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NIRF #39 | Top NIT in NE India

NIT Silchar – National Institute of Technology, Silchar

Silchar, Assam | Est. 1967 | NIRF 2025: #39 | CSE OS Closing Rank: ~7,891 | Avg Placement: 5–9 LPA and growing

About NIT Silchar

National Institute of Technology Silchar, established in 1967, is the oldest NIT in Assam and the best engineering institute in the North-East after NIT Meghalaya. Located in Silchar — a major city in the Barak Valley — NIT Silchar has been growing rapidly in infrastructure, research, and placement.

Ranked #39 in NIRF 2025, NIT Silchar is among the mid-tier NITs that have been significantly improving. The institute offers B.Tech programs across 7 engineering disciplines and has active collaboration with industry for internships and placements.

#39
NIRF 2025
1967
Established
Silchar, Assam
Location
~700+
B.Tech Seats

NIT Silchar Cutoff 2026 – Expected Closing Ranks

HS = Home State (Assam). OS = Other State. Based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 trends.

BranchGen HS (AS)Gen OSOBC OSSC OS
CSE~15,901~7,891~18,000~42,000
ECE~22,000~11,501~25,000~58,000
EEE~28,000~15,001~32,000~72,000
Mechanical~38,000~20,501~44,000~95,000
Civil~50,000~28,001~58,000~1,20,000
Chemical~42,000~23,001~50,000~1,08,000
Electronics & Instrumentation~25,000~13,501~28,000~65,000

*Estimates based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6. Official 2026 cutoffs after JoSAA rounds start.

NIT Silchar Placements 2025

5–9 LPA
Average Package
~30 LPA
Highest Package
~₹1.2–1.6 L
Fee/Year

NIT Silchar's placement figures are growing year on year. CSE and ECE branches see placements from TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, and some top product companies. The institute's location in Assam does somewhat limit the breadth of on-campus recruiters compared to NITs in major metro zones, but this gap is narrowing rapidly.

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Frequently Asked Questions – NIT Silchar

Common questions about NIT Silchar admissions, cutoff, placements, and campus life

1
What is NIT Silchar's NIRF ranking 2025?
NIT Silchar is ranked #39 in the Engineering category in NIRF 2025. It is the highest-ranked NIT in Assam and one of the better-ranked institutes in North-East India. The institute has seen significant improvement in rankings over recent years due to growing research output and improving placement records.
2
What is the NIT Silchar CSE cutoff for 2026?
Based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6 trends, NIT Silchar CSE closing rank for General Home State (Assam) is expected around 14,000–17,000 CRL, and for General Other State around 7,000–9,000 CRL. Exact cutoffs will be announced after JoSAA 2026 rounds begin.
3
Is NIT Silchar good for placements?
NIT Silchar's average placement has been growing — currently around ₹5–9 LPA for B.Tech graduates. CSE branch sees the best placements, with companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Amazon visiting the campus. Core branches like ECE and Mechanical also have decent placement but are improving. The placement scenario is expected to improve further as the institute grows.
4
What is the home state advantage at NIT Silchar for Assam students?
Assam students (Home State at NIT Silchar) benefit from 50% seat reservation under the HS quota. The Home State closing rank is typically around 14,000–17,000 for CSE General category, compared to around 7,000–9,000 for Other State. This is a significant advantage for Assam students.
5
Is NIT Silchar worth joining?
NIT Silchar is a good choice if: (1) Your rank falls in the range (particularly with home state quota), (2) You want to study in a growing NIT with government-backed infrastructure investment, (3) You are interested in North-East India's growing tech and research ecosystem. Placement is improving annually, and the NIT brand still offers significant advantages over most private colleges.

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NIT Silchar Quick Facts

NIRF 2025#39
LocationSilchar, Assam
Established1967
CSE OS Cutoff~7,891 CRL
Avg Placement5–9 LPA
Annual Fee~₹1.2–1.6 L

Disclaimer

Cutoff data is based on JoSAA 2025 Round 6. Official 2026 cutoffs will be published after each JoSAA 2026 round.