Engineering

Admission to the postgraduate programs at IIT Jammu is primarily done through the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) exam. However, there are a few exceptions where candidates can apply for admission to IIT Jammu without appearing for GATE. Here are a few ways to take admission in IIT Jammu without GATE:
Through the Institute Fellowship: IIT Jammu offers Institute Fellowships to students who have a valid GATE score or who have secured high marks in their qualifying degree. Candidates can apply for these fellowships by filling out the online application form on the IIT Jammu website. Through the Sponsored Category: Candidates who are sponsored by their employers can apply for admission to IIT Jammu without a GATE score. They need to have a minimum of two years of work experience in the relevant field and should submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer. Through the External Funding Agencies: Candidates who have secured funding from external agencies such as DST, CSIR, or other government-funded agencies can apply for admission to IIT Jammu without a GATE score. It is important to note that the eligibility criteria and application process for admission to IIT Jammu without GATE may vary depending on the programme and category. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the official website of IIT Jammu for detailed information on the eligibility criteria and application process for the programme they are interested in.

The fees for computer engineering or software engineering programs vary from institute to institute and depend on various factors such as the type of institution, its location, facilities provided, etc. Therefore, it is difficult to provide a specific answer without knowing the institute you are interested in. Regarding the percentile required for software engineering admission, it also varies from institute to institute and depends on the competition for admission. Some institutes may require a higher percentile, while others may accept a lower percentile. In general, you should aim to score as high as possible to increase your chances of getting admission to a good institute. To get an idea about the expected percentile required for admission to a particular institute, you can check their previous year's cutoff or contact the institutes admission office for more information.

The placement records of Engineering graduates at both BITS Pilani and VIT University are good. 109 recruiters visited the BITS Pilani campus during Placements 2023, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Visa, Adobe, and Cisco. There was a maximum salary of 60.75 LPA, and an average salary of 30.37 LPA. In contrast, VIT has a placement cell that helps students find internships and jobs. During 2021, Microsoft offered the highest salary package of INR 44 LPA. B.Tech students received an average salary package of INR 6.07 LPA compared to INR 6.39 LPA offered to PG students. Both BITS Pilani and VIT University have a successful track record of placing engineering graduates in international jobs. In the IT, Consulting, Finance, and Engineering sectors, students from both universities have landed placements at reputable multinational companies. As a result, both are fierce competitors.