NIT Srinagar B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the National Institute of Technology Srinagar is based on the JEE Mains exam, held twice a year. Post-exam, students participate in online and campus counseling. JoSAA counseling allows stream selection based on ranks, with final assignments made per merit. The faculty features highly qualified members, mostly PhD holders from prestigious institutions, offering a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:15 to 1:20, which enhances student-teacher interaction. The curriculum includes two exams per semester, with a 100-point marking system.

About 20% of students find these exams tough. The institute's income-based fee structure includes waivers for lower-income families. Families earning less than INR 1 lakh annually get a 100% tuition waiver, paying only hostel and mess fees. Those earning between INR 1 to 5 lakh receive a 2/3 waiver, while incomes above INR 5 lakh pay the full tuition of approximately INR 73,000 yearly. SC/ST students have full waivers, and OBC students with incomes below INR 1 lakh receive specific waivers.

Scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal assist financially needy and meritorious students. Placement success is notable, with about 85% of students securing jobs by their 7th semester, often with multiple offers. The placement rate varies by branch, reaching 75% or more in CSE, IT, and ECE. In 2022, the highest package was 50 LPA, and the average ranged from 8 LPA to 15 LPA, with notable recruiters like Google, Microsoft, and Tata.

Internship opportunities are robust, with around 90% of students securing them, often paid, with average stipends of INR 16,900, reaching up to INR 70,000. Students typically become eligible for placements from the 6th or 7th semester.