Ques. What is IIT Jodhpur famous for?
Ans. IIT Jodhpur has secured the 30th position for its Engineering courses by NIRF Ranking 2023. The Institute is dedicated to developing technology using a multidisciplinary approach. It therefore established modern laboratories for fundamental research, organized its degree-granting activities into departments, and used centers for technologies to coordinate its research. As per the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 2011, it is one of the eight formed Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. In comparison to all other IITs and colleges, Quora claims that IIT Indore offers excellent placement rates and the best dorm facilities.
Ques. Is it worth joining IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. 100% of the M.Tech batch's placements were in the CSE and AI departments, while 88.85% of students were placed in the B.Tech program. IIT Jodhpur's highest package stood at INR 40 LPA whereas IIT Jodhpur's average package stood at INR 17 LPA for the CSE batch & INR 23 LPA for the AI batch. IIT Jodhpur has an excellent placement cell that offers internships and 40 courses across 11 areas. 85% of students have an average package of 14 lakh per annum. The computer science branch offered the highest package, with an annual salary of over 60 lakh.
Ques. What is the average package of IIT Jodhpur CSE?
Ans. IIT Jodhpur M.Tech batch achieved 100% placements for CSE & AI branches. IIT Jodhpur's highest package stood at INR 40 LPA whereas IIT Jodhpur's average package stood at INR 17 LPA for the CSE batch & INR 23 LPA for the AI batch. The below table represents the branch-wise statistics of IIT Jodhpur B.Tech Placements 2023:
Branch |
Average Package |
Bio-Engineering |
INR 18 LPA |
Computer Science and Engineering |
INR 23 LPA |
Electrical Engineering |
INR 22 LPA |
Mechanical Engineering |
INR 19 LPA |
Overall |
INR 21.30 LPA |
Ques. Is MNIT Jaipur better than IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. MNIT Jaipur was placed 62nd overall, 37th in engineering, 47th in research, 69th in management, and 13th in the other categories according to the NIRF 2023 Ranking. According to the NIRF 2023, IIT Jodhpur is ranked 30th out of the best engineering colleges in India. It is also ranked 66th overall. INR 23.8 LPA was the highest package offered at the IIT Jodhpur MBA placements in 2023, and INR 13.03 LPA was the average package. Additionally, INR 12 LPA was the median package awarded during the 2023 IIT Jodhpur MBA placements. MNIT Jaipur Placement placed 839 students, with an average CTC of INR 12.43 and the highest income of 64 LPA.
Ques. Does Google visit IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. Google is one of IIT Jodhpur's top employers. In addition, public sector enterprises including Coal India, HPCL, and DRDO, as well as well-known corporations like Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Hacker Rank, Tata Motors, Mahindra, L&T, Havells, JSW, DE Shaw, Morgan Stanley, Mu Sigma, pay visits to IIT Jodhpur.
Ques. What are the requirements to be eligible for IIT Jodhpur's MSc program?
Ans. IIT Jodhpur also provides a variety of programs across several specializations. Based on the results of the IIT JAM exam, the institute grants admission to MSc programs. Applicants who want to be considered for admission to IIT Jodhpur's M.Sc. program must meet the following requirements:
Specialization |
Eligibility Criteria |
M.Sc. (Physics) |
Bachelor's degree with Physics as a subject for three years or six semesters and Mathematics at (10+2) level with 55% marks. |
MSc Mathematics |
Bachelor's degree with Mathematics as a subject for three years or six semesters and Mathematics at (10+2) level. |
MSc Chemistry |
Bachelor's degree with Chemistry as a subject for three years or six semesters and Mathematics at (10+2) level. |
M.Sc. in Digital Humanities |
A graduation degree in academic disciplines of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Basic Sciences with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or equivalent 6.0 CGPA |
Ques. How do I get admission to IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. Candidates seeking admission to courses must register for the appropriate entrance examinations separately. National-level entrance exams are used to grant admission to IIT Jodhpur for more than 59 courses. The JEE Advanced exam must be passed to be admitted to IIT Jodhpur's flagship B.Tech program. Additionally, applicants must apply for JoSAA counselling to be assigned a seat. IIT Jodhpur provides a variety of degrees in addition to its main B. Tech program, including M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, etc. The results of entrance exams like the CAT, GATE, or IIT JAM are used to determine admission to these programs, which are then followed by counselling. For several courses, IIT Jodhpur also does in-person interviews before making the final decision. Admission to the Ph.D. program at IIT Jodhpur is determined by a Department-Based Test, which is followed by Academic Performance, Work Experience, and Interview.
Ques. What entrances are accepted for IIT Jodhpur admission?
Ans. There are various entrances accepted by IIT Jodhpur for admissions. Some of them are:
Course |
Exams Accepted |
B.Tech |
JEE Advanced + JoSSA Counselling |
M.Tech |
GATE + COAP Counselling |
M.Sc / M.Sc+M.Tech |
IIT JAM + Counselling |
Ph.D |
Internal Entrance / GATE / UGC-NET / JRF + IIT Jodhpur Counselling |
Ques. Does IIT Jodhpur has a permanent campus?
Ans. Yes, IIT Jodhpur has recently shifted to its permanent campus located 24 km away from Jodhpur city on NH-65 towards Nagaur. The fully residential campus is spread over 852 acres and has 3 parcels of land. IIT Jodhpur’s permanent campus will be an international exemplar of sustainability for ensuring Net Zero Energy, Water, and Waste.
Ques. Who are the top recruiters of IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. Many companies visit the campus for recruitment, some are:
Amazon |
Arista Networks |
Cisco |
Cognizant |
Flipkart |
IBM |
IOCL |
Infosys |
NTPC Limited |
Cairn |
National Instruments |
Tata Power |
Ques. How is life at IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. IIT Jodhpur is a great Engineering college that offers various specializations in undergraduate and postgraduate programs with highly qualified faculty. The campus life of students is on par with other IITs in India with many amenities and facilities in terms of accommodation, sports, extracurriculars, dining, etc. Students at IIT Jodhpur enjoy a comfortable and enriching experience in academics and student life. The hostels are best in class with single occupancy, air conditioning, and round-the-clock internet access. The college also organizes many sports competitions as well as cultural events on an annual basis for students to participate in.
Ques. What is the cutoff required for the IIT Jodhpur M.Tech program?
Ans. IIT Jodhpur accepts the GATE score from 707-639 for the M.Tech program for a general category student. Final selection is done on the basis of a personal interview of the candidate.
Ques. On what basis do IIT Jodhpur select students for Ph.D. admissions?
Ans. At IIT Jodhpur, Ph.D. applicants are shortlisted in 2 stages. Candidates who have to appear for the written test and/or interview will be required to bring the final submitted application form duly signed along with a copy of a valid GATE scorecard at the time of the written examination and/or interview.
Ques. How are the hostels at IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. IIT Jodhpur offers a hostel (of 236 rooms) with a gymnasium, a games room, a TV room, a music room, and a reading room. The Dining Hall caters to 1000 students. IIT Jodhpur has separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens and dining areas, along with a generic food court.
Ques. How can I get admission to IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. Admission to more than 59 courses at IIT Jodhpur is done through national-level entrance exams. Candidates seeking admission to IIT Jodhpur's flagship B.Tech program must pass the JEE Advanced exam and register for the JoSAA counselling process. Aside from the flagship B.Tech program, IIT Jodhpur also offers M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, and other courses. Admission to these courses is based on the results of entrance exams such as IIT JAM, GATE, CAT, and so on, followed by counselling.
Ques. What is the campus area of IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. IIT Jodhpur has relocated to its sprawling state-of-the-art residential permanent campus on 852 acres of land 24 kilometers from the city center of Jodhpur on National Highway 65 towards Nagaur, N-NE from the city center.
Ques. What is the ranking of IIT Jodhpur in India?
Ans. As per the NIRF ranking of 2023, IIT Jodhpur is ranked 30th among engineering colleges in India. In the overall category, IIT Jodhpur hass been ranked at 60 by NIRF 2023 Rankings
Ques. How is the Library at IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. The Institute's Library houses approximately 12,000 volumes of books, including textbooks, research and reference books, monographs, and so on. Furthermore, the Library offers electronic resources from professional and scholarly societies and publishers such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Association for Computing Machinery. It also has subscriptions to well-known scientific, research, and archival databases.
Ques. Are there any student exchange programs offered by IIT Jodhpur?
Ans.IIT Jodhpur is establishing close ties with a number of international universities, research institutions, and corporations. Memorandums of Understanding have been signed, for example, with the University of Waterloo, the University of Western Ontario in Canada, and the University of Rovira I Virgili in Spain (Tarragona, Spain). These Memorandums of Understanding allow for the exchange of students and faculty members on a short-term basis.
Ques. Does IIT Jodhpur offers Scholarships?
Ans. The IIT Jodhpur provides scholarships and financial aid to its students in a variety of ways. The Office of Students encourages and assists students in applying for and receiving scholarships such as National and State SC/ST schemes such as NSP, Top Class, and others; fee waivers for SC/ST students, CSIR/UGC/MHRD grants, and other scholarships. IIT Jodhpur provides merit-based scholarships to students taking admission in the B.Tech program, the details are:
- For General & OBC category students: Rs 1000/- per month, and Free Tuition Fee (Freeship).
- For SC & ST category students: Free dining, Exemption from Hostel Seat Rent, and Pocket allowance of Rs. 500 per month.
Ques. Do I need to live in IIT Jodhpur campus?
Ans. The student will be provided with a hostel room. The room will be air-cooled and have basic furniture (table, chair, bed, and almirah) and an internet connection. The hostel (of 236 rooms) will have games, TV, and reading rooms. The Dining Hall Building will have separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens and dining areas, along with a generic food court.
Ques. What about the availability of counselling services to overcome any emotional or stress issues at IIT Jodhpur?
Ans. On campus, the Institute has a Student Wellbeing Committee, dedicated Counsellors, and a Wellbeing Moderator. Text-based, chat-mode, and counselling sessions are available on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, the Institute has agreements with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jodhpur, which provides professional psychological services.