NITAP Admission Dates 2027

JEE Main 2027 will form the basis of B.Tech admissions for the 2027-28 academic year. GATE 2027 scores will be used for M.Tech and M.S admissions in the 2027-29 cycle. The schedule below is tentative.

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Each programme follows a specific entrance examination and counselling route, as shown below.

NITAP Courses and Fees

NITAP runs B.Tech courses in 8 branches and M.Tech courses in 9 specialisations. Its higher-level academic options include M.S by Research and Ph.D programmes in engineering, science, mathematics, management, and humanities. The following fees are based on the 2026 fee schedule.

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The eight B.Tech branches are Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. CSE and ECE receive the strongest demand through JEE Main because of student interest in technology careers. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering covers materials science and advanced manufacturing, an expanding field within the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana industrial corridor.

NITAP Admission Process

Admission routes differ by programme. B.Tech selection uses JEE Main ranks and central counselling, while postgraduate and research admissions consider examinations such as GATE, NET, UGC JRF, institute tests, and interviews.

B.Tech Admission

All B.Tech seats at NITAP are filled according to JEE Main ranks through JoSAA counselling. NITs do not offer direct management quota seats or admission through a state-level quota.

1. Applicants must complete 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. General and OBC applicants need a minimum aggregate of 75%, while the requirement for SC/ST applicants is 65%.
2. Students must appear for JEE Main. The examination does not have an upper age limit.
3. JoSAA uses the JEE Main rank to allot seats under Home State (HS) and Other State (OS) quotas. Andhra Pradesh applicants compete for NITAP seats under the HS quota.
4. Applicants may participate in CSAB counselling for applicable vacant seats after the JoSAA process.

For NITAP CSE in 2024, the General category closing rank was 14,707 under the Home State quota and 16,278 under the Other State quota. The OS closing ranks were 6,196 for OBC-NCL and 2,809 for the SC category.

M.Tech Admission

NITAP offers 9 M.Tech specialisations connected with its B.Tech departments. Admission is available through GATE-based CCMT, which means Centralised Counselling for M.Tech, or through the institute’s direct process for certain specialised programmes.

1. Applicants need a B.Tech, B.E, or M.Sc qualification in the relevant discipline.
2. A valid GATE score is compulsory for admission through CCMT.
3. For selected specialisations, NITAP also considers GATE-qualified applicants through direct institute admission.

Ph.D Admission

Ph.D admissions take place twice each year in engineering, science, mathematics, management, and humanities. Applicants need a valid GATE, NET, or UGC JRF score and must also complete the institute’s written test and interview.

NITAP Placements

NITAP’s placement record has continued to develop since its first graduating batch completed its studies in 2019. In the 2026 placement season, more than 180 companies made over 510 offers. The placement rate was 80.94%, and the highest offer was INR 65 LPA.

CSE generally receives the strongest salary offers. During 2024, its average package was INR 11.99 LPA, compared with the institute-wide average of INR 7.22 LPA. The major recruiting areas are technology, core engineering, and manufacturing.

Recruiters visiting NITAP include Amazon, Nvidia, Oracle, Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini, TechMahindra, Samsung, Hyundai, and Larsen and Toubro. IT and technology employers recruit mainly from CSE, ECE, and EEE. Manufacturing and infrastructure companies also hire graduates from Mechanical and Civil Engineering.

NITAP Rankings

NITAP was established in 2015 and continues to develop its research record and placement outcomes. Its position in the national engineering ranking is listed below.

NITAP Campus and Infrastructure

NITAP has a permanent 172.6-acre campus at Tadepalligudem in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district. Academic and residential facilities are located together and include teaching blocks, laboratories, a central library, student hostels, and sports grounds.

Quality, Environmental, and Energy Management Systems at the campus are covered by ISO certification. The institute also holds an IGBC green building rating for sustainable campus development. Road and rail connections link Tadepalligudem with Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, and Hyderabad.

Separate on-campus accommodation is available for male and female students. These hostels support NITAP’s fully residential model and house students from across India during the academic year.

NITAP vs NIT Goa vs NIT Raipur

Applicants with General category JEE ranks between 10,000 and 25,000 often compare NITAP with NIT Goa and NIT Raipur. Each is a centrally funded Institute of National Importance, and all three allot B.Tech seats through JoSAA counselling.

NIT Raipur is the oldest of the three, has the broadest programme selection, and holds the strongest NIRF position. NIT Goa was established before NITAP, has a location advantage in Goa, and records somewhat more competitive JEE cutoffs. NITAP is the newest institute in this comparison and operates from its permanent Tadepalligudem campus. Its placement rate rose from 63.94% in 2024 to 80.94% in 2026 as its placement and research profile continued to develop.