NIT Silchar: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Ishani Mishra Ishani Mishra | Feb 13, 2024
Ishani Mishra
Ishani Mishra

Updated on - Feb 13, 2024

Latest Updates for NIT Silchar

  • 09 January 2024 :

    NIT Silchar MBA admissions 2024 are ongoing. The last date to apply is March 31, 2024.

NIT Silchar applications open for Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship. Last date to apply is November 30, 2023. NIT Silchar is located on the Silchar-Hailakandi road in Assam. National Institute of Technology Silchar B.Tech admissions will be decided based on JEE Main 2024 examination. The JEE Main application process is complete, and JEE Main Cutoff 2024 is the deciding factor. JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Results was announced on February 13, 2024. 

National Institute of Technology Silchar has secured 76th rank in the overall category, 50th place in research, and 38th in the engineering category by NIRF ranking 2022. NIT Silchar is AICTE and UGC-approved. NITS is an institute of national importance, established and governed by the National Institutes of Technology Act 2007. It provides UG, PG and Doctoral Engineering, Humanities, Science, and Management courses. The area of the NIT Silchar campus is 625 acres and is full of quality infrastructure. 

NIT Silchar is one of the top NITs in the country that offers a plethora of academic and career opportunities to its students. Read more about what features of the institute have attracted students over the years here- GetMyUni Verdict.

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National Institute of Technology Silchar Quick Insights

NIT Silchar is one of the institutes of national importance established in 1967. Some of the key insights are given below. These quick insights include the courses offered, approvals, genders accepted, infrastructure, etc.

Year of Establishment 1967
Type of University Public
Approvals UGC, AICTE
Genders Accepted Co-Ed
Courses Offered Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate
Campus Area 625 acres
Infrastructure Facilities Classrooms, Auditorium, Laboratories, Library, etc
Location Silchar, Assam

NIT Silchar Admission Dates 2024

All the important National Institute of Technology Silchar admission tentative dates for its different programmes are listed below.

Event Date
JEE Main 2024 Provisional Answer Key  April 19, 2024
JEE Main 2024 Final Answer Key  April 2024
JEE Main 2024 Results April 2024
JoSAA Counselling 2024 June 19, 2024

NIT Silchar Ranking

NIT Silchar has scored good ranks in the books of respected ranking bodies like the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Outlook, etc. Below given are some of the most notable ranks of NIT Silchar.

  • The institute secured the 38th position in the engineering category by NIRF ranking 2022.
  • In the overall category by NIRF 2022, the institute has secured the 76th position.
  • Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking ranked NIT Silchar 801-1000 in its 2022 rankings.
  • 48th rank among engineering colleges by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2021.
  • 93rd rank in an overall category by NIRF in 2021.

NIT Silchar Courses

NIT Silchar operates autonomously and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate courses in engineering, science, humanities, social sciences, and management. Below are some essential details on courses offered by NITS.

Courses Duration Selection Criteria
B.Tech 4 Years JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling
MBA 2 Years CAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT Score followed by GD & PI round
M.Sc 2 Years  IIT JAM + CCMN Counselling
M.Tech 1 Year  GATE + CCMT Counselling
Doctor of Philosophy PHD 3 Years  GATE/ NET/ JRFscore +written test + interview

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NIT Silchar Fee Details

The fee-related information about the National Institute of Technology Silchar courses is listed below.

Courses Total Tuition Fee
B.Tech INR 5 Lakh
MBA INR 1.60 Lakh
M.Sc INR 32,000
M.Tech INR 1.40 Lakh
Doctor of Philosophy PhD INR 30,000

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NIT Silchar Departments

NIT Silchar offers courses in different streams at various levels, so the institute has segregated all the academic activities for managing and conducting based on the following departments.

Civil Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Chemistry Electronics & Communication Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering Physics Management Studies

NIT Silchar Admission

NIT Silchar admission for the year 2024 is in process. The institute grants admission in graduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses. The candidates can send the applications online by visiting the official websites or the college directly and apply offline.

NIT Silchar Eligibility Criteria

All the programs offered have a predefined set of criteria that need to be fulfilled for a candidate to be eligible for applying for admission into it. Below are some of the courses with eligibility criteria.

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have completed the 12th standard.
  • Candidates must have appeared for entrance exams that the college prefers.

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M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology with 60% marks.
  • The candidate must have appeared for the entrance exam.

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M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have completed B.Sc.
  • Candidates must qualify for IIT JAM.
  • Candidates must attend Centralized Counseling for M.Sc (CCMN).

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Why Choose National Institute of Technology Silchar?

National Institute of Technology Silchar aims to train young talents in skilled professional engineers, technologists, and scientists to proactively participate in the betterment of society. The institute has also been ranked commendable by NIRF, and other institutes, signifying its quality of academics.

NIT Silchar Academic Advantages

NIT Silchar has made academic collaborations with international universities to improve student's learning experiences. The theoretical advantages of the institutes are mentioned below.

  • NITS focuses on balancing academic and non-academic activities for the students to achieve synergy in their skills. 
  • A dedicated training and placement cell facilitates the smooth transition of students from their academic lives into their corporate ones.
  • Students of NIT Silchar are recipients of multiple scholarships and studentships.

NIT Silchar Cutoff

The NIT Silchar JEE Main cutoff 2023 will be released soon. The campus has separate cutoff criteria for every program offered. The institute generally weighs the entrance test score of the candidate more and gives lesser importance to the 12th standard scores. The cutoff scores also depend upon the candidate's category, the difficulty of the entrance exam, number of applicants in the year.

NIT Silchar JEE Main Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

Courses Opening Rank Closing Rank
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) 32020 59130
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) 4970 9710
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) 31500 46440
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) 9880 20840
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) 22180 51420

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NIT Silchar Results

NIT Silchar results 2023 can be accessed from the results link under the quick academic links on the institute's official website. Students must select the result link from the available ones based on their program, specialisation, semester, etc. Both provisional and revised results are present on this page. Candidates must use their roll number or required credentials to check the result.

NITS Infrastructure

NIT Silchar has top-notch infrastructure facilities for the learning, development, and living of all its students, whether residents or commuters. NIT Silchar has a 625 acres campus located in Assam. The sports facilities at the institute include cricket, football, kabaddi, volleyball, lawn tennis, chess, basketball, badminton, etc.

Below given are some of the other infrastructure facilities provided at NIT Silchar.

  • Classrooms
  • Wi-Fi-enabled campus
  • Auditorium
  • Laboratories
  • Hostels
  • Gym
  • Medical Centre
  • Cafeteria
  • Post office

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National Institute of Technology Silchar Placements

NIT Silchar has a training and placement (T&P) cell responsible for networking between the institute and the industries; it supports all the stages of the placement processes and facilitates the training and overall development of its students. In 2022, 

  • The highest package offered at the institute was INR 44 LPA
  • The average package offered at the institute was INR 38 LPA.

NIT Silchar Top Recruiters

Most global 500 companies visit the NIT Silchar campus for placements in sectors of information technology, management, software engineering and other fields. Some of the top recruiters are.

Microsoft

Deloitte

Maruti Suzuki

TCS

Amazon

Snapdeal

Reliance Power

Honeywell

Goldman Sachs

ITC

Tech Mahindra

Tata Motors

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NIT Silchar Scholarships

NIT Silchar believes in supporting the current and future education of various students, like those who are financially weak and academically strong. Different scholarships are available for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Below are a few scholarships and assistantships provided to the students of NITS.

Scholarship Description
Government of Maharashtra State Scholarship for SC students SC students with the domicile of Maharashtra is awarded USD 15400 and GBP 9900 by the foreign university. If students pursue education in the UK, the scholarship amount is GBP 1100. The family income of the students must be less than INR 6 LPA.
BHAVAN- Building Energy Efficiency Higher and Advanced Network Fellowship PhD and MTech students pursuing engineering, science, technology, and architecture are awarded fellowships in the form of a monthly stipend, return airfare, contingency allowance, and health insurance. 
Bharti Infratel Scholarship Programme THE BISP scholarship is awarded to 120 students with disabilities pursuing higher education. 10% of scholarships are reserved for NE students. For more needy students, study materials, assistive equipment and devices, conveyance allowance and hostel fees are also provided. 
Swami Dayanand Saraswati Merit cum means Scholarship The Swami Dayanand Saraswati Scholarship is awarded to first and second-year students of engineering, science and architecture with a minimum of 85% marks in class 12th with family income less than INR 6 LPA.

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NITS Collaborations

NIT Silchar dedicates to facilitating smooth knowledge exchange between the students and the faculties of various institutes worldwide, and the institute they have signed several MoUs. Below are a few of the academic collaborations made by NITS.

International Collaborations

Country Partnering Institutes
Bhutan Royal University of Bhutan
France University Jean Monnet
Romania University of Arad
USA University of Illinois

National Collaborations

  • Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad.
  • National Innovation Foundation (NIF) of India 
  • AICTE (for Entrepreneurship Development Cell)
  • IIT Gandhinagar
  • IIT Kanpur

National Institute of Technology Silchar Faculty

NITS has a faculty of 27 members, of which 25 are PhD holders in their respective fields. The faculty at the institute is highly qualified and have attended some of the most reputed universities in India and abroad. All members are very interactive and cooperative with the students, and they always stay available to students outside the classroom or during lectures. 

National Institute of Technology Silchar Alumni

NIT Silchar Alumni Association conducts activities to develop and maintain positive, long-lasting relationships between the institute and the alumni. The association also works on regular alumni meetings and social activities to strengthen alumni relations with each other and with NIT Silchar.

Notable Alumni Profession
Koushik Guha Assistant Professor, NIT, Silchar
Jeez Lazar Executive Director, J.P.Morgan
Prasanta Kr Das Country Manager, Enterprise Services, Hewlett Packard
Dr. Soumyabrata Chakrabarty Head, Microwave Sensors Antenna Division, ISRO
Rohit Mathur President, USHA International

NIT Silchar Highlights

Institution Type Public
Year of Establishment 1967
Genders Accepted Co-Ed
Total Area (In Acre) 540
Construction Area (Sq. M) 138815
Website www.nits.ac.in
Accredited by NBA, NIRF
Recognised by UGC

NIT Silchar Rankings

Publisher Ranking & Year Criteria
#14 in 2023 Engineering
#40 in 2023 Engineering
#35 in 2022 Engineering
#24 in 2021 Engineering
#32 in 2021 Engineering

NIT Silchar Courses & Fees 2024

Course Average Fees Duration
BTech ₹5,00,000 4 Years
MTech ₹1,40,000 2 Years
MBA ₹1,60,000 2 Years
MSc ₹32,000 2 Years
PhD ₹30,000 3 Years

NIT Silchar Courses and Fee Structure

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NIT Silchar FAQs

When is the JEE Main 2023 result expected?

JEE Main 2023 results are expected to be released by the end of April.

When was NIT Silchar established?

NIT Silchar was established in 1967.

What is the NIRF Ranking of NIT Silchar?

NIT Silchar ranks 38 in the Engineering category by NIRF 2022. The 2023 rankings will be released soon.

Is NIT Silchar a recognised institute?

Yes, NIT Silchar is a UGC-recognised and AICTE-approved institute. It is an institute of national importance.

How to take admission to NIT Silchar?

NIT Silchar BTech admissions will based on JEE Main 2023 score, MTech admissions are based on GATE score, and MSc are done on IIT JAM. PhD admissions are based on NET/JRF score.

NIT Silchar Reviews

Overall Rating

3.7

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Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

8

>3-4 star

12

>2-3 star

4

1-2 star

0

Academics & Faculty

3.6

Fees & Scholarships

3.6

Placements & Internships

3.6

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

3.9

Clubs & Associations

4

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Udayshankar Agasti Batch 2021 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2019

Entrance Exams & Admissions : To get NIT SILCHAR, one of the most prestigious institutions you have to score good marks and rank in IIT JEE Main entrance examination. The cutoff for OBC, SC/ST, OC category varies.

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Sandeep Shukla Batch 2020 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
Reviewed on Apr 08, 2018

Entrance Exams & Admissions : Admissions to the first semester of all Undergraduate courses are made on the basis of seats allocated by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JOSAA) from the list of candidates selected by all India JEE (Main). Besides, a specified number of f

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Debagni Upadhyaya Batch 2019 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
3.8
Reviewed on Mar 02, 2018
4 Placements
4 Fees
3.5 Academics
3.5 Infrastructure
4 Campus

Placements & Internships : The key companies that visit our campus are Deporte, TCS, Microsoft,eBay.Internship opportunities in various local industries are provided

Entrance Exams & Admissions : The eligibility criteria for admission is through JEE Mains Examination.The

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Ayush Singh Batch 2020 BTech Mechanical Engineering
3.8
Reviewed on Feb 02, 2018
4 Placements
3.5 Fees
3.5 Academics
4 Infrastructure
4 Campus

Placements & Internships : I have not done any internship. Placements are good at this college. The alumni network is good.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : The student must pass the 12th grade with the good percentage and JEE Main is the entrance exam to get the ad

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Arya Anshy Batch 2019 B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering
3.2
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2018
3.5 Placements
3.5 Fees
3.5 Academics
2.5 Infrastructure
3 Campus

Placements & Internships : The average package is INR 4 lakhs per annum and the percentage of the batch which gets placed is 80%.

Entrance Exams & Admissions : JEE MAIN is the entrance examination and the typical cutoff for my course is AIR 20000.

Fees & Scholarships :

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