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NIT Silchar Admission dates 2025
NIT Silchar accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for NIT Silchar admission via these exams are tabulated below:
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
May '26 | CCMT 2026Tentative |
27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)Ongoing |
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper |
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: MAT, CAT, CMAT
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
1 Apr '26 - 25 May '26 | MAT May 2026 Registration PBTOngoing |
28 May '26 | MAT May 2026 PBT Admit Card |
31 May '26 | MAT May 2026 PBT |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Candidates need to be graduated with minimum 60% aggregate with BE/BTech from a recognised University to apply for MTech at NIT Silchar. The university from which the candidate obtained their UG degree must be recognised by the government or an appropriate regulatory body.
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.
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.
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.
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During NIT Silchar placements 2022, the highest package and average package offered were INR 44 LPA. The highest package was offered by Amazon. Moreover, the average package offered during NIT Silchar BTech CSE and ECE placements 2022 stood at INR 14.90 LPA and INR 12.27 LPA, respectively. Also, The institute has been ranked 38 by NIRF 2022 in the Engineering category.
Check below for more reviews by the prominent students of NIT Silchar for the BTech course:
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.
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.
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NIT Silchar cutoff 2025 was released for all rounds and categories under the All India and Home State quota. For the General AI category, the cutoff ranks varied between 11112 and 59346. Hence, General AI category students must obtain a rank of 59346 or less to get admission to the college.
Please note that the cutoffs for other categories, quotas, etc., will vary.
NIT Silchar MBA fee is INR 1.6 Lacs for two years. Additionally, candidates must pay a one-time fee at the time of admission. The amount of the one-time fee is INR 6,000. Students seeking hostel facility at the campus have to pay a hostel fee ranging from INR 52,520 to INR 1 Lakh. The mentioned fees have been sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.
The overall highest package offered during NIT Silchar placements 2025 was INR 60 LPA. MBA highest package recorded in 2025 was INR 10 LPA.
More than 700 offers were made during NIT Silchar Engineering placements 2025. For MBA program, above 40 offers were made in 2025.
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The list of recruiters during MBA placements 2025 is mentioned below:
MBA Top recruiters | |
|---|---|
Deloitte | IDBI Bank |
ITC Limited | Amul |
IndiaMart | Café Coffee Day |
Airtel | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
According to unofficial sources, ECE average package during NIT Silchar placements 2025 was around INR 14.4 LPA. The median package was around INR 12.6 LPA.
GATE CCMT R1 has been released for admission to the M.Tech courses. Candidates seeking admission to the NIT Silchar M.Tech course must secure a rank between 353 and 438 under the first cutoff list for the General category students. Specialisation-wise Round 1 cutoffs are given below for NIT Silchar:
| MTech Specialisations | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Data Science & Engineering | 506 |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 490 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 468 |
| CAD/CAM and Automation | – / – |
| Microelectronics and VLSI Design | 447 |
In order to get admission to BTech course at NIT Silchar, students need to first appear for the JEE main exam and then fill out an online application form on the institute's official website. The final selection is done basis on the JoSAA Counselling.
NIT Silchar selects candidates based on their merit or scores in entrance exam. The institute accepts JEE Main, GATE, etc. Aspirants can apply on the institute's website for the preferred course.
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
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.
At National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, students are offered various scholarships under different schemes. Some of the scholarships that students can avail at NIT Silchar are as follows:
- Bharti Infratel Scholarship Program (BISP) for Students with Disabilities pursuing education in Govt. recognised Institutes of National Importance (INI) located in North-East India.
- Government of Maharashtra State Scholarship for SC students of Maharashtra
- Swami Dayanand Charitable Educational Foundation offers a scholarship to Meritorious Students
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 |
|---|---|
MBA/PGDM | Exams : MAT/ CMAT/ CAT |
MTech | Exams : GATE |
MSc | Exams : IIT JAM |
BTech | Exams : JEE Main |
The total tuition for the BTech course at both institutes is the same, i.e., INR 5 lakh. However, there is a slight difference in the total tuition fee for MBA and M.Tech courses. NIT Silchar charges a higher fee for these courses when compared with NIT Kurukshetra. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed insight:
| Course | NIT Kurukshetra | NIT Silchar |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | INR 1.40 lakh | INR 1.60 lakh |
| MTech | INR 1.40 lakh | INR 1.40 Lacs - INR 2.30 lakh |
NIT Kurukshetra offers various scholarships to its students. NIT Kurukshetra students can avail of Merit-cum-Means Scholarships, the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for SC students, and Alumni Association Scholarships.
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar offers Engineers India Limited (EIL) offers scholarships to SC/ST candidates; Swami Dayanand Charitable Educational Foundation offers a scholarship to Meritorious Students; and Samsung offers the Samsung Star Scholarship to those with outstanding academic performance.
It can be said that NIT Silchar is a bit expensive but both institutes offer good scholarship opportunities to their meritorious students.
JEE Main Round 6, has been released for admission to the BTech courses. As per NIT Silchar JEE Main cutoff 2023, the Round 6 closing rank was 18613 for General category candidates in All India quota for Electronics & Communication Engineering. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 25612 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
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 BTech CSE was the most difficult branch for admission. Students can refer to the table below to know the last round cutoff for the OBC category for both quotas.
| Course | OBC AI Quota | OBC HS quota |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 22816 | 53238 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 26214 | 91198 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 32408 | 98779 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 36003 | 119418 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 50608 | 141210 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 65903 | 160606 |
The CAT exam is always conducted in November every year so CAT 2026 will be conducted in November next year. Students can click here to know more about the CAT examination.
A correct approach accompanied by a well-built preparation strategy is everything a student needs to ace JEE Main 2023. A last-minute preparation tips for the exam is mentioned below:
Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
Choose your reference books wisely
Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing a FREE Downloadbale JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions).
Revise as much as possible
Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
Keep your focus on NCERT books at this point
National Institute of Technology Silchar admits candidates to its programmes through a national-level entrance examination, JEE MAIN. Apply online through the official website. Once the online application process is completed, pay the application fee and submit the respective applications. Candidates are shortlisted based on JEE MAIN scores for the next round of admission, the JoSAA counselling round. Hereafter, admission offer is extended to the selected candidates and they must pay the admission fee to confirm their seat.
NIT Sikkim considers GATE scores for admission to MTech. The GATE cutoff was between 359 and 526 for General AI category. MTech in CSE was the most competitive specialisation followed by Data Science & Engineering. The cutoff for CSE was 526 and 499 for DSE.
Admission criteria to NIT Silchar is both, merit and entrance based and is different for all UG and PG programmes. To get into UG programmes, the eligibility criteria is the minimum aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent, along with entrance exams. Similarly, the eligibility criteria to get into PG programmes is graduation in any discipline (this may vary from course to course), along with entrance exams.
National Institute of Technology Silchar offers admission primarily on the basis of the scores obtained in the national level entrance exams including JEE Main, CAR, CMAT, MAT, IIT JAM, and GATE. To get admission to NIT Silchar, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the institute's website.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
NIT Silchar JEE Mains 2025 cutoffs have been published for admission to various BTech and Integrated BTech programmes. In Round 5, JoSAA cutoffs for 2025 varied between the 10077 and 103145 values. Notably, the BTech in CSE is highly competitive among General category students under the All India Qu
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Answered a month ago
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 |
|---|---|
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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