NIT Agartala Admission 2026: Eligibility, Application Process & Dates

NIT Agartala Admission Highlights 2026

Given below are the key highlights related to NIT Agartala admission 2026:

About NIT Agartala Admission 2026

NIT Agartala Admission 2026 is currently ongoing for the BTech and MTech courses through the JEE Main and GATE examinations. NIT Agartala offers 3 UG programs, including BTech, BS+MS (Dual Degree), and BT-MT. The UG admission is done through the JoSAA schedule, followed by CSAB counselling. NIT Agartala MTech admission is done through the CCMT counselling process for GATE-qualified candidates. NIT Agartala offers 959 seats for BTech across all specialisations.

Besides UG courses, NIT Agartala offers postgraduate programs such as MTech, MSc (based on IIT JAM/CCMN), MBA (based on CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT followed by GD and PI), and MCA (based on NIMCET). NIT Agartala PhD admissions are conducted through a written entrance exam and a personal interview conducted by the institute.

NIT Agartala Admission Dates 2026

All the important dates and events for NIT Agartala admission 2026 are given below:

NIT Agartala BTech Admission 2026

NIT Agartala BTech admission is based on JEE Main rank, followed by seat allotment through JoSAA and CSAB counselling. NIT Agaratala offers BTech in nine specialisations, including Computer Science Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Production Engineering, and Instrumentation & Control Engineering.

• Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects; at least 75% aggregate marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or top 20 percentile in the respective board
• Admission Mode: National-level entrance exam (JEE Main) followed by JoSAA/CSAB counselling
• Selection Criteria: JEE Main rank, followed by JoSAA counselling for seat allotment based on rank, category, and preferences
• Cutoff Trends (2025, General OS Category): CSE: ~22,013 (closing rank, Round 6); ECE: ~35,000; EE: ~46,000 (approximate)
• Seat Intake: 959 seats

NIT Agartala MTech Admission 2026

NIT Agartala MTech admission is based on GATE scores, with seat allotment conducted through CCMT on the official CCMT portal. NIT Agaratala offers MTech specialisations in Structural Engineering, Cyber Security, VLSI Design, Biotechnology, Computer Science Engineering, and more. The total course fee for MTech is approximately INR 1.80 Lakhs for the full 2-year program.

• Eligibility: B.E./BTech. or equivalent in the relevant discipline with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD)
• Admission Mode: GATE score followed by CCMT counselling
• Selection Criteria: GATE score in the relevant paper; seat allotment through CCMT counselling rounds
• Seat Intake: 270 CCMT seats with 39 DASA seats for NRI and foreign nationals.
• Total Fees: Approximately INR 1.80 Lakhs for the full 2-year program

NIT Agartala MBA Admission 2026

NIT Agartala MBA admission 2026 is based on national-level entrance exam scores in CAT, MAT, CMAT, or GMAT, followed by Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds conducted by the institute. The MBA program offers specialisations in Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources. The total MBA fees are approximately Rs. 2.39 Lakhs for the two-year program. The total seat intake for NIT Agartala MBA is 25 seats.

• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks from a recognised university (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Final-year students may also apply
• Admission Mode: Entrance exam score (CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT) + GD + PI
• Selection Criteria: Performance in the entrance exam followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview conducted by NIT Agartala
• Seat Intake: 25 seats
• Total Fees: Approximately INR 1.38 Lakhs for the full 2-year program

The table below includes the components and the weightage of marks distribution for the NIT Agartala MBA merit list.

NIT Agartala MSc Admission 2026

NIT Agartala offers a 2-year MSc program in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics & Computing. Admissions are based on IIT JAM scores and seat allotment through CCMN counselling.

• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised university
• Admission Mode: IIT JAM score followed by CCMN counselling
• Selection Criteria: IIT JAM rank in the relevant paper; seat allotment through CCMN counselling

NIT Agartala MCA Admission 2026

NIT Agartala offers a 3-year full-time MCA program. Admissions are based on NIMCET. The total seat intake for MCA at NIT Agartala is 30 seats. Candidates with a valid NIMCET rank register on the NIMCET website for centralised counselling.

• Eligibility: Any UG program (minimum 3 years) with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects, with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% for SC/ST/PwD)
• Admission Mode: NIMCET score followed by centralised counselling
• Selection Criteria: NIMCET rank; seat allotment through NIMCET counselling
• Seat Intake: 30 seats
• Total Fees: INR 2,54,000 for the full 3-year program.

NIT Agartala PhD Admission 2026

NIT Agartala offers PhD programs across Engineering, Science, and Management disciplines. PhD admissions are conducted by the institute itself through a written entrance exam followed by a personal interview. Candidates with valid UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE scores may be exempted from the written test. Admission notifications are released on the official NIT Agartala website (nita.ac.in).

• Eligibility: MTech/M.E./MSc/MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwD)
• Admission Mode: Written entrance exam + Personal Interview conducted by NIT Agartala (candidates with valid GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET may be exempted from the written test)
• Selection Criteria: Performance in the written exam and interview; a research proposal may be required

NIT Agartala Admission Process 2026

NIT Agartala Admission Process 2026 involves appearing for the relevant national-level entrance exam, followed by online registration, counselling or institutional selection rounds, seat allotment, document verification, and final fee payment. The process varies by course: JEE Main + JoSAA counselling for BTech; GATE + CCMT for MTech; IIT JAM + CCMN for MSc; NIMCET counselling for MCA; and GD+PI after entrance exam for MBA. PhD admissions are done directly by NIT Agartala.

Step 1: Appear for the Relevant Entrance Examination

Register and appear for the course-specific national-level entrance exam. Check the table below to see the required entrance exams for NIT Agaratala courses.

Step 2: Online Registration for Counselling

After the results, register on the respective counselling portals.

• JoSAA for BTech (josaa.nic.in)
• CCMT portal (ccmt.admissions.nic.in) for MTech
• CCMN portal (ccmn.admissions.nic.in) for MSc
• NIMCET (nimcet.admissions.nic.in) for MCA
• For MBA/PhD, register on the Official NIT Agartala admission portal (nita.ac.in).
• Fill in personal and academic details and upload documents.

Step 3: Choice Filling and Preference Locking

Fill in college and branch preferences on the counselling portal. Choices must be locked before the deadline to be considered for seat allotment.

Step 4: Merit List / Counselling and Shortlisting

• BTech/MTech/MSc/MCA: Seats allotted based on entrance exam rank, category, quota, and preferences through centralised counselling.
• MBA: Shortlisted candidates are called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview at NIT Agartala. PhD: Candidates are called for a written test/interview by the institute.

Step 5: Seat Allotment and Acceptance

• Allotment is done in multiple rounds (regular rounds, internal sliding, and spot rounds if applicable).
• Selected candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee within the stipulated timeline to confirm the seat.

Step 6: Document Verification

• Candidates must submit scanned documents online and report physically at the NIT Agartala campus or a designated centre.

Step 7: Final Fee Payment and Admission Confirmation

• Pay the remaining program fees as per the NIT Agartala fee structure.
• Admission is confirmed only after successful document verification and full fee payment.

Documents Required for NIT Agartala Admission 2026

Candidates must submit the following documents during the NIT Agartala admission 2026:

• 10th & 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates
• All Semester UG/PG Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate (for PG/PhD applicants)
• Entrance Exam Scorecard
• JoSAA/CCMT/CCMN Seat Allotment Letter (for BTech/MTech/MSc)
• Category Certificate – OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS / PwD (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID Proof
• Recent Passport-Sized Photographs
• Migration Certificate (for candidates from boards other than Tripura)
• Research Proposal (for PhD admissions, if applicable)
• Work Experience Certificate (for MBA, if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate – NOC (for sponsored/part-time PhD candidates, if applicable)

NIT Agartala Seat Matrix 2026

The NIT Agartala seat matrix 2026 reflects seats distributed across the Home State (Tripura) quota and the All India (OS) quota. Given below is the BTech seat intake based on available data:

NIT Agartala Scholarships & Financial Aid

NIT Agartala offers various merit-based and need-based financial assistance schemes to help deserving students manage their education costs. These include central government scholarships, institute fee remissions based on family income, and specific scholarships for students from economically weaker sections and reserved categories.

NIT Agartala Admission Helpline

In case of any queries regarding NIT Agartala admission 2026, candidates can reach out to the institute through the contact details given below: