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National Institute of Technology- NIT offers B.Tech / B.E., M.Tech / M.E., MBA / PGDM, MSc, P.hd across 24 active programme records.
National Institute of Technology- NIT, Silchar – 2026 Overview
public · Silchar, Assam
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National Institute of Technology- NIT has recorded total fees from ₹15,620 and placement records with average packages up to ₹20 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
24Active programmes
100Student reviews
3.9Average rating
4Placement years
About National Institute of Technology- NIT
History and Background
About NIT Silchar: National Institute of Technology (Silchar) , commonly referred to as NIT Silchar , was established in the academic year of 1967 . It is one of the 31 NITs in India and was constructed as Regional Engineering College in Assam with the help of Government of India and the State Government of Assam. It was approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) , New Delhi. The institute was given the status of "Institute of national importance" in 2002 and was referred to as Deemed University. The infrastructure of National Institute of Technology Silchar is the second best in the north-east region after IIT Guwahati. Despite being located in a comparatively backward region in term of technology, the institute manages to provide a fully-fledged infrastructure. The campus is spread over an area of 625 acres. The classrooms are spacious, well-furnished and have two LAN ports for quick internet access. Apart from this, the classrooms are well equipped with Projectors for a better understanding of the subjects. It does provide hostel facilities for the students coming from out of the city. The campus has seven Boys’ hostel and two Girls’ hostel. Each hostel room is provided with LAN ports, thus making information accessibility easier for the students. NIT Silchar Highlights 2024: The institute was ranked 38 in the Engineering category by NIRF 2022. NIT Silchar provides undergraduate and postgraduate studies in engineering, science, and humanities, as well as 13 other departments. Approximately 94 recruiters visited NIT Silchar during the 2022 placement hunt. Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, Arcesium, Intuit, and others are among the top recruiters. During the NIT Silchar Placements 2022, 537 offers were made and 97 people were placed. Amazon provided the highest salary offered, INR 44 LPA. Students earned an average of INR 13.58 LPA. BTech, MTech, MSc, MBA, and other courses are available. The following are the main highlights of NIT Silchar: Features Details Established 1967 Type Autonomous Recognized By UGC, AICTE Campus 625 acres NIRF Ranking 2022 - 38 in Engineering category -76 in Overall category Popular Courses BTech, MTech, MSc, PhD Examination - JEE Main - GATE - CAT /MAT/CMAT Examination Mode Online/Offline Student Strength 3,001 Gender Intake Co-ed Application Mode Online NIT Silchar Courses & Fees: NIT Silchar provides undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a variety of specializations. The institute offers BTech, MTech, MSc, MBA, and PhD programmes, among others. Candidates might look into the following popular NIT Silchar programmes: Courses Fees Details B.Tech INR 1.55 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2 Exam: JEE Main Counselling: JOSAA MBA INR 1.39 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation Exam: CAT /MAT/ CMAT M.Tech INR 99,000 (1st Year Fees) Graduation Exam: GATE Counselling: CCMT PhD INR 41,500 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation Exam: Written-test + Personal Interview. * Candidates who have cleared UGC NET/CSIR or CBSE /JRF exam are exempted from the written test.
Campus and Location
Established in 1967. Located in Silchar, Assam. Silchar, Silchar, Assam
Courses and Programmes Offered
B.Tech / B.E. Programmes
- B.Tech Civil Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. provided by NIT Silchar should have done XII from a recognized board/institute with at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Maths. · B.Tech / B.E. profile
- B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. provided by NIT Silchar should have done XII from a recognized board/institute with at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Maths.
- B.Tech Electrical Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. provided by NIT Silchar should have done XII from a recognized board/institute with at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Maths.
- B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. provided by NIT Silchar should have done XII from a recognized board/institute with at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Maths.
- B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. provided by NIT Silchar should have done XII from a recognized board/institute with at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Maths.
- B.Tech Mechanical Engineering – 4 years – The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. provided by NIT Silchar should have done XII from a recognized board/institute with at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Maths.
M.Tech / M.E. Programmes
- M.Tech Artificial Intelligence – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate. · M.Tech / M.E. profile
- M.Tech Communications and Signal Processing – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Data Science – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Geo Technical Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Instrumentation Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Renewable Energy – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Structural Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate.
- M.Tech Transportation Engineering – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate.
MBA / PGDM Programmes
- MBA – 2 years – Bachelor degree in any discipline from any recognised university, with at least 60% aggregate marks for engineering graduates and 50% aggregate marks for other graduates. · MBA / PGDM profile
MSc Programmes
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Applied Chemistry – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in M.Sc. should have done B.Sc. from a recognized college/university with 50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA in the grade point of 10. · MSc profile
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Applied Physics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in M.Sc. should have done B.Sc. from a recognized college/university with 50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA in the grade point of 10.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Chemistry – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in M.Sc. should have done B.Sc. from a recognized college/university with 50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA in the grade point of 10.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Mathematics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in M.Sc. should have done B.Sc. from a recognized college/university with 50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA in the grade point of 10.
- Master of Science(M.Sc.) Physics – 2 years – The candidate seeking admission in M.Sc. should have done B.Sc. from a recognized college/university with 50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA in the grade point of 10.
P.hd Programmes
- Doctor of Philosophy Civil Engineering – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the PhD should have done Masters from a recognized college/university with at least 50% aggregate. · P.hd profile
- Doctor of Philosophy Electrical Engineering – 5 years – The candidate seeking admission in the PhD should have done Masters from a recognized college/university with at least 50% aggregate.
Course Fees at National Institute of Technology- NIT
B.Tech / B.E. Fees
Recorded annual fee for most B.Tech / B.E.: ₹1,25,000 – ₹1,63,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
M.Tech / M.E. Fees
Recorded annual fee for most M.Tech / M.E.: ₹70,000 – ₹1,35,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MBA / PGDM Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MBA / PGDM: ₹95,490 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
MSc Fees
Recorded annual fee for most MSc: ₹70,000 – ₹1,35,000 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
P.hd Fees
Recorded annual fee for most P.hd: ₹15,620 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria by Programme
- B.Tech / B.E.: The candidate seeking admission in the B.Tech. provided by NIT Silchar should have done XII from a recognized board/institute with at least 75% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Maths..
- M.Tech / M.E.: The candidate seeking admission in the M.Tech. from NIT Silchar should have done B.Tech. from a recognized institute/college with at least 60% aggregate..
- MBA / PGDM: Bachelor degree in any discipline from any recognised university, with at least 60% aggregate marks for engineering graduates and 50% aggregate marks for other graduates..
- MSc: The candidate seeking admission in M.Sc. should have done B.Sc. from a recognized college/university with 50% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA in the grade point of 10..
- P.hd: The candidate seeking admission in the PhD should have done Masters from a recognized college/university with at least 50% aggregate..
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for National Institute of Technology- NIT
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: CAT, GATE, JEE Main.
Cutoff Trends
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 73624
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 81736
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 685
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 13186
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 17686
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 45651
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 55215
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 735
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 11664
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 12958
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 2463
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 3024
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 38842
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 50210
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 2068
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 3010
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 6444
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 8350
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 13204
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 18934
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 920
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 6214
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 9394
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 1984
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 2222
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 24124
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 35797
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 325
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 6848
B.Tech / B.E. · JEE Advanced · 2024: 12329
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2016₹10 LPA
2017₹17 LPA
2017₹6 LPA
2023₹55 LPA
B.Tech / B.E. (2023): Highest ₹55 LPA, Average ₹20 LPA.
B.Tech / B.E. (2017): Highest ₹17 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA.
M.Tech / M.E. (2017): Highest ₹6 LPA, Average ₹4 LPA.
MBA / PGDM (2016): Highest ₹10 LPA, Average ₹5 LPA, Lowest ₹3 LPA.
Top Recruiters
ABB Limited, ABM GROUP, Accenture, Adobe, Airvana Networks India, Alstom Group, Amazon, AMW, AREVA, Aricent Group, Arivana Networks, Ashok Leyland, Atkins, AVTEC Ltd, Bajaj Auto, BCH, Bharat Electronics Limited, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), BOC India Ltd, Brahmos Aerospace, CAP Gemini, Capgemini, Caterpillar, Cisco, Citi Bank, Coal India Ltd., Cognizant, Crompton Greaves Ltd., CSC India, Cummins India Pvt Ltd, D-Link, Deem Roll Tech., DENSO Corporation, DRDO, Eicher Motors, Eicher Tractor Ltd., EIL, Energy Infratech, Ericsson India Pvt Ltd, escorts, Flakt Woods India, fluor daniel, Fosroc International, GAIL, Gammon India, Godrej Industries, Google, GRAIL RESERACH, HCC and others (100 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 100
- Average overall rating: 3.9/5
- Infrastructure: 4.1/5
- Hostel: 4.1/5
- Clubs/Activities: 3.9/5
- Faculty: 3.7/5
- Admission: 3.7/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Prof N.V. Deshpande – Director
- Prof. Mokaddes Ali Ahmed – Dean - Student welfare
- Dr. Asim Roy – Dean - Research & Consultancy
- Prof. Rahul Dev Misra – Dean - Faculty Welfare
- Dr. Arjun Sil – HoD, (.)
- Prof. Fazal A. Talukdar – Professor (HAG) (.)
- Prof. Srimanta Baishya – . (.)
- Dr. Madhumita Banerjee – Associate Professor (.)
- Prof. Krishna Lal Baishnab – Professor (.)
- Prof. Rabul Hussain Laskar – Professor (,)
- Prof. (Mrs.) Brinda Bhowmick (Shome) – Professor (.)
- Dr. Wasim Arif – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Koushik Guha – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Trupti Ranjan Lenka – Associate Professor (.)
- Prof. Rahul Dev Misra – Professor (HAG) (.)
- Prof. Promod Kumar Patowari – Professor (.)
- Dr. Kalyan Chakraborty – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Agnimitra Biswas – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Sudipta Halder – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Sumit Bhowmik – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Sujit Nath – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Sukumar Pati – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Ashish B. Deoghare – Associate Professor (.)
- Prof. Biswajit Purkayastha – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Pinki Roy – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Suganya Devi K – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Debbrota Paul Chowdhury – Associate Professor (.)
- Dr. Aparajita Dutta – Associate Professor (.)
Rankings and Recognition
NIRF and Other Rankings
- nirf 2024: Rank 40 out of 100.
- nirf 2024: Rank 40 out of 100.
- itoday 2024: Rank 29 out of 285.
- cs 2024: Rank 40 out of 100.
- cs 2024: Rank 40 out of 100.
- nirf 2023: Rank 40 out of 100.
- itoday 2023: Rank 32 out of 285.
- nirf 2022: Rank 38 out of 200.
- nirf 2021: Rank 48 out of 300.
- nirf 2020: Rank 46 out of 300.
- nirf 2018: Rank 57 out of 200.
Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at National Institute of Technology- NIT?
National Institute of Technology- NIT lists B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering, B.Tech Electrical Engineering, B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering, B.Tech Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, and other programmes.
What are the fees at National Institute of Technology- NIT?
Recorded total fees range from ₹15,620 to ₹1,63,000. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by National Institute of Technology- NIT?
The active programme mappings list CAT, GATE, JEE Main.
What are the cutoffs for National Institute of Technology- NIT?
The profile contains 2653 cutoff record(s). Check the programme, category and year before using any cutoff for planning.
How are placements at National Institute of Technology- NIT?
Placement records are available for 4 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at National Institute of Technology- NIT?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹20 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the ranking of National Institute of Technology- NIT?
The profile contains 11 active ranking record(s), including nirf rank 40 and nirf rank 40.
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.