Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE)
Quality Education for Professional Excellence
About Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE)
Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE), situated in the picturesque backdrop of Kumaracoil at the foothills of Vel Hills in Kanniyakumari District, is a renowned deemed-to-be university. Founded originally as an engineering college in 1989, it attained deemed university status in recognition of its stellar academic standards, research output, and infrastructure. NICHE offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs spanning engineering, technology, science, management, humanities, and health sciences. The sprawling campus is equipped with advanced research centers, high-performance computing labs, an extensive library network, and top-tier sports facilities. NICHE has achieved national acclaim for its pioneering research, including the design and launch of the world's first nano-satellite by a university students' team, reflecting its commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and societal advancement.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Application Submission
Apply online or obtain the application form from the university admission cell.
Entrance Test / Merit
Admission based on NICHE Entrance Examination (NICEE) or national test scores.
Counseling & Verification
Document verification and counseling session for seat allotment.
Fee Payment
Remittance of tuition and hostel fees to confirm registration.
Orientation
Induction program for newly admitted students and parents.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Merit scholarships for state and national rank holders
- Sports scholarships with full tuition waivers
- Research fellowships for doctoral candidates
- Minority and government welfare scholarships
- First generation graduate tuition concessions
- Alumni trust financial grants
- Differently-abled student support schemes
- Ward of employee fee concessions
Hostel Facilities
Events
- National Science Day Exhibition
- NICHE TechFest - Ignitron
- International Research Conference
- Annual Athletic Meet
- Cultural Extravaganza - Yuvtarang
- Alumni Meet
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- IEEE Student Branch
- ISTE Chapter
- Robotics Club
- Coding Ninjas Club
- Aero-Modelers Club
Cultural Clubs
- Fine Arts Club
- Music and Dance Club
- Literary Society
- Photography Club
- Quiz Club
Community Service
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- Youth Red Cross
- Blood Donation Camps
- Village Adoption & Development
- Environmental Cleanliness Drives