Jammu is a very beautiful place and it is completely safe for students and for the people living there. Yes, we do hear some news about violence, attacks, instability but all these happen in Kashmir, near the border area which is very far away from Jammu. There is a lot of confusion between the people due to lack of media coverage and they think that Jammu is a part of Kashmir but it is not the truth and Jammu is a different city and it is safe for everyone. It has been more than 25 years almost since any unusual activity happened in Jammu and this states that it is a much safer city. People roam around anytime in the city and its streets are always busy. IIT Jammu is situated in the outskirts of the city Jammu and it is around 300 kilometers away from Kashmir. Hence, Jammu is a very safe city and IIT Jammu is a completely safe place to study. The campus is very beautiful with amazing scenic spots and you can study peacefully over there.

If you want to go to a technical branch then Delhi Technological University (DTU) should be your first choice. DTU has a good placement record, over 300 companies come for recruitment. Its research facility is also good. IIIT Allahabad has a good coding culture where over 110 companies come for campus placement. NIT Kurukshetra has a better placement record than IIT Jammu but IIT Jammu has a name tag with it. In the following table, you will get basic information about IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Delhi, NIT Kurukshetra, DTU, and IIT Jammu. Category IIIT Allahabad IIIT Delhi NIT Kurukshetra DTU IIT Jammu Average CTC INR 9-12 LPA INR 15 LPA INR 10 LPA INR 11.17 LPA INR 12.2 LPA Highest CTC INR 39 LPA INR 31 LPA INR 30 LPA INR 43 LPA INR 40 LPA Therefore, if you have a choice between IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Delhi, NIT Kurukshetra, DTU, and IIT Jammu then DTU is the best option. IIIT Allahabad and Delhi have good placement too. It is on you which institute you choose for your study.

All three of these IITs are new and offer similar academics for CSE. IIT Dharwad and IIT Goa are under the mentorship of IIT Bombay. While IIT Jammu is under the mentorship of IIT Delhi. So, you will get to learn from some of the best faculties in the field.  In terms of placements, IIT Jammu is a little ahead. During IIT Jammu placements 2022, the average package for B.Tech CSE stood around INR 21 LPA. 

Although IIT Jammu is fairly new, it offers wonderful opportunities in terms of internships, project-based work, full-time jobs, and placements.  Curriculum: Since the administration is under IIT Delhi, the entire curriculum and structure are designed by the institute.  Faculty: Most of the faculty members of EE are young and have good research experiences. Many of them have PhDs and PostDocs from reputed IITs and universities abroad.  The faculties at the institute are approachable. If you show interest in research work, they can also include you in their research work. You can also seek help from Ph.D. students. Laboratories: The institute offers fully-functional and well-designed practical labs for main courses in Electrical Engineering such as Control and Power systems, Analog and Electrical Machines. Placements:  IIT Jammu had the first placement drive in 2020. According to the placement report the average CTC offered was 8 LPA. The highest placement within the EE branch as of now is 31 LPA by Amazon. Projects: You can pursue many projects at IIT Jammu. The lab work includes projects which make up for nearly 20 to 30% of the entire course.  Students can get hands-on practical experience through the Robotics and Electronics club as well. It is easily possible for students to even create their own projects. Therefore, IIT Jammu is a great place for a program in EE.

Yes, it is definitely safe to go and study at IIM Jammu. Since my friends studied there and being a student of IIT Jammu myself, I can assure you that it is a completely safe environment to pursue your studies. Categories IIT Jammu Course Fee 8.88 lakh Placement Percentage 70% Highest CTC 18 LPA Average CTC 8 LPA Recruiting Companies Bosch, Havells, Captury, DRDO, HAL, ONGC, etc. IIT Jammu provides students with all the necessary facilities, it has more or less the same climate as Delhi. It is a peaceful place with cooperative people, they are nice and warm and always helpful. IIT Jammu like other IITs has become the educational hub for Indian citizens.

As it is already an IIT you should never miss the opportunity. So, yes, it is worth your time and money to study at IIT Jammu. The reason for joining at IIT Jammu is as follows: Academics: As it is an IIT institution, all the college authorities make every possible effort to provide best academic facilities in the campus. Even if a professor is absent they allocate IIT Delhi professor to teach students. Sports and extracurricular activities: There are various kinds of indoor and outdoor sports and extracurricular activities in the campus. You will get ample amounts of opportunities to participate and be involved in them. College environment: The campus has got a gym, various types of cultural clubs for games, sports, music, dance etc. You can participate in all these. There are various kinds of competitions in which you can participate. Categories IIT Jammu Course Fee 8.88 lakh Placement Percentage 70% Highest CTC 18 LPA Average CTC 8 LPA Recruiting Companies Bosch, Havells, Captury, DRDO, HAL, ONGC, etc. Overall it is a safer place to study. The staff, teachers and students work very closely in order to make the institution best in India. If you get a chance for admission and you belong to this region then you should never lose the opportunity.  The college is now the fastest growing IIT in the country. The seats are also increasing and the college is now incorporating other branches as well. The college has got excellent connectivity with the IIT Delhi and they hire mentors from that college as and when required which is a plus point for the college.

IIT Jammu is a good in terms of academics, placements, and extracurricular. The faculties are well-qualified ad experienced. As it is a new IIT, the crowd is less. You can freely join any club and society of your choice. IIT Jammu has Coding Club, Robotics Club, Dance Club, Arts Club, etc.  The institute has a good placement record. According to IIT Jammu placements 2022 highlights, students received an average CTC of INR 21.5 LPA, while the highest CTC offered was INR 45 LPA.  

I will highly recommend you against joining IIT Jammu as it lacks the necessary academic environment and facilities required for a rich Engineering course. My aunt is not only a graduate of IIT Kharagpur (Applied Geology) but also is currently working for Schlumberger in the Middle East. IIT Kharagpur Geophysics is a good option only if you are interested in the field or have no other option. Honestly, the demand for Geophysics is gradually deteriorating and in the upcoming future, it will generate very less revenue and jobs in the oil industry. This definitely does not mean it lacks lucrative opportunities. Someone who is genuinely passionate about Geophysics will always choose this over other branches.  This course comes with excellent exchange opportunities that will allow you to travel during your five years at IIT Kharagpur.  Geophysics offers great opportunities to apply numerical, quantitative, and computational methods to geological investigations. IIT KGP focuses on holistic development and thus has a rich extracurricular culture that helps develop bonds between students of different branches. This program is not for everyone but it can be the dream branch for some.

Unlike the general misconception, Jammu is as safe as any other city in India. Only Kashmir is inflicted by riots and has a conflict environment. My sister had no doubts when she made the decision to pursue MBA from IIM Jammu. In fact, even our parents did not worry about her relentlessly.  As a part, a little concern on their part is justified. But if the riots and conflicts are the reason your parents can rest assured as Jammu is a very safe city. Moreover, IITs and IIMs are institutes of great national importance. Hence strict regulations are imposed to maintain safety within the campus.