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NIT Jamshedpur Cutoff 2026
For NIT Jamshedpur BE/BTech admission, the JEE Mains 2026 cutoff for round 5 have been declared on the official NTA website. Students can check the NIT Jamshedpur BE/BTech JEE Mains cutoff for categories across All India Quota. Under BE/BTech, the lowest cutoff was for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, making it the toughest for admission. Additionally, the easiest branch at NIT Jamshedpur for students turned out to be B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. Its cutoff was 45018 for the General category candidates.
In the below table, check out NIT Jamshedpur cutoff for other courses:
NIT Jamshedpur Popular Courses and Fees 2026
NIT Jamshedpur offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes to students. NIT Jamshedpur UG course includes BTech and BTech (H), available in different specialisations. BTech is available in various specialisations, such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering and Computational Mechanics, Computer Science and Engineering, etc.
At the PG level, NIT JSR offers MTech, MCA, and MSc programmes. The MTech course is available in the full-time and part-time modes. Also, the MTech specialisations pffered by NIT JSR include Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, etc.
NIT Jamshedpur popular programmes are BTech and MTech. Candidates of these courses are placed in top companies at top positions such as BNY Mellon, EY, Infosys, Amazon, Accenture, and others. NIT Jamshedpur students are taught the subjects such as Engineering Physics, English for Communication, Engineering Chemistry, and others.
NIT Jamshedpur Fees 2026
The fee structure for each course is cumulative of multiple components, which are charged annually or semester-wise. NIT Jamshedpur fees have to be paid for the seat confirmation. The fee payment may get accepted in both online and offline modes. Tabulated below is the course-wise fee:
| Course Name | Total Tuition Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| MTech | INR 1.4 lakh - INR 3.2 lakh | -- |
| MCA | INR 2.1 lakh | INR 3.66 lakh |
| MSc | INR 30,000 - INR 2.1 lakh | INR 1.44 lakh - INR 3.2 lakh |
The other fee components for the NIT Jamshedpur programmes are mentioned below:
| Course Name | Hostel Fee | One-Time Fee | Other Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | INR 60,000 | INR 10,000 | INR 44,000 |
| MCA | INR 90,000 | NA | INR 66,000 |
NOTE: Given fee information is as per official sources. It can still vary and hence, is indicative.
NIT Jamshedpur Placements 2026
NIT Jamshedpur placements 2026 report is out. For this batch of NIT Jamshedpur, the placement percentage recorded was 87.38% and a total of 610 students received job offers. The overall highest and average package offered to BTech students in 2026 was INR 94.25 LPA to INR 14.26 LPA, respectively. CSE emerged as the top branch during NIT Jamshedpur placements for BTech. The median package received by students was INR 11.82 LPA, while the lowest was INR 3 LPA.
NIT Jamshedpur Admission & Application Process 2026
The mode of NIT Jamshedpur course admissions is online. The college adopts the MHRD, Government of India guidelines for admission to all academic UG, PG, and PhD programmes. MTech admissions are available for full-time, part-time, and sponsored category students.
For admission to NIT JSR courses, students must visit the official site of the respective national-level entrance tests conducting bodies & fill out the application form. Given below is the course-wise accepted entrance tests by NIT Jamshedpur:
- BTech aspiring students can apply for the programme on the official site of JEE Main & then register for JoSAA counselling.
- For MTech, the students are required to complete GATE application process.
- Students need to apply to IIT JAM for MSc.
- For PhD programme, students are required to fill up the application form online using the link provided on the Institute website.
The below is the NIT Jamshedpur selection criteria for each course level:
- UG courses: JEE Main
Counselling: JoSAA / Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB)
- PG courses: GATE, JAM Score, NIMCET
Counselling: CCMT, CCMN, Centralised Common Counseling
NOTE: All Non-GATE, Sponsored & Part-Time students have to appear in Institute Admission Test. The IAT qualified students will be called for interview on the same date of written test.
- PhD courses: Tests/ interview conducted by the respective departments
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, CCMN
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
5 Sep '26 - 12 Oct '26 | IIT JAM 2027 Application Process |
14 Feb '27 | IIT JAM 2027 Exam Day |
18 Mar '27 | IIT JAM 2027 Result |
NIT Jamshedpur Rankings 2025
NIT Jamshedpur rankings 2026 will be updated here once all the details are out. NIT Jamshedpur has been consecutively ranked by NIRF. As per the NIRF, there is an upward movement in the rankings of NIT JSR. The NIT Jamshedpur rankings are mentioned in the table given below:
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NIT Jamshedpur FAQs
Given below are the FAQs about NIT Jamshedpur:
NIT Jamshedpur MCA tuition fee is INR 2.1 lakh. The fee mentioned here is the total tuition fee and is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. For a detailed NIT Jamshedpur MCA fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute.
Candidates seeking admission to the National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur BTech course must have passed Class 12 (Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology as an optional subject) with a minimum aggregate of 75%. Apart from fulfilling the minimum eligibility requirements, candidates also need to submit valid JEE Main scores.
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.
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.
SC AI category candidates need to attain a score of at least 295 to get admission to NIT Jamshedpur for the M.Tech courses. This is the cutoff for the 3rd round.
Candidates can check the table below to know the Round 3 NIT Jamshedpur M.Tech cutoff 2026 for the SC AI category for all available branches.
| Course | NIT Jamshedpur M.Tech cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Communication Systems Engineering | 295 |
| M.Tech in VLSI and Embedded Systems Engineering | 345 |
| M.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering | 411 |
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 427 |
According to the NIT Jamshedpur CCMT cutoff 2026, the minimum score acceptable was 606 for the General AI category. Students with a score higher than this can easily avail admission.
Check the table below to know the minimum score accepted for other categories.
| Category | NIT Jamshedpur CCMT cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 606 |
| OBC | 585 |
| SC | 427 |
| ST | 439 (R1) |
| EWS | 589 (R2) |
If you are seeking admission in NIT Jamshedpur MTech, then GATE is mandatory. Students applying for non-MTech programmes do not need to appear for GATE. For M.Tech however, GATE followed by the centralised counselling is mandatory. Unless a student is applying through the self-financed/ sponsored category.
Given below is the course-wise accepted entrance tests:
- BTech aspiring students can apply for the programme on the official site of JEE Main & then register for JoSAA counselling.
- For the M.Tech programme, the students are required to register on the official site of GATE.
- For MSc admission, students need to apply to IIT JAM through the official site of the respective conducting body.
- For PhD programme, students are required to fill up the application form online using the link provided on the Institute website.
To get admission at NIT Jamshedpur students must score well in entrance tests.
Check below docs required to apply for admission at NIT Jamshedpur
- Signed photocopy of marksheet/ gradecard of Class 10, Class 12 and other university examination
- Signed photocopy of certificate/ provisional certificate of the qualifying examination
- Signed photocopy of date of birth
- Recent colour photograph
- Proof of the application processing fee
- Entrance exam scorecard
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
The admissions to most of the courses at NIT Jamshedpur are based on entrance test scores. The accepted entrance tests are JEE Main, GATE, etc. Students must secure good marks for admissions.
NIT Jamshedpur only accepts applications online. Students have to apply at the entrance test site followed by counselling registration. There is no provision of applying offline for NIT Jamshedpur admissions.
Yes, an average student may get admission in NIT Jamshedpur. This is because admissions depend more on consistent planning and practice. Students have to prepare for the accepted tests and aim to clear the high cutoff. Admissions are offered on an entrance basis. To know more, students can start checking the past year admission records.
NIT Jamshedpur offers selective seats. To get a seat, students have to go through the selection process. This includes appearing for the entrance exam + counselling. The intake is as below:
| Course | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| BTech | 865 |
| MTech | 533 |
| MCA | 115 |
| MSc | 112 |
Note: This is taken from official sources and can change.
Students have to meet the NIT Jamshedpur course eligibility to get admission in the institute. The selection process is different for each programme. The common eligibility is as below:
- NIT Jamshedpur UG eligibility - Class 12 with PCM subjects + 75% aggregate
- NIT Jamshedpur PG eligibility - UG degree in relevant field
- NIT Jamshedpur PhD eligibility - PG degree in relevant field
NIT Jamshedpur JEE Main cutoff 2026 was published for the first round for various Home State quota categories. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General HS quota, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 10935 to 47292, with BTech CSE being the toughest branch for admission. Students can refer to the table below to know the round 1 cutoff range for other HS quota categories.
| 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 |
Counselling is required for NIT Jamshedpur BTech admission. If you have scored cutoff marks, participate in JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling for seat allotment. After receiving seat allotment through counselling, students need to report to the institute and pay the admission fee for final seat confirmation.
NIT Jamshedpur BTech admission opens with the announcement of NTA JEE Main notification. Students should check the official website regularly for updates on registration dates and application deadlines.
The total seat intake for the BTech in Computer Science and Engineering course at NIT Jamshedpur is 116. The seat inatke can change the next year, hence visit the official website for the NIT Jamshedpur course and the seat details.
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 |
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Updated on Aug 21, 2026
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