At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
NIT Trichy
Tiruchirappalli · Estd. 1964 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #9
Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.
VIT Vellore
Vellore · Estd. 1984 · NAAC A++ · NIRF #16
| Branch | Year 1 Fee |
|---|---|
| CSE | ₹2,50,000 |
| ISE | ₹2,50,000 |
| CSE AIML | ₹2,50,000 |
| CSE DS | ₹2,50,000 |
| CSE Cyber | ₹2,50,000 |
| AI&ML | ₹2,50,000 |
Overview
NIT Trichy and VIT Vellore represent two different models — NIT Trichy is a centrally-funded government NIT admitting via JEE Main; VIT Vellore is a private deemed university admitting via VITEEE.
Academics
NIT Trichy offers traditional engineering across CSE, EE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Architecture. VIT Vellore offers 30+ B.Tech specialisations including AI-ML, Cyber Security, Data Science.
Placements
NIT Trichy 2024: highest ~₹1.2 crore, average ₹20-22 LPA, ~95% rate. VIT Vellore 2024: highest ~₹1.5 crore, average ₹14-18 LPA, ~85% rate. NIT-T has higher average and rate.
Fees
NIT Trichy first-year fees ~₹1,50,000 with full waivers for SC/ST/PwD. VIT Vellore tuition ~₹2,50,000-4,50,000/year. NIT-T is materially cheaper.
Campus Life
NIT Trichy 800-acre Cauvery-side campus has tight residential community feel. VIT Vellore 372-acre Katpadi campus has multi-state student presence, strict discipline.
Verdict
NIT Trichy is the better choice for students with JEE Main top 1,500 ranks who prefer government-NIT brand at low cost. VIT Vellore for broader branch options and international exchange.
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