Autonomous University
UGC, AICTE
Ponda, Goa
Autonomous University
UGC, AICTE
Ponda, Goa
Updated On - October 20 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
Basic details about the university related to application mode, counselling, scholarship details etc. can be found below:
| Name of the Institution | NIT Goa |
| Institute Type | Autonomous |
| Basic Admission Criteria | Entrance Test followed by Counselling |
| Application Mode | B.Tech, M.Tech: Online PhD: Offline |
| Name of the Entrance | B.Tech: JEE Main M.Tech: GATE PhD: GATE/CSIR/NBHM/UGC-NET |
| Counselling | National Level |
| Scholarships | Yes |
| Official Website | http://www.nitgoa.ac.in/ |
Important dates and events related to JEE Main Registration, examination, Gate registration etc. is shown in the following table:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JEE Main Registration | Expected to be announced by the authorities |
| GATE Registrations | Expected to be announced by the authorities |
| GATE Exam | Expected to be announced by the authorities |
NIT Goa offers B.Tech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The B.Tech programme is an 8-semester full-time course. The eligibility criteria is that candidates must have passed 10+2 with 75% marks in aggregate with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects. Preference will be given to the top 20% of the respective board or its equivalent. Selection is based on JoSAA counselling for admission to various courses. The other details regarding admission to the B.Tech programme can be found below:
| Course | Specializations | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Computer Science and Engineering | A 10+2 pass with 75% marks in aggregate with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects. Preference will be given to the top 20% of the respective board. | Based on JoSAA counselling |
| Electricals and Electronics Engineering | |||
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | |||
| Civil Engineering | |||
| Mechanical Engineering |
Admissions are open for Foreign Nationals / Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) / Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) under Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), IIITs and other premier Technical Institutions. NIT Goa offers following specialisation at B.Tech degree level:
Candidate have to contact through following details for direct admission at NIT Goa for B.Tech admission:
NIT Goa offers an M.Tech programme in 3 specializations i.e. Computer Science and Engineering, VLSI, and Power Electronics and Power Systems. The institution offers a full-time M.Tech programme with a duration of 2 years. The minimum eligibility criteria is that candidates must have done B.E/B. Tech with at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% for OC/OC-EW/OB, whereas 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 55% in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates from a recognized university or its equivalent. The selection criteria is based on counselling conducted by NIT, based on GATE score. The other details related to admission in the M.Tech programme can be found below:
| Course | Specializations | Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech | Computer Science and Engineering | 25 | B.E/B.Tech with at least 6.5 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 60% for OC/OC-EW/OB, whereas 6.0 CGPA (on a 10-point scale) or 55% in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates. | Admission to M.Tech programmes in all National Institutes of Technology (NITs) will be through Centralized Counselling for M.Tech. (CCMT) organised by the coordinating institute. |
| VLSI | 25 | |||
| Power Electronics and Power Systems | 25 |
There shall be three regular rounds (Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3) of seat allotment and a mop-up round called National Spot Round (NSR) in CCMT. Candidates having secured a seat in the CCMT counselling have the option of exercising one of the following willingness:
NIT Goa offers a PhD program in 5 major areas of study i.e Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Applied Sciences, and Humanities & Social Sciences. This premier institution of study offers a PhD in both full time and part-time mode.
The eligibility criteria is that the candidates must have completed M.E. or M.Tech. in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA (6.0 CGPA for SC/ST candidates) or 60% marks / 55% Marks (SC/ST) in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Technical Institute or University for specialization in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. For other specializations candidates must have Master’s degree in Sciences or Humanities / M. Tech. in relevant specialization with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA (6.0 CGPA for SC/ST candidates) or 60% / 55% Marks (SC/ST) marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Institute or University.
The selection criteria is based on GATE score or CSIR/NBHM/UGC-NET qualification. The other details related to admission in PhD course can be found below:
| Course | Specializations | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Computer Science and Engineering | M.E. or M.Tech. in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA (6.0 CGPA for SC/ST candidates) or 60% marks / 55% Marks (SC/ST) in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Technical Institute or University. | Overall academic performance and written test conducted by the respective department followed by personal interview |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | |||
| Applied Sciences | Master’s degree in Sciences or Humanities / M. Tech. in relevant specialization with a minimum of 6.5 CGPA (6.0 CGPA for SC/ST candidates) or 60% / 55% Marks (SC/ST) marks in both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels from recognized Institute or University. | ||
| Humanities and Social Sciences |
Candidates need to follow these steps to fill the form of NIT Goa through various entrance test conducted all over India to get admission in various courses:
Candidates selected under JoSAA will be required to register at the NIT Goa online portal. Aspirants can only register after “FREEZE/ SLIDE” the seat at NIT Goa.
Interested candidates can apply for CCMT through the online application process within the stipulated time.
Application Fee for M.Tech. Program
Application Fee can be paid through SBI MOPS using Net Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card or through e-challan at any branch of SBI.
Registrar, National Institute of Technology Goa,
Farmagudi, Ponda, 403401 Goa- India,
Comments