At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
NIT Trichy
Tiruchirappalli · Estd. 1964 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #9
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Overview
NIT Trichy (central NIT, JEE Main admission) and IIIT Hyderabad (autonomous deemed university, UGEE / JEE Main admission) are two strong CSE-focused options below the IIT tier.
Academics
NIT Trichy intake approximately 950 across full engineering branches. IIIT-H intake approximately 250 across CSE, ECE and integrated research-led programmes.
Placements
NIT Trichy 2024: highest 1.1 crore, CSE around 25 LPA. IIIT-H 2024: highest 1.5 crore, CSE around 38-40 LPA.
Fees
NIT Trichy tuition approximately 1.5 lakhs per year, total 8-9 lakhs. IIIT-H tuition approximately 3.6 lakhs per year, total 17 lakhs.
Campus Life
NIT Trichy is 800 acres on Cauvery river. IIIT-H is 65 acres in Gachibowli, Hyderabad IT corridor.
Verdict
For pure CSE placements, IIIT-H is significantly higher. For broader engineering branches and lower fees, NIT Trichy.
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