M.Tech. in Engineering Education
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National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai Fees 2026-27
National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai is an institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1964. It is affiliated to National Institute of Technical Teachers'…
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Total intake
Overview
About National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR)
National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai is an institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 1964. It is affiliated to National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai. National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai offers 3 programmes at postgraduate level. They are M.Tech. in Engineering Education, Ph.D. in Education (Inter-Disciplinary) and M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular). The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 30 seats. This is a technical-teacher-training and research institute, not a conventional NCTE B.Ed/D.El.Ed college. Official pages identify NITTTR Chennai as offering M.Tech in Engineering Education and Ph.D. programmes, with the Faculty of Education chaired by Dr. S. Renukadevi. The official homepage reports 35+ faculty as an undated campus statistic, while the dated 25 June 2026 faculty PDF lists 26 faculty members; the dated list is used in the faculty row. No NCTE teacher-education recognition, NCTE APP/file number, practice-teaching school, parent hospital, attendance minimum, or medium of instruction was published in the reviewed official sources. This is a centrally funded technical teacher-training institute, not a conventional NCTE B.Ed/D.El.Ed college. It is listed by the Ministry of Education as an NITTTR and by UGC as an Institution Deemed to be University; the institution's current official material identifies it as a CFTI under Distinct Category. The 2026-27 AICTE approval document covers technical postgraduate and related programmes, not NCTE teacher-education recognition. No NCTE APP/file number, NCTE course intake, SCERT affiliation, practice-teaching-school count, NAAC grade, or NIRF rank was established for this unit. The institution's own contact page gives Taramani, Chennai 600113; current official pages use Tamil Nadu/Tamilnadu variants.
Courses & costs
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular)Application fee · Entrance examination fee; General, EWS, OBC and OBC-NCL male candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular)Registration · All · Entrance examination fee; General, EWS, OBC and OBC-NCL male candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,000one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular)Application fee · Female / SC / ST / DAP / Transgender candidates · Entrance examination fee; female candidates, SC/ST and DAP candidates, and transgender candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular)Registration · Female / SC / ST / DAP / Transgender candidates · All · Entrance examination fee; female candidates, SC/ST and DAP candidates, and transgender candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular)Registration · PG · All Source | 2026-27 | ₹14,000one-time |
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular)Registration · PG caution deposit · All · Refundable caution deposit: Institute Deposit ₹5,000 and Library Deposit ₹5,000. Source | 2026-27 | ₹10,000one-time |
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular) (Engineering Education available among listed M.Tech specialisations)Total, full course · PG programme, 80 credits · Total fee stated for the PG programme at 80 credits; the schedule separately states credit-based subject and examination fees. Source | 2026-27 | ₹94,810total course |
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular)Other charges · PG Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,530per year |
| M.Tech. in Engineering EducationApplication fee Source | ₹1,000 | |
| M.Tech. in Engineering EducationOther charges Source | 2000-01 | ₹2,000one-time |
| M.Tech. in Engineering EducationTotal Source | 2026-27 | ₹29,530one-time |
| M.Tech. in Engineering EducationTotal Source | ₹94,810 | |
| Ph.D. in Education (Inter-Disciplinary)Application fee Source | ₹1,000 | |
| Ph.D. in Education (Inter-Disciplinary)Other charges Source | 2000-01 | ₹3,000one-time |
| Ph.D. in Education (Inter-Disciplinary)Total Source | 2026-27 | ₹40,530one-time |
| Ph.D. in Education (Inter-Disciplinary)Tuition Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,000 |
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular) (Engineering Education available among listed M.Tech specialisations)Other charges · PG programme, 80 credits · All · Total fee stated for the PG programme at 80 credits; the schedule separately states credit-based subject and examination fees. Source | 2026-27 | ₹94,810total course |
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular)Other recurring annual · PG · All Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,530per year |
| M.Tech. in Engineering EducationOther charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹2,000one-time |
| Ph.D. in Education (Inter-Disciplinary)Other charges Source | 2026-27 | ₹3,000one-time |
| M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular)Listed in the cited fee schedule. Current programme availability and admissions status have not been independently confirmed. Source | ₹5,530per year |
Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Ph.D. in Education (Inter-Disciplinary)
M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular)
₹5,530Annual · /yr
From the sources
Recognition — sourced details
| Recognition code type | AICTE permanent id Source |
|---|---|
| Recognition code | 1-3714693441 Source |
| Name | National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai Source |
| Institution type | Deemed Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Affiliation year | 2024 Source |
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) admissions
Institutional entrance test counselling · Other · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)Entrance Test and Interview counselling · PhD Edu · All seats (interview)
Institutional entrance test counselling · Other · All seats (merit in the qualifying examination)
Seats are filled by NITTTR Chennai, selection is on merit in the qualifying examination for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceEntrance Test and Interview counselling · PhD Edu · All seats (interview)
Seats are filled by NITTTR Chennai, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceApplications are submitted online through the NITTTR Chennai Academic Programme Admission Portal. For the 2026-27 cycle, the portal opened on 17 April 2026 and the deadline was extended to 15 July 2026; the entrance examination was scheduled for 18 July 2026, followed by result declaration, document verification, fee payment, orientation and commencement of classes. Ph.D. selection uses an entrance test and interview; valid national-level examination scores may provide exemption from the institutional test. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | Other Source |
|---|---|
| Period | One-time Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Application fee Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 1000 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | General, EWS, OBC and OBC-NCL Male candidates Source |
| Fee authority | College Source |
| Includes note | Entrance examination fee; General, EWS, OBC and OBC-NCL male candidates. Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Programme code | PG Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | Education Source |
|---|---|
| Exam pattern | trimester (Fractal Academics: Aug–Dec, Jan–Apr, May–Jul) Source |
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Reach the college
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) contact details
| Address | Taramani, Chennai 600113 |
|---|---|
| director@nitttrc.ac.in | |
| Website | https://nitttrc.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Usha Natesan | Director |
| Shri Suresh Kumar C | PA to Director |
| Dr. S. Renukadevi | Grievance Redressal Committee Chairman |
| Dr. S.V. Kogilavani | Dean, Academics and Research |
| Dr. T. Subha | Associate Dean (Research) |
| Dr. M.Seenuvasan | Associate Dean (Training) |
| Dr. K.N. Shoba | Associate Dean (Academic) |
| Dr. E. Balasubramanian | Dean, International Affairs |
| Prof. Dr. Usha Natesan | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 1964 Source |
|---|---|
| Opens month | April 2026 Source |
| Closes month | July 2026 Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | Other Source |
| Name | M.Tech. in Engineering Education Source |
| Study level | PG Source |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech. in any engineering discipline, or faculty member of STEM education; the programme page also states the applicable recognised-degree requirements. Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
| Awarding body | National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai Source |
| Approving body | AICTE Source |
| Duration in years | 2 Source |
| Approval status | Approved Source |
| Other eligibility | Admission is through the institutional entrance test; valid national-level examination scores may exempt candidates from that test. Source |
| Sanctioned intake | 30 Source |
| Approval reference | AICTE Extension of Approval 2026-27; Permanent ID 1-3714693441 Source |
| Awarding body type | Deemed Source |
| Intake source | Regulator permission letter Source |
| Approved upto session | 2026-27 Source |
| Programme code | PHD EDU Source |
| Name | Ph.D. in Education (Inter-Disciplinary) Source |
| Study level | Doctoral Source |
| Approving body | University Source |
FAQ
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) FAQs
What are the fees at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR)?
Published annual fees at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) range from ₹5,000 for Ph.D. in Education (Inter-Disciplinary) under the published quota for 2026-27 to ₹5,530 for M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular) for 2026-27. Amounts are taken from the official fee sources listed on this page.
How can I get admission to National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR)?
Admission to National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) is through ENTRANCE TEST AND INTERVIEW, INSTITUTIONAL ENTRANCE TEST scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://www.nitttrc.ac.in/admission/index.php.
What courses does National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) offer?
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) offers 3 programmes, including M.Tech. in Engineering Education, Ph.D. in Education (Inter-Disciplinary), M.Tech (Working Professionals / Regular).
Where is National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) located?
National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai is located at Taramani, Chennai 600113, Tamil Nadu, India.
Is National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) recognised and accredited?
National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) is affiliated to National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- nitttrc.ac.in — NITTTR Chennai official About page
- education.gov.in — Ministry of Education institution page
- education.gov.in — Ministry of Education: Technical Education
- nitttrc.ac.in · pdf — NITTTR Chennai Institution Brochure
- deemed.ugc.ac.in — UGC list of deemed-to-be universities
- nitttrc.ac.in — NITTTR Chennai official Contact page
- nitttrc.ac.in · pdf — AICTE Approval 2026-27
- nitttrc.ac.in · pdf — AICTE Approval 2024-25
- web.ncte.gov.in — NCTE Tamil Nadu recognised institutions list
- nitttrc.ac.in — Academic Programmes - Admission Portal
- nitttrc.ac.in — Eligibility - Admission Portal
- nitttrc.ac.in · pdf — Doctoral Degree Programmes regulations
- nitttrc.ac.in — Admission Portal 2026
- nitttrc.ac.in — Academic Programme Admission Portal
- web.ncte.gov.in — NCTE Tamil Nadu de-recognised institutions list
- nitttrc.ac.in — Department of Education - NITTTR Chennai
- nitttrc.ac.in — NITTTR Chennai official admissions
- ncte.gov.in — NCTE Tamil Nadu institution list
- nitttrc.ac.in — NITTTR Chennai official fee details
- nitttrc.ac.in · pdf — NITTTR Chennai PG programme regulations
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.