NIT Silchar: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar is a government engineering institute. It was formed in 1967 as a Regional Engineering College, and in 2002, it was granted the status of NIT. The vision of the institute is to establish a unique identity by developing high-quality human and knowledge resources in the field of technology. The mission of NIT Silchar is to train young individuals and transform them into responsible engineers, scientists and technologists and inspire them to work towards the betterment of society. National Institute of Technology Silchar ranked 48th under the engineering category in the NIRF 2021 Ranking. In the NIRF Rankings of 2021, the institute has been ranked 93rd in the overall category.

NIT Silchar offers several undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in various specialisations. There are a total of 11 departments – Engineering (6), Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Humanities and Social Sciences and Management Studies. Each of these departments has a dedicated list of faculties. Each department undertakes several projects. The faculty members are involved in research in different areas of their subjects, which is funded partly by the institute and mostly by the funding agencies.

What is the full form of NIT Silchar?

The full form of NIT Silchar is the National Institute of Technology Silchar. It is located in Silchar, Assam.

Location

National Institute of Technology Silchar is located on the Silchar-Hailakandi Road, 8kms away from the southern outskirts of Silchar town in Assam. It is well-connected with various cities through roads and railways. The nearest bus station is ISBT Silchar, from where you can pick an auto to reach the NIT Campus. The distance of the Silchar railway station from the campus is around 10 km. There are direct flights to Silchar from major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Imphal and Guwahati. The distance of the institute campus from the airport is approximately 35 km. You can hire a private taxi from the airport to reach the NIT Silchar campus. 

Latest News and Updates

• International Conferences on Advances in Structural Mechanics and Applications
• The conference aims to have profound discussions with students who have a shared interest in novel research and developments in the field of structural engineering. 
• International Conference on Computational Intelligence & Sustainable Technologies
• This conference provides a platform for presenting new advances and research results in sustainable technologies and computational intelligence. 
• International Conference on Micro/Nanoelectronics Devices, Circuits and Systems
• The objective of the conference is to promote advanced research and developments in the areas of Nanoelectronics, Microelectronics, VLSI Circuits and Systems, and Semiconductor Devices. 
• International Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering
• The conference aims to bring together experts from academic, industrial and scientific communities to address new challenges and present their latest research, ideas, developments in Mechanical Engineering.

Awards, Recognitions, Accreditations and Collaborations

Recognitions

• NIT Silchar ranked 48th in Engineering in NIRF 2021.

• The institute has been ranked 93rd in the overall category in the NIRF Rankings of 2021, with an overall score of 42.68. In the NIRF Rankings of 2020, the institute was ranked 94th.

• NIT Silchar is ranked 58th among universities in Careers360 ranking.

Notable Alumni

Clubs, Committees and Societies

Gyansagar – Gyansagar is a social service initiative undertaken by the students of the institute. It works towards the development of society in terms of education, health awareness, job opportunities, etc. 

Gymkhana Union Body – It is the official body to look after overall students’ activity at the institute. It has three major divisions – sports committee, cultural committee and hostel affairs committee. 

Computer Science Society – It organises various activities like seminars, debates, quizzes and software contests for the professional and academic development of the students. 

Electronics and Communication Society – The E&T department has an active society called “Electronics Society” that promotes technical activities among the students.

Electra – The society guides students to participate in activities like technical seminars and debates in the field of electrical engineering.

Civil Engineering Society – It organises interactive activities for the professional development of the students.

Mechanical Engineering Society – It is involved in active consultancy work to develop and utilise the resources of Northeast India.

NIT Silchar Infrastructure and Facilities

NIT Silchar has separate boys and girls’ hostel with basic amenities like a mess, attached washrooms, etc. The health centre on the campus offers allopathic, homeopathic and dental treatments to the students, faculty and staff members. The central library at NIT Silchar has a wide range of knowledge resources related to Technology, Science, Humanities, Management, Social Sciences, and other allied subjects. There is a guest house on the campus well-equipped with all modern facilities.  

National Institute of Technology Silchar has a large playground on the campus where students can play various sports like cricket, hockey, football, etc. NIT Silchar has a sub-post office within the campus that provides regular facilities, such as registration, money order and speed post. The institute shopping centre has provisional stores, fax centres, book shops and PCOs for students' and staff members’ convenience. The SBI branch on NIT campus provides banking facilities, such as depositing and withdrawing cash, cheques, etc.

NIT Silchar Courses

Currently, NIT Silchar is offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral programmes under various disciplines. To apply for these programmes, candidates must fulfill the NIT Silchar eligibility criteria given below

NIT Silchar Eligibility Criteria

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NIT Silchar Admissions

NIT Silchar admission to the undergraduate, postgraduate and Doctoral programmes is made based on qualifying education and a valid score in the entrance exam. Check out the complete National Institute of Technology Silchar admission process for UG, PG and Doctoral programmes here

NIT Silchar B.Tech Admission Process

• Apply and appear for JEE Main and attain a valid score.

• Based on the marks obtained in the JEE Main exam, candidates have to submit the application form.

• Candidates will be shortlisted for admission based on the seats allocated by JoSAA.

• Submit the documents and pay the fees to confirm the National Institute of Technology Silchar admissions.

NIT Silchar Admission Process for M.Tech/M.Sc Programmes

• Apply and appear for GATE (for M.Tech) or JAM (for M.Sc.) and attain a valid score.

• Based on the marks obtained in the entrance exams mentioned above, candidates must submit the application form for M.Tech/M.Sc programme.

• Candidates will be shortlisted for admission based on the seats allocated by the CCMT/CCMN.

• Shortlisted candidates have to participate in the document verification process and then pay the required course fee.

NIT Silchar Ph.D Admission Process

• Appear and clear the written test conducted by the respective Ph.D department.

• Next, appear for an interview in their field of specialisation.

• Selection will be based on the performance in a written test and personal interview.

• Participate in the document verification process and then pay the required course fee.

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NIT Silchar Scholarships

NIT Silchar awards various scholarships to deserving candidates offered by the state government, central government and charitable organisations. Here is a list of various NIT Silchar scholarships 

• Bharti Infratel Scholarship Programme – It is offered to students with disabilities pursuing education in government recognised institutes in Northeast India.
• Government of Maharashtra State Scholarship – The scholarship is offered to students of the SC category who are residents of Maharashtra, and whose family income is not more than 6lpa.
• Hakim Abdul Hameed Scholarship - The students of SC/ST/OBC/Minority categories who have cleared 10+2 with at least 50% marks can apply for the scholarship.
• New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarships – Students who have completed Bachelor’s or Master’s in the relevant subject can apply for the scholarship. Candidates with the age of 39 years or younger at the beginning of the scholarship will be given preference.
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship by Swami Dayanand Charitable Educational Foundation – 1st and 2nd-year graduate students of IT/Engineering/ Architecture/Medical/Pharmacy studying in government colleges and selected private colleges can apply for the scholarship. The family income should not be more than Rs. 6,00,000 per year.

NIT Silchar Placement

NIT Silchar has a Training and Placement Cell that facilitates training and placement stages and is supervised by a T&C Officer. The cell is well-equipped with placement excellent infrastructure and facilities, such as an auditorium for seminars and pre-placement talks, fully furnished rooms for GD & PI, a computerized office and a computer lab for conducting online tests. The placement cell aims to work towards the complete development of the students and help them prepare for their careers. The T&P club receives queries from interested companies and handles the various stages of placements. 

NIT Silchar Placement Highlights 2021 (UG 4 Year Course)

NIT Silchar Recruiters

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