NIT Silchar Admission 2024: Eligibility, Selection Criteria & Exam Dates

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Nisha KumariUpdated on : Nov 10 2023 13:48 IST

The National Institute of Technology, Silchar (NIT Silchar) is a multidisciplinary institution that offers students the opportunity to study and specialize in a variety of fields. in engineering, basic sciences, humanities, social sciences, management, etc.

NIT Silchar's most popular programs are its B.Tech. and M.Tech. programs. To be admitted to the B.Tech. program, students must have a Higher Secondary Certificate degree (10+2) with at least 75% marks. Seats are allocated to candidates based on their JEE Main rank, followed by a counseling process conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). In 2022, the minimum JEE Main rank required for admission to the B.Tech. program was 7300. In the academic year 2021-2022, NIT Silchar admitted 825 students to its UG program.

To be admitted to the M.Tech. program at NIT Silchar, students must have a graduate degree with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or 60% marks for the GEN/EWS/OBC category, or a minimum CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks for the SC/ST/PwD category. Seats are allocated to candidates based on their GATE score, followed by a centralized counseling process. The minimum GATE score required for admission to the M.Tech. program in 2023 is 400. In the academic year 2021-2022, NIT Silchar admitted 368 students to its PG program.

NIT Silchar B.Tech Admission 2024

NIT Silchar offers a variety of undergraduate engineering programs, including Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Architecture. To apply for the B.Tech program at VNIT Nagpur, candidates must have a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) degree with at least 75% marks and a valid JEE Main score. Interested individuals can register for the JEE Main exam on the National Testing Agency (NTA) website. The tentative dates for JEE Main 2024 are as follows:

Events	Date
Registration starts	April 30, 2024
Registration ends	May 07, 2024
Release of admit card	May 29 - June 4, 2024
JEE Advanced exam date	June 4, 2024
Release of response sheet	June 09, 2024
Answer key	June 11, 2024
Answer key objection window	June 11-12, 2024
Result	June 18, 2024

NIT Silchar M.Tech Admission 2024

NIT Silchar offers 24 M.Tech. programs in a variety of disciplines, including Chemical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering. To be eligible for admission, students must have a bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized university or college with a minimum CGPA of 6.5. However, please note that this is just the minimum eligibility requirement. Admission to the program is competitive, and students must perform well on the GATE exam and participate in the CCMT Counseling process. Registration for the GATE exam 2024 is now open.

Events	Date
GATE Online Application Process (Without Late Fee)	Aug 30- Sept 29, 2023
Last Date for registration process (With Late Fee)	October 13, 2023
Any modifications in Application form	Nov 07 - Nov 11, 2023
GATE Admit cards download	Jan 03, 2024
GATE 2024 Exam date	Feb 03, 04 and 10, 11 (2024)

NIT Silchar Ph.D. Admission 2024

NIT Silchar offers PhD programs in a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, science, humanities, and social sciences. To be admitted to the program, students must have a valid GATE/UGC-NET/GPAT/CSIR-NET score (depending on their discipline), as well as pass a written test and interview. They must also have completed a master's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university or college.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the eligibility criteria for admission to the B.Tech program at NIT Silchar?

To get into the B.Tech. program at NIT Silchar, students must have a higher secondary certificate (HSC) with at least 75% marks and a valid JEE Main scorecard. Seats will then be assigned through the JoSAA/CSAB/DASA UG Counseling process.

What are the eligibility criteria for admission to the M.Tech program at NIT Silchar?

To get into the M.Tech. program at NIT Silchar, students must have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science with a CGPA of at least 6.5 or 60% marks (for General, EWS, and OBC candidates), or a CGPA of at least 6.0 or 55% marks (for SC, ST, and PwD candidates), and a valid GATE score. Seats will be assigned through CCMT Counseling.

What is the tuition fee for the B.Tech program at NIT Silchar?

NIT Silchar charges INR 62,500 per semester in tuition for B.Tech. students whose family income is above INR 5 lakh per year. Tuition is waived for students from the SC/ST/PwD category and those whose family income is less than INR 1 lakh per year.

What is the tuition fee for the M.Tech program at NIT Silchar?

NIT Silchar charges INR 35,000 per semester for M.Tech. students, except those from the SC/ST/PwD categories, for whom tuition is waived.

What are the selection criteria for the Ph.D. program at NIT Silchar?

Admission to the Ph.D. program at NIT Silchar is based exclusively on performance in the entrance exam and interviews conducted by the institute itself. Applicants who have qualified for national-level exams such as GATE, UGC, DST, CSIR-NET, or GMAT are directly shortlisted for the interview.

Does NIT Silchar offer an MBA program?

NIT Silchar offers a two-year MBA program in addition to its core engineering programs. To be admitted to the NIT Silchar MBA program, students must have a bachelor's degree with a CGPA of at least 6.5 or 60% marks (6.0 CGPA or 55% marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates) and a valid CAT/CMAT score.