Last updated on August 11th, 2020 at 02:11 pm

NIT Jamshedpur or National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur offers 7 different disciplines in B.Tech, admissions to which are conducted on the basis of ranks scored in JEE Main examination conducted by NTA. The candidates are required to register for counselling done by JoSAA and clear the cut-offs for admissions in different courses.

• It is an institute of national importance established by the Government of India on 15th August 1960.
• Established as a joint venture between Government of India and Government of Bihar, the institute ranks at 79th position as per NIRF 2020 All India Top Engineering Colleges Rankings.
• NIT Jamshedpur placements are excellent as the highest placement for 2020 was recorded at INR 39.02 LPA.
• Moreover, the institute also has numerous facilities like computer lab, central library, hostel, student clubs and committees etc.

NIT Jamshedpur – Highlights

NIT Jamshedpur: B.Tech Admissions Through JEE Main

Admissions for B.Tech at NIT Jamshedpur are offered on the basis of ranks scored in JEE Main. JEE Main is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) for admissions in NITs, IITs, CFTIs participating though Central Seat Allocation Board.

After the declaration of results, candidates have to register at JoSAA. Admissions are done through central counselling conducted by JoSAA. JoSAA releases cut-offs for respective colleges. Different JEE Main cut offs are released for different disciplines. Candidates scoring above cut-off marks are eligible for admission and they have to report at the college with all the required documents in original and photocopies for verification and fee payment. Check JEE Main Counselling

NIT Jamshedpur Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying JEE Main: The candidates are required to fulfil the minimum JEE Main eligibility criteria of 75% in 10+2 with science stream to appear in JEE Main. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, this year, candidates are required to just pass in 10+2 with science stream from a recognisable board to appear in JEE Main exam.

B. Tech Courses offered at NIT Jamshedpur

NIT Jamshedpur offers B.Tech (H) in 7 disciplines, which are:

1. Civil Engineering
2. Computer Science Engineering
3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
4. Electronics and Communication Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineering
6. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
7. Production Engineering

NIT Jamshedpur Cut Off for Top Courses

For admissions into B.Tech at NIT Jamshedpur, marks or ranks scored in JEE Main exams are taken into consideration. After the declaration of results, candidates have to register at Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA). JoSAA conducts the counselling process and releases cut-offs for different B.Tech courses at different colleges. NIT Jamshedpur cut off consists of opening and closing ranks at each round. Students falling between those ranks are eligible for admissions. Given Below are the JEE Main 2018 and 2019 cut-offs (2nd round) for different B.Tech disciplines offered at NIT Jamshedpur:

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Study in NIT Jamshedpur in COVID-19

• After the consent of all the candidates, NIT Jamshedpur will conduct online examination (Open Book) amidst the global pandemic of COVID.
• After a long halt, the institute is speeding up the process for the candidates and declaring the results.
• Apart from that, the institute has prohibited all the campus activities and is strictly conducting everything online.
• All the teaching and other staff members are requested to continue all the activities online and follow the revised schedule.
• All the members of the institute are requested to register on the Arogya Setu App and follow all the necessary social distancing norms laid down by the government.

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Why Choose NIT Jamshedpur?

• NIT Jamshedpur is a premier public institution of national importance. The institute has been ranked at 79th position as per NIRF 2020 Top Engineering Colleges rankings.
• The institute offers B.Tech in 7 disciplines. Besides this, the institute also offers M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA and PHD with numerous specialisations.
• The institute has a consistently growing placement record. The highest placement for the 2020 year was recorded at a high of INR 39.02 LPA. The institute also has a placement record of around 86%.
• Recruiters from different industries visit the campus for placements like the IT sector, finance firms, consultancy firms etc. Top recruiters include Oracle, TCS, Honda, Amazon, Deloitte, Myntra etc.
• The institute has various student clubs and committees. Numerous fests like annual cultural fest- cult fest, techno-management fest- Ojass, MME department fest- Technica, ME department – Cognitio, CE department fest- Vidhaan. Each fest consists of various competitions, quizzes, games and numerous prizes.

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NIT Jamshedpur: JEE Main B.Tech Specialisations Cut-Offs

NIT Jamshedpur offers B.Tech (H) in 7 disciplines. The admission to all of these disciplines is on the basis of ranks scored in JEE Main. JoSAA releases different cut-offs for different disciplines for candidates belonging to different categories. Moreover, at each round of counselling, cut-offs are released for home-state candidates and other state candidates. If any seat is left vacant after the counselling rounds, then spot admissions take place for those seats. Given below are NIT Jamshedpur cut off for 1st round for different B.Tech specialisations.

Computer Science & Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Production Engineering

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

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NIT Jamshedpur: Reservation Through JEE Main Counselling (JoSAA)

At NIT Jamshedpur, a number of seats are reserved for candidates belonging to reserved categories. These reservations are made according to the norms given by JoSAA. The candidates have to register on the basis of their categories for JEE Main exam. Candidates qualifying the cut-offs under reserved categories are then eligible for admissions. Given below are the details of the JEE Main reservation as per JoSAA norms:

Moreover, as per MHRD norms, Out of total 602 seats, 50% seats (301) are for eligible home state students while the other 50% (301) are for other state eligible students.

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Faculty at NIT Jamshedpur

NIT Jamshedpur, being a premier institute of the country also has an excellent academic faculty. The faculty works towards guiding and imparting knowledge to the students. Other than Director- who govern the institute, the institute has a number of faculty members working at different positions across 12 departments. Mostly all of them are PHD holders in specialised fields. The details of the same are given below:

• Professor- 21
• Associate Professor- 42
• Assistant Professor- 76
• Visiting Faculty- 1
• Ad-Hoc- 1
• Temporary Faculty-1

The institute also has a number of deans, HODs, assistant deans and other administrative staff.

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Various Facilities Provided by NIT Jamshedpur

NIT Jamshedpur provides a lot of facilities to its students and faculty members. Some of these are given below:

Hostel & Guest House: The institute has a total of 13 hostels of which 9 are for boys and 4 are for girls. The hostels have all the necessary amenities required by the students. Apart from this the institute also has a Guesthouse for visitors which can be availed on prior request.

Computer Centre: The institute has a centralized computer lab or centre. It is equipped with IBM Netfinity 500, SUN Microsystems Ultra Parc, and HCL Infiniti Global line 2765 XD servers. It also has a multimedia laboratory, CAD laboratory, a smart seminar room and a computer museum.

Central Library: The three stories library spread over an area of 32,184 sq. ft consists of a separate periodical section, reading room, stack room, book bank and many journals, books, magazines, e-library etc.

Medical Facilities: The institute has a 24×7 hours available medical centre to cater to the medical needs of the students and staff. An ambulance facility is also available.

Clubs and Committees: The institute also has several clubs and committees for the overall development of the students. Some of these are- WebTeam, Entrepreneurship cell, Cultural and Dramatics Society, Programming Club, Photography and Film making club, Soft skills club, NSS and many more.

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NIT Jamshedpur Placements

NIT Jamshedpur Placements & Training Cell facilitates the process of placements for final year students. As per previous trends, NIT Jamshedpur Placements have shown a consistently growing trend. Several industries such as Core engineering Industries, IT-enabled services, manufacturing industries, consultancy firms, finance firms, etc. visit the institute to recruit students. Given below are the highlights NIT Jamshedpur placements 2020:

• Total Offers – 667
• No. of Students Placed – 776
• Highest CTC Offered – INR 39.02 LPA
• NIT Jamshedpur Average Package (Average CTC Offered) – INR 8 LPA
• Double Offers – 64
• 2 students received over INR 30 LPA package
• 3 students received between INR 20 to 30 LPA package
• 121 students received between INR 4-6 LPA package
• 354 Students received between INR 6-10 LPA package

B.Tech Branch wise Highest Placements

Top recruiters visiting the campus includes- Honda, Samsung. Tata Motors, Amazon, Oracle, Snapdeal, Honda, Capgemini, Infosys, Dell, Genpact, Paytm, Phillips, Myntra, Microsoft, TCS etc.

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NIT Jamshedpur Fee Structure For B.Tech Courses

For B.Tech courses, NIT Jamshedpur fee structure is different for the first semester while it is the same second semester onwards. The details of the same as per 2019-20 session are given below:

First semester fees

Second Semester Onwards

Notes:

• Tuition fees are also Nil for PH students of all categories.
• Candidates can pay the fees online by using the link provided on the official website.

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Scholarships Offered by NIT Jamshedpur for B.Tech Students

NIT Jamshedpur provides different scholarships itself and also assists the students in getting financial aid from different governments and other platforms. These scholarships and financial aids are provided to the students who fulfil the eligibility criteria. Some of these are mentioned below:

Scholarship by Welfare Department, Govt. Of Jharkhand

Financial support of tuition fees and maintenance charges are provided by the welfare department of the Government of Jharkhand to the students belonging to SC, ST or OBC category of Jharkhand state.

Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access

Tuition fees, Maintenance fee, hostel and mess charges are provided by FAEA to 1st-year undergraduate students and who belong to socially and economically disadvantaged sections of BPL.

Scholarship by National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation

Under this, 500 national scholarships are awarded to eligible students with disabilities. The amount is INR 1000 per month for hostellers and for day scholars it is INR 700 per month.

NTPC Scholarship for Engineering Students

A scholarship of INR 1500 per month is given to eligible students belonging to reserved categories under this scheme.

OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarships

This scholarship is provided to 3 toppers of second, third and fourth-year engineering students belonging to the given disciplines- civil, mechanical, metallurgical and electrical.

Scholarship for ONGC Ltd, Dehradun

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering toppers are provided with scholarships under this scheme after the 6th semester. The amount of scholarship is INR 12,000 for first two years and INR 18,000 for the last two. More details and how to apply for these scholarships can be found at the official website of the institute.

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