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NIRF #81 in Engineering

National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra, Haryana · Government · Estd 1963

★ 4.1 · Updated on 11 Jul 2026

NIRF Rank

#81

Avg Package

₹10.5 LPA

Total Fees

₹5.5 L

Rating

★ 4.1

About NIT Kurukshetra

National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra was established in 1963 as a Regional Engineering College and was granted National Institute of Technology status in 2002. Located in Kurukshetra, Haryana — a city of deep historical and religious significance — NIT Kurukshetra runs undergraduate programmes across Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering.

NIT Kurukshetra has built a strong regional reputation across Haryana and the Delhi-NCR region, with steady research output alongside its undergraduate placement outcomes.

Campus & Location

The NIT Kurukshetra campus spans a substantial site in Kurukshetra, Haryana, with academic blocks, hostels, a central library, and workshop facilities. Its proximity to Delhi-NCR gives the institute strong recruiter access.

Why Choose NIT Kurukshetra

  • Among the top 20 NITs nationally, with strong CSE and Electronics outcomes
  • Proximity to Delhi-NCR gives strong recruiter access
  • NIT brand and infrastructure with accessible JoSAA cutoffs relative to older NITs
  • Historic Kurukshetra location with rich cultural heritage

Key Highlights

  • Haryana's premier NIT, founded 1963, NIT status since 2002
  • Located in the historic city of Kurukshetra
  • Strong CSE and Electronics placement outcomes
  • JEE Main via JoSAA is the sole B.Tech admission route

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NIT Kurukshetra a good NIT?

NIT Kurukshetra is consistently ranked among the top 15-20 NITs nationally, with strong CSE and Electronics placement outcomes and a well-established regional reputation across Haryana and Delhi-NCR.

What is NIT Kurukshetra's CSE cutoff?

CSE closing ranks at NIT Kurukshetra have typically fallen in the 6,500-9,000 band (General, Other State) in recent JoSAA rounds; verify current-year figures on the JoSAA seat matrix.