How much percentage is required in qualifying exam for admission to NIT Jamshedpur courses?

NIT Jamshedpur specifies the minimum aggregate and qualification required to apply for a course. The basic eligibility for UG coures is Class 12 whereas graduation is required for PG programmes. Below is course-wise NIT Jamshedpur eligibility criteria: Courses Common Eligibility BTech Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate MTech Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST) and BTech in relevant discipline MCA BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCA of a minimum of 3 years with Mathematics/ Statistics or equivalent subjects with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA) MSc BSc in relevant discipline with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST) PhD Master's Degree in a relevant branch of Engineering/ Technology wth at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA

How can I apply for NIT Jamshedpur?

NIT Jamshedpur admission, candidates need to visit the official website of the respective conducting bodies of national-level entrance exams and fill out the application form in online mode. The National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur offers admission to BTech courses on the basis of JEE Main entrance test scores. For MTech admission, candidates need to apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).

Which courses are offered by NIT Jamshedpur?

NIT Jamshedpur has 12 departments through which it offers BTech courses at the undergraduate level. At the postgraduate level, the National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur offers two-year full-time MTech, MCA and MSc courses. It offers MBA and MDes course as well. Apart from the UG and PG programmes, NIT Jamshedpur also offers PhD courses covering several specialisations. NIT JSR offers courses in the fields of Engineering, Science, and Computer.

How to apply for admission at NIT Jamshedpur?

To take admission to the courses offered at NIT Jamshedpur, candidates need to visit the official website of the respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. For BTech: Aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE Main through the official website of NTA. For MTech: The institute offers MTech in three specialisations. NIT Jamshedpur MTech admissions are based on GATE scores, followed by CCMT. For MSc: Candidates need to apply to IIT JAM through the official website of the respective conducting body.

What is campus life like at NIT Jamshedpur?

The campus is located on the outskirts of Jamshedpur in an area of 341.3 acres (approx.). The campus has various facilities to offer students a great environment, some of them are: Hostel: NIT Jamshedpur has 7 boys hostel and 6 girls hostel (approx.). All the hostel has amenities like mess, wi-fi internet facility, guest room and common room with television. Library: NIT Jamshedpur Library subscribes to a sizeable number of technical, scientific & general periodicals journals & newspapers. The central library has also procured JGATE of NIT Library Consortium resources specifically for research purpose. NIT Jamshedpur campus also includes Gym facilities, Sports, IT Infrastructure, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Wi-Fi, Convenience Store, Banks, ATM, Laboratories, Guest Room, Waiting Room and Transport Facility. The infrastructure is well maintained and is fully enabled with Wi-Fi and has a lush green campus.

How much JEE Main rank should I score to get NIT Jamshedpur?

NIT Jamshedpur cutoff 2026 has been released for the first round for admission to the BTech course branches. Different AI and HS quota categories will have different cutoffs. If you belong to the General AI category, the cutoff ranged from 8466 to 38977. Hence, a rank of at least 38977 would be needed for admission at NIT Jamshedpur. See the table below to know the round 1 cutoff range for all other AI and HS quota categories. Category (AI) NIT Jamshedpur JEE Main cutoff 2026 General OBC 3157- 12970 SC 1589 - 6385 ST 646 - 2659 EWS 1206 - 5857 PWD 219 - 2409 Category (HS) NIT Jamshedpur JEE Main cutoff 2026 General 10935 - 47292 OBC 4803 - 16055 SC 2473 - 10234 ST 1126 - 4065 PWD 285 - 2072 EWS 2202 - 7439 For more information, such as quota-wise, category-wise and round-wise cutoff, click here .

What is the JEE Main cutoff of NIT Jamshedpur?

NIT Jamshedpur cutoff 2026 has been published for the first round for admission to the BTech course specialisations, like CSE, ECE, EE, etc. The cutoff was released for various All India and Home State quota categories in the form of ranks. Students who gave the JEE Main entrance exam and appeared in the JoSAA counselling were allotted a seat. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 8466 to 38977, with BTech CSE being the toughest branch for admission. BTech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering was the least competitive branch for this category. Students can see the table below to know the round 1 closing rank for all other courses, sorted from the most to least competitive. Course NIT Jamshedpur JEE Main cutoff 2026 B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 8466 B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 12146 B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering 17271 B.Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics 18898 B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering 25764 B.Tech. in Production and Industrial Engineering 37439 B.Tech. in Civil Engineering 38178 B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 38977 Other categories, rounds, quotas, etc, will have different cutoffs. Check this page for all the cutoff related information for NIT Jamshedpur.

Does NIT Jamshedpur accept JEE Mains score?

Yes, the National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur accepts the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) entrance test scores, conducted by the National Testing Agency. NIT Jamshedpur accepts JEE Main score for admission to the BTech course. After qualifying JEE Main, selected aspirants have to participate in JoSAA Counselling. JoSAA allocates seats to candidates based on their rank. In case of vacany, seats are offered through CSAB Counselling.

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Q: Why choose NIT Jamshedpur?

The reasons to choose NIT Jamshedpur are given below: Ranking: NIT Jamshedpur has received 82nd ranking in the NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category. NIT Legacy: Being a part of the top NITs in India, NIT Jamshedpur students get multiple job opportunities in top companies. The highest package received by students in 2026 stood at INR 94.25 LPA. Collaborations: The National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur has signed an MoU with the Netaji Subhash Medical College & Hospital to provide comprehensive Medical services to the faculty members, students, officers, & staff of the college.

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The GATE 2027 Registration closing date with late fee for NIT Jamshedpur Ph.D. admission is Oct 5, 2026.

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The programme is offered in the following two categories at NIT Jamshedpur: 1. Institute Research Scholar (RS) which is a stipendiary. 2. Sponsored Scholar (SS) which is non-stipendiary and is only applicable to candidates employed in reputed industry/government organizations/research institutions and with a minimum experience of five years. Generally, registration for Autumn Semester at NIT Jamshedpur begin in July/August and Spring Semester in December/January. The eligibility and more details of the course is given below:

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Ph.D.	Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) curriculum prescribed by the appropriate authority of the Government of Tamil Nadu with mentioned mandatory subjects are eligible to apply.

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Q: Why choose NIT Jamshedpur?

The reasons to choose NIT Jamshedpur are given below:

Ranking: NIT Jamshedpur has received 82nd ranking in the NIRF 2025 under the Engineering category.
NIT Legacy: Being a part of the top NITs in India, NIT Jamshedpur students get multiple job opportunities in top companies. The highest package received by students in 2026 stood at INR 94.25 LPA.
Collaborations: The National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur has signed an MoU with the Netaji Subhash Medical College & Hospital to provide comprehensive Medical services to the faculty members, students, officers, & staff of the college.

Q: How are the CSE placements at NIT Jamshedpur?

CSE is the one of the most popular branch of engineering at NIT Jamshedpur if considering the placement opportunities. The overall placement rate for the CSE branch during NIT Jamshedpur placements 2026 stood at 73%. Check the table below to know more:

Particulars	CSE Placement Statistics (2026)
Students Registered	119
Students Placed	87
Placement Rate	73%
Highest Package	INR 94.25 LPA
Average Package	INR 29.56 LPA
Median Package	INR 24.7 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 6.5 LPA

Q: What is the placement percentage of NIT Jamshedpur?

NIT Jamshedpur recorded 87.38% placements in the academic year 2026. The NIT Jamshedpur recorded between 2024 and 2026 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)	Placement Statistics (2026)
Placement percentage	93.76%	94.57%	87.38%

Q: Can u tell me about the placement statistics vs the infra and fee realities of NIT Jamshedpur?

NIT Jamshedpur placements have increased over the time. The average package offered to CSE students in 2025 was 25.11 LPA. Whereas the B.E./ BTech programme fee, i.e., INR 5 lakh. The facilities provided to students are central library, hostel facilities, sports ground, etc. The ROI seems decent.