IIHT Salem was established in 1960 and is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai. The Institute is also approved by AICTE. It offers Under Graduate, Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma Programmes. Admission in the courses is Merit and Entrance based.

The Institute also offers a certificate course in handloom entrepreneur and the course duration is 4 months. The Institute has a good placement record and in the year 2018-19, 9 top recruiters had visited the campus for recruiting students. 

IIHT Salem Important Dates

Event Dates
TNEA 2023 Registration Window May 05, 2023 – June 04, 2023
TNEA 2023 Exam to be announced

IIHT Salem Highlights

Tabulated below are few facts about the Institute candidates can check:

Institute Name| Type Indian Institute of Handloom Technology| Government
Affiliated to Anna University
Approved by AICTE
Courses Offered UG/Diploma/PG Diploma
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance Based
Campus Area 40 Acres
Facilities Available Canteen, Library, Guest House, Stationery Room and Reprography, Hostels
Top Recruiters Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, Manju Exports, Chennai Silks,
Official Website http://www.iihtsalem.edu.in\

IIHT Salem Courses Offered

The Institute offers numerous courses and the details about the same is tabulated below.

Courses Details
B. Tech Specialization: Handloom and Textile Technology
Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with PCM
PG Diploma Specialization: Textile Processing
Duration: 1.5 Years
Eligibility: Diploma/Graduation with PCM
Diploma Specialization: Handloom and Textile Technology
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10th

IIHT Salem Admission

Admission in B. Tech programme is based on rank obtained in JEE Mains. For PG Diploma, the selection is Merit-based along with counselling. For the Diploma programme, the selection is on the basis of grades obtained in 10th standard.

How to Apply?

A candidate who wishes to get admission in this Institute need to follow the below-given steps:

  • Visit the Institute’s official website and download the application form
  • Fill all the basic details carefully by going through the instructions
  • Upload the required documents
  • Pay the application fee and submit the form
  • Take out the print out of the form for future reference

For detailed information read  IIHT Salem Admission

IIHT Salem Placement

The Institute provides good placement opportunities to students of different fields. The placement information for the year 2018-19 is given below:

  • Highest Salary Package for Degree Course: 3.12 LPA
  • Highest Salary Package for Diploma Course: 2.49 LPA
  • Selected Candidates for Degree Course: 18
  • Selected Candidates for Diploma Course: 31
  • No. of Companies Participated: 9

To read more click on  IIHT Salem Placements

IIHT Salem Facilities

Just like every top Institute, IIHT also provides all the facilities to students and faculty members.

  • Common Room: Separate common rooms for girls as well as boys are available inside the campus.
  • Sports: The Institute has a sports complex that has outdoor and indoor games facilities like volleyball, cricket, football. Indoor game facilities like chess, carom, badminton etc.
  • Auditorium: The campus has a spacious auditorium that can be used for conducting functions like seminars, annual day, cultural programmes, meetings and much more.
  • Guest House: The campus has a guest house that can be used to accommodate visitors. The guest house is completely well furnished with AC Rooms.
  • Hostels: Separate hostel facilities are available for both girls and boys. 2 boys hostel and 2 girls hostel are there along with mess facility. Newspapers and facility of TV is also there.
  • Classrooms: The classrooms are surrounded by trees & equipped with LCD projector, computer etc.
  • Library: The campus has a beautiful library with large collection of books. The library has national as well as international journals, magazines and reference books.

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IIHT Salem Faculty

The Institute has experienced faculty members who are well versed in their respective fields. Majority of them holds PhD degree while some of them have completed masters in their fields.

  • Professors: 1+
  • Assistant Professors: 11+
  • Associate Professors: 2+

Get information on  IIHT Salem Faculty

IIHT Salem FAQs

Ques. Does IIHT Salem different committees in the campus?

Ans. Yes, the Institute has 6 committees namely Anti Ragging Committee, Anti Ragging Squad Committee, Sexual Harassment Committee, Complaints cum redressal Committee, Discipline and Welfare Committee and Grievances Committee. Every committee has its own functions which benefit students in every way.

Ques. Does IIHT Salem reserve seats for backward class?

Ans. Yes, the Institute has reserved seats for students of backward category. 27% is reserved for OBC category, 15% is reserved for SC category and 7.5% is reserved for ST category. 

Ques. Are there any laboratories at IIHT Salem?

Ans. Yes, the Institute has Science and Humanities Lab, General Engineering Lab and Textile Technology Lab. In total there are English/Language Lab, Physics Lab, Chemistry, Engineering Practical Lab, Mechanical Lab, Dyeing and Printing Lab, Cloth Analysis Lab, Computer-Aided Textile Design Lab, EEE Lab, Computer lab, Weaving Lab, Powerloom Weaving Lab,

Ques. How is the weaving laboratory at IIHT Salem?

Ans. The weaving laboratory in the campus is well-equipped with Charka, Pit Loom, Frame Loom with lattice dobby, sectional warping machine, pit loom with lattice dobby, multi treadle frame loom, jacquard look with hooks and multi treadle frame loom with lattice dobby.

Ques. What are the facilities in sports complex offered at IIHT Salem?

Ans. The campus has a neat cricket ground, 2 volleyball grounds, concreted basketball ground, shuttle badminton grounds, kho kho ground. In addition to this, throw events, track events and field event facilities are also available for athletics. Gallery with a stage is also there for arranging sports functions.