

NIT Silchar UG, PG, Doctorate Courses 2025
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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 |
|---|---|
29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 exam |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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.
NIT Silchar tuition fee costs around INR 32,000 – INR 5 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Those looking to get MBA admission at NIT Silchar need to fulfil the basic eligibility criteria of passing Graduation with a minimum aggregate of 60% from a recognised board. Eligible students need to appear for entrance tests such as CAT, CMAT, etc. Those who have scored a valid score in the entrance-test can visit the official website of NIT Silchar to apply for the programme by filling out the application form and paying the application fee. The institute will shortlist the candidates, who in turn will have to pay the course fee to secure the admission.
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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+ |
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 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 |
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.
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NIT Silchar Admission FAQs
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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.
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.
- Bharti Infratel Scholarship Program (BISP) for Students with Disabilities pursuing education in Govt. recognized 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.
Yes, the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. The MBA programme at NIT Silchar is a two-year full-time course and the total tuition fee for the programme is INR 1.60 lakh. To be considered for admission to the MBA programme at NIT Silchar the candidates have to qualify for MAT, CAT or CMAT.
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.
According to the data gathered from unofficial sources, Engineering sector has placed the most number of NIT Silchar students. The sector-wise NIT Silchar alumni placement statistics are presented below:
Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Business Development, IT, Consulting, Program and Project Management, Sales, Media & Communication, Arts & Design, Marketing, Finance, HR and Product Management.
The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.
Refer the below-mentioned table for NIT Silchar placement statistics 2025 as compared with similarly ranked NITs:
NIT Name | Highest Package (2025) | Average Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|
NIT Silchar | INR 60 LPA | INR 12.25 LPA |
INR 64 LPA | INR 13.9 LPA | |
INR 64 LPA | INR 10.7 LPA | |
INR 80 LPA | INR 12.61 LPA |
The overall placement rate recorded during NIT Silchar Electrical Engineering placements 2025 was 83.23%.
Earlier, the key highlights of NIT Silchar EE placements 2024 are presented below:
Particulars | EE Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
Highest package | INR 52.89 LPA |
Average package | INR 13.54 LPA |
Median package | INR 10 LPA |
the lowest package | INR 4.75 LPA |
Offers made | 600 |
Placement rate | 77.5% |
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 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
JEE Main Registration 2024 session 2 last date was March 4. NTA released JEE Main 2024 Application form session 2 on February 2. JEE Main Application form 2024 session 2 was available online on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in. Candidates who have applied for JEE Main 2024 session 1 had not register again. Such candidates only need to fill the paper details (BE/BTech or BArch/BPlan) and pay application fees. JEE Main 2024 registration last date session 2 was March 4.
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 |
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 Quota.
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
Admission to all NIT Silchar courses (UG, PG, integrated, Diploma and others) is entirely entrance-based. For NIT Silchar admission, students need valid scores in the respective entrance exams. Visit the official website of NIT Silchar and fill out the application form, upload the required documents and pay the application fees.
For admission to courses such as BTech, MTech, and MSc. Aspirants need to complete the application procedure of the accepted national-level exam. Find below some details on the exams application procedure:
- For BTech, students need to complete JEE Main application procedure by visiting the NTA website.
- For MTech, candidates are required to register for GATE through the official website of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
- For MSc apply to IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body.
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.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
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
Answered 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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