The NIT Puducherry fee structure 2026 follows the standard fee framework prescribed for National Institutes of Technology by the Government of India. The overall NIT Puducherry fees vary depending on the course level, category of the student, and year of study. For most students, the annual academic fee ranges from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1,50,000, excluding hostel and mess charges.
The NIT Puducherry fee structure primarily includes tuition fees, institute charges, examination fees, and academic facility charges. Hostel accommodation and mess charges are not included in the academic fee and are payable separately. Fee concessions and tuition fee remission are applicable for eligible students as per government norms.
At the undergraduate level, NIT Puducherry courses like BTech are offered across five engineering branches. The NIT Puducherry UG fees include tuition fee, institute development charges, examination fee, and other academic components.
| Course Name | Annual Fee | Semester-wise Fee | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTech (All Branches) | Rs 1,45,500 | Rs 72,750 | 10+2 with PCM + valid JEE Main score |
At the postgraduate level, NIT Puducherry PG fees apply to MTech and MSc programmes. These courses are designed for advanced technical and scientific training and follow a slightly lower fee structure compared to UG programmes.
| Course Name | Annual Fee | Semester-wise Fee | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTech | Rs 1,03,170 | Rs 57,810 | BTech/BE + valid GATE score |
| MSc | Rs 48,170 | Rs 30,310 | Bachelor’s degree + valid IIT JAM score |
Apart from UG and PG programmes, NIT Puducherry offers PhD programmes across engineering, sciences, and interdisciplinary areas.
| Course Name | Annual Fee | Semester-wise Fee | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Rs 50,400 | Rs 31,425 | Master’s degree + GATE/NET or institute test |
The NIT Puducherry hostel fees 2026 are approved for the Odd Semester (First Semester) of the Academic Year 2026 and are applicable for students admitted in 2026 unless revised. Hostel allotment is subject to availability, and fees differ based on gender-specific hostels. The NIT Puducherry accommodation cost includes establishment charges, room rent, mess charges, and a refundable caution deposit. Mess charges are compulsory for all resident students.
| Course | Establishment Charges | Room Rent | Mess Charges | Caution Deposit (Refundable) | Total Hostel Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech (Male) | Rs 6,000 | Rs 6,000 | Rs 19,000 | Rs 4,000 | Rs 35,000 |
| M.Tech (Female) | Rs 9,000 | Rs 6,000 | Rs 19,000 | Rs 4,000 | Rs 38,000 |
| M.Sc (Male) | Rs 6,000 | Rs 6,000 | Rs 19,000 | Rs 4,000 | Rs 35,000 |
| M.Sc (Female) | Rs 9,000 | Rs 6,000 | Rs 19,000 | Rs 4,000 | Rs 38,000 |
| B.Tech (Male) | Rs 6,000 | Rs 6,000 | Rs 17,500 | Rs 4,000 | Rs 33,500 |
| B.Tech (Female) | Rs 9,000 | Rs 6,000 | Rs 17,500 | Rs 4,000 | Rs 36,500 |
Apart from the regular NIT Puducherry fees, students may need to pay certain additional charges during admission or academic progression.
These may include:
• One-time admission or registration fee
• Refundable security deposit
• Charges for backlog or re-examination (if applicable)
• Late fee penalties in case of delayed payment
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | ₹1,25,000 - 5,00,000 | 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as core subjects, Minimum aggregate score of 75% (65% for SC/ST candidates), Valid score in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) |
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | ₹1,40,000 | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum 60% marks or CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale, Valid GATE score in the relevant discipline, Relaxation in minimum marks requirement for reserved category candidates as per government regulations |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | ₹30,000 | Master's degree in a relevant field, Minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale (or 60% marks) in Master's program, Minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale (or 55% marks) for SC/ST categories, Qualified in a national-level examination such as GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET or equivalent examination |