NIT Uttarakhand - National Institute of Technology

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Uttarakhand was established in 2009. The campus is spread over 3 acres of land. NIT Uttarakhand is a public co-educational institution. It is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technologies in the country. The institute has a NIRF 2021 Ranking of 186th in the Engineering category. The institute offers B.Tech., M.Tech., and Ph.D. courses to interested candidates in and out of the country. Students from various states and cities apply for admission to UG and PG courses in the institute. However, students are required to appear for the particular entrance exam for further admission process.

What is the full form of NIT Uttarakhand?

The full form of NIT Uttarakhand is the National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand. It is located in Srinagar, Uttarakhand.

NIT Uttarakhand Location

NIT Uttarakhand is situated in NH 58, Srinagar, Uttarakhand. Students and staff can use various means of the transport system to reach the campus. The nearest railway stations are Rishikesh Railway Station and Haridwar Railway Station. The nearest airport is situated at Jolly Grant, Dehradun and it is around 120 km away from Srinagar. By Taxis/Buses, it takes 3-4 hours to reach Srinagar from Rishikesh. Rudraprayag Bus Stand is located around 35.4 km away from NITUK 

NIT Uttarakhand Latest News and Updates

NIT Uttarakhand releases its latest news and updates timely on its official website. The latest updates are given below.

• Recruitment of Consultants in Procurement, Audit, Construction, and Training & Placement related services was announced by the institute.
• Advertisement for Ph.D. Admission Even Sem-2021 was also made by the institute.
• NIT Uttarakhand also released its Virtual Workshop on "Renewable Energy & Sustainable Development" which will take place in March.

NIT Uttarakhand Awards

• Dr. Rampal Pandey of NIT Uttarakhand has received International Outstanding Scientist Award from VDGOOD Professional Association on October 17 and 18, 2020.
• Dr. Dharmendra Tripathi has achieved World Ranking 375 in the sub-field of "Mechanical Engineering & Transportation" as per the standard citation database in the top 2 percent of Indian scientists for career-long factors that increase until the end of 2019."

NIT Uttarakhand Recognition

NIT Uttarakhand is recognised by MHRD.

NIT Uttrakhand Ranking

NIRF 2021 Ranking for Engineering category - 186th

NIT Uttarakhand Collaboration

The institute has collaborated with various other technical institutes in the country. They include:

1.     IIT Roorkee

2.     VNIT Nagpur

3.     IIT Bombay

4.     IIT Kanpur

5.     IIT Delhi

6.     MNIT Jaipur

7.     NIT Kurukshetra

8.     NIT Tiruchirappalli 

NIT Uttarakhand Notable Alumni

The institute had its first batch of graduates in the year 2014. Many of its students got placement from top companies while some went for further higher studies. The institute hasn't provided official information on the list of alumni and their current profession and notable work yet.

About NIT Uttarakhand Clubs, Committees, and Societies

NIT Uttarakhand is actively encouraging students to participate in various clubs that are set up in the institute. Many new clubs and committees have been set up to enlarge the recreational skills of students and to cater to the overall needs of the institute. The details of the institute's clubs, committees, and societies are given below.

Robotics Club: The robotics club is committed to enhancing the practical skills of the club members. Students with interest or whose course is related to robotics are encouraged to be a part of the club. The club is based on innovation in robotics.

Rocktave: This is a music club formulated with the aim of showcasing and identifying the musical talent of students. The club is equipped with all the musical instruments required. The club members are actively engaged in various musical events in the institute, apart from their academic studies.

Klick: A photography club where students with skills in photography and those who want to learn photography can be a part of it. The club conducts regular classroom and outdoor sessions for its members, organizing Photography Workshops and covering all the events organized in the institute throughout the academic year.

Dance Club: The dance club generates various dance forms, from classical to hip hop, salsa, and freestyle. Students with dance skills and interests are invited to be a part of the club. The club also trains students to perform during Flash Mobs organized for the publicity of the Institute's Annual Techno Cultural Fest- Cliffesto.

Literary Society: This club was established with an aim to be the nodal body for all literary activities in the institute, inviting all literary interest students. The club organizes regular sessions or events on poetry recitation, debate, writing, etc., to bring out the literary talent amongst the students of the institute. The club is also tasked with bringing out the Institute magazine and much more.

Movie Club: This club focuses on generating social consciousness among students through films and short movies. They screen classic, award-winning movies and documentaries in English, Hindi, and other regional languages, and such movies are handpicked by a committee of students, staff, and faculty members of the institute.

NIT Uttarakhand Facilities

The institute is equipped with the latest infrastructural facilities, which are all necessary for the course practical learning and the well-being of students. A good infrastructure always helps in shaping the student's academic environment into a better one. They provide a library, sports, gym, hostel, conference hall, and much more to its students and staff. The institute is fully connected with Wi-Fi facilities for educational and learning purposes. The details of the facilities are given below.

Library: NIT Uttarakhand offers a fully digitized library where students and staff can dig for information regarding various course subjects. They can spend time in the library and study also.

Sports: The institute provides indoor and outdoor sports facilities to its students for recreational purposes. Students can engage with particular sports for their good health.

Hostels: NIT Uttarakhand currently has 7 hostels for boys and girls, where 5 of the hostels are for boys and 2 for girls. All the necessary equipment for accommodation is provided in the hostels.

Medical: A doctor and a nurse are present in the campus medical room for 24 hours to cater to students and staff with health issues. They provide basic medical facilities to students and staff in case of any health emergencies.

NIT Uttarakhand Courses

The institute offers B.Tech., M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes to its students. Engineering and Architecture, Computer Application and IT, Sciences, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Animation and Design, etc are the streams in which National Institute of Technology Uttarakhand courses are offered. Mentioned below are the important details pertaining to the NIT Uttarakhand fee structure

NIT Uttarakhand Eligibility Criteria

NIT Uttarakhand Admission

For NIT Uttarakhand admissions to various courses, students are required to check the official website of the institute and the entrance exam portal regularly. Admissions for B. Tech. in NIT Uttarakhand are done through JEE MAIN entrance exam followed by JoSAA counselling, M. Tech. are done through GATE entrance exam followed by CCMT counselling, and admission for Ph.D. is made on the basis of written test and personal interview conducted by the institute. The steps for admissions are;

1.     Fill in and submit the form provided by the institute.

2.     Then appear and qualify for the entrance exam.

3.     Take part in the requisite counselling or interview process.

4.     Submit your documents for verification.

5.     Selected candidates will then pay fees.

NIT Uttarakhand Scholarships

NIT Uttarakhand doesn't provide scholarships to students on behalf of the institute. However, students are highly encouraged to apply for various state and central government scholarships for financial assistance. The institute timely provides notices regarding various scholarships to students. Students belonging to ST/SC and other economically backward categories can apply for various national scholarships, and students can also apply for merit-based scholarships if they meet the required merit score. Other than this, the student can also avail of educational loans from reputed banks in the country.

NIT Uttarakhand Placement

NIT Uttarakhand Training and Placement Cell aims at building a strong relationship between industry and the institute for providing training and placement opportunities to its students. Over the past years, the institute has had a 70 percent success rate in terms of placement. Their past graduates have been placed in various top recruiting companies where students can bring out their expertise and be of value to the company. The institute continues to work towards strengthening the placement cell by connecting with top companies for placement drives on the campus.

NIT Uttarakhand Top Recruiters