Admission to NIT Jalandhar relies on JEE Mains rank and JoSAA counseling, with 50% of seats reserved for home state applicants. The institute is renowned for its competitive entry and high academic standards. The faculty-to-student ratio of 17:1 allows personalized attention, although some departments emphasize theory over practical application. The fee structure is income-based, with SC/ST students and those with family income under 1 lakh receiving full tuition waivers. Students with income between 1-5 lakhs pay one-third of the tuition fee, while those above 5 lakhs pay the full fee of 62,500 per semester.
Additional fees include institute charges of 56,000 and hostel/mess charges of 50,000 annually. Placement is strong, with 80-90% of eligible students securing jobs and packages averaging 11.2 to 15 lakhs annually, with the highest at 1.3 crore. Major recruiters like Microsoft and Amazon offer roles and internships with stipends up to 1 lakh monthly. Despite procedural dissatisfaction and fee hikes since 2019, NIT Jalandhar offers scholarships and financial aid, maintaining affordability compared to private colleges.
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