Who is eligible for NIT Jalandhar?

Candidates need to pass Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate to apply for UG courses at NIT Jalandhar. Aspirants have to complete their UG degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate to apply for PG courses.

How are candidates shortlisted for NIT Jalandhar PG programme?

The admission process for PG programme at NIT Jalandhar is merit based, with the college accepting GATE scores for the same. Candidates must check if they are eligible for the PG programme at the college and additionally must also register for the CCMT counselling process. After, attendiong the counselling session, candidates are shortlisted on the basis of merit with reference to their respective GATE scores.

Can I get admission in NIT Jalandhar for BTech with 60% in Class 12th?

The minimum eligibility for BTech admission at NIT Jalandhar is passing Class 12 with atleast 50% aggregate. Hence, with 60% in Class 12, the candidate is eligible for applying for admission in BTech at NIT Jalandhar. The selection criteria for the same is JEE Main and JoSAA counselling. Hence, the candidate must aslo clear JEE Main and Register and attend JoSAA counselling to be allotted a seat at the college for BTech on merit basis.

Can I get admission in NIT Jalandhar without JEE?

No, admission to BTech at NIT Jalandhar is only through JEE Main. Aspirants fulfilling the eligibility requirements can fill out the JEE application form by visiting the NTA website (nta.ac.in). Candidates shortlisted on JEE score must take part in JoSAA counselling for seat allotment. If seats are left vacant after JoSAA, then those are filled through CSAB counselling. There is no other provision for admission to BTech.

How many seats are available in the NIT Jalandhar MBA course?

Seats for MBA at NIT Jalandhar are 76. At the time of admission, the seat are given based on factors such as category, cutoff marks, and intake. This info is taken from official sanctioning body and may change.

Can I get admission to NIT Jalandhar for BTech in Mechanical Engineering if my rank is between 70000 and 75000?

For last year, the closing rank for BTech in Mechanical Engineering was 43133 which is very close to this range. This was for the General category under the All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut-offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to NIT Jalandhar BTech in Mechanical Engineering.

What has been the trend for cut-off in BTech Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Jalandhar?

The cutoff trend for BTech at NIT Jalandhar has been increased in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under General category for AIQ was 10169. In 2022, it increased to 11547. Similarly, the cut off changed from 14659 to 16506 for OBC, 65643 to 40521 for SC, 86192 to 67395 for ST, 11756 to 13749 for EWS and 349 to 262 for PWD. This is likely to continue, as the demand grows for engineering education in India. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

Is NIT-Jalandhar good for B.Tech CSE?

Environment is good. Seniors are always friendly. No ragging. Ragging is prohibited strictly. Punjabi food is nice. So, obviously mess food is average. Various events. There are various clubs like LADS, MADS etc. For co-curricular activities. You will get exposure to brilliant minds (I am talking about seniors and not faculty). Placements for all branches are good. If you are in top 10% of your branch, than there are more opportunities. Training and placement cell works in a better way. Its not cumbersome to get NOCs, training letters. They always give their best to increase placement records. Campus's greenery is beneficial. Campus is clean most of the times. Technical and cultural events Techniti and Utkansh attracts 3040 colleges every year and you get more exposure. You will get exposure to various international conferences, workshops. New short term courses are launched under GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks) initiative of MHRD which can be attended by students as well as faculty members. Infrastructure is improving a lot. New lectures theatres are built. New department buildings are in process of building.

Can I join NIT Jalandhar directly?

NIT Jalandhar admits students on the basis of merit in both UG and PG programmes. The merit lists are notified in reference to JEE main scores and GATE score for UG and PG resoectively. Students cannot get direct admission into the college. They must clear JEE main/GATE exam in accordance with the selection criteria of their preferred course. applicants must also register and attend the JoSAA/CCMT counselling process before seat allocation by the institution.

Which entrance exam is accepted by NIT Jalandhar?

NIT Jalandhar admits students to its UG and PG programmes on merit basis. The college accepts JEE Main scores for UG programmes and GATE scores for PG programmes. Candidates must ensure that they are eligible for the preferred courseby checking the minimum eligibility requirements.

How to apply for NIT Jalandhar admissions?

Admission to all NIT Jalandhar courses (UG, PG, integrated, Diploma and others) is entirely entrance-based. For NIT Jalandhar admission, students need valid scores in the respective entrance exams. Visit the official website of NIT Jalandhar and fill out the application form, upload the required documents and pay the application fees. For admission to courses such as BTech, MTech, and MSc. Aspirants need to complete the application procedure of the accepted national-level exam. Find below some details on the exams application procedure: For BTech, students need to complete JEE Main application procedure by visiting the NTA website. For MTech, candidates are required to register for GATE through the official website of the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). For MSc apply to IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body.

Does NIT Jalandhar provide scholarships?

For students from all socioeconomic backgrounds, including those with low parental incomes, the NIT Jalandhar Scholarships offer financial aid and scholarships. NIT Jalandhar also assists deserving students with financial aid as a reward for their dedication. For the scholarships to be awarded, the student must fulfil a number of requirements, including academic merit, parental income, educational level, type of programme enrolled, and other requirements such as not receiving any other scholarships. A considerable number of scholarships are given each year in each category at NIT Jalandhar, including merit-plus-means awards, which assist in offering students a tuition remission. Some of the notable NIT Jalandhar scholarships that are provided are Post matric scholarships, Siemens scholarships, MCM scholarships, and Dr Partap Singh Memorial scholarships.

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Q: How can I get admission in NIT Jalandhar?

Candidates seeking admission in NIT Jalandhar must qualify JEE Main for UG and CCMT for PG. Candidates must check the eligibility requirements for their preferred course before applying. Hereafter, candidates must register for the JoSAA/CCMT counselling process for UG/PG respectively. Subsequently, the college allocates seats on merit basis with reference to JEE Main/ GATE scores and candidate's preferneces recorded during the counselling process.

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NIT Jalandhar Admissions
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NIT Jalandhar admission 2025 is open. A few more updates are given below:

The MAT 2025 result for the Dec phase exam is expected to be announced by the second week of Jan 2026.
The CMAT 2026 exam date for admission to MBA/PGDM/MMS courses is Jan 25, 2026, and the result can be expected in Feb 2026.
The IIT JAM 2026 exam date for admission to the MSc course is Feb 15, 2026.
The GATE 2026 exam for admission to ME/Mtech and PhD courses will be conducted on Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026.
The JEE Main 2026 session 1 exam for admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses will tentatively be conducted between Jan 21 and Jan 30, 2026.

NIT Jalandhar Admissions

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NIT Jalandhar Admission Overview 2025
NIT Jalandhar Eligibility and Selection2025
NIT Jalandhar Admission Process 2025
NIT Jalandhar NIRF Student Diversity Report 2025
NIT Jalandhar Application Process 2025
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NIT Jalandhar Admission Overview 2025

NIT Jalandhar course admission is granted on entrance score basis. The institute provides UG, PG, and PhD courses. It is available in different streams, such as Engineering, Management, and more. Some of the NIT Jalandhar popular courses are BTech, MBA, MTech, etc. The accepted exams are JEE Main, GATE, etc. Students must check the eligibility criteria before applying for a course.

NIT Jalandhar Eligibility and Selection2025

Admission to all NIT Jalandhar courses is entirely entrance-based. Eligible students can register online by visiting the institute's official website. The following table mentions the eligibility, selection & fee for some of the popular UG, PG, and doctoral-level courses for Dr. BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar course admissions:

Popular Courses	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 with 50% aggregate	JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling
MTech	UG degree with 60% aggregate	GATE + CCMT Counselling
MBA	UG degree with 60% aggregate	MAT/ GMAT/ CAT/ CMAT + PI
MSc	UG degree with 60% aggregate	IIT JAM + CCMN Counselling

NIT Jalandhar Admission Process 2025

NIT Jalandhar admission process 2025 is based on entrance exam scores of the candidates. The institute offers UG, PG, and PhD level courses. NITJ also offers PG Diploma courses in Management and Engineering. NIT Jalandhar considers scores in national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, GATE, NIMCET, CAT, etc. The application process is conducted in an online mode on the official website of the respective entrance exams.

NIT Jalandhar admission process includes the application process, selection round, cutoff, merit list, and counselling. Check below the steps to get admission Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar:

1: NIT Jalandhar Application Process

Candidates seeking admission at NIT Jalandhar are required to complete the application form for the course-specific entrance exam. After appearing for the respective entrance exams, candidates have to apply for the counselling process for the final seat allotment. However, candidates seeking admission to PhD courses are through the official website.

2: Selection Rounds

For its flagship BTech course, NIT Jalandhar admits students with a valid JEE Main score. Candidates are allotted seats through JoSAA Counselling. Admission to MTech is through GATE, followed by CCMT Counselling. Similarly for MSc admission, IIT JAM and CCMN Counselling are required. However, NIT Jalandhar MBA admissions are done through CAT score, where the shortlisted candidates have to appear for the Personal Interview round.

3: Release of Cutoff list, Counselling & Admission Confirmation

NIT Jalandhar cutoff for BTech, MTech and MSc courses is released by the respective counselling bodies. Whereas, for MBA admission, the institute releases direct merit lists after declaring the final results of all rounds. The shortlisted candidates are then required to pay the admission fee to confirm their seats.

NIT Jalandhar fees for all UG & PG courses include components such as tuition fees, hostel fees, and one-time fee payments. Coming to affordability is one of the causes why many students leave a degree or a college. While the availability of education loans and financial aid have made education accessible the terms and conditions required to become eligible for a student loan or a scholarship are often difficult. Check below detailed NIT Jalandhar fee and average package for all the popular courses:

Course	TotalTuition Fees (INR)	Average Package (INR)
MBA	1.40 lakh	7.2 lakh
BTech	5 lakh	5 lakh
MTech	1.40 lakh - 2.28 lakh	7.2 lakh
PG Diploma	1.59 lakh	-
MSc	1.18 lakh	7.2 lakh

Note: The above-mentioned fee & package details are sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and are subject to change.

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NIT Jalandhar Seats 2025

At NIT Jalandhar, a number of seats varies depending on the course, the applicants are applying for. BTech has a larger intake which is more than 1,000, while MTech and MBA have fewer seats available for the eligible students. There are a total of 2,098 overall seats available for the students. Find below the course-wise seat intake at Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology:

Course Name	Seat Intake
BTech	1,112
MTech	494
PG Diploma	300
MSc	116
MBA	76

Note: The seat intake details are taken from the official website/ sanctioning body. Hence, data might vary.

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Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: What percentile is required for NIT Jalandhar?

For NIT Jalandhar %ile between 80 - 98.73 is needed. The cutoff changes every admission year depending on the entrance test. The required score of exam is specified in the cutoff lists released by the entrance test bodies or NITJ.

NIT Jalandhar BTech Admission 2025

14 courses 4 years

At the UG level, NIT Jalandhar offers a four year BE/BTech course to the students. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by NIT Jalandhar with a valid score in JEE Main exam can apply. Find below some of the key highlights for the NIT Jalandhar BE/BTech courses, such as the eligibility, fee and dates:

Seat Intake1103

Total Tuition Fees₹ 2.5L - 5L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 75% aggregate
Accepting Exams: JEE Main, DASA UG

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 City Intimation Slip Session 1Tentative
Jan '26	JEE Main Admit Card 2026 Session 1Tentative
21 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26	JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1
Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Result Date Session 1Tentative
Jan '26-Feb '26	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 2Tentative

Dates	Past Events
31 Oct '25 - 27 Nov '25	JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1

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On B.E. / B.Tech Admissions

Q: What is the fee for B.Tech course at NIT Jalandhar?

Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar BTech fees is INR 5 lakh. This is the tuition fee for all the BTech specialisations. Apart from the tuition fees, candidates also have to pay Hostel Charges and One-time Payable Security Fees. This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for more details around NIT Jalandhar BTech fee.

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NIT Jalandhar MTech Admission 2025

24 courses 2 years

NIT Jalandhar admission for MTech is entrance-based. MTech is offered for two years duration. Admission is based on a valid GATE score. Later on, candidates are required to register for CCMT Counselling process. More details around NITJalandhar MTech admissions are as follows:

Seat Intake458

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.4L - 2.2L

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
2 Jan '26	GATE 2026 Admit Card
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL)
7 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH)
8 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CS1 and ST)
8 Feb '26	GATE 2026 Exam - Afternoon (CS2, EY, NM, and PE)

Dates	Past Events
28 Oct '25	Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form Correction
8 Oct '25 - 13 Oct '25	GATE 2026 Registration with late fees
28 Aug '25 - 7 Oct '25	GATE 2026 Application form availability without late fees

Commonly asked questions
On M.E./M.Tech Admissions

Q: In which specialisations does NIT Jalandhar offer MTech?

NITJ offers MTech programmes in 18 specialisations. The multiple specialisations in which the course is available are Computer Science & Engineering, Industrial Engineering, VLSI Design, Structural & Construction Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, etc. The mode of study for all these courses is full-time. The totals seat intake for these specialisations is 494.

Q: Can I get admission to M.Tech at NIT Jalandhar without GATE?

NIT Jalandhar M.Tech admissions are entirely based on a valid GATE score. Candidates are selected as per their rank obtained in the entrance exam score and the final seat allotment is done through CCMT Counselling process. The first preference will be given to GATE rank holders. However, if the seats remain vacant after admitting GATE qualified candidates, then the students will have to appear for a department-level entrance test to try their chance for admission.

Q: Who can apply for M.Tech at NIT Jalandhar?

Candidates with a valid BE/BTech degree from a recognised university can apply for NIT Jalandhar MTech course. Aspirants must have scored at least 60% aggregate to apply. Aspirants must have the relevant documents for verification.

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NIT Jalandhar MBA Admission 2025

1 courses 2 years

NIT Jalandhar MBA course is offered in various specialisations. The institute accepts various entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc., for admission. Further, a Personal Interview round is conducted for the final selection. Check below more details about NIT Jalandhar MBA admission 2025:

Seat Intake76

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.4L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: MAT, CAT, CMAT

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
25 Jan '26	CMAT 2026 exam

Dates	Past Events
24 Dec '25	CAT 2025 result announcement
21 Dec '25	MAT CBT Exam 2025 (Dec )
18 Dec '25	MAT CBT Admit card 2025 (Dec )

Commonly asked questions
On MBA/PGDM Admissions

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for the MBA course at NIT Jalandhar?

NIT Jalandhar offers a two-year full-time MBA course in the field of Humanities and Management. Admission to the MBA programme at NIT Jalandhar is done basis of CAT/MAT/CMAT score followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD) to be able to apply for the MBA course.

Q: How can I get admission in NIT Jalandhar MBA?

NIT Jalandhar MBA admission is entirely entrance-based. The aspirants with a valid UG degree in any discipline with minimum 60% aggregate can apply for the NIT Jalandhar MBA course. Selection of the candidates is based on merit scores of MAT/ CAT/ CMAT exams, followed by group discussion and personal interview round. To apply for the course, aspirants shall visit the institute’s website (nitj.ac.in) and fill an online application form.

Q: What is the cost of studying MBA at NIT Jalandhar?

The total tuition fee for a two-year MBA course at NIT Jalandhar is INR 1.4 lakh. Candidates also have to pay Hostel Charges and One-time Payable Security Fees. This information is taken from the official website/ sanctioning body and may change. Candidates must visit the official website for more details around NIT Jalandhar MBA fee.

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NIT Jalandhar MSc Admission 2025

3 courses 2 years

Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology MSc admissions are based on a valid IIT JAM score, followed by CCMN Counselling. Candidates who passed graduation with minimum 60% aggregate are eligible to apply for the course. More details around NIT Jalandhar MSc admission 2025 are provided below:

Seat Intake116

Total Tuition Fees₹ 30K

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
Accepting Exams: IIT JAM

Dates & Events

Dates	Upcoming Events
5 Jan '26	IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card
15 Feb '26	IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day
20 Mar '26	IIT JAM 2026 Result

Dates	Past Events
5 Sep '25 - 20 Sep '25	IIT JAM 2026 Application Process

Commonly asked questions
On M.Sc. Admissions

Q: What are the MSc courses offered by NIT Jalandhar?

NIT Jalandhar offers MSc in three specialisations. The two-year is available in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics disciplines. Mode of study for all these courses is full-time. Moreover, admission is entrance-based. Aspirants shall also meet the eligibility criteria for the MSc course they are applying for in NIT Jalandhar.

Q: Is it expensive to study MSc from NIT Jalandhar?

The total course fee of NIT Jalandhar for MSc includes various components such as tuition fee, admission fee, caution deposit, etc. The total tuition fee for the two-year course is INR 30,000. NITJ exempts SC/ST candidates from paying tuition fees. This given is further as per unofficial sources and hence is indicative.

Q: How to apply for the MSc programme at NIT Jalandhar?

Admission to the MSc course at NIT Jalandhar is through the IIT JAM exam followed by CCMN counselling. Thus, candidates need to apply to IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body. Before filling out the application, aspirants must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD) to be able to apply for the MSc course.

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