About NIT Jalandhar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar / NITJ), established in 1987 as Regional Engineering College and declared NIT in 2002, is an Institute of National Importance under the Government of India. Located on a 154-acre campus in Jalandhar, Punjab — named in honour of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Approved by AICTE, recognised by UGC, and NAAC accredited. QS Asia University Rankings 2025: 661-680. 208 teaching staff, 4,067 students. 11 departments.
NIRF 2025: #55 Engineering, 101-150 Overall. NIRF 2024: #58. B.Tech 1st year fee: Rs. 1.47L. Total fee: Rs. 6.41L. Highest 2025: Rs. 52 LPA. Average 2025: Rs. 10.63 LPA. M.Tech highest: Rs. 22 LPA. Placement rate 2025: 83.42%. JoSAA 2025 R6 GM OS CSE: 11,262. HS: 16,325. Data Science, IT, Maths & Computing close to CSE cutoffs. Top recruiters: Amazon, Microsoft, Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, HCL.
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| Established |
1987 | NIT 2002 | Institute of National Importance | Jalandhar, Punjab |
| NIRF 2025 |
#55 Engineering | 101-150 Overall |
| Campus |
154 Acres | Jalandhar, Punjab | 208 faculty | 4,067 students |
| B.Tech Fee |
Rs. 6.41 L total | Rs. 1.47L (1st yr) |
| Highest 2025 | Avg 2025 |
Rs. 52 LPA | Rs. 10.63 LPA | M.Tech: Rs. 22 LPA |
| Placement Rate |
83.42% | QS Asia 2025: 661-680 |
Jalandhar Punjab location: North India industrial and sports hub, proximity to Chandigarh (90 km) and Amritsar (80 km). Named after Dr. Ambedkar — strong ethos of social justice. Sports: cricket ground, basketball, volleyball, badminton, football, athletics courts. SC/ST: full tuition waiver. Income < Rs. 1L: full waiver. GATE M.Tech: HTRA stipend Rs. 12,400/month.