

NIT Silchar Ph.D. Courses & Fees
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Eligible students | 774 | 800 | 767 |
Students placed | 692 | 520 | 601 |
Placement Rate | 89.4% | 65% | 78.35% |
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 |
|---|---|
BTech / MTech | INR 12.25 LPA |
MBA | INR 7.5 LPA |
The overall highest package offered during NIT Silchar placements 2025 was INR 60 LPA. MBA highest package recorded in 2025 was INR 10 LPA.
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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 |
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
NIT Silchar selects candidates based on their merit or entrance exam scores. Aspirants also need to score a minimum of 75% aggregate in Class 12 for UG courses. A minimum of 60% aggregate is required in graduation for PG courses. Candidates should also have a valid score in JEE Main, IIT JAM, GATE, etc. Hence, aspirants with 85% can get admission provided they also meet the selection requirements.
Admissions to the different courses of NIT Silchar will depend on entrance exam scores such as JEE Main, GATE, MAT/ GMAT/ CAT/ CMAT, IIT JAM, etc. But it is difficult to say whether getting into NIT Silchar is tough or easy and will depend on the:
- Candidate's level of preparation
- Competition
- Available seats
- Exam Difficulty
As well as a number of other factors that will not be discussed here.
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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 BTech has a number of specialisations which include:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering, and
- Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
You can refer to official website for more information.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
NIT Silchar BTech programme is a four-year undergraduate course divided into eight semesters offered in full-time mode and focuses on core engineering fundamentals. You can take a look at official website for more up to dated information.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
NIT Silchar BTech admission is based on JEE Main scores. After qualifying this exam, participate in JoSAA counselling, where seats are allotted according to rank, category, and preferences of candidates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
You must have passed Class 12 with Science stream having Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. At least 75% aggregate marks are needed to apply for BTech course at NIT Silchar.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
NIT Silchar JEE Main cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various BTech branches. For the OBC AI quota, the last round cutoff ranged from 22816 to 50608, wherein BTech CSE was the most competitive specialisation.
For the OBC HS quota, the last round cutoff ranged from 53238 to 160606, where BTe
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