Is it worth joining the textile branch at NIT Jalandhar, or should I take a drop?

The general answer would be no, it’s not recommended you join the textile branch at NIT Jalandhar. However, you can join it under certain scenarios like:

• If you have plans of moving abroad and pursuing it further. Because in India there is little scope for this course.

• If you are planning to change your branch after a year by internal sliding. But for this, you should get an excellent CGPA (above 9).

• If you plan to sit for CAT or UPSC then the branch does not really matter.

• If you don’t want to drop out.

In every other case, I’d recommend you join a lower-ranked NIT but in a better branch than textile. Don’t just go for rankings. The branch is also crucial.