National Institute of Technology Sikkim
The National Institute of Technology Sikkim (NIT Sikkim or NIT SKM) is a public engineering and research institution. It is an autonomous institute and functioning under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (Shiksha Mantrayala), Government of India. Currently, it is being operated from a temporary campus at the Barfung Block, Ravangla, Sub Division of South Sikkim.
Basic informations
- College name: National Institute of Technology Sikkim
- Also known as: NIT Sikkim, NIT SKM
- College type: Government
- Foundation year: 2010
- College location: South District, Sikkim
Connectivity
- By Air: 130 km away from Bagdogra Airport & 70 km away from Pakyong Airport.
- By Train: 121 km away from New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station.
Rankings
| Category | Rank (year) |
|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 173 (2022) |
Eligibility Criteria
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- Candidate must have secured at least 75 per cent aggregate (65 per cent for SC/ST) in Class 12 from a recognised board of education. Candidates in the top 20 percentile in Class 12 are also eligible to apply.
Admission Proccess
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- Firstly you have to give JEE (Main) exam.
- Then, admissions are done through JoSAA Counselling and CSAB Special Round on the basis of JEE(Main) Exam ranklist.
Courses Offered
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Seat Matrix
- Civil Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 24
- Civil Engineering(Female Only) - 6
- Computer Science and Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 32
- Computer Science and Engineering(Female Only) - 8
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 24
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering(Female Only) - 6
- Electronics and Communication Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 24
- Electronics and Communication Engineering(Female Only) - 6
- Mechanical Engineering(Gender Neutral) - 24
- Mechanical Engineering(Female Only) - 7
Fees - College Fees and Hostel Fees
| institute | |
| Particulars | Amount |
| Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) | ₹7,500 |
| One Time Fees | ₹3,110 |
| Tuition Fee (per Semester) | ₹62,500 |
| Other fees (per Semester) | ₹7,660 |
| Total | ₹80,770 |
| hostel | |
| Particulars | Amount |
| Hostel Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) | ₹3,000 |
| Mess Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) | ₹5,000 |
| One Time Fees | ₹500 |
| Hostel charges (per Semester) | ₹7,500 |
| Other fees (per Semester) | ₹750 |
| Total | ₹16,750 |
Scholarship or Fee Waiver
- Tuition Fee of SC/ST/PH students is nil.
- General and OBC students whose family income is less than Rs.1LPA, their tuition fee is nil.
- General and OBC students whose family income is between Rs.1 LPA to Rs.5 LPA, their Tuition Fee is 1/3rd only.
Placements
Highest Domestic Package Offered (UG): Rs. 18 Lakhs per Annum.
Ø Average Domestic Package Offered (UG): Rs. 6.5 Lakhs per Annum.
Ø Median Package Offered (UG): 8 Lakhs per Annum.
Ø Median Package Offered (PG): 8.5 Lakhs per Annum.
Ø Rs. 11.00 lakhs per annum offered to 1 student by Samsung India.
Ø Rs. 11.00 lakhs per annum offered to 2 students by IBM India.
Ø Rs. 11.00 lakhs per annum offered to 5 students by McAfee India.
Facilities Available
- Every hostel has the facilities of Table Tennis, Carom board, Chess boards. In addition, there are number of well-maintained fields where student can play football, Volleyball, Kho-Kho, and Cricket.
- Well-equipped gymnasium is there for the boys inside the campus where all the modern gymnasium equipments are housed. A separate gymnasium is also maintained in parallel to cater the needs of the girl students of the institute.
- The institute has residential facilities for all students, even though the institute is running on temporary campus. Both boys and girls have been provided separate accommodation facility in different hostels.
- The Emergency and primary health care services are offered by the Institute round the clock on all the days to the students, employees, and other in-campus residents in its medical unit that is located within the campus, amidst the residential zone and the academic zone.
- A well maintained indoor badminton court is also there inside campus.
- The institute has a central library which caters to all the academic needs of students. The library also subscribes to a number of scientific journals and magazines.
College Pros
- Medical Facilities are available 24x7 for the students and faculty Members.
- Transportation Facility is available for the students.
- Number of athletic events along with all the indoor and outdoor games & sports are organized.
- Wi-Fi facility is available with quite good speed.
- Quality of food served to the students was also good.
College Cons
- NIT Sikkim witnessed a slight dip in placement percentage from 65% in 2019 to 64.61% in 2020.
- NIT Sikkim is being operated from a temporary campus.
- Any type of Rankings are not given to NIT Sikkim till date.
- Alumni Network is not good.
FAQ
Candidates need to clear the IIT JAM exam followed by CCMN counseling. The remaining seats are filled based on Institute Admission Test (IAT).
For boys, There are a total of ten (10) boys' hostel buildings in NIT Sikkim. Six of the 10 buildings are within the campus while the remaining four are outside. For girls, There are 3 separate hostels for girls. All the girl’s hostel rooms have attached bathrooms and toilets.
Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering