NIT Hamirpur: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur is one of the 31 NITs of India which was established on 7th August 1986 as Regional Engineering College. This was a result of a joint effort of the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh. On 26th June 2002, the institute was awarded the status of a Deemed University and renamed the National Institute of Technology. It is now an Institute of National Importance set up by an Act of Parliament, that is, the National Institute of Technology Act 2007. The NIT Hamirpur ranked 28th  in NIRF Ranking 2023 under the architecture category. NIT Hamirpur is set up over a sprawling 132 acres and it has 130 faculty members. 

The university offers a total of 50 courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels. NIT Hamirpur offers courses in Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Humanities and Management streams. Admissions to courses offered by the university are done based on different entrance exams such as JEE Main, GATE, JAM, CAT etc. The varsity has a placement cell to look after the placement of students. The campus of the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur has a wide range of facilities for the convenience of students and faculty members. 

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What is the full form of NIT Hamirpur?

The full form of NIT Hamirpur is the National Institute of Technology Hamirpur. It is located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.

NIT Hamirpur Location

The university is very well connected to the adjoining key cities. Bhuntar Airport in Kullu is nearest to the campus. It is located 145 kilometre away from the university. The nearest railway station is Una Railway Station, which is about 80 km away from the NIT Hamirpur. The nearest bus station is Hamirpur Bus Stand, approximately 4 km from the campus.

NIT Hamirpur Latest News and Updates

• The Alumni Cell of the university organised a lecture series on "Data & Business Intelligence Landscape."
• NIT Hamirpur conducted a short term course on 'Advanced Modelling and Innovations in Water Resources Engineering and Management.'

NIT Hamirpur Awards, Recognitions, Accreditations and Collaborations

Collaborations

• CM Startup

• MOOC

• GIAN

• Skill India

• SBA

• UBA

• RAA

• EBSB

• Literacy Mission

• NAD

• Government Polytechnic Kullu

• Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College Sundernagar

• Solar Energy Centre, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India

• Semi-Conductor Laboratory, Department of Space, Government of India

• Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College Kangra

Rankings

• The university has been ranked 28th as per the NIRF 2023 Ranking for the architecture category.

National Institute of Technology Hamirpur Clubs, Committees and Societies

• Hindi Club

• PR Club

• Fine Art Club

• INS & Control Club

• Pixonoids

• Decoration Club

• Discipline Club

• Music Club

• Technical Club

• SPIC MACAY NIT Hamirpur Student Chapter

• English Club

• Dramatics Club

• Informal Club

• Dance Club

• Organisation Club

• Web Team

• Technical clubs which organizes different festivals

NIT Hamirpur Facilities and Infrastructure

The university ensures a conducive learning environment for its students and thus provides every necessary facility to them. NIT Hamirpur facilities of hostels are available for both boys and girls. All the hostels have a common dining hall along with LED T.V., geysers, water coolers and deep freezers. Hostels are fully WiFi-enabled. There are arrangements for indoor and outdoor sports including a gym facility. The Central Library of NIT Hamirpur has various exclusive e-journals and e-books which are open for all. A health centre has been set up within the campus premises where vaccination and immunisation programmes are conducted. An ambulance van is available 24 hours at the campus. NIT Hamirpur’s IT systems are up to date and the campus is densely connected with networking cables to provide facilities like video conferencing to individuals. There is a post office for the staff and students. NIT Hamirpur facilities include a guest house/waiting room facility for guardians and guests. NIT Hamirpur has SBI ATMs and banks for staff and students. This institute has many departmental laboratories for the convenience of the students. NIT Hamirpur has canteens to provide fresh meals to both the students and staff.

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NIT Hamirpur Courses

The course list of the university consists UG, PG and doctoral programmes. NIT Hamirpur courses are offered in engineering, management, architecture and science streams. The university offers a total of 50 courses. B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech., M.Arch, M.Sc. and Ph.D are the courses offered by the university. National Institute of Technology Hamirpur courses are offered in regular mode.

NIT Hamirpur Courses and Eligibility Criteria 

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NIT Hamirpur Admissions

Candidates can apply for UG, PG and doctoral courses offered by the university. Before apply for National Institute of Technology Hamirpur admission candidates must meet the eligibility criteria determined by the varsity. The college accepts JEE Main scores for admission to B.Tech and Dual degree courses. At the postgraduate level, NIT Hamirpur admission to M.Sc. courses is done based on JAM scores. The university considers GATE scores for admission to M.Tech. programmes. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can visit the official website of the university and fill NIT Hamirpur application form. 

NIT Hamirpur B.Tech Admission Process

• Candidates who have taken JEE Main and cleared the cut-off need to proceed with the JoSAA counselling wherein they have to do choice filling and option locking.

• After seat allotment, candidates must initiate document verification and fee payment in person at the university to confirm admission.

NIT Hamirpur Admission Process - M. Arch and M.Tech.

• Students need a valid GATE score and register for CCMT counselling where seats are allotted.

• NIT Hamirpur admission is confirmed after fee payment and document verification in person at the university.

NIT Hamirpur Ph.D Admission Process 

• Applications made on the university’s website will be reviewed by the Doctoral Selection Committee (DSSC) of the department being applied to.

• Candidates shortlisted for presentations and interviews will be displayed and post-selection in that round, they have to register themselves with the convenor/ supervisor/ HoD/DDPC to register for the course work.

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NIT Hamirpur scholarships

The varsity offers a large number of scholarships to students. Meritorious students and students from financially weaker sections can apply for NIT Hamirpur scholarships as per their needs. These scholarships are provided by different authorities including the Ministry of Social Justice, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment through Directorate of Education of concerned States, Department of Higher Education, MHRD, Ministry of Defence and state bodies like Director of Higher Education at Shimla. Different selection criteria has been provided for open and reserved category students. Students belonging to specific religions, wards of CPFs personnel, residents of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachali students, physically handicapped and many other categories can also apply for NIT Hamirpur scholarships. The names of a few scholarships are Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship to students belonging to Minority communities i.e. (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist & Parsi), Top Class Education for SC- Category Students, Prime Minister’s Merit Scholarship, and Kalpana Chawla Chhatravritti Yojna.

NIT Hamirpur Placements

The university invites many companies for NIT Hamirpur placement drive conducted every year. These companies fill the job notification form and are provided with a database of students willing to take placements on-campus. Students shortlisted by companies are called in for personal interviews, group discussion, introductory presentation by each company's executive and an online paper-pen test. Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in tests, interview and GD. Some of the companies that participate in National Institute of Technology Hamirpur placements are Godrej, IBM, Accenture etc. 

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