National Institute of Technology (NIT) Sikkim

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Sikkim is among the 31 NITs in India and was founded in the year 2010 as an Institute of National Importance under the National Institutes of Technology Act, 2007. The institute is situated in Ravangla, South Sikkim, and comes under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and has all the autonomy in academic, administrative, and financial aspects. The NIT Sikkim strives to deliver quality technical education in the ideal combination of theoretical learning, practical learning and research-based learning. The campus has up-to-date infrastructure comprising all the modernized laboratories, smart classrooms, a well-developed library, research centres, and residential facilities. The institute also focuses on industry-academic partnership and offers students a chance to have internships, industry projects, as well as professional certification that increases their employability and career opportunities. In the undergraduate degree, B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are provided at NIT Sikkim. The post-graduate M.Tech programs touch on specialization, with the curriculum being constantly revised in line with industry demands and new technological inclinations. To access the working professionals and distance learners, NIT Sikkim has partnered with Intellipaat to provide UGC-approved online M.Tech programs. Such programs do not compromise on academic standards to those offered in the on-campus programs but offer flexible learning with interactive modules, live sessions, recorded lectures, and virtual laboratories. Online students also get the same degree, which is equally acceptable by employers and other regulatory bodies, meaning that they have the same career opportunities as traditional programs. NIT Sikkim's vision statement is to be a leader in technical education, research and innovation to produce technically competent and socially responsible professionals that can make a positive impact on the development of the country. With its integrated approach to education and focus on not only the technical competencies, but also ethical principles, NIT Sikkim prepares students to work effectively in the global competitive business.