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Q:   How are the CSE placements at NIT Jamshedpur?
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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:

ParticularsCSE Placement Statistics (2026)
Students Registered119
Students Placed87
Placement Rate73%
Highest PackageINR 94.25 LPA
Average PackageINR 29.56 LPA
Median PackageINR 24.7 LPA
Lowest PackageINR 6.5 LPA
Q:   Why choose NIT Jamshedpur?
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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:   What is campus life like at NIT Jamshedpur?
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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.

Q:   How much JEE Main rank should I score to get NIT Jamshedpur?
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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 
OBC3157- 12970
SC1589 - 6385
ST646 - 2659
EWS1206 - 5857
PWD219 - 2409
Category (HS)NIT Jamshedpur JEE Main cutoff 2026
General10935 - 47292
OBC4803 - 16055
SC2473 - 10234
ST1126 - 4065
PWD285 - 2072
EWS2202 - 7439

For more information, such as quota-wise, category-wise and round-wise cutoff, click here

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NIT Jamshedpur Admission & Application Process 2026

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  • Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: GATE
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27 Aug '26
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NIT Jamshedpur FAQs

Q:   What is the fee for NIT Jamshedpur MCA course?
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 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.

Q:   What is the minimum eligibility requirement for the NIT Jamshedpur BTech course?
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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. 

Q:   Does NIT Jamshedpur accept JEE Mains score?
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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.

Q:   What is the JEE Main cutoff of NIT Jamshedpur?
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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. 

CourseNIT Jamshedpur JEE Main cutoff 2026 
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering8466
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering12146
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering17271
B.Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics18898
B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering25764
B.Tech. in Production and Industrial Engineering37439
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering38178
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering38977

Other categories, rounds, quotas, etc, will have different cutoffs. Check this page for all the cutoff related information for NIT Jamshedpur.

Q:   How much CCMT score is required for NIT Jamshedpur? I belong to the SC category.
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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. 

CourseNIT Jamshedpur M.Tech cutoff 2026
M.Tech. in Communication Systems Engineering295
M.Tech in VLSI and Embedded Systems Engineering345
M.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering411
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering427
Q:   What is the NIT Jamshedpur CCMT cutoff for CSE?
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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. 

CategoryNIT Jamshedpur CCMT cutoff 2026
General606 
OBC585
SC427
ST439 (R1)
EWS589 (R2)
Q:   Can I join NIT Jamshedpur without GATE?
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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.

Q:   How to get admission at NIT Jamshedpur?
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 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. 

Q:   What are the docs required for the NIT Jamshedpur admissions?
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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)
Q:   Are direct admissions available at the NIT Jamshedpur?
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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. 

Q:   Can I apply offline for NIT Jamshedpur admissions?
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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.

Q:   Can an average student get admission in NIT Jamshedpur?
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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.

Q:   How many seats are offered at NIT Jamshedpur?
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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:

CourseSeat Intake
BTech865
MTech533
MCA115
MSc112

Note: This is taken from official sources and can change.

Q:   Who is eligible for NIT Jamshedpur admission?
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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
Q:   What is the NIT Jamshedpur Cutoff for Home State categories?
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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
General10935 - 47292
OBC4803 - 16055
SC2473 - 10234
ST1126 - 4065
PWD285 - 2072
EWS2202 - 7439

 

Q:   Is counselling required for NIT Jamshedpur BTech admission?
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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. 

Q:   When does NIT Jamshedpur BTech admission process start?
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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.

Q:   What is the seat intake for the BTech CSE course at NIT Jamshedpur?
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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. 

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

CoursesCommon Eligibility
BTechClass 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

MCABSc/ 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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