NIT Silchar M.Tech admission 2024 will be based on the GATE scores followed by CCMT counseling. For NIT Silchar MTech Admission 2024, GATE Registrations have started from August 30. The closing date of regular registration is October 12, 2023. Along with that, the deadline for extended online registration or application process (with late fee) is 20th October, 2023. Furthermore, GATE 2024 tentative exam dates have been announced. GATE 2024 entrance exam is expected to be held in the month of February. The exam dates for GATE 2024 is on February 3,4,10 & 11. 

NIT Silchar offers MTech program in 20 different specialisations for a duration of 2 years seggregated into 4 semesters. NIT Silchar allows admission to its MTech course based on the marks secured in the GATE exam and further CCMT counselling process. NIT Silchar MTech cuttoff in overall for the year ranges between 351-506 for the general category.

NIT Silchar MTech course includes class tests, assignments, viva-voce, project works, and laboratory assignments. This program is offered both in full-time and part-time mode. GATE qualified candidates are eligible to fill up the NIT Silchar MTech application form and register themselves for the CCMT counselling. Candidates will have to pay the registration fee of INR 2,100 and 1,700 for reserved categories. 

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NIT Silchar M.Tech Important Dates 2024

Event Date
GATE Online Application Process Opens  August 30, 2023
GATE Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee) October 12, 2023
GATE Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) October 20, 2023
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application November 07 - November 11, 2023
Availability of GATE Admit cards for download January 03, 2024
GATE 2024 Examinations February 03, 04 ,10 and 11, 2024
Candidate's response available in Application portal February 16, 2024
Answer keys available on Application portal February 21, 2024
Submission of challenges by candidates on Answer Keys February 22 to February 25, 2024
Announcement of Results for GATE 2024 March 16, 2024
Availability of Score Card for download by candidates March 23, 2024

NIT Silchar M.Tech Key Highlights

  • The institute offers the M.Tech program in both full time and part time mode. 
  • NIT Silchar charges a total fee of INR 1.69 lakhs for its M.Tech program.
  • To get admission into the M.Tech program, a general category student needs to secure a rank between 450-695 in the GATE entrance exam. 
  • The highest placement package offered to a M.Tech student at NIT Silchar was INR 10.5 LPA last year, while the average package offered was INR 5.72 LPA.

NIT Silchar M.Tech Eligibility Criteria 

  • Candidates must have completed their bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from any recognized university or college. 

NIT Silchar M.Tech Admission Criteria

The selection of candidates for the M. Tech course is done on the basis of the GATE score. Candidates also need to appear for CCMT counseling, where they need to complete the choice filling for the programs and colleges they desire for admission in.

The CCMT counseling will shortlist candidates, based on their GATE rank and the shortlisted candidates will be offered admission on the basis of their performance in the CCMT counseling process, previous academic records, category, availability of seats and other factors.

How to Apply for GATE? 

Those who are eligible for admission have to take the GATE. The registration process for it is given below:

  • Visit the official website
  • Register through the link by entering the candidate’s name, email ID and mobile number.
  • After the form is submitted, an enrollment ID will be sent to the candidate’s mobile number.
  • Fill out the application form.
  • A fee of INR 1,500 (INR 750 for women and reserved categories) will be charged. It is to be paid online.
  • Download the form and keep a printout for future reference.

CCMT Counselling:

Candidates who take the GATE will have to go for CCMT counselling. To apply, follow the given steps:

  • Register at the official website.
  • Fill out the application form.
  • Pay the registration fee of 2,200 INR (1,700 INR for reserved categories).
  • Click on “I agree”.
  • Start entering your choices. When it is done, lock the choices.
  • Submit the application and keep a printout.

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NIT Silchar MTech Cutoff 2023-24

NIT Silchar MTech cutoff 2023 rounds 1-4 have been released. Tabulated below is the NIT Silchar MTech round 1 closing cutoffs for the past 3 years:

Courses 2023 Cutoff by Marks 2022 Cutoff by Marks 2021 Cutoff by Marks
MTech Communication & Signal Processing 351 393 436
MTech Transportation Engineering 351 379 453
MTech Geotechnical Engineering 353 382 442
MTech CAD/CAM and Automation 353 398 447
MTech Product Design and Manufacturing 357 398 430

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NIT Silchar M.Tech Course Details

  • The M.Tech program is spread over 4 semesters and due credit is given to lecture, tutorial (theory) and practical components for a given subject. 
  • Normally for M.Tech., first two semesters have theory and practical (laboratory) subjects.
  • The 3rd and 4th semester mostly constitute the project work for M.Tech.
  • Class tests, assignments, tutorials, viva-voce, laboratory assignments, etc., are the constituent components of continuous assessment process and a student must fulfil all these requirements as prescribed by the teacher/coordinator of the subject.

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NIT Silchar M.Tech Seat Matrix

Given below is the NIT Silchar MTech seat matrix as per the specialisations offered by the institute:

Courses Seats Offered
M.Tech Product Design & Manufacturing 25
M.Tech Thermal Engineering 25
M.Tech Geotechnical Engineering 25
M.Tech CAD/CAM and Automation 13
M.Tech Data Science and Engineering 13
M.Tech Water Resources Engineering 25
M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing 25
M.Tech Transportation Engineering 25
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence 20
M.Tech Structural Engineering 25
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 25
M.Tech VLSI & Micro-Electronics 25
M.Tech Control & Industrial Automation 25
M.Tech Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering 25
M.Tech Power and Energy System Engineering 25
M.Tech Material & Manufacturing Technology 12
M.Tech Renewable Energy 10
M.Tech Instrumentation 13

NIT Silchar M.Tech Fees 2023-24

NIT Silchar MTech Fees 2023 is approximately INR 2.50 Lacs. The institute charges around INR 35,000 per semester as the tuition fee. Students at NIT Silchar are required to pay a tuition fee, hostel, and sports charges at the beginning of every semester. The fee structure also includes one-time payment as instructed in the table below:

Particulars Amount in INR
Institutional Caution Money (Refundable) 5,000
Tuition Fee 35,000
Admission Fee 1,000
Examination Fee 1,000
Sport Fee 1,000
Other Fees 9,970
Hostel Charges
Hostel Seat Rent 1,500
Light and Water charges 1,000
Cable TV 130
Mess Establishment 1,500
Total Fees (Semester 1)
Hosteller- 57,100 Non-Hosteller- 52,970
Hostel Caution Money (Refundable) 10,000

NIT Silchar M.Tech Placements

NIT Silchar offers marvelous job Opportunities to the students of M.Tech. Reputed organizations under various sectors hire students from this institute. NIT Silchar Placement Statistics 2022 is as follows:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2022
No. of Companies 94+
No. of Job offers 537
No. of Students Placed 397
Highest Package INR 44 LPA
Average Package INR 13.58 LPA

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NIT Silchar M.Tech FAQs

Ques. What is the total capacity of the M.Tech course in NIT Silchar?

Ans. The total intake capacity of the M. Tech course of NIT Silchar is 260 students. Although there is a separate intake capacity for each department.

Ques. What are the required documents during admission to the M.Tech course at NIT Silchar?

Ans. The candidates will have to upload the required scanned documents at the time of filling the application form. The documents required are an ark sheet of class X, XII, and Graduation, Identity Proof, Aadhar Card, Income Certificate, Gate Score Card, Scanned Signature, and two passport-sized photographs of the candidates.

Ques. What is the entrance exam pattern of GATE for M.Tech at NIT Silchar? 

Ans. GATE is a compulsory entrance examination for which the aspiring candidates for the M.Tech course must appear. It is an online entrance examination of 3 hours. The total number of questions to be attempted by the candidates is 65, and the total marks are 100. There are three types of questions, namely Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Selection Questions, and Numerical Answer Type.