IIT

The NIRF 2024 rankings are out. In the Engineering category, IIT Jammu has secured the #62 spot. Its ranking has improved from last year. In 2023, the institute was ranked #67 in the Engineering category. 

The previous year’s cutoff and rank trends show that the ideal GATE rank for IIT admission is around 200 or lower. However, the competitive range for GATE scores for IIT admissions falls between 400 and 800. Candidates must check the official website of the IITs to check the cutoff and ranks (stream-wise).

Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu has a total seat intake of 320 for its BTech programmes. The seat intake for each of the offered course specialisation is 40. Candidates are admitted to the BTech programmes based on their JEE Advanced scores and as per the sanctioned seat intake. The mentioned seat count is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted by the IIT Guwahati. The authorities will soon announce the GATE exam dates for 2026 session. 

Yes, a candidate may use the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) to pursue an MCA (Master of Computer Applications) at IIT Roorkee. IIT Roorkee started offering the MCA program in 2022; to be admitted, applicants must pass the JAM test. However, not every IIT offers an MCA program, so prospective students should check the official websites of each IIT for detailed information.

The top 10 IITs in India, based on the latest NIRF rankings, are:

IIT Madras

IIT Delhi

IIT Bombay

IIT Kanpur

IIT Kharagpur

IIT Roorkee

IIT Guwahati

IIT Hyderabad

IIT Indore

IIT Varanasi (BHU)

These institutes are recognized for their academic excellence, research contributions, and strong placement records12

Yes, a B.Sc. Zoology student with minor subjects in Botany and Human Physiology is eligible to appear for the IIT JAM Biotechnology exam. The eligibility criteria state that candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any branch of biological sciences, which includes Zoology, along with a background in subjects like Botany and Physiology. Additionally, candidates need to meet the minimum aggregate marks requirement, typically around 50%

Hey,

IITs excel in placements in microelectronics:

Placement percentage: Percentages exceed 90%, often hitting 100%.
Reputed recruiters: Multinationals, Indian IT majors, and PSU majors.
Market-driven compensations: INR 8-12 LPA as starting pay and more than 20 lakhs after experience.

Hope this helps !!