NIT Jalandhar Highlights
- NIT Jalandhar’s BTech admission is done through the JEE Mains and the result for the JEE Mains 2024 has been released
- The BTech cutoff 2023 for the CSE program at the institute ranged from 14058-16205 ranks for the general home state students
- In 2023, NIT Jalandhar introduced two new programs under the BTech branch namely Data Science and Engineering, and Electronics and VLSI Engineering
- As per the NIRF ranking, NIT Jalandhar stood at 46th rank in India and 3rd in Punjab in the Engineering category
- The first-year fee for the BTech program charged by the institute is INR 84,500
- The institute witnessed a fall in its highest package in 2023 by 18% compared to the year 2022 as it was recorded at INR 51 LPA
- One-week short-term courses are available at the institute on Recent Industrial Trends in Control and Optimization, and Recent Trends in Business Communication.
In 2023, NIT Jalandhar secured the 46th rank under the Engineering segment whereas, in 2022, the rank stood at the 52nd position. Also, in the overall category, NIT Jalandhar has improved its ranking by 13 and 1 spots and bagged 72nd and 5th positions in India and Punjab respectively.
The most opted course of NIT Jalandhar is the BTech program and for admission to this course, students will have to qualify for the JEE Mains exam. The JEE Mains exam takes place twice a year and the registrations for the same usually begin in the months of November and April. Upon clearing this exam, the JoSAA counselling will release 6 rounds of cutoff and seat allotment for the selection process. For the year 2023, the overall JEE Mains cutoff for the All India students ranged from 9890 to 53354 ranks. Apart from these, students can apply for PG programs like MTech, MSc, and MBA through the GATE, IIT JAM, and CAT scores respectively.
Placements at NIT Jalandhar have seen stellar growth over the years as its highest package went up to INR 51 LPA in 2023. Also, an upsurge of approximately 18% was witnessed in the no. of offers made in 2023 as compared to 2022. The list of major recruiters of NIT Jalandhar includes Microsoft, Google, Paytm, Delhivery, etc.
NIT Jalandhar Popular Courses & Admission
Tabulated below are the NIT Jalandhar’s details related to the popular courses including the basic eligibility criteria and total fees:
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
1st Year Fees |
BTech |
Eligibility: Must have passed class 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics Selection: JEE Mains |
INR 84,500 |
MTech |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/ BSc (Engineering) with a first-class or minimum 60% marks Selection: GATE |
INR 57,000 |
MSc |
Eligibility: BSc with first class or minimum 60% marks Selection: IIT JAM |
INR 29,500 |
MBA |
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 60% marks Selection: CAT/CMAT/MAT and GD & PI |
INR 57,000 |
PhD |
Eligibility: Master’s degree with a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks Selection: GATE/ NET/ UGC/ GPAT |
INR 29,500 |
BSc+BEd |
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, and Chemistry along with Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Biology/Biotechnology/Biological Studies/Biochemistry Selection: NCET |
INR 52,000 |
Comparison of Seat Intake with NIT Jalandhar
College Name |
|
NIT Jalandhar |
BTech: 1117 MTech: 380 (CCMT); 295 (Self-sponsored) MSc: 116 |
NIT Hamirpur |
BTech: 830 MTech: 114 MSc: 75 |
NIT Kurukshetra |
BTech: 1147 MTech: 473 (CCMT); 90 (Self-sponsored) MSc: 90 |
- For the 4-year BTech program, the seating capacity of NIT Jalandhar is 1117 including the home state and other state candidates.
- NIT Kurukshetra offers the maximum no. of seats for its BTech program i.e., 1147 as compared to NIT Jalandhar and NIT Hamirpur.
- For the MTech and MSc programs, NIT Jalandhar has a total seating capacity of 675 (MTech) and 116 (MSc) followed by NIT Kurukshetra which is 563 (MTech), and 90 (MSc).
- NIT Hamirpur has the least no. of seat intake for all the UG & PG programs i.e., 830 (BTech), 114 (MTech), and 75 (MSc).
NIT Jalandhar Admission Process
Admission at NIT Jalandhar is made through the national-level entrance scores obtained by the candidates. For admission to the institute’s BTech flagship program, students will be required to apply for the JEE Mains exam and further, have to register for the JoSAA counselling. Follow the steps given below to successfully complete the application process for the NIT Jalandhar BTech program:
Apply for JEE Mains- NIT Jalandhar accepts BTech admission only through the JEE Mains exam scores. The registration window for the JEE Mains session I usually open in the month of November-December, and the session II registrations commence in April. Students must apply for the JEE Mains application form providing the personal and academic details. To successfully register for the same, application fees of INR 1000 (Male/ EWS/ OBC) and INR 800 (Female/ OBC/ EWS) are charged.
JEE Mains exam- The JEE Mains exam is usually conducted in two sessions i.e., Session I and Session II. Students qualifying for the JEE Mains exam with a valid rank in any of the two session are eligible to apply for the next BTech admission process.
JoSAA counselling- The JoSAA counselling registration process is set to begin in tentatively June. Through this counselling, candidates are allotted seats at NIT Jalandhar through 6 rounds of cutoff. To register for the JoSAA, students should visit the official website and log in by filling in their JEE Mains application no. and password. Further, the options will be given to explore and after you have filled your choices, you need to lock the seats.
Rounds of cutoff- After each round of counselling, JoSAA will release 6 rounds of cutoff and seat allotment for both the HS and AI candidates. These cutoffs are based on the difficulty of the exam, no. of applicants, seat availability at the institute, and the previous year’s ranks.
Physical Reporting- The physical reporting is the last step to enrolling yourself into the BTech program at NIT Jalandhar. The institute will release a schedule for the physical reporting and balance fee payment who have confirmed their seats through the JoSAA. During this process, the documents will be verified, and confirmation of admission to the allotted seats.
FAQs:
Ques. What is NIT Jalandhar famous for?
Ans. NIT Jalandhar is the 5th ranked institute based in Punjab as per the NIRF 2023. This institute was established as a joint venture between the Govt. of Punjab and India. Previously, NIT Jalandhar was known as Regional Engineering College and further came to known as the Institute of National Importance in 2002. The institute is mainly well known for its BTech programs which are offered in 13 specialisations. Also, the average package offered by NIT Jalandhar is quite decent as in 2023, it was offered INR 12.44 LPA.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility requirement for PhD admission at NIT Jalandhar?
Ans. To be eligible for the PhD (Regular) at NIT Jalandhar, students will have to secure a minimum of 60% marks in their Master’s degree along with a valid GATE/ CSIR- UGC/ GPAT score. However, the institute also offers direct admission to candidates with BTech/ BE/ BS from a CFTI with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 or above. On fulfilling the eligibility criteria, candidates will be shortlisted and the admission will be solely based on a ‘presentation’ made by the shortlisted applicants followed by an ‘interaction’. Candidates will have to score more than 40 marks out of 100 for ‘presentation & interaction’ to be considered for PhD admission at NIT Jalandhar.
Ques. How many seats are available for the CSE program at NIT Jalandhar?
Ans. NIT Jalandhar offers a total of 1147 seats to both the home state and other state candidates including all the categories of students. Meanwhile, the institute offers the maximum no. of seats to the CSE program which is 79 for both candidates belonging to the Pubjab domicile and All India.
Ques. Can I apply for the NIT Jalandhar MTech without GATE scores?
Ans. An MTech admission at NIT Jalandhar is based on the GATE scores secured by the students. However, the institute also allows applicants to apply for the MTech program without valid GATE scores. For the non-GATE students, the respective departments of the MTech course will conduct an entrance test and admission will be based upon that entrance test scores.
Ques. What are the original documents required during the physical reporting at NIT Jalandhar?
Ans. During the physical reporting of JoSAA at NIT Jalandhar, candidates will be required to carry a few of the original documents such as a Migration Certificate / Transfer Certificate, Character Certificate, Medical Fitness Certificate (Issued by CMO/SMO/Medical Officer of Government Hospital / Institute Dispensary/Registered Medical Practitioner only), Affidavit in prescribed proforma in case of Gap in studies (if applicable).
NIT Jalandhar Cutoff
The cutoff for the various programs of NIT Jalandhar is based on the national-based entrance examinations and the cutoffs are released by the respective counselling authorities namely JoSAA, CCMT, and CCMN. Given below is the complete analysis of the NIT Jalandhar BTech, MTech, and MSc cutoff year-wise:
NIT Jalandhar BTech Cutoff 2024
NIT Jalandhar JEE Main cutoff 2024 is out for Round 1. The table below shows the opening and closing ranks for various courses offered at NIT Jalandhar based on merit in JEE Main (Round 1):
Academic Program Name |
Quota |
Round 1 Opening Rank |
Round 1 Closing Rank |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
6330 |
9347 |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
9686 |
15326 |
Information Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
10632 |
12840 |
Information Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
15550 |
21794 |
Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
52325 |
60889 |
Bio Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
28618 |
41055 |
Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
36773 |
51765 |
Chemical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
18997 |
32215 |
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
46533 |
59226 |
Civil Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
32450 |
37566 |
Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
16090 |
19353 |
Data Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
10923 |
12599 |
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
24767 |
29003 |
Electrical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
14048 |
19125 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
14933 |
24613 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
11652 |
14004 |
Electronics and VLSI Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
24909 |
26506 |
Electronics and VLSI Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
12239 |
14927 |
Industrial and Production Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
47034 |
59609 |
Industrial and Production Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
33488 |
39228 |
Instrumentation and Control Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
29583 |
42078 |
Instrumentation and Control Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
22207 |
27761 |
Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
21758 |
24539 |
Mathematics and Computing (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
9650 |
11994 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
29363 |
44615 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
21917 |
27605 |
Textile Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
HS |
38412 |
64669 |
Textile Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
OS |
39483 |
45881 |
Tabulated below are the JoSAA round 6 cutoffs for the NIT Jalandhar BTech general category cutoff for the years 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020:
Courses |
2023 Cutoff By Rank |
2022 Cutoff By Rank |
2021 Cutoff By Rank |
2020 Cutoff By Rank |
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering |
16205 |
13287 |
12737 |
10635 |
B.Tech Information Technology |
21634 |
18657 |
17543 |
14717 |
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering |
24092 |
22388 |
20313 |
20214 |
B.Tech Electrical Engineering |
32848 |
33865 |
27409 |
31928 |
B.Tech Instrumentation & Control Engineering |
43317 |
52773 |
46042 |
47476 |
- As per the cutoffs released by JoSAA in 2023, the most competitive cutoff remained for the CSE program which closed at 16205 ranks for the general HS students.
- The cutoff for the newly introduced programs i.e., Data Science, and Electronics & VLSI Engineering closed at 18679 ranks and 26046 ranks respectively.
- Looking at the records, since 2021, NIT Jalandhar has seen an increase in its CSE cutoffs. In 2021, the cutoff for the CSE program increased by 2012 ranks, and in 2022, it increased by 1090 ranks. Similarly, in 2023, the closing CSE cutoff remained at 16205 ranks which saw an increase of 2378 ranks and hence, there was a declining trend at the institute.
NIT Jalandhar MTech Cutoff 2024
NIT Jalandhar GATE Cutoff 2024 is out for Round 1 & Round 2. The table below shows the closing ranks for various courses offered at NIT Jalandhar based on merit in GATE. (Round 1 & Round 2):
Academic Program Name |
Group |
Round 1 Closing Rank |
Round 2 Closing Rank |
Biotechnology |
G1 |
486 |
426 |
Chemical Engineering |
G1 |
382 |
NA |
Computer Science & Engineering |
G1 |
690 |
555 |
Computer Science & Engineering (Information Security) |
G1 |
555 |
530 |
Control and Instrumentation Engineering |
G1 |
405 |
363 |
Data Analytics |
G1 |
620 |
528 |
Data Science & Engineering |
G1 |
628 |
574 |
Design Engineering |
G1 |
456 |
371 |
Electric Vehicle Design |
G1 |
511 |
393 |
Geotechnical & Geo-environmental Engineering |
G1 |
451 |
359 |
Industrial Engineering and Data Analytics |
G1 |
593 |
510 |
Machine Intelligence and Automation |
G1 |
613 |
523 |
Mathematics and Computing |
G1 |
583 |
514 |
Renewable Energy |
G1 |
482 |
362 |
Signal Processing and Machine Learning |
G1 |
514 |
425 |
Structural and Construction Engineering |
G1 |
454 |
378 |
Textile Engineering and Management |
G1 |
463 |
NA |
Thermal and Energy Engineering |
G1 |
429 |
NA |
VLSI Design |
G1 |
589 |
486 |
NIT Jalandhar MSc Cutoff 2024
NIT Jalandhar IIT JAM Cutoff 2024 is out for Round 1 & Round 2. The table below shows the closing ranks for various courses offered at NIT Jalandhar based on merit in IIT JAM. (Round 1 & Round 2):
Academic Program Name |
JAM Paper |
Round 1 Closing Rank |
Round 2 Closing Rank |
M.Sc. in Chemistry |
Chemistry |
1220 |
1363 |
M.Sc. in Mathematics |
Mathematics |
1145 |
1183 |
M.Sc. in Physics |
Physics |
1127 |
1377 |
Student Reviews on NIT Jalandhar Cutoff
Review by Aman (BTech in Civil Engineering): After 10, PCM is mandatory to take as a subject to be eligible for the competitive exams, and in 12, a minimum of 75% is required. There are reservations for different categories and there are 50% state reservations. The JEE Mains exam is held twice a year once in the month of January and another in the month of April. As the paper difficulty level is easy to medium level, after the result declaration of the JEE Advanced exam, JoSAA counselling begins and the students are required to apply for the colleges with their preference.
Review by Utsav Singla (BTech in Information Technology): Eligibility of this course and to enter this college, candidates must get sufficient marks in JEE Mains. The cutoffs are released for every categories of students, and many castes can get reservation facilities in this college.
NIT Jalandhar Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What was the CSE cutoff for NIT Jalandhar in 2023?
Ans. The JEE Mains cutoff for the CSE at NIT Jalandhar was released in 6 rounds for all the categories of students. In round 1, the CSE cutoff for the general category remained at 14058 ranks (HS). For the other state candidates, the cutoff score remained the most competitive and closed at 9890 ranks in round 1. In the last round of counselling, the CSE closing cutoff was 16205 ranks (HS) and 11017 ranks (OS).
Ques. What is the minimum GATE cutoff for the general category candidates at NIT Jalandhar?
Ans. For the general category candidates, the minimum GATE cutoff usually ranged between 351 to 356 marks. In round 1, the minimum GATE cutoff remained for the Structural and Construction Engineering and closed at 351 marks. In the final round of seat allotment, the minimum GATE cutoff closed at 356 marks which was for the Biotechnology program.
Ques. What is the NIT Jalandhar JAM cutoff for the EWS category students?
Ans. The JAM cutoffs for the EWS students at NIT Jalandhar remain more competitive as compared to the ST or SC category cutoffs. In the year 2023, the EWS JAM cutoff ranged from 1243 to 1557 ranks in round whereas in 2022, the cutoff range was 1103-1368 ranks. During the 3rd round of counselling, the JAM cutoff remained between 1452 and 1933 ranks in 2023.
Ques. I am a general-category student from Punjab. Which BTech branches can I get at NIT Jalandhar with 26000 rank?
Ans. The cutoffs for the NIT Jalandhar BTech program in released for both the home state and All India students. In 2023, the BTech cutoff at NIT Jalandhar ranged from 16205 to 88486 ranks for the general HS candidates. Based on the previous year’s cutoff ranks released by the JoSAA, you can get the following branches:
Courses |
Cutoff (2023) |
B.Tech Electronics & VLSI Engineering (Round 6) |
26046 |
B.Tech Electrical Engineering (Round 1) |
27120 |
Ques. How much CAT percentile should I score to get an MBA seat at NIT Jalandhar?
Ans. For the year 2023, the MBA cutoff for the general category students remained at 40 percentile and the cutoff score has remained the same since 2021. Also, for the EWS, SC, ST, and OBC candidates, the CAT percentile was 40.
NIT Jalandhar Placements
According to the 2023 placement report of NIT Jalandhar, out of 950 eligible candidates, 766 students were placed with an overall placement rate of 73.79%. The highest CTC recorded by the institute was INR 51 LPA with an average package of INR 16.74 LPA. Candidates received a total of 904 job offers along with 138 double job offers. Given below are the placement details of NIT Jalandhar for the years 2023, and 2022:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics 2023 |
Placement Statistics 2022 |
No. of Eligible Students |
950 |
680 |
No. of Offers made |
904 |
768 |
No.of Double Job Offers |
138 |
212 |
Number of Students Placed |
766 |
556 |
Highest CTC |
INR 51 LPA (Microsoft) |
INR 62 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 16.74 LPA |
INR 17.44 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Microsoft, Google, Flipkart, Olx, Paytm, Delhivery, etc. |
Microsoft, American Express, Oracle, Sabre Corporation etc |
- During the 2023 placement drive, the highest package recorded by NIT Jalandhar saw a plunge of 18% as it stood at INR 51 LPA whereas, in 2022, it was INR 62 LPA
- The average package of NIT Jalandhar has decreased by 4.19% in 2023 as compared to the previous year.
- In 2022, the no. of double job offers was higher in comparison to the year 2023. Nearly 212 double job offers were made in 2022 whereas in 2023, it has decreased by 74 no. of offers and stood at 138.
NIT Jalandhar BTech Placements: Average Package
Courses |
Average Package 2023 |
Average Package 2022 |
Electronics & Communication Engineering |
INR 16.67 LPA |
INR 14.64 LPA |
Electrical Engineering |
INR 10. 83 LPA |
INR 12.21 LPA |
Computer Science & Engineering |
INR 16.74 LPA |
INR 17.44 LPA |
Information Technology |
INR 12.95 LPA |
INR 14.76 LPA |
Chemical Engineering |
INR 8.45 LPA |
INR 7.76 LPA |
Instrumentation & Control Engineering |
INR 9.94 LPA |
INR 10.83 LPA |
Civil Engineering |
INR 7.28 LPA |
INR 6.94 LPA |
Industrial & Production Engineering |
INR 8.33 LPA |
INR 6.93 LPA |
Mechanical Engineering |
INR 8.43 LPA |
INR 7.80 LPA |
Biotechnology |
INR 8.18 LPA |
INR 7.62 LPA |
Textile Technology |
INR 7.70 LPA |
INR 6.51 LPA |
- NIT Jalandhar’s CSE branch has received the average CTC of INR 16.74 LPA which is the highest in 2023 in comparison to other BTech branches
- Compared with the previous year, the average package of the CSE program has dropped by 4.18% as it was recorded INR 17.44 LPA in 2022 whereas it was INR 16.74 LPA in 2023
- The average package offered to the Chemical Engineering branch has slightly increased in 2023 as it stood at INR 8.45 LPA whereas it was INR 7.76 LPA in 2022.
Student Reviews on NIT Jalandhar Placements
Review by Aman (BTech in Civil Engineering): Students become eligible for placements from the 4th year i.e., 7th semester. A lot of companies from different industries and different fields visit NIT Jalandhar every year to provide job offers to the students. Some of those companies are Microsoft, Amazon, BHEL, L&T, etc. offer an average package of INR 12.4 LPA.
Review by Ansh Singhania (BTech in Industrial & Production Engineering): The placement provided by NIT Jalandhar is fine but needs to be better. The highest package goes with the top branches like CSE, ECE, etc. The average package differs from branch to branch, and for Industrial Engineering, the average package stands at INR 6-7 LPA. Recently, a few companies visited the college such as Google, Goldman Sachs, Byju’s, etc.
Review by Piyush (BTech in Mechanical Engineering): The placement is the key highlight of NIT Jalandhar, especially for the core branches like Civil and Mechanical. In the previous year, there was a placement rate of 100% of students received in the Mechanical branch with an average package of 8 LPA. The highest package was up to INR 40 LPA for the ECE department. The placement process is easy and the TPO is very supportive.
NIT Jalandhar Placement FAQs
Ques. What was the average package received by NIT Jalandhar in 2023?
Ans. In the year 2023, the average package received by NIT Jalandhar is 16.74 for the CSE department. The CSE average package was recorded as the highest in the previous year followed by the ECE department which is INR 16.67 LPA.
Ques. What is the lowest package at NIT Jalandhar?
Ans. As per the 2023 placement report, the lowest package recorded by NIT Jalandhar was INR 12 LPA which was offered by Nineleaps for the Biotechnology department. The average package received by this branch went up to INR 8.34 LPA.
Ques. Can you provide insights into the placement opportunities for students at NIT Jalandhar in recent years?
Ans. Over the years, the placement opportunities for NIT Jalandhar students have witnessed both rise and fall in its placement rates, and maximum and minimum packages. Based on the latest placement reports, the institute saw a fall in its average package offered as it was 16.74 LPA (CSE) whereas in 2022, it was recorded at INR 17.44 LPA. On the other hand, the no. of job offers were higher in 2023 as compared to 2022. In 2023, a total of 904 job offers were made, and in 2022, it was 768.
Ques. Which branch has received the highest package during the 2023 placements at NIT Jalandhar?
Ans. For the year 2023, the highest package received by NIT Jalandhar was INR 51 LPA and this package was offered to the three top BTech branches namely ECE, CSE, and IT. The placement rate of these departments was 85.19%, 94.17%, and 91.53% respectively. Followed by these branches, the EE department has bagged the highest package of INR 30.36 LPA with 68.33% of placements.
Ques. Which companies visit the NIT Jalandhar for the BTech placements and how much salary do they offer?
Ans. Looking at the records of NIT Jalandhar BTech placements, the maximum salary is offered by Microsoft followed by Google. Given below are the details of the salary offered by the companies that visit NIT Jalandhar for the BTech placements in 2023:
Company’s Name |
Maximum Salary Offered (2023) |
Microsoft |
INR 51 LPA |
Google India Pvt. Ltd. |
INR 30.36 LPA |
Increff |
INR 22.75 LPA |
Goldman Sachs |
INR 24 LPA |
BPCL, and Natimo with Namo |
INR 19 LPA |
Aspect Ratio |
INR 14 LPA |
Nineleaps |
INR 12 LPA |
NIT Jalandhar Ranking
The 2023 NIRF ranking of NIT Jalandhar stood at 72nd position in the overall category and 46th rank in the Engineering category. The institute has been ranked as the 3rd best Engineering college in Punjab. Please check the table provided below consisting of the NIRF ranking for the years 2023, 2022, and 2021:
Agency |
Category |
Year |
Rank |
NIRF |
Engineering |
46 |
2023 |
NIRF |
Overall |
72 |
2023 |
NIRF |
Engineering |
52 |
2022 |
NIRF |
Overall |
85 |
2022 |
NIRF |
Engineering |
49 |
2021 |
NIRF |
Overall |
78 |
2021 |
- In the year 2023, the NIRF ranking of NIT Jalandhar in the overall category has seen a significant rise by 13th spots and remained at 85 rank
- In the Engineering segment, the institute has performed well compared to the previous year. In 2022, NIT Jalandhar’s Engineering rank was 46 whereas in 2022, it was 52
- Also, the state-wise NIRF ranking of the college has improved by 1 rank in both segments as compared to the previous year when NIT Jalandhar secured the 5th and 3rd position in Punjab.
NIT Jalandhar Ranking FAQs
Ques. What was the NIRF ranking of NIT Jalandhar in 2023?
Ans. In 2023, as per the NIRF ranking, NIT Jalandhar secured the 72nd position out of 200 colleges in India in the overall segment. In the Punjab region, the institute’s ranking has improved by 1 spot as compared to 2022 and stood at the 5th position. In the Engineering category, NIT Jalandhar’s ranking has seen a rise by 6 spots and has bagged the 46th position in India.
Ques. Is NIT Jalandhar among the top NITs?
Ans. According to the 2023 report of NIRF, NIT Jalandhar comes under the list of the top 10 NITs. The institute has been ranked 10th position among all the NITs and has secured the 2nd position in the northern region of India.
NIT Jalandhar Scholarship
NIT Jalandhar offers various scholarships on the basis of the student’s needs and their merit. Given below is the table that shows the list of scholarships offered by the institute and their eligibility criteria:
Name of the Scholarship |
Eligibility Criteria |
Dr. Pratap Singh Memorial Scholarship |
- An award of INR 10,000 to the overall topper of BTech Civil Engineering Student
- A scholarship of INR 20,000 each semester to a needy student
|
Merit-cum-means Scholarship |
- Students pursuing full-time/ regular courses recognized by the AICTE/State Education Board/MCI
- Candidates should be graduate engineers in IITs/ NITs
- Candidate must have secured 75% marks in 12th class
|
NIT Jalandhar Scholarship FAQs
Ques. Does NIT Jalandhar provide any fee waiver to the reserved category candidates?
Ans. NIT Jalandhar provides fee waivers to its reserved candidates based on their family income. SC/ ST/ PH candidates whose family income is below 1 lakh are exempted from paying the tuition fee. On the other hand, all Gen/ OBC candidates whose family income is between INR 1 Lakh to INR 5 Lakhs, have to pay 1/3rd of the tuition fee which amount to INR 20,840.
Ques. Can Engineering students apply for the MCM scholarship at NIT Jalandhar?
Ans. NIT Jalandhar offers a merit-cum-means scholarship to Engineering students and to avail it, it is compulsory to have a bachelor’s degree from IIT/NIT. Candidates will have to submit proof of rank to apply for this scholarship. Along with this, they must have secured 75% in their 10+2 examination. Such candidates’ family annual income should not be more than INR 2.5 LPA and the age limit of the applicant is a maximum of 25 years.
NIT Jalandhar Campus Life & Facilities
Students’ life at NIT Jalandhar tends to begin at 6.30 am followed by a morning walk or going to the gym. They come back to the hostels and get ready to start the day with complete focus. The classes at NIT Jalandhar begin at 8.30 am with a quick breakfast at mess. The classes continue till 12.10 pm and students are provided with a lunch break for an hour. Again, the classes commence at 1.30 pm and last till 5.30 pm. The evening routine usually comprises activities like working on assignments, engaging in co-curricular activities, group studying with friends, or self-studying in the hostel rooms.
NIT Jalandhar Facilities
The campus of NIT Jalandhar is widespread over an area of 150 acres of land, surrounded by lush greenery. Keeping the students’ needs in mind, the institute offers multiple facilities as follows:
- Banks, an ATM, and a post office closer to the NITJ Guest House.
- Other facilities students can enjoy at NIT Jalandhar are canteens, which hostellers frequently use on all weekdays.
- A shopping center also supplies groceries, provisions, and other essential items.
- NIT Jalandhar’s campus also includes a seminar hall, an open theatre, and a wi-fi campus
- For the daily commute, the institute provides bus services to facilitate commuting from the campus to the city. Two regular buses ply to and fro, every morning and evening.
NIT Jalandhar Hostels
NIT Jalandhar provides residential facilities to its students, offering 3 boys’ and 2 girls’ hostels on a first-come, first-serve basis. The hostels have the facility of a reading room, indoor games, and a balcony. Most of the rooms are 5-seaters, 2-seaters, and 1-seater and the charges of the hostel room usually range from 8,000 to 10,000. However, freshers do not get a single room unless medical or any special allotment is there. Students can find the facilities of the internet in most of the hostels.
Student Reviews on NIT Jalandhar Campus
According to the students, the campus of NIT Jalandhar has secured a 7.9 rating out of 10 on the collegedunia site. The infrastructure and social life have a rating of 8.1 and 8.3 respectively as per the students’ reviews. Most of the students have found their college life at NIT Jalandhar quite satisfactory since many fests are happening like cultural, technical, and athletic fest. However, some students say the campus feels a little short and the outings are restricted not only outside the campus but also inside it. To get a brief idea about what students say about the NIT Jalandhar campus life, please check out the given sections below:
What do students like about NIT Jalandhar?
Review by Aman (BTech in Civil Engineering): The campus is green and beautiful and is almost fully developed in terms of infrastructure.
Review by Allen (BTech in Computer Science Engineering): Everything on this campus is quite good which includes good food. The environment of the campus is also decent which relaxes students’ minds and the infrastructure and the institute’s faculties’ expertise are outstanding.
Abhinav Salaia (BTech in Mechanical Engineering): The number of clubs present in the college with participants and leaders motivates students to take part in the activities. The classes are well-maintained and clean with well-equipped AC and proper soundproofing rooms.
What students don’t like about NIT Jalandhar?
Review by Piyush (BTech in Industrial & Production Engineering): The institute is very strict with its 75% attendance policy, and also the restrictions are very high on the campus for boys and girls. No local markets are available near the college.
Review by Ankit Kumar (BTech in Textile Technology): Students who are willing to come to this college must be aware of the fact that the restrictions put on the students regarding the hostel timings are very strict. The college does not provide much liberty regarding the library timings. Also, the food facility for 24 hours is not provided in this college.
Review by Sahil Meena (BTech in Mechanical Engineering): The locality of NIT Jalandhar is not so good and the transportation is not safe. The institute is still in its developing stage so there are a lot of facilities that are not available on the campus. The sports facilities need to improve and the lighting facilities on the ground are not good.
NIT Jalandhar Campus Life FAQs
Ques. What facilities does NIT Jalandhar offer?
Ans. The campus of NIT Jalandhar offers facilities to students paying attention to every need to make the college experience better. Follow the listed given below to get an idea of the facilities provided by NIT Jalandhar:
- Hostels
- Bank
- ATM
- Post Office
- Canteen
- Shopping Centre
- Student Activity Centre
- Bus Services
- Wi-fi Campus
Ques. Does NIT Jalandhar host any sports tournaments?
Ans. NIT Jalandhar hosts sports tournaments every year and the management is done by the sports club. In 2023, the institute hosted a cricket tournament called NITJ Cricket Premier League 2023 under the banner of FIT INDIA and KHELO NITJ in collaboration with Physical Education and Sports. Also, there is a women’s cricket and basketball team that participates in Inter-college tournaments organised by other NITs like MNIT Jaipur and NIT Rourkela.
Ques. Are there any clubs that students can take part in other than academics?
Ans. NIT Jalandhar provides technical, cultural, social, dance, literature, and photography club activities to the students that they can take part in apart from their academics, and they are listed below:
SEED |
XCEED |
ANIMANIACS |
FINE ARTS SOCIETY |
PRAYAAS |
ZEAL SOCIETY |
THE CRIMINALZ CREW |
KALAKAAR |
NETRA PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB |
DAKSH |
REGIONAL LANGUAGE CLUB |
SPICE MACAY CLUB |
NIT Jalandhar Faculty
The faculty of NIT Jalandhar is very friendly, and cooperative as per the students’ reviews and also the faculty of this college has received a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on collegedunia portal. Apart from this, the institute has faculties who are PhD degree holders, and research scholars with great expertise in their respective fields. Tabulated below is a list of the NIT Jalandhar’s faculty members:
Name of the Faculty |
Department |
Designations |
Dr. Ajay K Sharma |
Computer Science Engineering |
Professor (on lien) |
Dr Amrit Pal Singh |
Computer Science Engineering |
Associate Professor (Grade I) |
Mr D K Gupta |
Information Technology |
Associate Professor & Head IT |
Dr Aditya Prakash |
Humanities & Management |
Associate Professor & Head |
Dr Shyamkiran Kaur |
Humanities & Management |
Associate Professor (Grade I) |
NIT Jalandhar Alumni
The alumni of NIT Jalandhar have some prominent impact on society by making some significant contributions in the fields of Academics, Science, Technology, etc. Check out the table that contains the list of notable alumni of NIT Jalandhar along with their achievements:
Name |
Achievements |
Arul Singhal |
An IAS officer of the 1987 batch and currently serving as the Special Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
Dr. Anil K Jain |
Professor at State Michigan University and a renowned expert in the field of biometric recognition |
Dr. Rajeev K Varshney |
Genicist and a principal scientist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in Hyderabad |
Gurdeep Singh Pall |
Corporate vice president at Microsoft and leads the company’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mixed Reality (MR) efforts |
Dr. S.S Gill |
Professor at IIT Delhi and a noted expert in the field of transportation engineering |
NIT Jalandhar Departments
NIT Jalandhar has a total of 17 departments in different areas like Engineering, Technology, Management, Science, etc. Check out the various departments as shown below available at the institute:
Departments |
Biotechnology |
Civil Engineering |
Chemical Engineering |
Computer Science Engineering |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Electrical Engineering |
Industrial and Production Engineering |
Electrical Engineering |
Information Technology |
Instrumentation and Control Engineering |
Mechanical Engineering |
Textile Technology |
Physics |
Chemistry |
Mathematics and Computing |
Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) |
Integrated BTech-MBA Program with IIM Amritsar |
NA |
How to Reach NIT Jalandhar
NIT Jalandhar is situated at a distance of 146 km away from the capital Chandigarh, 350 km from New Delhi, and 85 km from Amritsar Airport. The institute is well-connected and reaching here is quite easy if you’re taking an airline or railway. Mentioned below is the most convenient way to reach the institute’s campus:
Railways- The nearest railway station is Jalandhar City Railway Station which is located 6 km away from the NIT Jalandhar campus. Auto services are available from the railway station and the auto ride might cost INR 100-150. Another railway station is Jalandhar Cantt. Station and from there, an auto ride can be arranged to Pathankot Bypass, and from there another auto will take to the NITJ campus.
Airways- To reach the NIT Jalandhar’s campus through airways, students can come via Delhi and reach the Amritsar airport, from the airport, they will have to take a taxi which will cost approx INR 2,000 and will take nearly 60 to 90 mins to reach the college.