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JEE Main 2025 counselling process will begin from June 3, 2025.
NIT Jalandhar is conducting SPARC workshop cum symposium from June 14 to 15, 2025.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NITJ), Punjab was established in 1987. Initially it was started as the “Regional Engineering College” and then got the status of “National Institute of Technology” by the Government of India in 2002. NIT Jalandhar has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation.
The courses at NIT Jalandhar include B.E/B. Tech, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, M.B.A, and Ph.D. Candidates applying for admission must meet the eligibility criteria of the desired course. Before applying for admissions at NIT Jalandhar the candidates should appear for the relevant entrance examination, including JEEMain/GATE/JAM/CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/SAT or equivalent examination and secure a valid score. The candidates should meet the cutoff requirement of NIT Jalandhar to proceed with the next stage of the admission process and appear for JoSAA/CCMN/ CCMT counselling process.
Various top companies visit NIT Jalandhar campus to provide placement opportunities to its students. The highest package offered at NIT Jalandhar was Rs 62 LPA in CSE branch. The average package offered by IT companies was Rs 11.2 LPA during placements in 2024. As per NIT Jalandhar NIRF report 2025, the median salary offered for B.Tech course was Rs 7.94 LPA.
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NIT Jalandhar has been ranked in the overall category and Engineering domain by NIRF ranking 2024. According to NIRF ranking 2024, NIT Jalandhar has ranked at 58th position in Engineering domain. Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar secured its position in the 101-150 rank band as per NIRF ranking 2024 in the Overall category.
Candidates can find NIT Jalandhar ranking for 2024, 2023 and 2022 in the table mentioned below:
Year | Engineering | Overall |
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2024 | 58 | 101-150 |
2023 | 46 | 72 |
2022 | 52 | 85 |
National Institute of Technology Jalandhar has been ranked at 51(Public) among universities and rated with AAAA+ in Engineering domain by Careers360
In 2024, NIT Jalandhar's cutoff for B.Tech CSE was 15326 while it was 14058 in round 1. NIT Jalandhar B.Tech cutoff for the ECE branch was 21840 in 2023 and it increased to 24613 in 2024 for round 1. NIT Jalandhar B.Tech cutoff 2024 for candidates belonging to different categories for round 1 is mentioned below:
Course | Gen | OBC | SC | ST |
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60889 | 58125 | 12025 | 2534 | |
51765 | 45149 | 10121 | - | |
59226 | 48225 | 10614 | 22842 | |
15326 | 10407 | 3994 | 6283 | |
19353 | 15306 | 5140 | 6872 | |
29003 | 26095 | 6375 | 29341 | |
24613 | 20809 | 6601 | 9295 | |
26506 | 24695 | 6638 | 19406 | |
59609 | 56013 | 12521 | - | |
21794 | 19096 | 5796 | 14880 | |
42078 | 38657 | 9647 | - | |
24539 | 20844 | 6508 | 6525 | |
44615 | 64378 | 8810 | 26070 | |
64669 | 59086 | 12817 | - |
The number of companies that participated in NIT Jalandhar was more than 150. The total number of job offers made in 2024 was 815 compared to 904 in 2023. The NIT Jalandhar placement percentage was more than 80% in 2024. The details of NIT Jalandhar placements 2024 are mentioned below:
Particulars | Statistics |
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Number of Companies Visited | 150 + |
Number of Job Offers | 830 |
Highest Salary Offered | Rs 62 LPA |
Average Package Offered for CSE | Rs 13 LPA |
M.Tech Highest Package | Rs 34 LPA |
Average Stipend for M.Tech VLSI | Rs 40,100 |
Highest Stipend for M.Tech | Rs 80,000 |
Top Recruiters for B.Tech | Amazon, Google, Nvidia, EIL, HPCL, Bajaj Finserv, Trident Group and more. |
Top Recruiters for M.Tech | Qualcomm, Sagacious Research, L&T, Equilibrium Solutions Pvt Ltd and more |
The NIT Jalandhar is located at Grand Trunk Road, Barnala - Amritsar Bypass Rd, Jalandhar, Punjab 144011.
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Parameter | Description |
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Established | 2002 |
Exam | JEE Main, GATE, CMAT |
Courses | 5 Degrees and 77 Courses |
Institute Type | Institute of National Importance |
Gender | Co-ed |
Student Count | 4687 |
Faculty Count | 191 |
Campus Size | 154 acres |
Gender Percentage | Male 77% and Female 23% |
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States | 58% |
Overall Yearly Trend
Domain | Year | Score | Rank Band | Rank |
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Overall | 2024 | -NA- | 101-150 | -NA- |
Overall | 2023 | 49.04 | -NA- | 72 |
Overall | 2022 | 45.85 | -NA- | 85 |
Overall | 2021 | 44.53 | -NA- | 78 |
Domain | Year | Rank/Rating |
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-NA- | undefined |
Particulars | Statistics |
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First year total students intake | 609 |
Total students admitted | 265 |
Total Graduated Students | 262 |
Total Placed Students | 127 |
Placement Percentage | 65.46 |
Total student gone for higher studies | 68 |
Median Salary | 7.20 L |
The university scholarships include a wide variety for students from government as well as private places of origin. There are many types of scholarships offered based on the type of students enrolling and eligibility criteria. The students must have a certain percentage to be satisfied to be considered for the NIT Jalandhar scholarships. The scholarships are also awarded based on the department the student is enrolled in. Each NIT Jalandhar scholarship is offered to a specific number of students based on availability and some scholarships provide a maintenance fee and book allowance in addition. Students from economic and socially backward sections such as SC/ST, OBC etc.will be specially considered for the financial aid.
Name | Amount Offered | Eligibility Criteria |
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Guru Har Krishnan Education Society scholarship | Parental income should not exceed Rs.25000 per month. For maintenance, students will receive between Rs.100 to 600 per month Rs.20.24 lakhs for 584 students on an average basis | Students must be having financial need and must have academic merit of 60%. Students must pursue courses in medical, engineering, management, teaching and postgraduate level. The award will be first come first serve basis. |
Dr. Partap Singh Memorial scholarship | Rs. 10000 every year | Awarded for the students of B.Tech civil engineering For academic topper and needy students of civil engineering department |
Rs.20000 cash reward for every semester | Student with financial need basis | |
MCM scholarships | Tuition waiver depending upon the CGPA | Parental income must be less than Rs. 1.8 lakh from all sources per annum. The scholarship should be availed academic merit above for 75% |
Smt ShyamLata Garg scholarships | Rs.60,000 per annum scholarship amount. | Students must be having merit as well as financial need and should be a student pursuing engineering. Candidate should have a minimum of 65% marks in class 12. Parental income should not exceed Rs. 6 LPA Please note: 20 scholarships awarded every year. |
Shri.Anand Swaroop Garg Memorial scholarships | Rs.50,000 per annum scholarship amount. | |
Shri.Ram Lal Gupta Memorial scholarships | Rs.40,000 per annum scholarship amount. | |
Smt. Shanti Devi Memorial scholarships | Rs.30,000 per annum scholarship amount. | |
Shri.Ram Ji Lal Memorial scholarships | Rs.20,000 per annum scholarship amount. | |
Siemens India scholarship for 1st year engineering students | Tuition fee reimbursement, book allowances, holistic development programme 50% reserved for girls | Indian students in Engineering meritorious students in first year engineering such as electrical, electronics and telecommunication, mechanical, instrumentation, computer science and IT. |
Scholarship - Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access (FAEA) | Girl students avail special scholarship through merit cum means basis. For general students with 90% in HSC will receive financial support, maintenance, hostel and mess charges. | Sponsored by Tata, students must have a valid HSC certificate or first year UG student. The student must belong to SC/ST or below the poverty line. |
Post matric Ashirwad scholarships for students | - | SC and OBC students supported by Punjab and Chandigarh Welfare Department |
SC and OBC students supported by permanent resident of Rajasthan only | ||
Scholarships for students with disabilities NHFDC | 30% reserved for girls Tuition waiver offered on quarterly basis. Maintenance allowance of Rs.2500 for undergraduate for 10 months and Rs. 3000 for postgraduate for 1 year. Book allowance of Rs.6000 per annum for UG students and Rs.10000 per annum for PG students. | Parental income must be less than Rs.25000 per month or 3 lakhs per annum from all sources. No other scholarships availed. 2500 scholarships for students in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in professional and technical courses |
Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) provides admissions at UG, PG, and Doctoral courses. Before applying for the NIT Jalandhar admissions 2025 the candidate should appear for the appropriate entrance examination. For NIT Jalandhar B. Tech admissions, a valid score in JEE Main 2025 is required. NIT Jalandhar M.Tech admission is done based on marks obtained by candidates in GATE.
The Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar accepts JAM scores for admission to M.Sc. courses. The scores of CAT/CMAT/MAT are considered for NIT Jalandhar M.B.A. admissions. Candidates having valid scores in the entrance examination can appear for the counselling process of NIT Jalandhar courses for admission.
Candidates applying for NIT Jalandhar admissions should refer to the table below to know about the stepwise application process.
Course | NIT Jalandhar Application Process |
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B.E/B.Tech | 1. Candidates need to register for JoSAA counselling. 2. Then complete the registration process by filling out the required information. 3. Finally report to NIT Jalandhar with the required original documents. |
M.E/M.Tech | 1. Fill out the NIT Jalandhar M.Tech application form from the official website of the college after registering for CCMT. 2. Pay NIT Jalandhar M.Tech application fees and submit the form. |
M.Sc | 1. Candidates should register for CCMN counselling. 2. Applicants should complete the registration process by filling out the required information. 3. Pay the NIT Jalandhar application fee along with the submission of required documents. |
MBA | 1. Fill out an NIT Jalandhar application form and upload the required documents. 2. Pay NIT Jalandhar application fees and submit the form. |
PhD |
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The details of important upcoming events of entrance exams like JEE Main, CAT, JAM, and GATE for National Institute of Technology Durgapur admissions are given below in tabular format.
Events | Dates |
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Start date of JEE Mains 2025 counselling registration and choice filling | June 3, 2025 |
Mock Seat Allocation-1 | June 9, 2025 |
Mock Seat Allocation-2 | June 11, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 seat allotment - Round 1 | June 14, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 seat allotment - Round 2 | June 21, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 seat allotment - Round 3 | June 28, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 seat allotment - Round 4 | July 4, 2025 |
JEE Main 2025 seat allotment - Round 5 | July 10, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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Online registration | May 14, 2025 |
Last date for CCMT 2025 registration | June 4, 2025 |
Last date for fee payment by UPI/Debit/Credit card/Net Banking | June 4, 2025 |
Last date for choice filling and locking | June 6, 2025 |
Round 1 CCMT | |
Seat allotment | June 9, 2025 |
Payment of the seat acceptance fee, followed by reporting at any RC | June 9 to 14, 2025 |
Document verification | June 9 to 17, 2025 |
Last date for the resolution of any queries | June 18, 2025 |
CCMT 2025 Round 2 | |
CCMT seat allotment result | June 21, 2025 |
Payment of the seat acceptance fee, followed by reporting at any RC | June 21 to 24, 2025 |
Online document verification | June 21 to 24, 2025 |
Last date for the resolution of any queries | June 25, 2025 |
CCMT 2025 Round 3 | |
CCMT Seat allotment result | June 27, 2025 |
Payment of the seat acceptance fee, followed by reporting at any RC | June 27 to 30, 2025 |
Verification of documents | June 27 to July 1, 2025 |
Last date for the resolution of any queries | July 1, 2025 |
Payment of Partial Admission Fee online (all rounds) | July 2 to 5, 2025 |
Withdrawal from the admitted institute | July 2 to 5, 2025 |
Events | Dates |
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Declaration of JAM 2025 first admission list | May 23, 2025 |
Last date for online payment of the seat booking fee for the first admission list | May 30, 2025 |
Declaration of JAM 2025 second admission list | Jun 8, 2025 |
Last date for online payment of the seat booking fee for the second admission list | Jun 11, 2025 |
Declaration of JAM 2025 third admission list | June 16, 2025 |
Last date for online payment of the seat booking fee for the third admission list | June 20, 2025 |
Declaration of JAM 2025 fourth admission list | June 30, 2025 |
Last date for online payment of the seat booking fee for the fourth admission list | July 3, 2025 |
Also see: NIT Jalandhar Facilities
The NITJ has a separate login portal on the official website v1.nitj.ac.in/erp/login. Students can log in to the NITJ by using the same username and password that was generated in the beginning. The NIT Srinagar Login portal shows the institute's latest and upcoming events and updates. The portal includes placement details, admission status, fee details, and many others.
B.Tech is the only programme offered at the undergraduate level course of study for candidates in a variety of streams. NIT Jalandhar B.Tech course duration is 4 years and they are offered in full-time mode.
Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
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1063 | 10+2 PCM with 60% or 6.50 CGPA+ JEE Main examination score |
The institute offers Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) programmes at the postgraduate level course of study for candidates in a variety of streams. The duration of all NIT Jalandhar PG courses is 2 years.
Course | Seat Intake | Eligibility |
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38 | Bachelor’s degree with 60% or 6.5 CGPA (55% SC/ST or 6 CGPA) + CAT/CMAT/MAT | |
155 | Bachelor’s degree in Science with 60% or 6.5 CGPA + valid score in JAM | |
871 | B.Sc/B.Tech/B.E with 60% + GATE (or) UGC/CSIR fellowship |
NIT Jalandhar M.Tech admissions are available for courses in 47 different specialisations. The M.Tech courses are offered in full-time mode in branches like Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, VLSI Design, Structural and Construction Engineering and more.
To complete the admission process, the candidate should pay the NIT Jalandhar admission fee.
The institute offers M.Sc admissions in full-time mode for duration of two years. NIT Jalandhar M.Sc admissions are offered in specialisations like Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandha,r admission to the MBA programme is offered for duration of two years. The MBA programme is offered with dual specialisations in Finance, Marketing and Human Resources.
The Ph.D is a research-based doctoral programme at NIT Jalandhar and it requires certain eligibility and profile for enrolment. The institute gives admission to 12 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programmes. The duration of NIT Jalandhar Ph.D courses is 6 years.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
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Bachelor’s degree with 60% or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 5.5 CGPA in Humanities/Social Sciences) + NET/GATE/JRF |
Based on the results of the entrance exam, NIT Jalandhar provides admissions counselling for the chosen degree. JoSAA will manage the B.Tech. counselling for the JEE Main test. GATE counselling for M.Tech students will be conducted by the CCMT and COAP. To be considered for admission to various postgraduate and doctorate programmes at NIT Jalandhar, candidates must participate in the relevant counselling process. Candidates must bring all required documents to the counselling procedure.
The institute will release the results and provide a separate results portal on the official website v1.nitj.ac.in/erp/login. Students can access the result portal by giving their username, roll number, and password. The candidate should follow the institute’s instructions to enter the password. Then the candidates can check their results by clicking on the specific branch and semester. In case of any discrepancy candidates can reset the password by clicking on nitj.ac.in/erp/forgot_password.
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Note: The candidates should carry a hard copy of the application form and allotment letter for future reference.
It is quite great. It has a very well-designed curriculum and classrooms, and the library is also very well-updated with books from every domain. The hostel provides students with a comfortable living experience and makes earning enjoyable.
NIT Jalandhar has good infrastructure with well-developed labs and classrooms. There are three hostels for first-year students: BH1, BH2, and BH5. BH1 and BH2 are better than BH5 because the food and facilities are much better in BH1 and BH2, but BH1 and BH2 are four-seater, while BH5 is a two-seater.
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Considering your JEE Mains rank of 1.16 lakh and percentile of 92.2, let's evaluate the options:
Option 1: IPE in NIT Jalandhar
- Branch: Instrumentation and Process Engineering (IPE) might not be as popular as CSE or ECE, but it's a niche field with good job prospects.
- College: NIT Jalandhar is a reputable institution with a good rating (4.1/5).
Option 2: CSE in UIET Hoshiarpur
- Branch: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is a highly sought-after field with excellent job opportunities.
- College: UIET Hoshiarpur is affiliated with Punjab University, and its CSE program has a rating of 3.7/5.
Option 3: ECE in CCET Chandigarh
- Branch: Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) is a core branch with good job prospects.
- College: CCET Chandigarh is located in a prime location, offering access to various opportunities, and has a better faculty compared to UIET Hoshiarpur. ECE at CCET is considered better than most courses.
Based on the information, here's a suggestion:
- If you're interested in CSE, UIET Hoshiarpur might be a good option, but consider the college's reputation and placement record.
- If you're inclined towards ECE, CCET Chandigarh seems like a better choice due to its location, faculty, and placement opportunities.
- IPE in NIT Jalandhar is also a viable option if you're interested in the instrumentation and process engineering field.
Ultimately, prioritize your interests and career goals when making a decision. Consider factors like college culture, location, and alumni network in addition to branch and college reputation.
With a CRL rank of two hundred twenty-seven thousand and an SC category rank of fifteen thousand, your chances of getting Computer Science Engineering (CSE) at NIT Jalandhar may be challenging. NIT Jalandhar is a popular institute, and CSE typically has higher cutoffs.
However, having home state quota can improve your chances slightly. Here are some considerations:
Check Previous Year Cutoffs : Look at the previous year's opening and closing ranks for SC category students in CSE at NIT Jalandhar.
Counseling Process : Participate in the JoSAA counseling process, as it can provide better clarity on your chances.
Alternative Branches : If CSE is not available, consider other branches of engineering that may have lower cutoffs.
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The qualifying percentile for general category candidates is typically around 93.23. So securing admission to NIT Jalandhar or NIT Hamirpur is highly unlikely mate.
Yes, the government of India has declared the university as an 'Institute of National Importance.' Regional Engineering College in Punjab was given the status of NIT Jalandhar in 2002.
As per the NIRF ranking 2024, NIT Jalandhar has secured 58th rank in Engineering domain. NIT J has also secured its position in 101-150 rank band in Overall category by NIRF ranking 2024.
The campus of the university is spread over an area of 154 acres. NIT Jalandhar provides excellent infrastructure with all the required amenities to its students, staff and faculty members.
The university list consists of 86 programmes in total. NIT Jalandhar offers courses at UG, PG and doctoral level. The courses at NIT Jalandhar includes B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and Ph.D courses.
Yes, the university has collaborations with numerous foreign universities such as Technical University of Liberec (Czech Republic), Ecole Centrale De Lille (France) etc.
Ali Hyder Rizvi (Director, Morgan Stanley), Nalin Chakoo (Director and Head, Samsung), Anupam Varghese to name a few are some of the notable alumni of the university.
Yes, the university has well-furnished individual boys and girls hostels for the accommodation of students. The hostels at NIT Jalandhar are equipped with all the required amenities.
The fee for the entire duration of B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering course is Rs.7,44,000. The fee is subject to revision as per the guidelines of the college.
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) course offered by the university has a total of 38 seats. The MBA course is offered for duration of two years.
With a distance of 88 km, Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar is the nearest airport to the university.
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