In December 2008, it was accredited with the status of Institute of National Importance (INI).

It is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology established and administered by Government of India.

The system of competitive entry (based on merit) gave access to higher education in these institutions.

Therefore, REC Kurukshetra was renamed to National Institute of Technology under the NIT Act and was given a Deemed University status.

The names of the hostels are listed below: NIT Kurukshetra awards undergraduate B.Tech.

[5] Until 2012, admissions were made on the basis of merit in the All India Engineering Entrance Examination.

Starting in 2013, admissions are now made on the basis of the merit list of Joint Entrance Examination.