NIT Jalandhar Admission Dates 2027

Entry to NIT Jalandhar depends on national entrance tests and central counselling. JEE Main and JoSAA are used for B.Tech admission. The main tentative milestones for the 2027-28 session are listed below.

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Each programme follows a separate examination and counselling route. The applicable process is shown in the table.

NIT Jalandhar Courses and Fees

Academic options at NIT Jalandhar include 13 B.Tech specialisations, more than 20 M.Tech specialisations, MBA, M.Sc, an integrated B.Sc + B.Ed course, and Ph.D research in all 18 departments. The 4-year B.Tech fee is INR 9.23 Lakhs for General Category students and INR 4.23 Lakhs for SC/ST students.

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The total B.Tech fee under the NRI quota is INR 41.74 Lakhs for 4 years. Data Sciences, Electronics and VLSI Engineering, and Instrumentation and Control Engineering are among the B.Tech specialisations offered by the institute.

NIT Jalandhar Admission Process

NIT Jalandhar selects students through the entrance examination and counselling system assigned to each programme. Applicants must meet the academic requirements, obtain a valid examination score, and complete the relevant selection process.

B.Tech Admission

JEE Main merit and JoSAA centralised counselling determine admission to the B.Tech programme. Applicants must meet these conditions:

• Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Secure at least 75% in aggregate, or 65% for SC/ST/PwD applicants.
• Hold a valid JEE Main score for the qualifying year.

The JoSAA process includes registration, choice filling, mock allotments, six main seat-allotment rounds, physical reporting, and fee payment. Separate seat pools apply to the Home State quota for Punjab and the Outside State quota. CSE and IT usually have the most competitive closing ranks.

M.Tech and M.Sc Admission

For M.Tech, applicants need a B.Tech/B.E. degree and a valid GATE score. Seats are assigned through CCMT centralised counselling. Admission to M.Sc in Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics is based on IIT JAM and CCMN counselling. M.Sc applicants must hold a B.Sc degree with at least 60% marks.

MBA and Ph.D Admission

MBA applicants must have a graduation degree with a minimum of 60% and a valid CAT or MAT score. NITJ then conducts a written test and personal interview. Ph.D selections take place twice each year. Applicants need a valid GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET score and must attend an interview conducted by the relevant department. M.Tech degree holders who have qualified GATE receive an MHRD fellowship of INR 31,000 per month.

1. Check the academic eligibility rules for the chosen programme.
2. Take the required entrance examination and obtain a valid score.
3. Register for JoSAA, CCMT, CCMN, or the direct NITJ process, as applicable.
4. Complete choice filling, tests, interviews, or counselling required for the programme.
5. Accept the allotted seat, report as instructed, submit documents, and pay the fee.

NIT Jalandhar Placements

NIT Jalandhar's Training and Placement Cell reported a 91.88% overall B.Tech placement rate in 2025. The average B.Tech package stood at INR 9.78 LPA, and the highest offer was INR 52 LPA.

Computer Science and Engineering recorded the strongest branch figures, with a 94.48% placement rate and an average package of INR 14.61 LPA. Microsoft and Amazon are among the technology companies associated with the highest offers. Students from core branches such as Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering receive opportunities from recruiters including Reliance Petrochemicals, Hero MotoCorp, and Infosys.

IT service companies recruit students from several engineering disciplines. Public sector and manufacturing organisations also visit the campus for graduates of Mechanical, Electrical, and Production Engineering.

NIT Jalandhar Rankings

NIT Jalandhar rose three places in the NIRF Engineering ranking, moving from Rank 58 in 2024 to Rank 55 in 2025. Its 2025 score was 53.38. The institute's submitted NIRF data covers teaching, research output, graduation results, and placements, areas in which it reported consistent progress.

NIT Jalandhar Scholarships

Students at NIT Jalandhar can receive support through Government of India schemes, institute-funded awards, and scholarships financed by alumni. For B.Tech students, the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is the main support scheme.

NIT Jalandhar Campus and Infrastructure

NIT Jalandhar occupies a 154-acre campus in Jalandhar, Punjab. Its 18 academic departments serve more than 5,000 students, with support from over 500 faculty and staff members.

Campus accommodation consists of 10 boys' hostels and 3 girls' hostels. Hostel facilities include round-the-clock internet, reading rooms, indoor games, water purifiers, geysers, and washing machines. Students can also participate in more than 20 clubs and cells devoted to technology, culture, sports, and social responsibility.

The central library maintains printed and digital material for engineering and science subjects. An ISRO Space Incubation Centre, established in 2019, gives students opportunities to work on space technology research and industry projects.

NIT Jalandhar vs NIT Kurukshetra vs NIT Hamirpur

NIT Jalandhar, NIT Kurukshetra, and NIT Hamirpur are often considered together by North Indian students during JoSAA counselling. These government NITs are located within the same broad region and attract applicants from overlapping rank ranges.

NIT Kurukshetra has the highest NIRF Engineering position among the three and a larger placement average, supported by its older industry network and location near Delhi NCR. NIT Jalandhar ranks above NIT Hamirpur and also reports better placement results. NIT Hamirpur offers a quieter academic setting in a hill station. Each institute uses JoSAA for admission and follows the central government NIT fee structure.