| NIRF rank | #90 (2023) |
|---|---|
| Programs | 9 |
About National Institute of Technology Goa
National Institute of Technology Goa is a college in India.
It offers 9 programs, including B.Tech (5), M.Tech (4). In NIRF 2023 it ranked #90 in the Engineering category.
Admission is through official counselling for JEE Main. In JEE Main 2023, General-category closing ranks ranged from 9,930 to 47,155.
National Institute of Technology Goa (NIT Goa) is an autonomous engineering institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, located at Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa. It was established in 2010 by an act of parliament and admits B.Tech. students through JEE (Main) ranks and the DASA scheme1234.
The institute offers five four-year undergraduate programmes: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Postgraduate options include M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, Power Electronics and Power Systems, and VLSI, along with a Ph.D. programme. M.Tech. admission is through a valid GATE score followed by CCMT5.
For B.Tech., closing ranks vary widely by branch. In 2025 round 6, the general-category Open Seat (OS) closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 13640, while for Civil Engineering it was 4584567. NIT Goa appeared in the NIRF engineering category at rank 90 in 2023 and rank 88 in 202289.
The campus spreads over 114 acres. The institute has laboratories, workshops, a central library and sports facilities, and recruiters mentioned include Infosys, TCS, Amazon, Samsung and Oracle10111213141516171819.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | — | — | — |
| M.Tech Full-Time Self-Financed (Non-GATE) | — | — | — |
| M.Tech Power Electronics and Power Systems | — | — | — |
| M.Tech VLSI | — | — | — |
Courses and fees
At the undergraduate level, NIT Goa offers B.Tech. programmes of 48 months in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. In total, the institute lists 10 programmes across levels. Currently, 216 students are pursuing B.Tech. at the institute1.
At the postgraduate level, you will find M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Power Systems, M.Tech. in VLSI, and an M.Tech. Full-Time Self-Financed (Non-GATE) option. A Ph.D. programme is also offered.
Fee details should be confirmed directly with the institute before you plan your budget. You can write to the admissions office at the email address given for postgraduate admissions, or call the institute on the phone number listed on its official contact page23.
Admission
For B.Tech., the institute admits students based on ranks in the Joint Entrance Examination JEE (Main) and through the Direct Admission to Students Abroad (DASA) scheme12. Seat allocation happens through counselling, and the cutoff tables on this page show CSAB round data for 2026 as well as earlier JEE Main based rounds.
For M.Tech., the institute admits students through a valid GATE score followed by CCMT3. An extra SPOT round on the basis of GATE has also been held for the academic year 2026-20274.
For the postgraduate admission cycle, the registration period runs from 4 August 2026 to 18 August 2026, with the application deadline being 18 August 20265. For postgraduate admission queries, you can email the institute at pgadmissions@nitgoa.ac.in6. Always confirm dates and eligibility on the official admission notice before applying.
Latest cutoffs
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Civil Engineering at National Institute of Technology Goa was 45,845 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering was 13,640 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).2 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering was 23,358 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).3
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering was 17,673 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).4 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering was 32,890 (General category, OS quota, gender-neutral seats).5
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Tech Civil Engineering | General · OS · gender-neutral | 39,991 | 45,845 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | General · OS · gender-neutral | 10,279 | 13,640 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering | General · OS · gender-neutral | 17,847 | 23,358 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | General · OS · gender-neutral | 15,439 | 17,673 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | General · OS · gender-neutral | 26,157 | 32,890 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
Cutoff trends
For B.Tech., NIT Goa cutoffs are based on JEE Main ranks. Computer Science and Engineering is the most competitive branch in the general category Open Seat (OS) quota. Its closing rank was 12511 in 2024 round 5 and 13640 in 2025 round 6, while the 2026 CSAB round 2 closing rank was 24023123.
Other branches follow a similar pattern. In 2025 round 6, OS general closing ranks were 17673 for Electronics and Communication Engineering, 23358 for Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 32890 for Mechanical Engineering and 45845 for Civil Engineering4567. In 2026 round 2, the OS general closing ranks were 26114, 36020, 39145 and 62863 for the same four branches respectively891011.
Female-pool seats close at different ranks. For Computer Science and Engineering under OS, the female-pool closing rank was 13339 in 2024 round 5, 16957 in 2025 round 6 and 27858 in 2026 round 2121314. For Home State (HS) quota, the Computer Science and Engineering closing rank was 16198 in 2025 round 615.
Remember that closing ranks change with the round and year, so use these figures only as a guide when you shortlist branches.
Placements
National Institute of Technology Goa has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Rankings
National Institute of Technology Goa is ranked #90 in the NIRF 2023 engineering ranking.1 National Institute of Technology Goa is ranked #88 in the NIRF 2022 engineering ranking.2
| Publisher | Category | Rank | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF 2023 | Engineering | #90 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
| NIRF 2022 | Engineering | #88 | — | Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Verified |
Contact and location
- State
- Goa
- Official website
- nitgoa.ac.in
- Type
- College
- JoSAA code
- 209
How to reach
NIT Goa is located at Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa, with the postal code 4034011. The institute lies in South Goa District2.
For directions, transport options or visiting arrangements, you can call the institute on 0832 – 2404200 before you travel3. Postgraduate admission queries can be sent to pgadmissions@nitgoa.ac.in4.
Campus and hostel
The campus spreads over 114 acres1. The institute is well-equipped with laboratories and workshops and has a library with print and electronic resources234.
The Central Library is housed in a separate building with more than 10 thousand books, CD-ROMs and e-books, and it is open for 12 hours on working days for reading567. The library provides access to e-journals such as IEEE Xplore Digital Library, Springer, ACM Digital library and Elsevier back files, as well as the CMIE-ProwessIQ database. Its catalogue can be searched through WebOPAC8910.
For health and recreation, the Sushruta Health Center provides healthcare services, and the institute offers sports facilities including a playground111213. For hostel details, check with the institute directly.
Is this college genuine?
NIT Goa is an autonomous institute functioning under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and was established in 2010 by an act of parliament12. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.
You can verify details yourself. For approvals, check the official website of AICTE and look for the institute under approved institutions. For university recognition, check the UGC website, including its list of fake universities. For accreditation, search the NAAC website for the institute's name and grade. For rankings, NIRF publishes its engineering category lists, where NIT Goa appeared at rank 90 in 2023 and rank 88 in 202234.
Also look at the institute's official website for mandatory public disclosures, and confirm admission details only through official counselling channels such as JoSAA or CSAB, and the contact details given by the institute5.
Frequently asked questions
What is NIT Goa?
Which B.Tech. branches does NIT Goa offer?
The institute offers four-year B.Tech. programmes in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
How do I get admission to B.Tech. at NIT Goa?
How are M.Tech. students admitted?
What was the closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering in 2025?
In 2025 round 6, the general category Open Seat (OS) closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 13640, with an opening rank of 102791.
Which branch had the highest closing rank in 2026 round 2?
What is the last date for the postgraduate application?
The registration period is from 4 August 2026 to 18 August 2026, and the application deadline is 18 August 2026. Please check the official notice for any change1.