Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem

Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) came into existence in 1960. The Institute is working under the administrative control of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The IIHT courses are approved by AICTE, New Delhi and the institute is affiliated with Anna University Chennai .

The institute offers various courses in the field of handloom and textile technology. The IIHT courses include the B. Tech in Handloom and Textile Technology , Diploma, Post Diploma and skill development courses. Before applying for a desired course, the candidates should meet the IIHT eligibility criteria. The candidates must take the appropriate entrance exam, such as JEE Main .

Admission to IIHT will be based on the merit of the candidate's academic record and the score in the entrance test. The IIHT Salem Placement Cell is the link connecting students to the companies. Every recruitment activity which is held on the campus is executed by the IIHT placement cell. IIHT Salem offers several facilities on the campus for the students and the staff.

Among the IIHT facilities are separate accommodations for boys and girls, a library, a medical/hospital, a cafeteria, labs, sports facilities and many more. Indian Institute of Handloom Technology is located in a lush green campus of about 40 acres popularly known as Foulke’s compound. The institute is located in Thillai Nagar, Salem in Tamil Nadu. Salem Junction is the nearest railway station and it is 7.

8 km away from the campus. The Salem airport is the nearest airport to the IIHT Salem campus and it is 17 km away from the campus.