Engineering
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar is an institution of national importance in the
state of Assam for imparting technical education. The institute was earlier known as Regional
Engineering College (REC).
With the passage of NIT bill, the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) of Government of India
has renamed REC Silchar as National Institute of Technology, Silchar. The government also bestowed
Deemed University status on NIT Silchar with agreement from University Grants Commission (UGC)
and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The NIT Silchar is an institution of national importance for providing engineering and technology
training and conducting research in a range of disciplines. The reach of NIT Silchar is not only
limited to engineering and technology programmes. The institute conducts a number of study
programmes in basic sciences, humanities and other allied disciplines. The institute also
offers Continuing Education Programmes and Consultancy Services.
