Placement Statistics

Specialization	Total Students	Students Placed
Civil Engineering	61	19
Computer Engineering	43	10
Electronics & Communication Engg.	11	1
Electrical Engineering	34	18
Physics	7	1
VLSI Design & Embedded Systems	60	15
Renewable Energy & Efficiency	5	2

MBA Placement Statistics

Placement data for the MBA program (2024) is not explicitly mentioned. Please share specific figures if you'd like that table included.

NIT Kurukshetra Year-Wise Placement Comparison

Particulars	2024	2023	2022
Total Students Placed	778	910	843
Total Eligible Students	1170	1334	1324
UG Average Package	₹12.68 LPA	₹14.16 LPA	₹13.89 LPA
PG Average Package	₹11.19 LPA	₹10.60 LPA	₹10.44 LPA

NIT Kurukshetra Scholarships 2025

The following table outlines the various scholarships offered at NIT Kurukshetra, along with their eligibility criteria and benefits:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Benefits
Institute Merit Scholarship	Awarded to top-performing students each semester	Tuition fee waiver or financial assistance
Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC - Haryana Govt.)	SC/ST/OBC students from Haryana with annual family income less than INR 2.5 LPA	Full tuition fee waiver + maintenance allowance
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students	SC category students with family income below INR 8 LPA and admitted via JEE	INR 2 lakh/year + laptop and books
Pragati Scholarship for Girls (AICTE)	Female students in technical education, family income below INR 8 LPA	INR 50,000 per year
Swanath Scholarship (AICTE)	Students who lost parents due to COVID-19 or are orphans	INR 50,000 per year
MHRD GATE Scholarship	M.Tech students with a valid GATE score	INR 12,400 per month
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF)	Ph.D. students enrolled in technical disciplines	INR 70,000–80,000 per month

NIT Kurukshetra Campus 2025

Spread across 300 acres, the campus of NIT Kurukshetra is thoughtfully designed within a scenic setting. To minimise the need for extensive walking, academic buildings are strategically situated between the two residential zones. Additionally, the campus features convenient amenities such as a post office, a State Bank of India branch, and a comprehensive medical facility with qualified medical practitioners.

NIT Kurukshetra boasts a scenic and well-equipped campus in Haryana, featuring modern classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, and a spacious central library. The institute offers excellent sports infrastructure, including facilities for cricket, football, basketball, and a swimming pool.

Students are accommodated in well-maintained hostels that provide nutritious meals. The campus also includes common rooms, cafeterias, a fully-equipped gym, and green open spaces for relaxation. With Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the campus and dedicated zones for cultural events and student-led activities, NIT KKR provides a vibrant and holistic environment for academic and personal growth.

NIT Kurukshetra Alumni

Listed below are some distinguished alumni of National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra:

Name	Batch	Achievement
S N Subrahmanyan	Civil Engineering, 1982	CEO, L&T
Srinivasa C "Srini" Raju	Civil Engineering, 1983	Founder, Chairman iLabs Capital
Rakesh Bakshi	Computer Science Engineering	Chairman & MD, RRB Energy
Pawan Munjal	Mechanical Engineering	CEO, Hero MotoCorp
Ajay Goyal	Mechanical Engineering, 1986	CEO, ForestSAT AS

FAQs from National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra

Q. What programs are offered at NIT Kurukshetra?

A. NIT Kurukshetra offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines including B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, and Ph.D.

Q. What is the admission process for B.Tech at NIT Kurukshetra?

A. B.Tech admissions are based on JEE Main scores, followed by JoSAA counselling. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with at least 75% marks in PCM.

Q. How can I get admission to the MBA program at NIT Kurukshetra?

A. MBA admissions are based on CAT or MAT scores, followed by group discussion and personal interview rounds conducted by the institute.

Q. What is the average placement package at NIT Kurukshetra?

A. As per the 2024 placement data, the average package was ₹12.68 LPA for UG students and ₹11.19 LPA for PG students.

Q. Does NIT Kurukshetra provide scholarships?

A. Yes, several scholarships are available including the Institute Merit Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship, Top Class Education Scheme for SC students, Pragati Scholarship for Girls, and GATE scholarship for M.Tech students.

Q. What are the hostel facilities like at NIT Kurukshetra?

A. NIT Kurukshetra provides well-furnished hostels with options for single, double, and triple-seater rooms. Facilities include Wi-Fi, mess, gym, and recreation areas.