How is the institute NIT Jalandhar? What are the good and bad things about it?

Every coin has two sides. Similarly the institute NIT Jalandhar has both pros and cons. 

Pros-

• Friendly ambiance. Seniors are there for support. Ragging is strictly prohibited 

• The mess food is usually Punjabi and quite delicious 

• Alot of emphasis is placed on extracurricular activities. There are various clubs like LADS, MADS etc. Various cultural events are also held.

• The seniors here are literal genius and interactions with them is very beneficial 

• Placement opportunities are pretty good at every branch

• Proper hygiene facilities and lush green infrastructure add to its ambiance. New lecture halls and departments are under construction.

• Great exposure through technical and cultural events Techniti and Utkansh

• New short term courses are launched under GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks )

• International workshops and conferences that are held frequently help you gain a lot of experience

Cons-

• The quality of faculty here is below average. They focus more on bookish knowledge than a broader practical approach.

• Technical events resemble cultural events

• No assistance is provided for training.

• Marks matter more than general excellence. Everyone is in a war to secure the highest CGPA.

• The 75% attendance rule works against the favour of many students.

So we can say that the merits overshadow the demerits to a great extent. In fact every NIT has similar cons which are almost uncontrollable. So just be a great learner and focus on your own betterment.