

NIT Silchar Ph.D. Courses & Fees
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- Estd. 1967
NIT Silchar PhD Highlight 2024
NIT Silchar offers PhD programmes, ranging from four semesters to eight semesters in different disciplines of Engineering, Technology and Management. The specialisations offered in the PhD programme along with the eligibility details are presented below:
| Eligibility Criteria: ME / MTech or equivalent degree with 6.5 CGPA or 60% aggregate Or BE / BTech with 8.0 CGPA or 75% aggregate (IIT / NIT graduates need 7.0 CGPA). |
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PhD Specialisations |
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Computer Science and Engineering |
Electronics and Instrumentation |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Physics |
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Electronics and Communications Engineering |
Chemistry |
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Electrical Engineering |
Mathematics |
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Civil Engineering |
Management |
Note: SC, ST and PWD category candidates will get 0.5 per cent and 5 per cent relaxation in the CGPA points and aggregate marks, respectively.
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The placement rate recorded during NIT Silchar Engineering placements over the past three years is mentioned below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2023 | Placement Statistics 2024 | Placement Statistics 2025 |
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Eligible students | 774 | 800 | 767 |
Students placed | 692 | 520 | 601 |
Placement Rate | 89.4% | 65% | 78.35% |
NIT Silchar placements 2025 highlights for Engineering and MBA programs are mentioned below:
Particulars | BTech / MTech Placement Statistics 2025 | MBA Placement Statistics 2025 |
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Highest package | INR 60 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
Average package | INR 12.25 LPA | INR 7.5 LPA |
Eligible students | 767 | 50 |
Students placed | 601 | Around 40 |
Placement Rate | 78.35% | NA |
NIT Silchar offers good placements to its students. Check below NIT Silchar placements 2024 with placements of 2023 and 2022:
Particulars | Statistics (2022) | Statistics (2023) | Statistics (2024) |
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Highest package | INR 50.13 LPA | INR 80 LPA | INR 52.89 LPA |
Average package | INR 13.71 LPA | INR 14.39 LPA | INR 13.34 LPA |
Median package | NA | NA | INR 10 LPA |
Placement rate | 91.06% | 89.4% | Around 77.5% |
Total job offers | 768 | 650+ | 600+ |
Companies visited | 200+ | 200+ | 200+ |
The average package recorded during NIT Silchar placements 2025 for BTech / MTech and MBA courses are mentioned below:
Course | Average Package 2025 |
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BTech / MTech | INR 12.25 LPA |
MBA | INR 7.5 LPA |
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Students of NIT Silchar can gain admission to courses at the UG and PG levels. While these courses are offered in a range of specialisations such as the BTech and M.Tech courses which have many. Interested students can check the courses at NIT Silchar here:
- UG: BTech
- PG: MBA, MTech, MSc, Executive MBA
- PhD
As NIT Silchar admission is entrance-based. Admission to its flagship programme i.e. BTech is based on JEE Main scores of the candidates. Further, aspirants are allotted seats via JoSAA Counselling. For admission to MTech and MBA programmes, candidates must have a valid score in GATE and MAT/ GMAT/ CAT/ CMAT, respectively. The selection for MSc programme is based on IIT JAM scores of the candidates.
Yes, getting admission with a 25K rank is possible, depending on the category. For the General AI, the overall cutoff ranged from 11112 to 59346. Hence, a student with a 25K rank could get a seat.
For the General HS quota, the cutoff varied between 21987 and 95236. Candidates from this category also have a chance at admission. See the table below for the General category last round cutoff for both quotas.
| Course | General AI closing cutoff | General HS closing cutoff |
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| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 59346 | 95236 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 16053 | 23668 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 30389 | 64880 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 22716 | 41658 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 43686 | 82682 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 27507 | 51583 |
NIT Silchar cutoff 2025 has been released for all rounds. The cutoff has been released for admission to BTech specialisations, on the basis of JEE Main scores. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India and Home State quotas. Among the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 11112 and 59346. The most desired specialisation among the General AI category candidates was BTech in CSE.
Check this page for all the cutoff-related information for NIT Silchar.
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NIT Silchar Ph.D.Admission dates 2026
| Dates | Past Events |
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19 Jun '25 - 26 Jun '25 | Ph.D. (July 2025) Registration |
18 Jun '25 | Ph.D. (July 2025) Publication of provisionally selected candidates for admission |
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Answered Yesterday
NIT Silchar admissions are entrance-based. The entrance test considered for admission in NIT Silchar courses are given below:
- IIT JAM - for MSc course
- CAT/ MAT/ CMAT - for MBA/ Executive MBA
- JEE Mains - for BTech praogramme
- GATE - for M.Tech course
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NIT Silchar offers BTech at UG level and MTech, MSc and MBA at PG level. The college also offers PhD at Doctorate level. The courses are offered in full-time mode at the college campus.
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Yes, entrance tests are mandatory for admission in NIT Silchar courses. National Institute of Technology admissions are entrance-based. The scores of entrance (CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GATE/ IIT JAM/ JEE Mains) are considered for final seat allotment in preferred courses.
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To get admission in NIT Silchar, the selection criteria is entrance based. Entrance exam is considered for final seat allotment. Check the table below to get more information about the selection criteria for NIT Silchar courses:
| Courses | Selection Criteria |
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MBA/PGDM | Exams : MAT/ CMAT/ CAT |
MTech | Exams : GATE |
MSc | Exams : IIT JAM |
BTech | Exams : JEE Main |
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To get admission in NIT Silchar, students must meet the eligibility. The eligibility is to have a valid score in the last qualifying exam. Check the table below to get more information about the selection criteria for NIT Silchar courses:
| Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
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MBA/PGDM | Graduation with an aggregate of 60% in the relevant field from a recognised university |
MTech | Graduation with an aggregate of 60% in the relevant field from a recognised university |
MSc | Graduation with an aggregate of 60% in the relevant field from a recognised university |
BTech | Class 12 pass with an aggregate of 75% from a recognised board |
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