Complete guide to NIELIT Aurangabad — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Aurangabad is a premier government technical institution established in 1987 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Originally set up as a Centre for Electronics Design & Technology (CEDTI), it is an autonomous scientific society with a mandate for quality education, training, and research in Electronics and Information & Communication Technology (IECT).
Located within the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) campus in Aurangabad (now Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra, the institute offers AICTE-approved B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma, and Certification programmes. Its degrees are awarded by BAMU under affiliation. Aurangabad's location within the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) and proximity to major automotive and electronics clusters (Bajaj, Varroc, Endurance, Bosch) makes it a strategically important institution.
NIELIT Aurangabad is recognised as a National Centre of Excellence for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) by MeitY. This recognition reflects its specialised focus on electronics engineering, embedded systems, VLSI design, and product development — areas that directly feed into Maharashtra's thriving manufacturing sector.
B.Tech admissions are conducted through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling as a Government Funded Technical Institute (GFTI). The institute offers affordable education at approximately ₹3.52 lakh for the full 4-year B.Tech — among the lowest-cost central government engineering programmes in India. SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees.
The placement ecosystem at NIELIT Aurangabad is strongly oriented towards core electronics, embedded systems, and automotive sectors, with companies like Siemens, Bajaj Auto, Bosch, Tata Motors, Varroc, L&T Infotech, and TCS visiting campus. For the 2026 admissions cycle, NIELIT Aurangabad represents an exceptional value proposition for students interested in electronics engineering in one of India's fastest-growing industrial corridors.
NIELIT Aurangabad holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | Not Ranked |
| NIRF | Overall | Not Ranked |
| MeitY Centre of Excellence | ESDM | Recognised |
| AICTE Approved | Engineering | Approved |
| BAMU Affiliated | Engineering | Affiliated |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| US News Global | Engineering | Not Ranked |
| ARWU (Shanghai) | Overall | Not Ranked |
NIELIT Aurangabad offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 4 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics System Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Electronics Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Electronics Design and Technology | — | YES | YES |
| Computer Science and Engineering | YES | — | — |
| Embedded Systems and VLSI Design | — | YES | YES |
| Electronics Production and Management | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Applied Research and Consultancy | — | — | YES |
| Artificial Intelligence Engineering | — | YES | — |
| Mathematics and Sciences | — | — | — |
The fee structure at NIELIT Aurangabad is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹46,500 (approx.) |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹7,500–₹10,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹15,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Library & Laboratory Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Sports & Cultural Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Medical & Insurance Fee | ₹1,000 |
| One-time Admission Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,10,000 |
| Total 4-Year (approx.) | ₹3,52,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees as per Government of India norms; they pay only hostel (₹7,500) and mess (~₹15,000) charges per semester.
Students from economically weaker sections (EWS) may apply for fee concession and central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.
NIELIT Aurangabad's total 4-year cost of ₹3.52 lakh is among the lowest for any central government engineering programme in India, making it highly accessible.
Maharashtra state scholarships (Rajashri Shahu Maharaj, EBC, and OBC schemes) and merit-based institutional scholarships are available for eligible students.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for NIELIT Aurangabad B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Electronics System Engineering (General) | 57,153 | 28,000 | 12,000 | 6,000 |
| B.Tech Electronics System Engineering (EWS) | 62,000 | 30,000 | 13,000 | 6,500 |
| B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering | 46,118 | 22,000 | 9,500 | 4,800 |
| B.Tech Electronics Engineering | 55,000 | 27,000 | 11,500 | 5,800 |
| B.Tech CSE (Female-only seats) | 65,000 | 32,000 | 14,000 | 7,000 |
| B.Tech ESE (Female-only seats) | 70,000 | 34,000 | 15,000 | 7,500 |
| M.Tech AI Engineering (GATE) | 327 | 280 | 220 | 180 |
| M.Tech VLSI Design (GATE score) | 276 | 240 | 190 | 155 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank (JoSAA GFTI)
2026 Expected Closing Rank (JoSAA GFTI)
2026 Expected Closing Rank (JoSAA GFTI)
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive & Electronics Mfg. | 35 | ₹5.5L |
| IT Services | 28 | ₹6.8L |
| Embedded & VLSI | 22 | ₹8L |
| Industrial Automation | 15 | ₹6L |
| Defence & PSUs | 8 | ₹7L |
| Semiconductor & R&D | 6 | ₹12L |
| Consulting & Analytics | 4 | ₹9L |
| Product Companies | 6 | ₹14L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics System Engg | ₹6.2L | 65% |
| Electronics Engineering | ₹5.8L | 60% |
| CSE | ₹7.5L | 72% |
| M.Tech EDT | ₹8.5L | 80% |
| M.Tech VLSI | ₹10L | 82% |
| M.Tech AI Engineering | ₹9.5L | 78% |
| Diploma EPM | ₹3.5L | 55% |
| Ph.D. | ₹10L+ | 90% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹6.5L | ₹25L | 40+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹6L | ₹22L | 36+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹5.5L | ₹18L | 30+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹4.8L | ₹14L | 24+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹4.2L | ₹11L | 20+ |
NIELIT Aurangabad's 18-acre campus is located within the sprawling grounds of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in Aurangabad. The campus provides a focused, government-standard learning environment with modern electronics and computing labs, a well-stocked library, hostel facilities, and sports grounds — all at an extremely affordable cost compared to any other central government engineering institution.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NIELIT Aurangabad has 2 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel | Boys | 150+ |
| 02 | Girls Hostel | Girls | 70+ |
NIELIT Aurangabad conducts applied research in electronics system design, VLSI, embedded systems, AI engineering, and product development with MeitY and industry funding. As a Centre of Excellence for ESDM, it actively collaborates with industry partners in Aurangabad's automotive corridor and maintains research MoUs with CMIA, Dr. BATU Raigad, and BARTI Pune.
NIELIT Aurangabad has signed an MoU with the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) to provide a startup incubation platform for students, connecting them with Aurangabad's dense industrial community of 3,000+ manufacturing units.
The institute runs a Model Career Centre in association with the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE), offering entrepreneurship development programmes, employment support, and startup mentoring — uniquely positioning students to leverage the DMIC region's industrial ecosystem.
NIELIT Aurangabad provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Tuition Fee Waiver | SC/ST students admitted through JoSAA | 100% tuition fee waiver; pay only hostel and mess (~₹22,500/semester) |
| EWS Fee Concession | EWS students meeting Government of India income criteria | Fee concession as per MeitY/GoI norms |
| National Scholarship Portal (OBC) | OBC students meeting NSP income criteria | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
| Maharashtra EBC Scholarship | Economically Backward Class students from Maharashtra | As per Maharashtra state government norms |
| Rajashri Shahu Maharaj Scholarship (Maharashtra) | OBC students from Maharashtra | ₹15,000–₹25,000 per year |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 board exams | ₹80,000 per year + ₹20,000 summer research grant |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (Ex-Servicemen) | Wards of ex-servicemen/paramilitary personnel | ₹2,500/month for boys, ₹3,000/month for girls |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh | ₹50,000 per year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000 per year |
| Merit-based Institutional Scholarship | Top students by academic performance each year | Cash prize and certificate as per institute norms |
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Aurangabad
Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Maharashtra – 431004
India
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