The NRI Institute of Technology, also known as NRIIT, is one of the top engineering colleges in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. The institute was founded in 2008 under the Sri Durga Malleswara Educational Society as an autonomous college. The NRI Institute of Technology is approved by AICTE and affiliated with JNTUK (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada). Also, the institute was accredited by NAAC with ”Grade A” and holds the recognition by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The NRI Courses are also accredited by the NBA.
NRI Institute of Technology offers courses at the Undergraduate to Postgraduate level in fields related to Engineering, Technology, Management, and Science. The institute offers an MBA program to students seeking practical learning and an industrial approach in various specialisations. NRI Institute of Technology is a single-campus institute spread across 20 acres located in Vijayawada, offering various facilities to the students, which help in developing skills, exploring new things, and building connections for further professional growth. The NRI Institute of Technology campus offers Sports Clubs, Auditoriums, Library, Media Center, Labs, and more.
Particular | Details |
University Name | NRI Institute of Technology (NRIIT) |
Mode of Education | Regular (Full-time) |
Departments | Engineering, Technology and Management |
Courses Offered | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
Popular Courses | B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech |
Mode of Admission | Entrance-based & Merit-based |
Application Form Release Date(Registration form) | 7 July 2025 (AP EAPCET Counselling) |
Admission Date | 4 August 2025 |
Approval & Accreditations | UGC, AICTE, NBA & NAAC “Grade A” |
Selection Criteria | Academic performance, entrance examination scores and other |
Placement | Major recruiters are Chetu, Accenture, Virtusa, ValueLabs, Cognizant, and Wipro, among others. |
University Type | Private (Autonomus) |
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NRI Institute of Technology admissions are offered to the courses at B.Tech, M.Tech and MBA levels in different specialisations. Admission to the institute requires the state-level entrance examination conducted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
For admission at the UG level (B.Tech), candidates are required to apply for the AP EAPCET entrance examination conducted by the AP government. Whereas, for the NRIIT PG admission, the students need a valid passing score in the PGECET or GATE entrance test for the M.Tech courses and the MBA courses admission, scoring a qualifying rank or marks in AP ICET is required.
For NRI Institute of Technology MBA admission, applicants need to pay the AP ICET entrance exam application fee of INR 650 (INR 600 for the BC class and INR 550 for the SC and ST category applicants). Applicants are also accepted at the institute on Management quota as per the guidelines of the government of Andhra Pradesh and APSCHE.
Particular | Dates (AP EAPCET) |
Application Form Release | 16 May 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | 23 May 2025 |
Entrance Exam | April, 2025 (Tentative) |
Merit List Announcement | 22 July 2025 |
Interview/Selection Process | 23 July 2025- 26 July 2025 |
Admission Offer Letter | 23 July 2025- 26 July 2025 |
Last Date for Fee Payment | July 2025 (Tentative) |
Commencement of Classes | 4 August 2025 |
NRI Institute of Technology admission eligibility criteria vary depending on the course level and the specialisation. For the B.Tech degree courses, candidates are required to hold a minimum qualification of 45% for the general and OBC with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in class 12th. However, for admission to the SC and ST category, the institute accepts 40% of the score in 12th with PCM as a major subject from a recognised board. Additionally, a qualifying rank in JEE or AP EAPCET is required for the B.Tech course.
Students who are applying under the Management quota are required to hold a minimum of 50% in class 12th with the relevant subjects.
For the postgraduate courses, students are required to hold a minimum qualifying score of 50% marks at the Undergraduate level in the relevant subject. For the SC, ST and BC category students, 45% of marks in a Bachelor’s degree are acceptable for admission.
For the M.Tech courses, a valid rank in the GATE entrance examination or the APPGCET scores is required. Whereas, for the MBA courses, scores of the AP ICET entrance examination are mandatory.
NRI Institute of Technology's placement data for the year 2025 has not been officially released by the institute. However, as per the previous year's data, the institute has seen a good growth in the placements. More than 50 companies visited the institute for the hiring of applicants in the relevant sectors.
The total number of students selected by the top companies for placement or internship opportunities is 586. Some of the top companies hiring the NRIIT graduates are Rinex Technologies, Chetu, Technook, Verzeo, Cognizant, Accenture, Value Labs and more.
NRI Institute of Technology scholarships are offered based on merit scores and the category of students. The institute also accepts government scholarships and financial assistance.
Students who achieve a higher rank in the entrance examination or fulfil the category and caste criteria are eligible for the scholarship at the NRI Institute of Technology. However, the institute also accepts government-funded scholarships for which applicants are required to apply at the relevant official portal of the scholarship program.