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National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur (NIT Jamshedpur) is a public technical university established in 1960 as the Regional Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur. Functioning under the NIT Act, 2007, it is an Institute of National Importance fully funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is autonomous in its academic functioning and is authorised to award its own degrees.
As per NIRF Engineering 2025, NIT Jamshedpur is ranked 82nd nationally and stands 17th among the 31 NITs in India.
The institute is spread across a 341.3-acre campus in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, and is fully residential. The campus hosts hostels for all UG and PG students, a central library, research labs, an Olympic-standard sports complex, and a bank on campus.
NIT Jamshedpur offers programmes across engineering, sciences, design, and management:
- B.Tech (8 branches): Civil, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Engineering and Computational Mechanics, Industrial and Production, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- M.Tech (21 specialisations): AI, Data Science, CSE, VLSI Design, Power Electronics, Structural, Geotechnical, Thermal, Machine Design, Production, Materials, Smart Manufacturing, and more
- M.Sc (3 disciplines): Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
- MBA, MCA, M.Des (Product Design)
- PhD: All major engineering and science disciplines
The annual fees for B.Tech are INR 1,41,500 per year. M.Tech annual fees are INR 1,19,000. MBA total fees are INR 2,06,000 for 2 years.
NIT Jamshedpur students are eligible for the Ishan Uday scholarship (students from NER, J and K, and Himachal Pradesh), GATE fellowship for M.Tech scholars, and SC/ST fee concessions under Ministry of Education norms.
As per the 2024-25 placement season, 700+ placement offers were extended by 260+ companies. The highest package was INR 144 LPA and the average package was INR 13.62 LPA. CSE branch average was INR 25.11 LPA.
NIT Jamshedpur Admission Dates 2026
NIT Jamshedpur admissions for the 2026-27 session have concluded across all programmes. B.Tech admissions were completed through JoSAA counselling in June-July 2026. M.Tech and PhD admissions based on GATE 2026 were completed by August 2026. The 2027-28 cycles have not yet opened. Dates below are tentative for the upcoming 2027-28 cycle.
| Event | 2026-27 (Concluded) | 2027-28 (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main Session 1 | January 2026 | January 2027 |
| JEE Main Session 2 | April 2026 | April 2027 |
| JoSAA Counselling (B.Tech) | June to July 2026 | June to July 2027 |
| GATE Exam (M.Tech/PhD) | February 2026 | February 2027 |
| M.Tech/PhD CCMT Counselling | May to July 2026 | May to July 2027 |
| CAT Exam (MBA) | November 2025 | November 2026 |
| MBA Admission | April to May 2026 | April to May 2027 |
The table below covers the entrance exams accepted across programme families at NIT Jamshedpur.
| Course | Entrance Exam | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all 8 branches) | JEE Main | JoSAA counselling |
| M.Tech (all specialisations) | GATE | CCMT counselling |
| M.Sc (Chemistry, Maths, Physics) | JAM (IIT Joint Admission) | JAM portal |
| MBA | CAT / CMAT | Institute-level shortlist and interview |
| MCA | NIMCET | NIMCET counselling |
| M.Des (Product Design) | CEED / UCEED | Institute-level process |
| PhD | GATE / UGC NET / CSIR NET / Institute test | Institute-level admission |
NIT Jamshedpur Courses and Fees
NIT Jamshedpur offers 8 B.Tech branches, 21 M.Tech specialisations, 3 M.Sc programmes, MBA, MCA, and M.Des (Product Design), in addition to PhD research across all departments. The Engineering and Computational Mechanics B.Tech specialisation is a distinctive offering among NITs. All programmes are governed by the institute’s Academic Council under the NIT Act, 2007.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (all 8 branches) | 4 years | Class 12 PCM with valid JEE Main score | INR 1,41,500 per year |
| M.Tech (all specialisations) | 2 years | B.Tech/BE with valid GATE score | INR 1,19,000 per year |
| M.Sc (Chemistry / Maths / Physics) | 2 years | B.Sc in relevant discipline with valid JAM score | INR 86,500 per year |
| MBA | 2 years | Graduation with valid CAT/CMAT score | INR 1,03,000 per year |
| MCA | 2 years | Graduation with Maths with valid NIMCET score | INR 1,14,000 per year |
| M.Des (Product Design) | 2 years | B.Tech/BE/BDes or equivalent with CEED/UCEED | INR 1,19,000 per year |
| PhD (Engineering) | 3 to 5 years | M.Tech/M.Sc with GATE/UGC NET/CSIR NET | INR 91,500 per year |
The 8 B.Tech branches are Civil, CSE, Electrical, ECE, Engineering and Computational Mechanics, Industrial and Production, Mechanical, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. M.Tech specialisations span AI, Data Science, Smart Manufacturing, VLSI Design, Power Electronics and Drives, Corrosion Science, Geo-Technical Engineering, Energy Systems, Thermal Engineering, and more. Total B.Tech cost (4 years) is approximately INR 5.66 lakhs excluding hostel and mess charges.
NIT Jamshedpur Admission Process
Admission to all NIT Jamshedpur programmes is strictly entrance-exam-based. There is no management quota or direct admission at the institute level.
B.Tech Admission (JEE Main)
B.Tech admission is through the JoSAA counselling process, conducted jointly by IITs and NITs. Steps:
- Appear in JEE Main (Session 1 in January, Session 2 in April)
- Register for JoSAA counselling using JEE Main score
- Fill choice of NIT Jamshedpur branch and category (Home State / Other State)
- Seat allotment is based on JEE Main rank, category, and branch preference
- Confirm seat by paying seat acceptance fee and reporting with documents
JEE Main 2025 closing ranks (General, Other State quota, Round 1): CSE at 11,058 (most competitive), ECE at approximately 15,000 to 18,000, and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at 40,000+. Home State (Jharkhand) candidates get a 50% seat reservation and typically see lower closing ranks. Candidates from SC/ST/OBC-NCL categories also have dedicated quota seats.
M.Tech Admission (GATE)
M.Tech admission is through CCMT (Centralised Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch), based on valid GATE score in the relevant discipline. GATE scholars (with fellowship) are preferred. Candidates with GATE score in relevant subject apply through CCMT, fill programme preferences, and receive seat allotment in multiple rounds. Self-sponsored candidates are also admitted to M.Tech if GATE-qualified.
MBA Admission (CAT/CMAT)
MBA admission uses CAT score (or CMAT) followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD-PI) at the institute. Graduation in any discipline is eligible. Shortlisting is based on CAT percentile, academic background, and work experience. The MBA programme is 2 years in duration.
M.Sc Admission (JAM) and MCA Admission (NIMCET)
M.Sc in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics requires a valid JAM (Joint Admission to M.Sc) score. MCA requires a valid NIMCET score. Both routes involve centralised counselling. Minimum eligibility is a B.Sc with the relevant subject.
NIT Jamshedpur Placements
NIT Jamshedpur delivered its strongest placement season in 2024-25. 260+ companies visited campus, including 100+ new recruiters. Total offers exceeded 700, with an overall placement rate of 94.57%. The highest package was INR 144 LPA and the average package across all branches was INR 13.62 LPA.
| Branch | Average Package 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | INR 25.11 LPA |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | INR 19.00 LPA |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | INR 16.50 LPA |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | INR 8.98 LPA |
| Overall (All Branches) | INR 13.62 LPA |
Key recruiting sectors include IT and product companies, core engineering firms, analytics, consulting, and manufacturing. CSE and ECE branches see the highest participation from IT product companies. Industrial Engineering and Production graduates are recruited by manufacturing, supply chain, and operations firms. Metallurgical graduates are recruited by Tata Steel (headquartered in Jamshedpur), SAIL, and core steel and metals companies. The Jamshedpur location gives NIT Jamshedpur direct access to Tata Group companies and major industrial employers in the Jharkhand corridor.
NIT Jamshedpur Rankings
NIT Jamshedpur is ranked 82nd in Engineering by NIRF 2025, up from the 101-150 band in NIRF 2024. It ranks 17th among the 31 NITs in India, placing it in the middle tier of the NIT system. The institute has participated in NIRF since the 2016-17 cycle.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 82 | 101-150 band |
| NIRF | Overall | Under review | - |
NIT Jamshedpur’s improved NIRF 2025 rank of 82 (up from 101-150 in 2024) reflects improvements in research output and placement metrics. As an Institute of National Importance, it is governed by the NIT Act, 2007 and does not undergo NAAC accreditation. Specific B.Tech branches at NIT Jamshedpur hold NBA (National Board of Accreditation) programme accreditation.
NIT Jamshedpur Scholarships
NIT Jamshedpur students are eligible for several government-funded scholarship and fellowship schemes based on category, exam performance, and academic merit.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Ishan Uday Scholarship | Students from NER states, J and K, and Himachal Pradesh | INR 40,000 per annum (Ministry of Education) |
| GATE Fellowship (M.Tech) | GATE-qualified M.Tech scholars admitted under GATE-sponsored seat | INR 12,400 per month stipend |
| SC/ST Category Fee Concession | SC/ST students admitted through JoSAA/CCMT | Full tuition fee waiver (as per Ministry of Education norms) |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MHRD) | UG students based on first-year rank and family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 1,000 per month |
| PhD Research Fellowship | Full-time PhD scholars with GATE/UGC/CSIR NET | INR 31,000 to 35,000 per month (as per SRF/JRF norms) |
In addition to the above, students can apply for state government scholarships from Jharkhand, NSP-based central scholarships, and industry-sponsored scholarships from companies that recruit from the campus. Applications for most schemes are processed through the institute’s financial aid office.
NIT Jamshedpur Campus and Infrastructure
The NIT Jamshedpur campus covers 341.3 acres in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, adjacent to the Tata Steel township. The campus is fully residential, with separate hostels for male and female students across all UG and PG programmes. All students are required to stay in campus hostels during the academic session.
Key campus infrastructure:
- Central Library: Extensive technical library with online journal access, digital databases, and a dedicated reading hall
- Research Laboratories: Department-level labs covering Robotics, VLSI, Heat Transfer, Corrosion Science, Computational Mechanics, Metallurgy, and Biotechnology
- Sports Complex with facilities for cricket, football, athletics, badminton, basketball, and indoor games
- Swimming pool and gymnasium on campus
- On-campus bank branch, post office, and medical centre
- Guest house for visiting faculty and parents
- Wi-Fi-enabled campus with high-speed internet in hostels and labs
The Jamshedpur location provides a distinct industrial ecosystem advantage. NIT Jamshedpur students benefit from proximity to Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Tata Power, and the broader Tata Group industrial complex. The institute has formal academic and placement linkages with these organisations. Campus placement drives include Jamshedpur-based industries as dedicated core engineering recruiters.
NIT Jamshedpur vs NIT Durgapur vs NIT Rourkela
All three are Institutes of National Importance under the NIT Act, 2007, offering JEE Main-based B.Tech admission and GATE-based M.Tech. Each is in eastern India and draws from a similar regional applicant pool in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.
| Parameter | NIT Jamshedpur | NIT Durgapur | NIT Rourkela |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1960 | 1960 | 1961 |
| Location | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand | Durgapur, West Bengal | Rourkela, Odisha |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | 82 | Around 75 to 85 | Around 22 to 25 |
| Campus | 341.3 acres | Compact multi-block campus | 592 acres |
| B.Tech Branches | 8 | 10+ | 15+ |
| Placement Avg (B.Tech) | INR 13.62 LPA (2024-25) | INR 10 to 13 LPA | INR 18 to 22 LPA |
| JEE Main Cutoff (CSE, Gen OS) | ~11,000 to 15,000 | ~12,000 to 20,000 | ~3,000 to 6,000 |
| Proximity to Industry | Tata Group, Jamshedpur | DVC, SAIL, Durgapur | Rourkela Steel Plant, NALCO |
NIT Rourkela ranks significantly higher (NIRF top 25) and commands lower JEE cutoffs than NIT Jamshedpur. NIT Durgapur is a comparable peer at a similar NIRF band. NIT Jamshedpur’s industrial advantage in Jamshedpur and strong core engineering placements make it the top choice for Metallurgical, Production, and Mechanical engineering aspirants targeting the Tata Group ecosystem.
NIT Jamshedpur FAQs
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Jamshedpur?
Ans. NIT Jamshedpur is ranked 82nd in Engineering by NIRF 2025, a significant improvement from the 101-150 band in NIRF 2024. It stands 17th among the 31 NITs in India. The institute is an Institute of National Importance under the NIT Act, 2007.
Ques. What is the JEE Main cutoff for B.Tech CSE at NIT Jamshedpur?
Ans. As per JEE Main 2025 Round 1, the closing rank for B.Tech CSE at NIT Jamshedpur was 11,058 (General category, Other State quota). Home State (Jharkhand) candidates typically see higher closing ranks due to 50% HS quota seats. ECE closed around 15,000 to 18,000 and Metallurgical Engineering closed beyond 40,000 for General OS.
Ques. What is the average placement package at NIT Jamshedpur?
Ans. In the 2024-25 placement season, the average package across all branches was INR 13.62 LPA. The highest package was INR 144 LPA. Branch-wise: CSE averaged INR 25.11 LPA, ECE INR 19.00 LPA, EE INR 16.50 LPA, and Mechanical Engineering INR 8.98 LPA. Over 700 offers were made by 260+ companies.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at NIT Jamshedpur?
Ans. The annual fee for B.Tech at NIT Jamshedpur is approximately INR 1,41,500 per year (tuition and institute fees combined), making the 4-year total around INR 5.66 lakhs. SC/ST category students receive a full tuition fee waiver under Ministry of Education norms. Hostel and mess charges are separate.
Ques. Is NIT Jamshedpur residential?
Ans. Yes, NIT Jamshedpur is a fully residential campus. All UG and PG students are required to reside in institute hostels. Separate hostel blocks are available for male and female students. The 341.3-acre campus in Jamshedpur includes hostels, a sports complex, a central library, a bank, a medical centre, and other residential amenities.
Ques. Is MBA from NIT Jamshedpur worth pursuing?
Ans. MBA at NIT Jamshedpur is a 2-year programme based on CAT/CMAT score with total fees of INR 2,06,000. The programme benefits from strong industry links with Tata Group and Jamshedpur-based manufacturing firms. It is a good option for candidates targeting core operations, supply chain, and manufacturing management roles in the industry corridor around Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.
Ques. What is the scholarship available for NIT Jamshedpur students?
Ans. Key scholarships include the Ishan Uday scholarship (INR 40,000 per annum for students from NER states, J and K, and Himachal Pradesh), GATE fellowship (INR 12,400 per month for M.Tech scholars), full tuition fee waiver for SC/ST students, and PhD research fellowship (INR 31,000 to 35,000 per month). Merit-cum-Means scholarship of INR 1,000 per month is also available for eligible UG students.
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NIT Jamshedpur does not allow direct admission for its regular B.Tech or undergraduate programmes. Instead, admission is through the national entrance exam JEE Main followed by seat allocation via JoSAA/CSAB counselling.
MCA at NIT Jamshedpur is a 3 years, Full Time Degree program offered On Campus. It offers a limited number of 115 seats.
Admissions to MCA at NIT Jamshedpur are primarily based on NIMCET. Candidates must have completed Graduation with 60% + NIMCET to be eligible for admission. The overall NIMCET cutoff for the MCA program is 444 - 10235 across all categories.
Admission to B.Tech in government institutions like the National Institutes of Technology and other central universities is mainly based on the Joint Entrance Examination Main score. After qualifying, candidates must participate in Joint Seat Allocation Authority counselling for seat allotment. Eligibility requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
To apply to the UG and PG programs of NIT Jamshedpur, students need to apply through the website of the respective entrance exams. The tentative timeline for UG application is around November, whereas PG application begins from August for M.Tech and October for M.Sc. MCA applications are conducted tentatively around March
NIT BTech admissions are based on JEE Main score. The institute conducts JoSAA counselling for BTech admission. Mtech courses offered at NIT Jamshedpur based on merit in GATE. The MSc courses offered at NIT Jamshedpur based on merit in IIT JAM. For selection MCA, the candidate should have appeared for the NIMCET exam. Selection to Ph.D. programs are done on the basis of a written test (UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE) followed by counseling and interview rounds.
A candidate to be eligible for the M.Sc program:
The fee struture for the MSc chemistry is mentioned below:
There is no minimum or maximum age limit criteria in NIT Jamshedpur for PhD program. The qualification required for PhD course in NIT Jamshedpur is to clear Master of Technology or MCA with at least 60% marks in the aggregate.
The fee per year for the BTech from NIT Jalandhar is INR 1.46 Lakhs. Candidate must have passed class 12th or equivalent with 75% marks (65% marks for SC / ST category) by the AIU or Intermediate or 2-year Pre-University exam conducted by a recognized Board/ University with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/ Technical Vocational subjects. Admissions will be based on the JEE Mains score.
Out of all the branches in the institute, CSE average package was the highest with INR 26.63 LPA. 37.4% Students secured packages between INR 10 - 20 LPA. Some of the top recruiters included Alstom, Tata Motors, KPMG, Adobe, Amazon, Genpact, ICICI Bank etc. According to a media report, M.Tech students for batch 2023 secured the highest package at INR 11.70 LPA. NIT Jamshedpur has also released the Summer Internship report for batch 2023. 458 offers were made to the students during 6 month internships and 177 offers were recorded during summer internship. CSE Branch witnessed the highest % of offers during 6 month internships at 24.7%. During summer internship, CSE & ME recorded the highest offers at 21.2% each.
The previous year GATE cutoff (2023) of NIT Jamshedpur M.Tech. are given below according to the specialisations:
The last date for registering yourself for NIT Jamshedpur is March 2, 2024.
Selection to Ph.D. programs is done on the basis of a written test (UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ GATE) followed by counseling and interview rounds. Candidates having an M.E./M.Tech degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA in their master's degree are eligible to apply.
Admission to the PhD Chemistry is done on the basis of marks secured in UGC NET/ CSIR NET or GATE.
No, admission to NIT Jamshedpur is not possible without the required entrance examination. The institute accepts entrance tests like JEE Main, GATE, IIT-JAM, NIMCET, DASA, etc. For more info, Visit: NIT Jamshedpur Admissions
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NIT Jamshedpur has not mentioned the information on education loans, but this institute offers various scholarships such as Welfare Department, Govt. of Jharkhand Scholarship, Foundation for Academic excellence and access Scholarship, Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir, National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation Scholarship, and many more.
NIT Jamshedpur has not mentioned the exact details of the distance of the hostels. This institute offers 9 boys hostels and 4 girls hostels inside the campus. Apart from that, there are various facilities offered by the institute such as a Guest Room, Gymnasium, mess, Wi-Fi internet facility, Common room: Television with DTH facility, and more.