According to the latest updates, NIT Warangal is one of the top institutes in India with over 88% placement statistics for students of different branches such as Engineering, Medical, and Management programs.
The full form of NIT is National Institute of Technology. All over India, there are 31 NITs in different cities. One of the highly ranked NIT is NIT Warangal. Keep reading this blog to have in-depth knowledge about NIT Warangal, including its admission process, cut-off, placements,scholarships and much more.
About NIT Warangal
NIT Warangal, established in 1959, is a recognised public technical university, and it is the first in the chain of 31 NITs. The campus of the institute sprawls over a land of about 248 acres, located in Warangal, Telangana, India. NIT Warangal is a fully residential institute with nearly 6000+ (UG & PG), and 1000+ (PhD) students. Currently, the institute has 13 academic departments in various disciplines such as Engineering, Science, and Management. Among all, the flagship program of the institute is BTech, and admission to this course is done through the JEE Main score. In addition to this, NIT Warangal offers other programs like MTech, MSc, MCA, and MBA programs through the GATE, IIT JAM, NIMCET, and MAT scores.
NIT Warangal 2024 Ranking
There is one main parameter to know the NIT Warangal Rankings i.e NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework). According to the latest updates, NIT Warangal was ranked 21st amongst the Engineering Category and 53rd in Overall Universities Category in 2023.
NIT Warangal Overview
Earlier known as the Regional Engineering College, Warangal, NIT Warangal was established in the year 1959 and it was one of the 15 Regional Engineering Colleges established in the country for technology courses.
The classes in the permanent setup of the institute were started in 1963 for the courses Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering that were first started in the college. It was earlier affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University which later changed its affiliation to Kakatiya University.
In 2002, this university received the deemed university status and later it was renamed as NIT Warangal (National Institute of Technology, Waragal) in 2002.
NIT Warangal Exam Highlights
| Particulars | NIT Warangal Highlights 2024 |
|---|---|
| Establishment year | 1959 |
| Ownership type | Public/ Government Institute |
| Also known as | National Institute of Technology, Warangal (NIT Warangal) |
| Rankings (2023)
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– 21st by NIRF under the Engineering category
– 53rd by NIRF under the Overall category – 59th by the US News under the University (Overall) category |
| Flagship courses | BTech, MTech and MBA |
| Scholarships offered | Merit-and-mean based |
| Official website | https://nitw.ac.in/ |
NIT Warangal Admissions 2024-25
NIT Warangal offers admissions to different programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and much more. The admission window for these programs started in January and the admission process is still going on.
Here is the schedule for the admission dates for different courses.
| Exam Name | Exam Dates |
| B.Tech | January 2024- ongoing |
| M.Tech | February 2024- ongoing |
| M.Sc | February 2024- ongoing |
| MBA | February 2024- ongoing |
NIT Warangal Important Dates
| Dates | Events |
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Jul ’24
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DASA Rank Declaration (Tentative) |
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Jul ’24
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First Round of Seat Allotment Result (Tentative) |
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Jul ’24
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Confirmation by candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 1Tentative |
NIT Warangal Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Now that you know the dates, you must know the eligibility criteria, and the selection process for these courses:
| Exam Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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NIT Warangal B.Tech Cut Off 2024-25 (Out)
NIT Warangal has till now announced 5 rounds of JEE Mains cutoff for students seeking admission in B.Tech courses in the institution.
Recently the Round 5 cutoff was announced for General and OBC Categories (Both All India and Home state). Here’s is a detailed analysis of the cut off:
| Course Name | General (All India) | OBC (All India) | General (Home State) | OBC (Home State) |
| B.Tech in Civil Engineering | 25857 | 8896 | 29824 | 11042 |
| B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7851 | 2805 | 9887 | 3669 |
| B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | 14333 | 5307 | 17079 | 5905 |
| B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5014 | 1736 | 5463 | 2134 |
| B.Tech in Chemical Engineering | 18833 | 6696 | 26477 | 9036 |
| B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 28135 | 10309 | 39273 | 13164 |
| B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering | 2186 | 679 | 2804 | 824 |
| B.Tech in Biotechnology | 30707 | 12024 | 39862 | 13402 |
| B.Tech in Electronics and Communication | 5678 | 1881 | 6271 | 2189 |
| B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing | 3436 | 936 | 4102 | 1223 |
| B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (AI and Data Science) | 2948 | 1066 | 3387 | 985 |
NIT Warangal 2024-25 Scholarships
NIT Warangal has announced different scholarships for rewarding students on the basis of their academic excellence, merit and extra curricular activities.
Here is the list of scholarships provided by the institute:
| Scholarship Name | Details |
| Institute Merit Scholarship |
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| MHRD Scholarship |
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| TS E- Pass Scholarship |
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Key Points To Remember
- Each and every students can only get 1 scholarship
- Students should have cleared each and every exam in the course. Students with backlogs will not be considered for scholarship.
- Keep updating your required certificates.
Here’s a table for last year scholarships statistics to give you an idea:
| Gender | Male | Female |
| Total | 928 | 188 |
| OBC | 331 | 42 |
| SC | 109 | 32 |
| ST | 83 | 16 |
| Muslim | 11 | 2 |
| PWD | 7 | 1 |
| Minority Community | 3 | 0 |
NIT Warangal 2024-25 Facilities
NIT Warangal is located in Warangal, Telangana and is considered to be one of the top colleges in each and every aspect. The campus of NIT Warangal is fully residential for both faculty and students and is built in an approximate area of 248 acres.
There are many facilities that are available within the campus area for students and faculty convenience, such as:
- Library
- Hostel
- Sports Complex
- Labs
- Cafeteria
- Gym
- Health Center
- Wifi equipment
- Shuttle
- Auditorium
- Music Room
- Dance Room
- Convenience store
- Conference hall
- Innovation and Incubation Center
An added advantage of the campus is its close proximity to transportation means. The campus is located near Kazipet which is approximately 3 kms from the Kazipet Railway station and 12 kms to Warangal Railway station.
NIT Warangal 2024-25 FAQs
1. Which Engineering branch is the best in NIT Warangal?
A. According to students, CSE (Computer Science and Engineering) is considered to be the best Engineering branch in NIT Warangal. Every year thousands of students take admission in this branch because of its best faculty members, education and placements.
2. Is it easy to take admission in NIT Warangal?
A. It is not easy to take admission in NIT Warangal. There are a number of entrance examinations that a student must take before admission such as JEE, GATE, CATE. ITT JAM, NIMCET and much more. Students who score equal or more marks than the cut off list for these exams will be selected.
3. What is the highest package of NIT Warangal?
A. The highest package for the year 2023 is 88 Lakhs per annum. The average package offered to students is 17.3 LPA. According to statistics, 268 recruiters participated in placement drive.
4. Where is NIT Warangal located?
A. NIT Warangal is located in the Warangal district of Telangana state.
5. What is the ranking of NIT Warangal?
A. NIT Warangal was ranked 53rd in Overall category and 21st in Engineering category by NIRF 2023.










