Top NITs in India 2026 – Complete List with Rankings and Cutoffs

India has 31 NITs offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programs. NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, and NIT Surathkal consistently rank among the top NITs. Admissions are through JEE Main scores via JoSAA counselling. Annual fees at NITs range from INR 1.25 to 1.5 lakhs for home state candidates. NITs offer strong placement records with average packages ranging from INR 8 to 20 LPA depending on the branch and institute. NIRF 2025 ranked NIT Trichy as the top NIT in India.