NIT Fees 2026 — Total B.Tech Cost (Tuition + Hostel + Mess) for 4 Years
NIT B.Tech cost breakdown
NIT tuition is uniform — ₹62,500 a semester across all 31 NITs — so the main variable is whether you live in the hostel. The all-in for the programme:
| Component | Per year | 4-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (all NITs) | ₹1,25,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
| Other academic / institute fees | ₹20,000–₹30,000 | ₹80,000–₹1,20,000 |
| Day-scholar total | — | ₹5.5–6 lakh |
| With hostel + mess | — | ₹8–9.5 lakh |
Indicative for 2025-26. Tuition (₹62,500/semester) is uniform across NITs; the first semester costs more due to one-time admission charges. NIT Surathkal's all-in with hostel is about ₹9.3 lakh over four years. Confirm the latest fee notice of the allotted NIT.
Tuition waivers by family income
- Open / EWS / OBC-NCL with family income below ₹1 lakh/year — full tuition remission.
- Family income ₹1–5 lakh/year — two-thirds tuition remission.
- SC / ST / PwD students — full exemption from tuition fees.
- The waiver applies to tuition only; hostel, mess and one-time charges are still payable.
NIT fees vs IIT fees
NITs are cheaper on tuition — ₹1.25 lakh a year against roughly ₹2 lakh at the [IITs](/finance/iit-fees-total-cost) — so the all-in B.Tech cost is meaningfully lower, especially as a day scholar. Both apply the same income-based waiver slabs and the same SC/ST/PwD exemption. If cost is a deciding factor between a similar-branch IIT and NIT seat, the NIT saves you roughly ₹3 lakh in tuition over the degree.
How to fund it
NITs are on the [PM Vidyalaxmi](/finance/pm-vidyalaxmi-scheme) QHEI list, so a collateral-free loan — potentially with a 3% interest subvention — covers the cost. The collateral-free limits usually cover an NIT degree without any security, and premier-institute bank schemes offer the lowest rates. Model your EMI on the education loan EMI calculator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total fee for B.Tech at an NIT?
About ₹5–6 lakh for a day scholar and ₹8–9.5 lakh with hostel and mess, over the 4-year programme. Tuition is ₹1.25 lakh a year (₹62,500 a semester), uniform across all NITs.
Is NIT tuition fee the same in all NITs?
Yes. The tuition fee is ₹62,500 per semester (₹1.25 lakh a year) and is uniform across all NITs. Hostel, mess and one-time charges differ by campus, so the total cost varies a little.
Do NIT students get a fee waiver?
Open/EWS/OBC-NCL students with family income below ₹1 lakh a year get full tuition remission, and those with ₹1–5 lakh income get two-thirds remission. SC/ST/PwD students are exempt from tuition. Hostel and mess charges are still payable.
Are NIT fees lower than IIT fees?
Yes, on tuition — NITs charge about ₹1.25 lakh a year versus roughly ₹2 lakh at the IITs, so the total B.Tech cost is lower. Both use the same income-based waivers and SC/ST/PwD exemption.
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