Siliguri Institute of Technology, a Degree Engineering College, started functioning since 1999 with the approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and initially the Institute was affiliated to the University of North Bengal. From 2001 onwards, the Institute has been affiliated to the West Bengal University of Technology (WBUT).

Siliguri, the gateway to the North-East India, Bhutan, Nepal and Sikkim, is well connected to Kolkata and other part of the Country by Rail, Bus, Air services. Siliguri Institute of Technology is 5 kms away from Siliguri, on NH 55,
connecting Darjeeling to the rest of the country, situated in a lush green environment surrounded by Tea Garden, Forests with Himalayas at the backdrop. Good infrastructure, well equipped Laboratories and good Faculty & Laboratory Staffs are available in each department. Special attention is given to maintain discipline, dress code and attendance.