

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 |
|---|---|
19 Mar '26 | GATE 2026 results |
May '26 | COAP 2026Tentative |
May '26 | CCMT 2026Tentative |
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: MAT, CMAT, CAT
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 exam |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Yes, NIT Silchar is a recognised and well-ranked college and has received recognition from national and international bodies such as:
- 160 by the QS Ranking 2025 under the Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia
- 541-560 by the QS Ranking 2025 under the Asian University Rankings
- While NIRF 2025 rankings include 50th rank for Engineering and 97th under the Overall category
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 |
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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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+ |
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 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 |
The last date to apply for MBA admission at NIT Silchar typicall falls in March. In 2024, the last date to apply for admission was March 31, 2024. The online application started in December 2023. The last date to submit the registration fee for selected candidates was May 5, 2024. Applicants must also keep in mind the deadlines for CAT/MAT/CMAT application.
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- 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.
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.
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:
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 |
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.
The overall highest package offered during NIT Silchar placements 2025 was INR 60 LPA. MBA highest package recorded in 2025 was INR 10 LPA.
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.
More than 700 offers were made during NIT Silchar Engineering placements 2025. For MBA program, above 40 offers were made in 2025.
NIT Silchar has a total of 75 seats available in MBA. Aspirants are offered seats based on their entrance exam. The institute accepts scores in CAT, MAT or CMAT for admission to MBA.
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.
NIT Silchar CCMT cutoff 2025 for various rounds has been released for different categories of students. If you belong to the General AI category, the cutoff for all specialisations and rounds ranged from 360 to 526, wherein M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive. For the OBC AI and SC AI category candidates, the last round cutoff ranged from 317 to 486, and 231 to 328, wherein M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering were the toughest specialisations to crack, respectively. For more detailed cutoff results, M.Tech.4 here.
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
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 |
NIT Silchar CCMN cutoff 2025 has been released for the first round. The cutoff was released for admission to the MSc specialisations. Among the General AI category candidates, the cutoff ranks varied between 1111 and 1418. In the OBC AI category candidates, the ranks varied between 1251 and 2135. Among the SC AI category candidates, the ranks varied between 3258 and 4109. The cutoff for ST category candidates varied between 4109 and 5221. For EWS AI category candidates, the ranks varied between 1271 and 1904.
NIT Silchar JEE Main cutoff 2025 for the BTech CSE course was declared for various categories under both the AI and HS quota. For the General AI category, the NIT Silchar BTech cutoff 2025 ranged from 11112 in the first round to 16053 in the last round.
In contrast, for the General HS quota, the cutoff in the first round was 21987, which later increased to 23668 in the last round. Candidates can click here to know the category, round and quota-wise closing ranks for the BTech CSE and other branches.
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.
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
Yes, NIT Silchar reserves seats for candidates belonging to the SC/ST and other categories. The following table presents the number of MBA seats reserved for various categories:
| Category | Seats* |
|---|---|
| Open | 28 |
| OBC | 20 |
| SC | 11 |
| ST | 6 |
| ST-PwD | 1 |
| EWS | 8 |
| OBC-PWD | 1 |
| Total | 75 |
*Sourced from official website of the institute/sanctioning body. However, it is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.
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Answered 22 hours 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 22 hours ago
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 pro
Answered 22 hours 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
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