NIT Srinagar - National Institute of Technology

The National Institute of Technology, located in Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir, was established in the year 1960 and is one of the most premier institutes sponsored by the Government of India. NIT Srinagar currently offers Bachelors in Technology, Masters in Technology, M.Phil. and Doctorate degree programs in different fields of engineering and technology. The institute attained the status of National Institute of Technology along with deemed to be a university in the year 2003. The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, is an autonomous institute.

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar Location

The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, is at a distance of 13kms from Srinagar Railway Station. It lies on the National Highway connecting Ladakh and can be reached easily through local transportation services or private vehicles. The institute is 23 kms away from the Srinagar International Airport, and one can hire a taxi to reach the institute.

The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, is also connected with Jammu and Delhi as one can use the Jammu-Srinagar Highway to reach the institute. Approximately one could take 7-8 hours to reach the institute from Delhi. The nearest railway station is the Nowgam railway station, which is at a distance of about 18 kms from the institute.

NIT Srinagar Latest News and Updates

1. The institute has organized an International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living from 7th to 11th April 2021.

2. The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar had organized an International Conference on Contemporary Business Trends in online mode from 16th to 17th January 2021.

3. The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, has organized a five-day short-term course on the topic, Advances in Structural Engineering and Materials, from 15th to 19th February 2021.

4. The institute is planning to conduct an Alumni Meet on the 15th of February, 2021.

NIT Srinagar Awards

1. The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, was ranked 39th position by India Today for being the best institute of engineering in India.

2. The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, was ranked 30th position by Outlook India, under the top 30 Institutes of Government of India.

3. The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar team wins the first round of Million Dollar Hult Prize.

NIT Srinagar Recognitions

1. The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, is recognized by the NBL (National Board of Accreditation).

2. The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, is recognized by NIRF (National Institute of Ranking Framework).

3. The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, is recognized by the MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development), Government of India.

4. The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, is recognized by the AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education).

Collaborations of National Institute of Technology, Srinagar

·       IIT Delhi

·       IIT Kanpur

·       IIT Roorkee

·       National Innovation Foundation India-Ahmedabad

·       NIT Silchar

·       NIT Durgapur

·       NIT Jalandhar

·       NIT Hamirpur

·       NIT Surat

·       National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee

·       MNNIT Allahabad

·       Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata

·       National School of Engineering, Sfax, Tunisia

NIT Srinagar Notable Alumni

The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, conducts alumni meets for the past and present students of the institute to interact with each other. The renowned alumni of the institute provide the student's guidance to excel in their academics and co-curricular activities by winning accolades and honors for the institute.

The following is the list of Notable Alumni of National Institute of Technology, Srinagar:

·       Sonam Wangchuk was a student in NIT Srinagar, formerly known as Regional Engineering College, in 1987. He is an engineer, Educational Reformist, and Innovator. He is the founding father and director of SECMOL (Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh).

·       Subhash Kak, the Padma Shri Award Winner, acquired his B. Tech. from NIT Srinagar in 1970. He is currently working as a Regents Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Oklahoma State University.

·       Vijay Vaishnavi, a research scholar, professor, and patent-holder, completed his B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from the Regional Engineering College, Srinagar, currently known as NIT Srinagar, in 1968. He is currently Professor Emeritus at the Georgia State University under the Department of Computer Information Systems.

·       Mansoor Ali Khan, a Member of Parliament and a politician, also completed his B. Tech. from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar.

·       Davoud Danesh Jafari, the Minister of Economy and Finance Affairs of Iran, is a notable alumni of the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. He is also an active politician in Iran.

·       Narinder Kumar Gupta is a renowned research scholar, scientist, educator, innovator, and engineer. He completed his B. Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, formerly known as Regional College of Engineering, Srinagar, in the year 1966.

NIT Srinagar Facilities

Hostels: There are in total 11 hostels constructed by the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, to accommodate male and female students of NIT Srinagar. The 11 hostels of NIT Srinagar can be accommodated by boys, and the remaining two hostels are reserved for girls.

Central Library and Information Resource Centre: The central library of the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, comprises 67511 books, journals, volumes, editions, study material, learning resources, DVDs, and cassettes for the students to gain adequate knowledge about the required subject. 

Guest House: The guest house of the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, comprises air-conditioned rooms, dining halls, kitchen, lounge, etc., for the guests to enjoy a comfortable stay in the institute. 

Central workshop: The central workshop of the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, facilitates the students to get a hands-on experience of the different skills and techniques used in manufacturing. 

Medical Facilities: The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, offers medical facilities to the students and faculty members of the institute. Ambulance service and a team of medicos are available in dispensary 24*7 to attend to any medical emergencies.

Cafeteria: The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, offers healthy food and beverages to the students, staff and faculty members of NIT Srinagar. The students can enjoy healthy and tasty snacks and food items at subsidized rates. The hostels of the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, also consist of a café.

Sports Facilities: The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, offers both indoor and outdoor sports facilities to the students. The institute encourages students to play sports, which are responsible for keeping both the mind and body healthy.

Gymnasium: The National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, has constructed a gymnasium for the students to ensure their physical fitness. Hostellers of NIT Srinagar can also avail the facility of the gymnasium.

Laboratories: The laboratories of the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, consist of all the necessary machines and apparatus used for conducting experiments. Through this, the institute guarantees the students to seek practical knowledge of the subject along with the theoretical know-how. 

Centres of National Institute of Technology, Srinagar: The institute has several centres such as Computer Resources Centre, Water Resource management centre, Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre, IET Digital Library and Central Research Facility Centre 

National Institute of Technology, Srinagar Courses Offered 

Specializations  in MBA

Specializations offered  B. Tech.

 Specializations in M. Tech.

Specializations in MSc.

Specializations offered in M.Phil.

Specializations  in Ph.D.

NIT Srinagar Admission Details

The admission for B. Tech. programs in National Institute of Technology, Srinagar can be obtained through the counselling process conducted by Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA), after the candidate successfully clears the JEE Mains entrance examination which is the qualifying examination for securing admission in BE/B. Tech. programs in NIT Srinagar. For admission in M. Tech. courses, the required examination that the candidate must secure valid marks in is GATE (Graduate Aptitude test in Engineering). The admission for M.Phil courses in National Institute of Technology, Srinagar are dependent on the marks secured by the candidate in masters degree. The admission for Ph.D. programs can be obtained by clearing the written examination held by the particular department of NIT Srinagar. Once the student passes the written test with an eligible score, he/she must appear for the personal interview round. The final stage of admission to all the above courses is document verification and payment of fees.

NIT Srinagar Scholarship Details

The students of the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar can avail of scholarships offered by the state government of India, central government of India, AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education), MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development), UGC (University Grants Commission) and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir. The students who are residents of Jammu and Kashmir are offered separate scholarships. Students belonging to socially backward classes and economically weaker sections of the society can also obtain scholarships, which are mentioned on the National Scholarship Portal.

NIT Srinagar Cut-Off Details

The cut-off for the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, depends on the difficulty level of entrance examinations like JEE Mains and GATE. If the number of students who apply for these exams is high, then the resulting cut-off will also be high. Apart from this, the following are the different reasons responsible for the fluctuating cut-off of the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar:

1. Number of applications received for studying a program

2. Intake available for a particular program

3. Level of difficulty of JEE Mains/GATE

4. The cut-off of NIT Srinagar for the previous year.

NIT Srinagar Placement Details

The Training and Placement Cell at the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, is responsible to manage and conduct the placement drives every year in the institute. The institute also offers sufficient training to the candidate to face the corporate world and clear the selection process during campus recruitment. The cell also organizes short courses and training sessions to polish the personality of the students and make them desirable candidates for recruitment. The institute, along with creating better and excellent employment opportunities, provides the students internships, which help them get hands-on experience of the roles and jobs which they will be offered. The highest salary offered in the year 2020-21 was 22 LPA, while the median salary offered to the candidates of NIT Srinagar was Rs. 7.30 LPA.

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