About Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, NIT Silchar
NIT Silchar’s Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Department runs a B.Tech in EIE, an M.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering and a PhD.
The Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering is one of the newer departments of the National Institute of Technology Silchar in Assam; its About section gives 2008 as the year it was set up. It offers a B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering for undergraduates and an M.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering for graduate engineers. The department also takes PhD scholars. Instrumentation links electronics with measurement and control, so graduates often work in process industries, power plants, automation firms and research labs. Admission follows the national routes used by all NITs for undergraduate and postgraduate seats.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
B.Tech seats in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering are allotted through JEE Main and the central counselling for NITs. M.Tech seats are filled through CCMT on the basis of GATE scores. PhD admission follows NIT Silchar's own notices, with shortlisting and selection by the institute.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Labs
- Library
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Other colleges in Silchar
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, NIT Silchar
Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam University
Department of Business Administration, Assam University
Department of Computer Science, Assam University
Department of Law, Assam University
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Frequently asked questions
Which courses does NIT Silchar EIE offer?
A B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, an M.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering and a PhD.
When was the department set up?
Its About section says 2008.
Whom do I contact?
The head of department at hod@ei.nits.ac.in.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of EIE - NIT Silchar · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact Us - NIT Silchar · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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