** Admission to NIT Agartala requires a competitive rank in the JEE Mains exam, with general category candidates typically needing ranks between 15,000 and 40,000. Faculty members are highly qualified, with many holding PhDs, and the favorable 1:20 faculty-to-student ratio allows for personalized attention. Tuition fees depend on family income: students with income over 5 lakhs pay ?1,25,000 annually, those with income between 1 lakh and 5 lakhs pay ?35,000 per semester, and students with income below 1 lakh are exempt from tuition fees.
The placement record is strong, with up to 94% placement rates in key departments like Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. In 2023, the highest salary package was INR 70 LPA, and average packages ranged from INR 9 to 13 LPA. Over 400 companies visit the campus for recruitment, including major firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Students become eligible for placements by the 6th semester, and internships are available from the 5th semester with stipends up to 1 lakh per month.
Scholarships are available for SC, ST, OBC, and economically weaker students. SC and ST students receive a full tuition fee waiver, while OBC students with income below 1 lakh also receive full remission. General and OBC students with income between 1 lakh and 5 lakhs get a two-thirds fee waiver. Hostel fees are separate, around 30,000 per semester. The college collaborates with central and state governments, as well as private organizations, to offer scholarships and ensure strong placement opportunities, with an average salary of 6-7 lakhs.
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