Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) Salem Courses, Admission 2025, Eligibility, Fees, Placement and Campus

Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem: IIHT, Salem located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Formally, the Textile Institute, Chennai under the Madras government, was acquired along with its staff and equipment, relocated to Salem, and established as the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology in 1960. The Salem Institute was officially inaugurated on October 11, 1960, by Shri K. Kamaraj, who was the then Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

IIHT Salem operates under the administrative oversight of the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The institute is situated on a sprawling 40-acre campus, commonly referred to as Foulke’s compound, which is characterized by its lush greenery. 

The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem has been offering a Diploma in Handloom and Textile Technology since 1960. The B.Tech in Handloom & Textile Technology was introduced in the academic year 2015-16, the course is approved by AICTE, New Delhi, and affiliated with Anna University, Chennai. The B.Tech in Handloom & Textile Technology is a distinctive program available exclusively at this institution in India, one situated in Varanasi to cater to the Northern part of the country and the IIHT Salem branch to cater to the Southern part of the Country.

The total fees for the B.Tech degree program are INR 19,500 for the 1st year and INR 17,000 from 2nd year onwards. Similarly, the fee for diploma programs is INR 8,200 in the first year and INR 7000 from the second year onwards. Apart from the full-time B.Tech program, IIHT Selam also offers a skill development course in Handloom Entrepreneurship.

The placement cell at IIHT Salem has successfully placed students across different domains of the Handloom Industry, with an average package of INR 2 to 4 LPA. Some of the major recruiters at IIHT Salem include organizations like Rane Group, Chennai, Aquarelle India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Colourtone Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Mysore, Apparel Resources, Delhi, Mulberry Silks Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru and more.

IIHT Salem Highlights 2025

The highlights for the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem are mentioned in the table below.

IIHT Salem Admission 2025

The admissions at the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem are done through JoSAA/ CSAB counseling based on the JEE Main merit. The IIHT Salem offers a total of 30 seats in the B.Tech degree program. 

In the diploma program offered by the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, 20% of seats are reserved for the weaver community, apart from the State and central reservation policy. 

IIHT Salem Admission 2025: Latest Updates

The IIHT Salem allots seats through the JoSAA counseling upon JEE Main examinations. 

• NTA has released JEE Main 2025 notifications; the exam is scheduled to be held in two phases.
• Phase one of JEE Main 2025 is set to take place from 22nd to 31st January 2025, registrations for the same have already closed.
• Phase Two of JEE Main 2025 will take place from 1st to 8th April 2025, registrations for the same has also closed.

IIHT Salem Courses, Eligibility Criteria and Fees

IIHT Salem offers a full-time B.Tech in Handloom and Textile Technology and a three-year Diploma in Handloom and Textile Technology. Apart from regular courses, IIHT Salem also offers a Skill Development program in Handloom Entrepreneurship. 

Check the list of Courses offered by IIHT Salem with eligibility criteria and Fee structure, mentioned in the table below. 

IIHT Salem Placement

The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology has a fully operational and well-equipped Entrepreneurship, Training, and Placement Cell. The main objective of the placement cell is to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the institute. 

IIHT Salem Placement cell, over the years, has built strong connections with esteemed organizations and Institutions to provide placements and internships to students. The cell also offers training in soft skills, personality development, leadership, motivation, and communication skills to help students meet industry expectations.

The average package for IIHT Salem graduates over the years has been between INR 2 to 4 LPA. Some of the major recruiters include organizations like, BKS Textiles, Palladam, Rane Group, Chennai, Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., Shivamogga, Aquarelle India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, Colourtone Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Mysore, Asian Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., Karur, Apparel Resources, Delhi and more.

IIHT Salem Campus 

The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology is situated on a sprawling 40-acre campus known as Foulke’s compound, which boasts a rich history of 218 years, dating back to the era of the Commercial Residency during British imperialism up to the present day. 

The campus has been built in a way to meets all the student requirements, it is equipped with facilities like classrooms, laboratories, a Research Centre, a library, an auditorium, a separate boys and girls' common room, a cafeteria, a Sports area, Hostels for both Boys and Girls and a guest house.