Complete guide to NIELIT Gorakhpur — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Gorakhpur is a prestigious government institution established in 1989 as a Centre for Electronics Design & Technology of India (CEDTI) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It holds the distinction of being a Deemed University under the Distinct Category, making it one of the few NIELITs with full degree-granting authority.
Located on Deoria Road, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, NIELIT Gorakhpur is primarily known for its GATE-based M.Tech programmes in Electronics Design and Technology (EDT), VLSI and Embedded Systems Design, and Embedded System and IoT. It also offers B.Tech programmes through JoSAA counselling. The institute's Deemed University status enables it to award its own degrees directly.
As a MeitY institution, NIELIT Gorakhpur has a strong focus on applied research and industry-oriented training in electronics, embedded systems, VLSI, IoT, and information security. The institute has an MoU with AICTE for Employability Enhancement Training, offering internship and training courses to engineering graduates across UP and neighbouring states.
The institute offers 75+ courses including O Level, A Level, B Level NIELIT certifications, BCA, B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programmes, along with short-term and industry-specific training. Its affordable fee structure — approximately ₹64,000 per semester for M.Tech — makes advanced technical education accessible in eastern UP.
NIELIT Gorakhpur's placement ecosystem focuses on core electronics, embedded systems, and IT sectors, with companies like Intel, HCL, TCS, Bosch, Ashok Leyland, L&T, and Caterpillar visiting campus. It plays a critical role in building technical workforce capacity for eastern Uttar Pradesh and the Purvanchal region for the 2026 admissions cycle.
NIELIT Gorakhpur 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 Deemed University | Distinct Category | Recognised |
| AICTE Approved | Engineering & Technology | Approved |
| UGC Recognised | Deemed University | Recognised |
| 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 Gorakhpur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 3 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Design and Technology | — | YES | YES |
| VLSI and Embedded Systems Design | — | YES | YES |
| Embedded System and Internet of Things | — | YES | — |
| Computer Science and Engineering | YES | — | — |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | YES | — | — |
| Information Technology | YES | — | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | YES | — | — |
| NIELIT O/A Level Programmes | — | — | — |
| Applied Research and Consultancy | — | — | YES |
| Cybersecurity and Information Security | — | — | — |
The fee structure at NIELIT Gorakhpur 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 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Tuition Fee (per semester, approx.) | ₹50,000 |
| BCA Fee (per semester) | ₹30,000 |
| M.Tech (EDT/VLSI/IoT) Fee (per semester) | ₹64,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹8,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹12,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Library & Laboratory Fee | ₹3,000 |
| One-time Admission Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Total M.Tech per Year (approx.) | ₹1,70,000 |
| Total M.Tech 2-Year (approx.) | ₹1,28,000 (tuition only) |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition and examination fees as per Government of India norms; they pay only hostel and mess charges.
EWS students may apply for central government fee concessions and NSP scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.
At ₹64,000 per semester for M.Tech, NIELIT Gorakhpur is one of the most affordable GATE-based M.Tech programmes in eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh state scholarships (SC/OBC/Minority schemes) and merit-based institutional awards 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 Gorakhpur B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Tech VLSI & Embedded Systems (GATE – General) | 377 | 342 | 280 | 230 |
| M.Tech Electronics Design & Technology (GATE – General) | 350 | 322 | 265 | 215 |
| M.Tech Embedded System & IoT (GATE – General) | 340 | 310 | 255 | 205 |
| M.Tech VLSI (GATE – OBC) | 342 | 310 | 250 | 200 |
| B.Tech CSE (JoSAA General – approx.) | 120,000 | 150,000 | 70,000 | 40,000 |
| B.Tech ECE (JoSAA General – approx.) | 130,000 | 165,000 | 75,000 | 44,000 |
| B.Tech IT (JoSAA General – approx.) | 125,000 | 158,000 | 72,000 | 42,000 |
| BCA (Merit-based) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected GATE Score Cutoff (General)
2026 Expected GATE Score Cutoff (General)
2026 Expected GATE Score Cutoff (General)
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Core Electronics & Embedded | 30 | ₹5L |
| IT Services | 22 | ₹4.2L |
| Automotive & Industrial | 14 | ₹4.8L |
| Defence & PSUs | 8 | ₹6.5L |
| IoT & Networking | 6 | ₹5.5L |
| VLSI & Semiconductor | 5 | ₹9L |
| Pharma & Healthcare Tech | 3 | ₹4.5L |
| Product & Startups | 2 | ₹12L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| M.Tech VLSI | ₹8L | 78% |
| M.Tech EDT | ₹6.5L | 72% |
| M.Tech ES-IoT | ₹6L | 68% |
| B.Tech CSE | ₹4.8L | 58% |
| B.Tech ECE | ₹4.2L | 52% |
| B.Tech IT | ₹4.5L | 55% |
| BCA | ₹3L | 42% |
| Ph.D. | ₹10L+ | 85% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹4.5L | ₹18L | 30+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹4.1L | ₹15L | 26+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹3.8L | ₹12L | 22+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹3.4L | ₹10L | 18+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹3L | ₹8L | 14+ |
NIELIT Gorakhpur's campus on Deoria Road is a self-contained academic township in eastern Uttar Pradesh. As a solar-powered campus, it reflects NIELIT's commitment to sustainable infrastructure. The campus provides modern electronics and computing labs, a technical library, a solar-powered boys hostel with 72 seats, sports grounds, a cafeteria, and an auditorium — all within a focused research and education environment.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NIELIT Gorakhpur has 2 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel (Solar-Powered) | Boys | 72+ |
| 02 | Girls Hostel | Girls | 40+ |
NIELIT Gorakhpur conducts applied research in VLSI design, embedded systems, IoT, electronics design technology, and information security as a Deemed University with Ph.D. granting authority. Faculty are engaged in MeitY-funded projects and collaborate with industries in eastern UP's manufacturing belt for applied electronics research and product development.
NIELIT Gorakhpur leverages its Deemed University status and MeitY network to support student entrepreneurs through startup incubation connections with IIT BHU, CDAC, and UP government startup initiatives, with a focus on electronics, IoT, and embedded systems ventures for eastern UP's industrial base.
The institute's AICTE Employability Enhancement Training Programme serves as a de-facto startup preparedness platform, equipping engineering graduates from across UP with the practical skills needed to join or found technology ventures in electronics and IT.
NIELIT Gorakhpur provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Tuition & Exam Fee Waiver | SC/ST students for all B.Tech, M.Tech, and diploma programmes | 100% tuition and examination fee waiver |
| EWS Fee Concession | EWS students meeting GoI income criteria | Fee concession as per MeitY norms |
| National Scholarship Portal (OBC) | OBC students meeting NSP income criteria | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
| UP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | SC/ST/OBC students from UP domicile | Full tuition reimbursement + maintenance as per UP state norms |
| UP Minority Scholarship | UP domicile minority community students | As per UP state scholarship portal norms |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 board exams | ₹80,000 per year + ₹20,000 summer research grant |
| GATE Scholarship (MHRD) | Full-time GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400 per month stipend for M.Tech duration |
| 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 |
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh – 273010
India
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