ABOUT NIT SRINAGAR

National Institute of Technology Srinagar (NIT Srinagar) is situated at the banks of the world famous Dal lake, with the world famous Hazratbal Shrine adjacent to it in the North. It is one of the premier Educational Institutes in the Northern Regions of India. It was established in 1960 and has been one of the eighteenth Regional Engineering Colleges sponsored by the Govt. of India during the 2nd plan.  The Institute acquired the status of National Institute of Technology with deemed to be University status during August, 2003 and attained full autonomy in its Academics with the approval of the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and the Government of India. On August 15th 2007 it became an Institute of National Importance.

Besides running BTech programmes in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Chemical Engineering, the institute also offers MTech Programmes in various super-specializations like Water Resources Engineering, Structural Engineering, Communication and Information Technology, Mechanical Systems Design etc. Large number of students are registered for MPhil and PhD programmes every year in both engineering as well as science departments. Right from its inception NIT Srinagar has been actively involved with Research and Development activities.  Admission to NITs is through the All India Entrance Examination (AIEEE) conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

The institute has one of the best Technical Library in J&K state. It subscribes to most of the leading journals and has huge collection of books in engineering and science streams. It has an Industry Interaction Cell established in 1989. NIT Srinagar is a residential institute with all the important facilities and amenities within the campus. There are very good hostels for both boys and girls in the campus premises. All students and most faculty live on campus, in students hostels and staff quarters. Various departments, administrative buildings and library have been networked. Networking of all hostels is currently in process.

 

Civil Engineering Department

 National Institute of Technology, Srinagar (then REC Srinagar) was established in 1960 and the Civil Engineering Department is part of the institute since its inception. The Department has grown over the years and is now recognized as one of the major engineering departments in the country.

 The department has developed strong links with the building and construction industry, both within and outside the country. Besides high quality teaching and instruction at both UG and PG levels, the Department is actively involved in basic and applied research and consultancy and provides high quality technical advisory support through various R&D projects and consultancy to various organizations. The Department of Civil Engineering with its multifaceted faculty continues to maintain and cultivate its strong links with the infrastructural industry and academic and research institutions both within and outside the country.

The department has strong faculty who have obtained PhDs from Leading Indian and foreign institutions. Expertise is available in Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Engineering Geology. For management purpose, the department is divided into three divisions namely Structural Engineering Division, Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering Division and Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Division. 

 

Location and Map

The National Institute of Technology is about 08 km away from the Tourist Reception Centre and 09 km from the city centre. It is well connected with most parts of the city by a dependable road transport service. Srinagar airport and the nearest railway station (Jammu Tawi) are located about 20 km and 300 km away from the institute campus respectively.

Airways: Srinagar airport is 14 km from the city centre. Private taxis/tata-sumos/cars and Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (J&KSRTC) buses operate between the airport and the city.

Road Ways: National Highway 1-A connecting Srinagar with Jammu is a good, all-weather road with several sharp inclines and hairpin bends. The famous Jawahar Tunnel that connects Jammu with the Kashmir Valley across the Pir Panjal range falls en route. All kinds of vehicles like, Super deluxe/A-class/B-class buses (11 hrs), mini-buses (8 hrs), Taxis, Cars, Tata Sumos (6 hrs) etc. are readily available for the journey.

Railways: The nearest railway station for Srinagar is Jammu Tawi (305 kms) where trains arrive from almost all parts of India.   

City Info:

Area

105 sq kms

Altitude

1,730 m

Temperature

               Max                                Min

Summer

               36oC                               15oC

Winter

               7.3oC                              -2oC

Rainfall

67.5 cms

Population

9,30,136 (2001 Census)

Best Season

Throught the year. Summers are very pleasant and the winters can be quite cold.

Clothing Spring and Autumn

Light woolens

Summer

Cotton/tropical (June falls in Summer)

Winter

Heavy woolens

Language

Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, English

Road Map-Srinagar City

 

Periphery-NIT Srinagar

 

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