Admission to NIT Silchar is based on JEE Mains and Advanced results, with seat allocation through JOSAA counseling. Candidates select from six branches, with Computer Science having the highest cut-off. The tuition fee structure is income-based: those with family income below 1 lakh or SC/ST students pay no tuition fee, those with income between 1-5 lakhs pay approximately 20,833 per semester, and those above 5 lakhs pay about 62,500 per semester.
Additional fees cover hostel, mess, and amenities, while scholarships and loans are available for financial assistance. The faculty at NIT Silchar are highly qualified, mostly PhD holders from IITs, with a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:5 or 1:6. Faculty support includes exam preparation aid and industry experience, although some focus more on research than teaching. The college has well-equipped labs and a conducive learning environment. NIT Silchar maintains a strong placement record, with 80-100% of eligible students placed annually.
The highest package recently reached INR 1 crore, with an average of INR 13-15 LPA; the CSE branch leads with an average of INR 24 LPA. Major recruiters include Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. Students become eligible for placements in the 7th semester and can seek internships from the 3rd year, supported by the Training and Placement Cell. Overall, the total cost for a BTech program for a general candidate without financial aid is approximately 5 lakhs, but the college provides substantial support for additional scholarships.
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