About NIT Kurukshetra
National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT KKR), established in 1963 as Regional Engineering College Kurukshetra, is an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Located on a 300-acre campus in the historically significant city of Kurukshetra, Haryana — on the Delhi-Ambala-Chandigarh national highway, strategically positioned between Delhi and Chandigarh. Approved by AICTE and UGC. One of the 31 NITs. 4 schools and 11 departments.
NIRF 2025: #85 Engineering, 151-200 Overall. B.Tech total fee: Rs. 6.78–8.41L. Annual tuition: Rs. 1.25L. Highest package 2024: Rs. 40 LPA. Average UG 2024: Rs. 12.68 LPA. Average PG: Rs. 11.19 LPA. 590 UG + 247 PG placed (837 total) in 2024. JoSAA 2025 R6 GM CSE OS: 7,000–12,000 range. R6 CSE expected: ~8,831 (OS). JEE R1 CSE (2024): 3,951–5,661. Top recruiters: Amazon, Adani Group, Ford, Microsoft, Google, Flipkart.
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| Established |
1963 | Institute of National Importance | Kurukshetra, Haryana |
| NIRF 2025 |
#85 Engineering | 151-200 Overall |
| Campus |
300 Acres | Delhi-Ambala-Chandigarh Highway | 4 schools + 11 departments |
| B.Tech Fee |
Rs. 6.78 – 8.41 L total | Rs. 1.25L tuition/yr |
| Avg UG / PG 2024 |
Rs. 12.68 LPA | Rs. 11.19 LPA |
| Location Advantage |
Delhi-NCR + Chandigarh corridor | 160 km Delhi | 95 km Chandigarh |
Kurukshetra — Mahabharata heritage city. NH corridor: excellent Delhi/Chandigarh connectivity for placements and industry exposure. M.Tech GATE-qualified students: HTRA stipend. PwD students ≥40%: full tuition remission. Income < Rs. 1L: full tuition waiver. Income Rs. 1-5L: two-thirds waiver. B.Tech (5 branches) + M.Tech + MBA + MCA + M.Sc + PhD.
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Admissions open 2026-27. Est 1963 | NIRF #85 Engg | 300 acres | ₹40L highest | ₹12.68L UG avg | 837 placed | Amazon, Ford, Adani, Google.
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