Which one is better: NIT Sikkim or NIT Agartala?
The 2024 placement data for NIT Agartala has not not been released. The table given below compares the NIT Sikkim placement details 2023 with NIT Agartala:
| NIT Name | Median Package (2023) | Placement Rate (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| NIT Sikkim | INR 8.50 LPA (BTech)/ INR 8.20 LPA (MTech)* | 83.70% (BTech) |
| NIT Agartala | INR 8.50 LPA (BTech)/ INR 6.25 LPA (MTech)* | 95% (BTech)* |
*The details are gathered from the NIRF report 2024.
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Find below the comparison between two prestigious NITs with components like fees, ranking, etc.
College | BTech Fee | NIRF Ranking | Highest Package 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
NIT Sikkim | INR 5.86 Lakh | 151 | INR 44 LPA |
NIT Agartala | INR 7.03 Lakh | 101 | INR 52 lakh |
As seen from above data, NIT Agartala is likely a better choice than NIT Sikkim. As NIT Sikkim is among the newly established NITs of the Northeast whereas NIT Agartala is the oldest.
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No exceptions in NIT Sikkim refund rules have been mentioned regarding BTech students of non full fee payers category. Candidates should approach the admission office of NIT Sikkim to get confirmation on this matter.
Yes, candidates who have not received their Class 12 board exam results can still apply for BTech at NIT Sikkim. Registration for both JEE Main and JoSAA counselling can be completed before these results are announced.
If during JoSAA counselling, a candidae is unable to submit their final
No, candidates cannot apply for NIT Sikkim BTech admission in offline mode. Candidates who want to apply for BTech must register for JEE Mains followed by JoSAA counselling. Registration for both is only possible online through their respective NTA portals.
NIT Sikkim does mention that it offers refunds to candidates who choose to withdraw their admission.
It further states that all caution deposits will be refunded.
However, NIT Sikkim refund policy does not contain anything regarding other fee components such as admission fees or tuition fees.
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Yes, you can get into NIT Sikkim with a rank of 40000 if you belong to the General AI category. The NIT Sikkim cutoff 2026 was declared for the first round for admission to various BTech course branches. The cutoff has been published for the first round.
General AI category students can see the
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