Search Colleges, Courses, Exams, QnA, & Articles

LoginSign Up
NIT Silchar - National Institute of Technology
Video Play Icon8 Videos,
8 Photos
NIT Silchar - National Institute of Technology Logo

NIT Silchar Courses & Fees 2026: UG, PG, Doctorate Courses

Map Pin IconSilchar
Star Icon4.2 /5
Comment Icon336 Student Q&A
  • Public/Government University
  • Estd. 1967
Dark Clock Icon Last updated on 27 Oct '26

NIT Silchar
What's new?

Accordion Icon V3
For All Courses
Change

NIT Silchar Courses and Fees 2026

Accordion Icon V3
CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(6 courses)
5 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
Exams : JEE Main
M.E./M.Tech(20 courses)
1.4 L - 2.3 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : GATE
MBA/PGDM(1 course)
2.4 LGet Fee Details
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : MATCAT+1 More
Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility
Q:   Does NIT Silchar BTech curriculum include any mandatory non-academic activities?
A: 

NIT Silchar BTech curriculum mandates a non-credit Extra Academic Activity during the first two years. Students choose between physical education, the National Cadet Corps, or the National Service Scheme. Completing this active participation requirement is necessary to clear their graduation criteria.

Q:   What is the fees for M.Tech course at NIT Silchar?
A: 

The fees for NIT Silchar MTech course ranges from INR 1.4 lakh to INR 2.30 lakh. The duration if the course is for two years. Students who want NIT Silchar admissions need to fulfil the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria is that candidate should have passed graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate. Students also need to clear the entrance exams which include GATE or CCMT.

Q:   What is the JEE Main application fee for BTech admission at IIT Bhilai?
8thumbs up
A: 

The application fees for JEE Main is written below

  • INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
  • INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
  • INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates
Q:   When was CAT exam conducted?
A: 

CAT has released its date for the exam. CAT 2026 will be conducted on Nov 29, 2026. Registerations of CAT Exam 2026 are closed now. The registrations were open from Aug 3, 2026 till Sep 22, 2026. Admit cards will be released till Nov 4, 2026. 

NIT Silchar
All programs

Filter
Filter Icon
Streams
Down Arrow Icon
Course
Down Arrow Icon
Mode of Study
Down Arrow Icon
Specialization
Down Arrow Icon
5 More
Showing 6 Programs

B.E. / B.Tech

6 CoursesStar Icon4.2(368)4 years#50 NIRF
₹10 LPA
₹5 L

M.E./M.Tech

20 CoursesStar Icon3.8(14)2 years
₹10 LPA
₹1.4 L - 2.26 L

MBA/PGDM

1 CourseStar Icon4.2(19)2 years
₹10 LPA
₹2.39 L

M.Sc.

8 CoursesStar Icon4.0(2)2 years
₹10 LPA
₹32 K - 58.2 K

Ph.D.

3 CoursesStar Icon4.0(1)5 years
    – / –
Star Icon4.0
₹1.52 L

Executive MBA/PGDM

1 Course2 years
– / –
₹3 L
Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
On All Programs
Q:   How to confirm my seat at NIT Silchar BTech programme after being shortlisted?
A: 

Confirming an allotted NIT Silchar BTech seat requires uploading educational documents online and paying a seat acceptance fee. Candidates need to report to the campus for physical verification. College officials check original mark sheets, caste certificates, and ID proof to approve final admission.

Q:   Does NIT Silchar BTech programme implement caste-based seat reservations?
A: 

NIT Silchar BTech admission system strictly follows the official reservation policies of the Government of India. The institute sets aside specific seat percentages for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates. Persons with Disabilities also receive horizontal reservation benefits across all engineering departments.

Q:   Can I get a refund on the gateway surcharges paid along with NIT Silchar fees?
A: 

No. All payment gateway charges, transaction processing surcharges, or Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied by the banking partner (such as SBI Collect) are strictly non-refundable. These fees are collected directly by the banking service provider for transaction execution and are not received by the NIT Silchar treasury.

Q:   Which B.Tech specialisation can I get with a JEE Main rank of 30000 at NIT Silchar?
A: 

With a JEE Main rank of 30,000 (General category, Other State quota), you can secure Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, or Civil Engineering at NIT Silchar. Depending on round variations and seat trends, you may also have borderline chances for Electrical Engineering if you hold a Home State quota.

NIT Silchar
All courses

Showing 39 Courses

B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

Star Icon4.24 years#50 NIRF
161
₹10 LPA
₹5 L

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering

Star Icon4.14 years#50 NIRF
157
₹10 LPA
₹5 L

M.Sc. in Applied Physics

2 years
25
₹10 LPA
₹58.2 K

B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering

Star Icon4.04 years#50 NIRF
162
₹10 LPA
₹5 L

B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Star Icon4.24 years#50 NIRF
162
₹10 LPA
₹5 L

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

5 years
– / –
    – / –
– / –
₹1.52 L

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

Star Icon4.34 years#50 NIRF
161
₹10 LPA
₹5 L

Ph.D. in - Civil Engineering

Star Icon4.05 years
– / –
    – / –
– / –
₹1.52 L

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

5 years
– / –
    – / –
– / –
₹1.52 L

M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry

2 years
25
₹10 LPA
₹58.2 K

M.Sc. in Mathematics

2 years
25
₹10 LPA
₹58.2 K

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Star Icon4.22 years
75
₹10 LPA
₹2.39 L
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
On All Courses
Q:   Is NIT Silchar good for placements?
A: 

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)

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+

Q:   What is the fees for B.Tech course at NIT Silchar?
A: 

The fees for BTech course at NIT Silchar is INR 5 lakh. The duration of the course is for 2 years. The eligibility for NIT Silchar BTech admissions is that candidates need to fulfil 75% aggregate in Class 12. The entrance exams accepted include JEE Main Entrance Exam.

Q:   Which sectors recruit the most students from NIT Silchar BTech course?
A: 

Top recruiters from IT, software development, core manufacturing, and consulting hire heavily from NIT Silchar BTech program. Famous global corporations and Indian firms visit the campus every placement season. They offer varied roles to students based on their technical skills.

Q:   What is the credit weightage of the final year NIT Silchar BTech project?
A: 

The final year project in NIT Silchar BTech course carries a heavy weightage of 15 to 20 academic credits. This major project lets students apply classroom theory to complex technical problems. It encourages original research and development work before students join the industry.

Recommended Colleges

Explore popular similar colleges

Students who showed interest in NIT Silchar - B.Tech also showed interest in

NIT Agartala - National Institute of Technologyinstitute image
Agartala
101-150 NIRF
11 courses4.1
₹5.00 L
NIT Meghalaya - National Institute of Technologyinstitute image
Shillong
#83 NIRF
5 courses3.9
₹5.00 L
IIIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Information Technology, Assaminstitute image
Guwahati
201-300 NIRF
3 courses4.0
₹13.00 L
NIT Srinagar - National Institute of Technologyinstitute image
Srinagar
#73 NIRF
8 courses3.8
₹5.00 L

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
+ Add preferences
IIT Mandi - Indian Institute of Technologyinstitute image
Mandi
#26 NIRF
16 courses4.3
₹8.08 L
Indian Institute of Technology Patnainstitute image
Patna
#19 NIRF
32 courses4.3
₹8.00 L
NIT Patna - National Institute of Technologyinstitute image
Patna
#53 NIRF
18 courses4.2
₹5.00 L
IIT Ropar - Indian Institute of Technologyinstitute image
Ropar
#32 NIRF
13 courses4.4
₹8.00 L
NIT Goa - National Institute of Technologyinstitute image
Ponda
101-150 NIRF
5 courses3.7
₹5.00 L
NIT Sikkim - National Institute of Technologyinstitute image
Sikkim - Other
151-200 NIRF
6 courses3.8
₹5.00 L
Confused about which college or exam to opt for?assitentRcpRhsImage
  • Chat with our counselor
  • Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
View allCollections
Is this recommendation relevant?

NIT Silchar
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
Verified Icon365 Verified ReviewsInfo Icon
Placement Review IconPlacements4.2
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.1
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.0
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.4
Money Review IconValue for Money4.2
What students say about NIT Silchar - National Institute of Technology
Placements
Infrastructure
Faculty
Other
LikesView All
Top recruiting companies are Amazon, Flipkart, Microsoft, Tech-Mahindra, HCL, TCS, Swiggy and many more.
Based on 116 Reviews
DislikesView All
For M.Tech students, placements are not good for core branches, but it's good for computer science branch.
Based on 18 Reviews
S
Satyam Kumar Prajapati Verified Icon
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
4.6
5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
NIT Silchar has been the best 4-year experience more than what I expected before joining.
Placements: The previous academic year had very impactful results in placements as well as in the internship rate for the CSE department. Referring to the Training & Placement brochure, the placement rate was 84% for my department, which also disclosed the following. The highest package was 60 LPA, the lowest package was 3 LPA, and the average package was 15–19 LPA. Current recruiting partners are Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, AWS, Cisco, Deloitte, Accenture, Commvault, HP, Infosys, ICICI Bank, ZS Associates, HPCL, Flipkart, Adobe, Google, and Reliance Industries. However, roles are not disclosed by the PIC department itself. Many students have done internships at CTTC, Infosys, Indian Railways, OpenAI, DRDO, Microsoft, Tech Mahindra, IBM, and ISRO, as well as in different ministries of India.
Infrastructure: The campus has a very calm and soothing environment. It has a huge campus, modern buildings, gathering areas, playgrounds, and both boys' and girls' hostels with necessary facilities. There is 300 Mbps Wi-Fi access within the campus and a large library with more than 700 academic books related to the CSE department. There are different labs like the ML lab, Computer Organisation lab, Network lab, and Linux lab with the latest Windows computer systems. Although there are no specific medical facilities built inside the campus, a hospital is accessible if anything happens within the campus. It is a very beautiful experience during the rain on campus, as there are many green trees. Gym, reading room, mess, common room, and indoor games facilities are available in every hostel.
Faculty: I need not tell you about faculty and exams, as you all know the answers well. However, the course curriculum and extracurricular activities matter in the end. The course structure is geared up with Computer Vision, which helps image analysis, processing, and recognition. NLP, LLM architecture, Theory of Computation, which explains how machines work with data, SQL, and data visualization. This helps in dealing with and handling large amounts of data, cloud computing with cybersecurity, and computer networks, which explain how communication takes place over the internet. These fundamentals provide a clear vision of computer systems. However, you can join any online courses introduced by IITs.
Other: If you are enquiring about fees, they are almost the same for all NITs. It is accessible through the internet. I chose NIT Silchar only for its atmosphere, location, and obviously, placement. Everything is perfectly fine. All clubs are properly managed with coordination. You only have to join the institute and actively contribute towards improving the institution's name. They also participate in competitions, scholarships, organize coding competitions in collaboration with platforms like HackerRank and GeeksforGeeks, and build a network by visiting top IITs. Such extracurricular activities may help you in placements and getting other scholarship recommendations. You can volunteer in events, fests, institute website management, and placement activities.
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026Read More
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
A
Achyut Krishna Saikia Verified Icon
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2022
5.0
5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
I suggest pursuing this course from this institute.
Placements: Very few students were placed from this institute. The highest package offered was 15 LPA, and the average package was 10 LPA. The top recruiting companies were Deloitte, Apple, Google, Accenture, etc. Most of the students from our institute got internship opportunities. The major roles offered were Financial Advisory and Market Analysis.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure was green and beautiful. The whole campus was spread across 15 acres. The building blocks were properly designed. Each classroom had high-tech teaching facilities. The entire campus was Wi-Fi enabled. Hostel facilities included food, a gym, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Faculty: All teachers were highly qualified and very supportive. Their teaching skills were great. They easily explained every topic. The curriculum was relevant and helped students become industry-ready. They always helped students solve their problems. The exams conducted were easy to pass.
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026Read More
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
P
Prashant Deep Verma Verified Icon
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2029
3.8
3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
Beautiful college with good faculty, nice people of Assam, zero ragging, and good sports facilities.
Placements: I don't have an idea about how many students get placed, but it is more than 85 percent in electrical engineering, as they go to the core sector and the non-core sector. I do not have an idea about the highest and the lowest packages. Top recruiting companies for our course are Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Infosys, and Cognizant. I do not have an idea about internships. My course students become electrical engineers, and if they go to non-core sectors, then they can become software engineers.
Infrastructure: Usually, our phone's internet will not work as well as it does in a Tier 1 city. It provides LAN, which has high-speed, so we can enjoy the internet. Classrooms are okay. It has Asia's largest library. Labs are good. Food is good, as we get both vegetarian and non-vegetarian canteens, so we can enjoy. Medical facilities are available in a hospital. There is a SAC building with a badminton court, so we can learn. To play table tennis, we can go to the sports complex. There are very good sports facilities.
Faculty: Mostly, teachers are very helpful and very good. They are very qualified, and most of them teach very well. The course curriculum is relevant, and it makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are tough to moderate, but as students come after clearing the JEE exam, they mostly pass. Only a few students fail. The pass percentage is more than 95 percent.
Other: I got this course through my JEE rank. The placement should be increased. Tecnoesis and Incandescent are the two best fests organised here. Day-to-day activities always happen here. It also conducts mini activities like Garba night. Advay and Aaveg are clubs that organise dance competitions and movie nights.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025Read More
Thumbs Up Icon(1) Thumbs Down Icon1 person found this helpful
S
Soumya Sweta Bhujabal Verified Icon
M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2023
4.0
4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
My review about this college.
Placements: There is a placement cell which invites a lot of companies and firms for job opportunities. There are also opportunities for those who are willing to be an entrepreneur because students and the college also organize many times of hands-on workshops, research projects, and internships, as well as eminent scientists and professors talk to encourage students. So many companies come to recruit people. Internship fairs are organized by the placement cell of our college, and they recruit students from all courses. Packages vary from company to company, maximum being 12 LPA, and minimum 4 LPA.
Infrastructure: Hostel infrastructure is different for different hostels. There are 9 hostels for boys in this college and 3 hostels for girls. Mess and canteens are present in every college and have a quite amount of seats, so every student can sit here at one time and eat. Bathrooms are present in sufficient amount. You don't need to take tension for infrastructure.
Faculty: Faculty members are highly educated and experienced as well. There are a lot of senior faculty members. Junior faculty members have also joined in recent times. We like the teaching of some and don't like the teaching of some others, just like any other college. They are always there to clear any type of your doubt. They also motivate every student to do well. They are also carrying out their research work. Many have bagged prestigious awards for their research works. Exams are semester based, two semesters per year. Examination fees are also to be submitted online. The exams were taught also. The course curriculum is good in this college. We study different subjects every semester. We almost cover every part of Physics in the whole course. Practicals are the part we are even more serious about. We love that.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025Read More
Thumbs Up Icon(1) Thumbs Down Icon1 person found this helpful
A
AnonymousVerified Icon
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2018
4.2
5.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
Fees are lower compared to other NITs.
Placements: Placement of our college is really amazing as compared to all the NITs in India. As this year is 2025, the highest placement stood at 96 LPA from the mechanical engineering department, which is really a great thing. Also, the average placement of our college is 13 LPA, which is really good.
Infrastructure: I really loved the playgrounds, as these are huge, and also the inter-branch competition, which is held every year, is very exciting. The hostel facilities are quite good. The mess food is average but adjustable. There is 24/7 internet, no issue with that. The bathroom is well furnished, and housekeeping is really good. They come every morning and clean the staff. Classrooms are spacious and digitally updated. The library is good, and it is open for 24 hours. There are many grounds for different sports.
Faculty: The faculty members are very cooperative. Professors can speak fluent English, so there are no language barriers among students and faculty. They are well educated and well disciplined. The course curriculum is one of the best in the world, as there are many things that other colleges don't implement, but our college does. The world-class course curriculum is the reason for the success of many students who have studied here.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025Read More
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
R
ROUTHU SANJAY BHARGAV Verified Icon
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028
4.2
4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
The college and the surroundings are also very good.
Placements: In the B.Tech Mechanical Engineering course, around 75–80 percent of students get placed in the latest placement drive. The highest package offered is around 18 LPA. The lowest is 4 LPA. The average package is nearly 7 LPA. Top recruiting companies include Tata Motors, Mahindra, L&T, JSW, Cummins, Vedanta, Infosys, Wipro, and TCS. Nearly 60 percent of students receive internships, with companies like Tata Steel, JSW, IOCL, HPCL, and L&T offering good opportunities. Top roles offered are Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET), Design Engineer, and Production Engineer.
Infrastructure: The campus is beautiful, surrounded by greenery and lakes. This gives a calm and refreshing vibe even during stressful exam weeks. The infrastructure is pretty good. It includes well maintained hostels, labs, and sports facilities. The Wi-Fi sometimes tests your patience, but that is part of the fun here.
Faculty: In Mechanical Engineering, there are five teachers from the top 2% of the world who joined two months ago. The course curriculum is relevant, and we do labs that help us adapt to the industry. The exams for Mechanical Engineering students are very tough. We have to be able to handle complex computations on our own. Academically, the college provides a decent environment for learning. Some professors are truly inspiring and supportive. While others might make you question your life choices during lectures. Still, the overall academic culture encourages teamwork, innovation, and curiosity.
Other: Our batch is a mix of tech enthusiasts, gamers, and night owls. They somehow manage to finish assignments right before the deadline. We are balancing chain breaks with project submissions. It creates memories that last longer than our sleep schedules. NIT Silchar provides one of the most vibrant college experiences.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025Read More
Thumbs Up IconThumbs Down Icon
Free Counselling
Confused about which college or exam to opt for?
  • Chat with our counselor
  • Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
qna

NIT Silchar

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Do I get an advantage if I belong to the home state of NIT Silchar?

Answered 2 days ago

NIT Silchar reserves 50% of its total seats specifically for candidates who completed their schooling in Assam. This home-state quota allows local students to get admission at slightly relaxed ranks compared to students from outside the state.  

R

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Why do the cutoff ranks for NIT Silchar change every year?

Answered 2 days ago

Annual cutoffs at NIT Silchar depend entirely on exam difficulty levels, the volume of applicants, and general student preferences. If a branch like Computer Science experiences a sudden surge in demand, its closing rank drops fast. 

R

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Is NIT Silchar recognised well at the national level?

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, the National Institute of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar) is well-recognised at the national level as a premier public engineering and research institution. NIT Silchar consistently ranks among the top engineering institutions in the country according to the official NIRF framework. Having a d

...Read more

R

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

What entrance exams do I need to clear to get into NIT Silchar?

Answered 2 days ago

Securing a seat at NIT Silchar requires you to qualify for national-level entrance tests like JEE Main, GATE, or CAT. Admissions are entirely merit-based and processed via centralised systems like JoSAA, CSAB, or CCMT counselling. Your rank in these official tests determines which branch you qualify

...Read more

R

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

What documents should I keep ready for the physical verification at NIT Silchar?

Answered 2 days ago

NIT Silchar requires you to bring your original exam scorecards, category certificates, seat allotment letters, and school transcripts. You must also carry a certified medical fitness form and valid government ID proofs. Having three sets of photocopies will speed up your physical reporting process

...Read more

R

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Content authored by:

author image
Rashmi Karan

Updated on Oct 27, 2026

Home Icon/Colleges in Silchar/NIT Silchar/Courses

NIT Silchar
Take a look at Campus

NIT Silchar Event(1)NALE Band in Thundermarch Event
NIT Silchar Event(2)Posua
NIT Silchar ConvocationConvocation
NIT Silchar Campus View
NIT Silchar Campus View

NIT Silchar
Contact Information

Google Maps
View On Map
Address

National Institute of Technology Silchar
Cachar
Silchar ( Assam)

Phone
03842224879

(For general query)

03842242273

(For admission query)

Email
registrar@nits.ac.in

(For general query)

director@nits.ac.in

(For admission query)

Go to College Website ->