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Computer Science Engineering is the most popular specialisation under BTech programme in NIT Sikkim. The cutoff for BTech CSE was 30095 in 2021 which increased to 34085 in 2023. As for the placement, NIT Sikkim has an concluded its 2022 placements with 80.84% and the BTech students received 100% internship oppurtunities in reputed organisations. Check below for more reasons to join NIT Sikkim for BTech: 

Yes, there is an M.Tech programme offered at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Sikkim. The institute offers M.Tech in three specialisations: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Communication Engineering and Control Power and Electric Drives. The M.Tech programme at NIT Sikkim is a two-year full-time course. M.Tech admission selection includes Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 60% and a valid score of GATE/CCMT entrance exam.

The seat intake for MTech programme in NIT Sikkim is divided among the specialisation offered by the MTech programme. The Computer Scirnce and Engineering (CSE) intake total seat of 23, M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering intakes  23 seat aswell and M.Tech. in Control, Power and Electric Drives intakes the least of only 8 seats. 

NIT Sikkim offers M.Tech programmes with a duration for two years. M.Tech programme at NIT Sikkim is offered in five specialisations namely:Computer Science & Engineering, Control, Power & Electric Drives Electronics, Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning andVLSI & Embedded Systems.The Admission eligibility criteria for the M.Tech programme includes Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree with 60% aggregate. GATE and CCMT counselling is prefer for the selection criteria.

NIT Sikkim offers BTech programmes with a duration for four years. BTech programme at NIT Sikkim is offered in  specialisations namely Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The eligibility criteria for the BTech specialisations includes twelve years of shcool education with 75% aggregate. National entrance exams is the source of admission for the BTech programme.

The basic eligibility criteria to apply for the M.Tech course at NIT Sikkim is that the candidate must have completed a BE/BTech degree in a relevant field from a recognised university or institute. Additionally, the candidate must have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in their undergraduate degree programme. Further, the selection procedure includes GATE and CCMT exams.

NIT Sikkim M.Tech application process is done through GATE application process. Candidates need to visit the official website of GATE gate2024.iisc.ac.in. The process of applying includes registration, filling out the online application form, uploading the required documents, and payment of the application fee. 

NIT Sikkim provides a wide range of academic programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, These programs include Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Master of Technology (MTech), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), with various specialisations available in each programme. All the programmes except PhD  are entirely based on Entry-level exams. As for the PhD programme candidates have to appear for the Institution entrance exam and a personal interview.

National Institute of Technology, Sikkim was established in 2010.  As per the ranking, the institute falls in the 151-200 rank band, as per NIRF 2023 rankings of Tech Colleges. NIT Sikkim has been recognised as an 'Institution of National Importance' by the Ministry of Education (MOE), Government of India. Talking about the NIT Sikkim placement rate for the BTech programme, it offers a decent package. As per the latest placement brochure, 83.70% of BTech students were placed during the academic year 2022-23. Further, the BTech students of NIT Sikkim received 100% internship opportunities in reputed organisations. The prominent recruiters of NIT Sikkim placements 2023 included Deloitte, Infosys, Oracle, Salesforce, etc.

Computer Science Engineering is the most popular specialisation under M.Tech programme in NIT Sikkim after BTech programme . The cutoff for M.Tech CSE was 408 in 2021 which decreased to 385 in 2022 indicating lesser demand of M.Tech course among candidates.As for the placement, NIT Sikkim has an concluded its 2022 placements with 80.84% and the M.Tech students received 100% internship oppurtunities in reputed organisations.