Nagpur Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagpur offers a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering programme. Admission to 65% of its seats takes place through the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The annual BE fee is INR 1,08,000, making the total programme fee INR 4,32,000.

Maharashtra applicants must qualify MHT CET 2026, while applicants from other states may use JEE Main scores for CAP admission. The institute is affiliated with Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, approved by AICTE, and accredited with an NAAC A grade.

  • Applicants need at least 50% in Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology. The requirement is 45% for reserved-category applicants.
  • NIT Nagpur's DTE code is EN04144. Applicants must register through the CAP portal at fe2026.mahacet.org.
  • The CAP registration charge is INR 800 for general-category applicants and INR 600 for reserved-category applicants.
  • The BE fee is INR 1,08,000 per year and INR 4,32,000 for the complete 4-year programme.
  • The institute is affiliated with Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) and has AICTE approval.

NIT Nagpur Admission Portal 2026: fe2026.mahacet.org (DTE Maharashtra CAP)

College Official Site: nit.edu.in

NIT Nagpur fills 20% of its total BE seats through the Institute Level, or Management Quota. Applicants must have a valid MHT CET or JEE Main score and at least 50% in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For information about available seats and the admission procedure, contact the admission office at info@nit.edu.in or Prof. Samrat Kavishwar at 9834095486.

NIT Nagpur BE Admission 2026

NIT Nagpur has BE branches in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. CET Cell Maharashtra manages CAP admission through fe2026.mahacet.org. Selection depends on MHT CET 2026 merit for Maharashtra applicants, while valid JEE Main scores are accepted from applicants outside Maharashtra.

NIT Nagpur BE Fees

Programme Annual Fee Total Fee
BE in all five branches INR 1,08,000 INR 4,32,000 for 4 years

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NIT Nagpur BE Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Criteria Selection Basis
BE CSE, IT, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical for Maharashtra applicants Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology. A minimum aggregate of 50% is needed, or 45% for reserved-category applicants. MHT CET 2026 percentile followed by DTE Maharashtra CAP
BE in any branch for applicants outside Maharashtra Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology, with at least 50% aggregate marks JEE Main score followed by DTE Maharashtra CAP
BE Lateral Entry, Direct Second Year An engineering diploma from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate marks, or 45% for reserved-category applicants DSE CAP through dse2026.mahacet.org

NIT Nagpur BE Selection Process

BE seats under CAP are allotted only according to MHT CET 2026 or JEE Main merit. NIT Nagpur does not hold a separate entrance examination or personal interview for these seats. The admission order follows the DTE Maharashtra merit list.

  • Entrance examination: Maharashtra applicants must take MHT CET 2026. Applicants from outside the state may submit JEE Main scores.
  • CAP registration: Complete registration at fe2026.mahacet.org using the MHT CET application number. Pay INR 800 under the general category or INR 600 under a reserved category, and upload the documents for verification.
  • Preference form: After verification and publication of the merit list, arrange the preferred colleges and branches in order. Add NIT Nagpur using DTE code EN04144.
  • Seat allocation: CET Cell Maharashtra considers entrance-exam merit and the submitted preferences while issuing provisional allotments over multiple CAP rounds.
  • Admission confirmation: Accept the allotted seat online and visit NIT Nagpur with the original documents before the applicable reporting deadline.

How to Apply for NIT Nagpur BE Admission?

  • Take MHT CET 2026 if applying as a Maharashtra candidate. Applicants from other states can apply with JEE Main scores.
  • Open fe2026.mahacet.org and register for CAP with the MHT CET application number.
  • Upload the Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, MHT CET 2026 scorecard, Maharashtra domicile certificate, and caste certificate, where applicable.
  • Submit the applicable CAP registration charge of INR 800 for the general category or INR 600 for a reserved category.
  • Wait for document verification and the release of the merit list before completing the option form.
  • Select NIT Nagpur under DTE code EN04144, then place the desired engineering branch in the preference order.
  • Once a seat is allotted, confirm it online and report to the campus with the original documents within the stated reporting period.

DTE code EN04144 must be used to locate NIT Nagpur while completing the CAP option form. If the institute is not added to the preference list, it cannot be considered during seat allotment.

NIT Nagpur Scholarships

NIT Nagpur students may apply for eligible Maharashtra and central government scholarship schemes. Government scholarship applications are filed through the relevant government portals, so students do not need to submit a separate application to the college for these schemes.

Scholarship Eligibility Benefit
Maharashtra Government EBC Freeship Maharashtra domicile students from the non-reserved category whose annual family income is below INR 8,00,000 Full tuition fee waiver
Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, and SBC students Maharashtra domicile applicants belonging to SC, ST, OBC, VJNT, or SBC categories, subject to the government income limit Full tuition fee and maintenance allowance
Central Sector Scholarship through NSP Students within the top 20th percentile in Class 12 whose family income is below INR 8,00,000 INR 10,000 per year during the first 2 years and INR 20,000 per year during the final 2 years

NIT Nagpur Admission FAQs

Ques. Which entrance score is needed to join the BE programme at NIT Nagpur?

Ans. Maharashtra candidates need MHT CET 2026 scores for BE admission through DTE Maharashtra CAP. Candidates from outside Maharashtra can participate with valid JEE Main scores. The institute does not conduct another entrance test for CAP seats.

Ques. How can applicants locate NIT Nagpur in the CAP option form?

Ans. Search for DTE code EN04144 on fe2026.mahacet.org. This code identifies Nagpur Institute of Technology and allows applicants to add the institute to their preference form.

Ques. What Class 12 subjects and marks are required for NIT Nagpur BE admission?

Ans. Applicants must pass Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry, Biology, or Biotechnology as the additional subject. The minimum aggregate is 50%, reduced to 45% for reserved-category applicants.

Ques. Does NIT Nagpur admit students through an Institute Level quota?

Ans. Yes. The Institute Level, or Management Quota, accounts for 20% of the total BE seats. Applicants need a valid MHT CET or JEE Main score and at least 50% in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Seat availability can be checked at info@nit.edu.in.

Ques. How much does the BE programme at NIT Nagpur cost?

Ans. Every BE branch has an annual fee of INR 1,08,000. The full fee for the 4-year course is INR 4,32,000. Since the amount may be revised, applicants should confirm it through nit.edu.in before admission.

Ques. Which engineering specialisations can students choose at NIT Nagpur?

Ans. The institute offers BE in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. These programmes have AICTE approval and are affiliated with RTMNU.

Ques. Where can students follow NIT Nagpur CAP allotment and reporting information?

Ans. CET Cell Maharashtra publishes the CAP option-entry, allotment, seat-acceptance, and reporting schedule on fe2026.mahacet.org. Applicants should follow the applicable deadline shown on that portal and report to NIT Nagpur after accepting an allotted seat.

Ques. Are applicants from another state allowed to seek a BE seat at NIT Nagpur?

Ans. Yes. Applicants outside Maharashtra can register through DTE Maharashtra CAP with valid JEE Main scores. A share of seats is available to other-state applicants through the All India Quota under the CAP process.

Ques. What financial support can eligible NIT Nagpur BE students receive?

Ans. Available government schemes include the Maharashtra EBC Freeship, which provides a full tuition fee waiver to eligible non-reserved students with family income below INR 8,00,000, post-matric assistance for SC, ST, OBC, and VJNT students, and the Central Sector Scholarship through scholarships.gov.in.

Ques. Can an engineering diploma holder enter the second year of BE directly?

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders may apply for direct second-year BE admission through DSE CAP at dse2026.mahacet.org. They need at least 50% in the diploma, or 45% if they belong to a reserved category.