Question 1

When was NIT Srinagar established?

Accepted Answer

NIT Srinagar was established in 1960 as one of the nine RECs during the 2nd Five-Year Plan. It became NIT in 2003.

Question 2

What was the highest placement package?

Accepted Answer

Rs 39 LPA in 2024 (CSE, offered by Autodesk to 2 students). Median UG package Rs 11 LPA as per NIRF 2025.

Question 3

What is unique about NIT Srinagar's location?

Accepted Answer

The 67-acre campus is on the banks of Dal Lake with Hazratbal Shrine and Zabarwan Hills nearby, making it one of the most scenic NIT campuses.

Question 4

What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Srinagar?

Accepted Answer

Ranked 73rd in Engineering (score 50.23) and in the 101-150 overall band by NIRF 2025. This is an improvement from 79th in 2024 and 82nd in 2023.

Question 5

What are the core technical departments?

Accepted Answer

B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Full Tuition Fee Waiver (SC/ST/PwD) Complete exemption	SC/ST/PwD	100% Tuition Fee Waiver
Economically Backward (< Rs 1 lakh) Full remission	Family income < Rs 1 lakh	100% Tuition Fee Remission
Economically Backward (Rs 1-5 lakh) Two-thirds waiver	Family income Rs 1-5 lakh	2/3rd Tuition Fee Remission

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