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Dr B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NITJ)
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What is NITJ?
Mission and Vision
A Quick Overview of NITJ:
Courses Offered
Eligibility Criteria for Admission
A Quick Overview of the Eligibility Criteria in NITJ:
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
What is NITJ?
Dr B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of technology is an engineering college in Jalandhar, Punjab. Formerly called the Regional Engineering College, the National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (NITJ) was founded in 1987. The Government of India officially deemed it the National Institute of Technology in 2002 under the Shiksha Mantralaya (Ministry of Education). Apart from engineering (B.Tech), NITJ offers other courses like M.Tech, M.Sc, and MBA.
Mission and Vision
NITJ strives to become a well-known Institute in providing research and training in engineering and science to its students to help the country grow industrially and economically and build successful careers.
It also aims to be a Swachh National Institute by providing comfortable hostels, clean water and hygienic food.
A Quick Overview of NITJ:
Courses Offered
NITJ is mainly an engineering college offering undergraduate (B.Tech) and postgraduate courses (M.Tech) on engineering subjects. It also provides courses like M.BA and M.Sc. The PhD programmes are available in various subjects.
B.Tech Courses (a four-year course) offered on:
Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Bio Technology Engineering
Textile Technology
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Information Technology
Minor B.Tech degree programmes: A new system introduced by NITJ where students can earn an additional degree called the minor degree. It is in addition to the major degree (main degree) they are already pursuing. Students have to study six special courses starting from their 3rd semester (one in each semester). Refer here to see which minor degree programmes are available.
M.Tech Courses (a two-year course) offered on:
Design Engineering
Thermal Engineering
VLSI Design
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering
Computer Science Engineering
Biotechnology Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Control and Instrumentation Engineering
Renewable Energy
Structural and Construction Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Technology
Textile Engineering and Management
Computer Science Engineering (Information Security)
Students can take admission for M.Tech courses either via CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan) or by directly applying.
NITJ also provides postgraduate diplomas in some of these subjects.
M.Sc Courses (a two-year course) offered on:
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
MBA courses are offered only in Humanities and Management. It is a two-year course. There’s also a one-year postgraduate diploma course available on the same subject in the Management Programme.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission
For B.Tech:
Students need to score at least 60% in their 12th board exams.
They must have a Science background in 12th grade with Maths, Physics and Chemistry as their main subjects.
Students need to give the JEE (Joint Entrance Examination). NITJ will permit only those students who secure a good rank in this exam by counselling through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority).
Foreign students or Indian nationals can also take admission directly via the DASA scheme (Direct Admission Students Abroad).
Apart from this, there are two programmes available for admission: Cultural Exchange Programme and Study in India programme. Both programmes are exclusively for foreign students.
The overall cost for this four-year course would be Rs 3.52 lacs.
For M. Tech:
Students need to have a B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% marks (CGPA-6.5). Students in the minority category (SC/ST) or students with disabilities (PwD) need to score 55% or have a 6.0 CGPA.
Students need to give the GATE (Graduation Aptitude Test for Engineering) and secure decent scores to be eligible. NITJ will only consider those students who haven’t given the GATE exam if there is a vacancy after admission. These students will have to pass the entrance exam taken by NITJ.
Students sponsored by UGC/AICTE approved engineering institutes or R&D organizations/laboratories with a B.Tech degree and preferably having two years of full-time work experience are also eligible. They need not give the GATE exam.
Admissions will be done via CCMT.
The overall cost for this two-year course will be Rs 1.21 lacs.
For M.Sc:
Students need to have a B.Sc degree from a recognized university with at least 60% marks or a 6.5 CPGA. Students in minority categories will get a relaxation of 5% marks or 0.5 CGPA.
Students need to give the JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc). Based on the test scores, students will be selected via the CCMN (Centralized Counselling for M.Sc/M.Sc (Tech).
The overall cost for this two-year course will be Rs 51,000.
For MBA:
Students need to have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% marks.
They need to pass the CAT/GMAT/CMAT/MAT exam. Eligible candidates with good marks will have to participate in a group discussion and give an interview.
In case students who haven’t given either of the exams will have to give to exam the exam taken by NITJ followed by a group discussion and an interview.
The overall cost for this two-year course will be Rs 1.21 lacs.
For PhD:
Students will require a master’s degree with 60% marks or a 6.5 CGPA in the discipline that they are applying.
Students with GATE/NET/UGC scores need not give the exam taken by NITJ. However, all students need to attend the interview and give presentations.
The overall cost for this course will be Rs 99,000. Students can either apply for a part-time or a full-time PhD.
A Quick Overview of the Eligibility Criteria in NITJ:
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the B.Tech placements in NITJ?
Over 80+ companies recruit students from the National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (NITJ). Companies like Infosys, Cognizant, Byuju’s, Genpact, and Amazon are a few recruiters. The chances to get placed in a company is 80%. The average CTC offered is 11 lacs per annum and the highest was Rs 44 lacs per annum in 2022.
How do I apply to NITJ?
Students can apply for the respective program they’re interested in on the official website under the admissions section.
Are there any extracurricular activities done at NIT Jalandhar?
Yes. B. Tech students need to apply to either NSO (National Sports Organization), NCC (National Cadet Corps) or NSS (National Service Scheme) in the first year of their college to be eligible for the B.Tech degree. Apart from that, NITJ also conducts social campaigns like the “Fit India Movement”.
Is doing MBA from NITJ worth it?
Yes. The facilities are top-class along with the faculties. The placement rates are good.
About the Author
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