Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar

Starting in 1987 as REC Jalandhar and gaining NIT status in 2002, this Institute of National Importance spans a 154-acre urban campus in Punjab. Offering B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and Ph.D. programs, it hosts notable infrastructure including an ISRO-supported Space Technology Incubation Centre. It was ranked 46th nationally in NIRF Engineering 2023. Placement review indicates ~95% placement rates in core fields like ECE, with average packages around ₹14–15 LPA and top offers reaching ₹52 LPA from major tech recruiters. Known for discipline, research activity, and strong placement culture, NIT Jalandhar stands as a leading public engineering university in North India.
Overview
NIRF Rank
52
Ownership
Government
Address
Grand Trunk Road, Barnala - Amritsar Bypass Rd, Jalandhar, Punjab
Establishment
1987
Modes of counselling
Mode
CSAB
Mode
JOSAA
Exams Acceptance
Mode
JEE Main
Fee Details
First Sem Institute Fee
84500
Total Institute Expenditure
641000
First Sem Hostel Fee
43500
Total Hostel Expenditure
278000