Complete guide to NIT Hamirpur — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (NIT Hamirpur or NITH), established in 1986, is one of the 31 NITs declared as an Institute of National Importance. Nestled in the scenic Himalayan foothills of Himachal Pradesh, the institute spans a lush 265-acre campus offering a serene yet academically stimulating environment.
NIT Hamirpur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across 11 academic departments. The B.Tech programme is admissible through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling, and the institute is widely respected for its strong academic culture and disciplined campus life.
The institute has an active research programme supported by grants from DST, DRDO, SERB, CSIR, and NHB. Faculty members publish extensively in indexed journals, and several departments host funded labs in areas including signal processing, power systems, structural engineering, and environmental science.
The Training & Placement Cell of NIT Hamirpur has built strong relationships with IT, analytics, and core engineering companies. In 2023–24, the average CTC reached ₹12.8 LPA with top offers exceeding ₹45 LPA from leading product and finance companies.
Campus life thrives through the annual technical festival Nimbus and cultural festival Hillffair, two of the most celebrated events in the North Indian NIT circuit. Active student clubs, a well-equipped sports complex, and the breathtaking Himalayan backdrop make NIT Hamirpur a uniquely enriching experience.
NIT Hamirpur 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 | 51–75 |
| NIRF | Overall | 101–150 |
| Outlook | Engineering | #48 |
| The Week | Engineering | #44 |
| India Today | Engineering | #50 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS Asia | University Rankings | 651–700 |
| QS World | University Rankings | 1001–1200 |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | 601–800 |
| SCImago | Institutions | #1300+ |
| Webometrics | India | #95 |
NIT Hamirpur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 11 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | — | YES |
| Materials Science & Engineering | — | YES | YES |
| Mathematics & Scientific Computing | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
The fee structure at NIT Hamirpur 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 (2025–26) | ₹1,25,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Gymkhana / Sports Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Medical Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹9,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹20,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹7,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,57,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech (approx.) | ₹6,28,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees as per MHRD norms.
Students with a family income below ₹1 lakh per annum are exempt from tuition fees.
Students with family income between ₹1L–₹5L per annum receive a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
MCM Scholarships by the Government of India are available for meritorious students with demonstrated financial need.
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 NIT Hamirpur B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 16,800 | 6,500 | 3,400 | 1,600 |
| ECE | 26,000 | 10,500 | 5,200 | 2,200 |
| Electrical Engineering | 35,000 | 14,500 | 7,200 | 2,900 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,000 | 18,000 | 9,000 | 3,600 |
| Civil Engineering | 52,000 | 22,000 | 11,000 | 4,400 |
| Chemical Engineering | 58,000 | 25,000 | 12,000 | 4,800 |
| Mathematics & Scientific Computing | 20,000 | 8,200 | 4,100 | 1,900 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 62,000 | 27,000 | 13,000 | 5,200 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 420 | ₹14.0L |
| Core Engineering | 160 | ₹8.0L |
| Analytics / Data Science | 100 | ₹13.5L |
| Finance / BFSI | 60 | ₹15.0L |
| Consulting | 40 | ₹14.5L |
| Public Sector / PSU | 55 | ₹9.0L |
| Research / Higher Studies | 70 | N/A |
| Others | 45 | ₹7.5L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹17.5L | 97% |
| ECE | ₹13.5L | 94% |
| Electrical Engineering | ₹11.0L | 90% |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹9.2L | 87% |
| Civil Engineering | ₹7.8L | 81% |
| Chemical Engineering | ₹8.5L | 83% |
| Mathematics & Scientific Computing | ₹14.8L | 93% |
| Materials Science & Engineering | ₹8.0L | 80% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹12.8L | ₹45L | 160 |
| 2022–23 | ₹11.5L | ₹42L | 145 |
| 2021–22 | ₹10.2L | ₹38L | 128 |
| 2020–21 | ₹8.8L | ₹32L | 108 |
| 2019–20 | ₹7.5L | ₹28L | 90 |
Perched at an altitude of around 900 metres in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, NIT Hamirpur's 265-acre campus offers sweeping views of the Himalayan ranges. The fully residential campus houses academic blocks, hostels, a central library, sports grounds, and student amenity centres within a tranquil, green setting.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NIT Hamirpur has 8 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Beas Hostel | Boys | 380+ |
| 02 | Ravi Hostel | Boys | 360+ |
| 03 | Chenab Hostel | Boys | 340+ |
| 04 | Sutlej Hostel | Boys | 320+ |
| 05 | Jhelum Hostel | Boys | 300+ |
| 06 | Indus Hostel | Boys | 280+ |
| 07 | Saraswati Hostel | Girls | 380+ |
| 08 | PG & PhD Hostel | PG / PhD | 180+ |
NIT Hamirpur's research ecosystem focuses on areas of national and regional relevance — hydroelectric energy, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, and advanced computing. The institute has growing funded project portfolios from DST, SERB, DRDO, and the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy.
NIT Hamirpur's Technology Incubation Centre supports early-stage startups from students and faculty in domains like clean energy, software, and agri-tech, providing mentorship, seed support, and linkage with Himachal Pradesh state government startup initiatives.
The institute's E-Cell conducts annual startup bootcamps, ideathons, and connects student entrepreneurs with alumni mentors and investors from the broader North Indian startup ecosystem.
NIT Hamirpur provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM Scholarship (MHRD) | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA; merit-based | ₹1,000/month + full tuition waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income < ₹1L) | Family income below ₹1 LPA | 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income ₹1L–₹5L) | Family income between ₹1L–₹5L | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Fee Exemption | SC/ST students (all income levels) | Full tuition fee exemption |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Minority / OBC / SC/ST students with income < ₹2.5L | Up to ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 pursuing science programmes | ₹80,000/year |
| Himachal Pradesh State Scholarship | HP domicile students with top merit | ₹10,000–₹30,000/year |
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top 10% of each B.Tech batch (semester-wise) | Full tuition fee waiver for that semester |
| Prime Minister's Special Scholarship (PMSSS) | Students from J&K (now UT) | ₹30,000–₹1,25,000/year |
| Sports / Cultural Achievement Award | National/international level achievement | ₹10,000–₹25,000 one-time award |
National Institute of Technology Hamirpur
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh – 177005
India
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