The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Puducherry was established in 2010. NIT Puducherry is a premier technical institute of the region. Institute commenced its academics in 2010 with three engineering departments viz Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the undergraduate level. The M.Tech in CSE and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering course was initiated in 2014. NIT Puducherry attracts students from all over the country and abroad.