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Eligibility
Guidelines to apply
What are we looking for?
Admission to NU is based on your academic excellence in qualifying examinations. But that is not all. We are also interested in your motivation to learn and your drive to succeed. Take a look at the eligibility criteria for our various programmes and the stream of your choice and understand the requirements under each.
BTech
BBA and Integrated MBA
MTech
PhD
Industry-linked
BTech
| Programme | BTech |
|---|---|
| Stream | Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Biotechnology |
| Class X aggregate % | 55% |
| Class X (Required subjects) | English and any 4 subjects |
| Class XII aggregate % | 55% |
| Class XII (Required subjects) | Refer to table below |
| IB/Cambridge Board | Scored ≥ Grade 4 in IB Board or minimum Grade C in IGCSE Board |
| Entrance Exam |
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Required Subjects for admission to BTech Programmes for AY 2026
| Discipline | Mandatory Subjects in XII | Fourth Subject in XII: any one |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | Physics, Mathematics and English | Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics, Agriculture, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship, Technical Vocational subject |
| Biotechnology | Physics, Chemistry and English | Biology, Biotechnology, Mathematics |
BBA and Integrated MBA
| Programme | BBA/iMBA |
|---|---|
| Stream | Management |
| Class 10 aggregate % | 50% |
| Class 10(Required subjects) | English and any 4 subjects |
| Class 12 aggregate % | 50% |
| Class 12 (Required subjects) | English and any 3 subjects from History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Business Studies, Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, Legal Studies, Knowledge Tradition & Practices of India, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or Informatics Practices, Biology or Biotechnology, Electronics, Information Technology, Engineering Graphics, Agriculture, Technical vocational subject Fifth subject can be of student’s choice. |
| IB/Cambridge Board | Scored ≥ Grade 4 in IB Board or minimum grade D in IGCSE Board |
| Entrance Exam |
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MTech
| MTech ET | |
|---|---|
| Criteria | Applicants applying to NU’s MTech ET programme may choose between two may choose between two specialisations – Teaching Learning Process Innovation and Business Model Process Innovation depending on whether they qualify as in-service or pre-service. The applicants must indicate their choice at the time of application. |
| Class X aggregate % | ≥ 50% |
| Class XII aggregate % | ≥ 50% |
| Bachelor’s aggregate % | ≥ 50% |
| Master’s aggregate % (if applicable) | ≥ 50% |
Other criteria
- Applicants must have a four-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any stream)
- Professionals with a three-year bachelor’s degree must have adequate IT training and professional practice
(minimum two years) in an ET relevant industry/organisation/ department/desk/ in India or abroad. They must
also have three years relevant experience in any of the above-mentioned areas. - Pre-service applicants are required to appear for the NIIT University ET Admission Competency Test and a
subsequent screening interview. - In-service applicants shall be evaluated on the basis of the candidates’ interest, experience and
suitability for the programme along with the recommendation of the sponsoring organisation.
Also of interest
PhD
NU’s PhD programmes are offered to applicants with or without experience, and to those sponsored by
an industry/organisation. Entrance tests for eligible candidates are held online. Candidates who have qualified
for UGC NET and/or GATE are exempt from NU’s entrance examination. All candidates will have an in-person
interview with the faculty of the research discipline they have applied to.
The minimum educational qualifications for admission to NU’s PhD programmes are:
- A master’s degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the master’s degree, by the
corresponding statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade
‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is
followed)
Or - An equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation
Agency which is approved, recognised or authorised by an authority, established or incorporated under a law
in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing,
accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
Note:
- In case of foreign-degree holders, registration for the PhD programme is confirmed after the determination
of equivalence by the relevant university body. - In case of NU alumni from BTech / iMBA programmes, a minimum 7.5 CGPA is a must.
- Applicants who have cleared a MPhil programme with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade
‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed)
and after successfully completing the MPhil degree are eligible to proceed to conduct research work leading
to a PhD in the same institution in an integrated programme - A relaxation of 5% of the marks, i.e., from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed
for those belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/differently abled and other categories of candidates as per the
decision of the commission from time to time.
Also of interest
Industry-linked
NU currently offers two industry linked programmes.
MTech Cyber Security with Infosys
Eligibility criteria
- Four years (minimum) work experience
Educational qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (or equivalent in an appropriate area)
- MS (Computer Science/Information Technology
- Graduates (AMIETE) from Institution of Electronics of Telecommunications
- Engineers (IETE) in Computer Science or Engineering
Applicants who have completed their first degree outside India must:
- Have passed the examination in the concerned subject*
- Fulfil minimum eligibility criteria for admission from a university/Board included in the list of
Association of Indian Universities (AIU) - Obtain and submit an equivalence certificate from AIU, subject to final verification by NU (If the
university/Board is not on the AIU list)
*A four-year bachelor’s degree (8 semesters) in Engineering/ science of the relevant discipline. A four-year BSc
programme (after 10+2) will be considered the equivalent of a BTech for this purpose.
MBA ISDE with Coforge
Eligibility criteria
- Educational qualifications: BE/BTech
- Minimum 55% marks at graduation
- 18 months of relevant professional work experience (minimum) after graduation
The selection process for this MBA programme is designed to identify meritorious candidates who possess good
personalities, a spirit of enquiry, excitement, and daring and who show an aptitude for data analytics and
management. NU uses multiple criteria for selection.