Established in 1967, National Institute of Technology, Silchar is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Silchar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Assam. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, National Institute of Technology, Silchar (NITS) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. National Institute of Technology, Silchar (NITS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NITS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.