National Institute of Technology Srinagar : Admission 2026, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

NIT Srinagar 2025 academic year admissions for various UG, PG and Ph.D programs are open. For B.Tech aspirants, admission is based on JEE Main 2025 scores, followed by the JoSAA counselling. Candidates must have passed Class 12 exams with at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST). The Round 1 seat allotment was released on 14 June, 2025, and candidates must complete online reporting and fee payment by 18 June, 2025, and the 2nd round is ongoing, which started from 21 June and ends on 25 June 2025. 

For postgraduate programs like M.Tech and M.Sc, admissions are conducted through the GATE and IIT JAM entrance exams, and for MBA programs, admission is based on the CAT entrance exam score. Counselling for the M.Tech program is managed via the CCMT and CCMN platforms. The institute also offers Ph.D and M.Phil programs in various disciplines, with selection based on national-level entrance exams like GATE, UGC NET, or CSIR NET, followed by interviews.

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NIT Srinagar Admission Eligibility Criteria 2025

For admission to NIT Srinagar in 2025, the entry-level requirements depend on the program: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, or Ph.D programs. The details are mentioned below:

Candidates who want to get admission into B.Tech programs must have completed their Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects. They should have secured at least 75% aggregate marks (for SC/ST candidates, the minimum required marks are relaxed to 65%). Admission is based on performance in the JEE Main exam, followed by participation in JoSAA counselling for seat allocation.

For M.Tech and M.Sc program, applicants must hold a relevant UG degree in Engineering, Technology, Science or an equivalent field with a minimum of 60% marks for General and OBC candidates, and 55% marks are required for SC/ST candidates. The admission process depends on the GATE scores, and candidates must participate in the CCMT/CCMN counselling process.

The basic eligibility criteria for Ph.D program is a master’s degree in the relevant field with at least 60% marks. Selection involves a written test and an interview conducted by the institute. Candidates may also need to present a research proposal during the selection process.

The placement record of NIT Srinagar reflects its strong focus on providing good career opportunities to its students. Top recruiting companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Infosys, Deloitte, Indiamart, Optum, IBM, TCS,  Samsung SDS, etc., offer roles in software development, core engineering, consulting, and analytics fields, catering to a wide range of student interests and specialisations. The median salary offered during the placement season 2023 was INR 10.48 LPA, while the highest package offered was INR 36.50 LPA (CSE branch).

NIT Srinagar Scholarships 2025

NIT Srinagar offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid to support students from economically weaker backgrounds. These scholarships are primarily funded by the central and state governments, and the institute facilitates the application process through platforms like the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

In addition, NIT Srinagar supports students in applying for scholarships such as the Post Matric Scholarship, Shraman Scholarship, Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme, etc.

Students need to submit the scholarship form on the NSP portal with all the important documents. The institute also encourages students to apply for private scholarships like the Reliance Foundation Scholarship and offers guidance for securing education loans through banks such as J&K Bank and SBI. Many scholarships require students to maintain a minimum CGPA and have no active backlogs for renewal.