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IIT Jammu Overview: 2025 Admissions, Cutoffs, Placements

IIT Jammu was established in 2016 under the mentorship of IIT Delhi. The institute started operating from its first campus in Paloura, Jammu. Currently, the institute's main campus is called Jagti, near Jagti Village.

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IIT Jammu Overview

Did you know- IIT Jammu has launched a new discipline for the B.Tech in Engineering Physics, the course highlights Semiconductor Fabrication and  VLSI Chip Design.

Source: IIT Jammu Website

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu achieved a rank of 62 in the NIRF 2024 Rankings in the category of Engineering, surpassing many institutes. It provides courses in multiple disciplines, ranging from Chemical Engineering to Humanities at the UG and PG levels. The institute also provides doctoral-level degrees at its various departments.

IIT Jammu holds the status of an “Institute of National Importance” as designated by the “Institutes of Technology Act” of 1961. It is an autonomous public institution for higher education, funded by the Government of India and overseen by the IIT Council.

Key Highlights of IIT Jammu

Admission Month

April-July

Established

2016

Top Programs

B.Tech, B.Sc, M.Tech, PhD

Accepted Exams

JEE Advanced, JAM, GATE

Duration of Courses

UG: 4 years (B.Tech)

PG: 2 years (M.Tech, MSc)

PhD: 3–5 years

Intake

PhD Programs: May-June

PG Programs: April-July

UG Programs: April-July

Ranking

NIRF 2024: Engineering 62nd.

Total Number of Students

1300+

Courses and Fees

The Institute has 11 Departments offering courses across various disciplines, the most popular courses being Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.

Course Fees at IIT Jammu

Details of Institute Fee and Other Charges for B.Tech and B.Sc Courses

Fee Component

Parental Annual Income Above Rs. 5 Lac

Parental Annual Income Between Rs. 1 Lac to Rs. 5 Lac

Parental Annual Income Below Rs. 1 Lac

Tuition Fee (payable every Semester)

₹1,00,000/-

₹33,333/-

₹0/-

Annual Fee

(payable every Odd Semester)

₹3,280/-

₹3,280/-

₹3,280/-

Semester Fee

Single Occupancy

₹35,480/-

₹35,480/-

₹35,480/-

Semester Fee Shared Occupancy

₹30,370/-

₹30,370/-

₹30,370/-

One-time payment (at the time of admission)

₹6,740/-

₹6,740/-

₹6,740/-

Security Fee (at the time of admission)

₹10,000/-

₹10,000/-

₹10,000/-

Total for Single Occupancy

₹1,55,500/-

₹88,833/-

₹55,500/-

Total for Shared Occupancy

₹1,50,390/-

₹83,723/-

₹50,390/-

Details of Institute Fee and Other Charges for M.Tech Programs

Fee Component

GENERAL/OBC/EWS

Tuition Fee (payable every Semester)

₹20,000/-

Annual Fee (payable every Odd Semester)

₹3,280/-

Semester Fee Single Occupancy

₹35,480/-

Semester Fee Shared Occupancy

₹30,370/-

One-time payment (at the time of admission)

₹6,740/-

Security Fee (at the time of admission)

₹10,000/-

Total for Single Occupancy

₹75,500/-

Total for Shared Occupancy

₹70,390/-

Placements, Cutoffs and Admissions

IIT Jammu has released the 2023-24 Placement Report for its latest batches. We will explore the placement statistics of the institute in this section. 

B.Tech Placement Statistics by Branch – Highest, Average, Median, and Lowest Packages

Branch

Highest

Average

Median

Lowest

Computer Science

52 LPA

19 LPA

15 LPA

9 LPA

Electrical Engineering

41.5 LPA

15 LPA

9 LPA

5 LPA

Civil Engineering

41.5 LPA

12.5 LPA

8.5 LPA

6 LPA

Mechanical Engineering

44 LPA

14.2 LPA

11 LPA

5 LPA

Chemical Engineering

34 LPA

14 LPA

10.3 LPA

5 LPA

M.Tech Placement Statistics Branchwis

Specialization

Highest

Average

Median

Lowest

Data Science

26.1 LPA

20.5 LPA

24 LPA

9 LPA

Information Security

26.1 LPA

17.4 LPA

16.7 LPA

10.2 LPA

CT

19 LPA

19 LPA

19 LPA

19 LPA

Tunnel Engineering

9 LPA

6.6 LPA

6.8 LPA

4 LPA

Communications and Signal Processing

35 LPA

21.7 LPA

22 LPA

12 LPA

VLSI

48 LPA

27.8 LPA

30 LPA

9.5 LPA

Thermal Engineering

41.5 LPA

11.4 LPA

7.2 LPA

5 LPA

Year-wise placement percentage trend

Graduating Batch

Placement Percentage

2019–20

68%

2020–21

71.80%

2021–22

84.10%

2022–23

85%

2023–24

69%

Placement Percentage Over Academic Years

Top Recruiters

  • Amazon
  • newzera
  • graviton
  • Trilogy
  • American Express
  • C-DOT
  • MAVENIR
  • Perceptive Analytics
  • Uber
  • World Quant
  • MediaTek
  • Intuit

For more detailed information on Placements. Check out upGrad’s IIT Jammu’s Placements’ page.


Ranking 2024-2025

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is a government body that releases annual rankings of higher education institutes in India. IIT Jammu has consistently ranked in the top over the past few years. 

Ranking of IIT Jammu Over the Years, Category-Wise

Ranking Body

Ranking Year

Rank

Category

NIRF

2024

62nd

Engineering

NIRF

2023

67st

Engineering

Scholarships 2025

Service Highlights

    Benefits: Tuition fee refund + ₹1,000 per month as stipend.

    Eligibility: Undergraduate Gen, OBC-NCL, and EWS students. Awarded to a maximum of 25% of students (branch-wise) in a particular year.

IIT Jammu Vs IIT Bhilai Vs IIT Palakkad

Here’s a comparison of the three IITs to know better about each

Parameters

IIT Jammu

IIT Bhilai

IIT Palakkad

NIRF Ranking 2024

62

28

64

Tuition Fees

Per Semester

UG (B.Tech): ₹1 Lakh

UG (B.Tech): ₹1 Lakh 

UG (B.Tech): ₹1.5 Lakhs

PG (M.Tech): ₹20k

PG (M.Tech): ₹5k

PG (M.Tech): ₹5k-20k

Popular Courses

UG: B.Tech 

(CSE/CH/CE)

UG: B.Tech

(CSE/EE/DS&AI)

UG: B.Tech (CE/CSE/DSE)

PG: M.Tech, MSc

PG: M.Tech, MSc 

PG: M.Tech, M.Sc.

Placement Rate

Average CTC- ₹48 LPA

Median CTC: ₹24 LPA

Average CTC:  ₹8 LPA

Highest CTC: ₹25 LPA 

Average CTC- ₹20 LPA

Highest CTC: NA

Median CTC: NA

NOTE: The Fee mentioned is per semester


Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Location: Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir

IIT Jammu's campus is at Jagti, Nagrota, spanning 400 acres. It has a high-performance computing facility and advanced research labs. The campus offers modern hostels with Wi-Fi, sports facilities, a medical unit, and other amenities for student life and recreation.

Hostel Facilities

1. ATM

2. Dining Service

3. Gymnasium

4. Sport Facility

5. Transport Services: The Institute has a bus service running between the Institute and various places in the City of Jammu at regular intervals.

Student Life -

Clubs:

  • Technical Clubs: Coding Club, Robotics Club, SAE Club, Electronics Club.
  • Cultural & Creative Clubs: Dance, Music, Drama, Fine Arts, Photography, Astria-Za (Astronomy Club).
  • Adventure & Social Clubs: Nature and Adventure Club, Kritash (Social welfare group), trekking clubs.

Events:

  • Technical Fests: Technunctus.
  • Cultural Fests: Renao.
  • Sports Fests: Convoquer

Notable Alumni

Name 

Field of Work

Mayank Singh

Software developer engineer at Amazon

Kunal Bhangare

Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm

Sachin Pal

Software Engineer at Qualcomm

FAQs for Overview

1. What makes IIT Jammu different from the older IITs?

IIT Jammu is one of the newer generation IITs and has the advantage of a modern curriculum, upgraded infrastructure, and close mentorship from IIT Delhi. The institute emphasizes innovation in teaching, emerging tech domains, and industry collaborations.

2. Is IIT Jammu involved in international collaborations or exchange programs?

Yes, IIT Jammu actively partners with foreign universities for academic exchange and joint research. Students have opportunities for internships, collaborative projects, and even semester-long exchange programs abroad.

3. How accessible is IIT Jammu from major cities?

The campus at Jagti, Jammu, is well-connected by road and air. It is about 14 km from Jammu Railway Station and 20 km from Jammu Airport, with institute-provided transport services available for easy access.

4. Are students at IIT Jammu encouraged to take up entrepreneurship?

Absolutely. The institute fosters an entrepreneurial ecosystem through incubation centers, startup mentorship programs, and innovation-focused workshops. Students can also participate in national entrepreneurship challenges.

5. What kind of research projects are available to undergraduate students?

UG students at IIT Jammu can participate in research through summer projects, faculty-led research groups, or national programs like SPARK and SURGE. These projects are often interdisciplinary and aligned with real-world problems.

6. What is the teaching-learning approach followed at IIT Jammu?

IIT Jammu emphasizes experiential learning, practical labs, project-based assessments, and industry interaction over rote learning. Faculty use modern pedagogical tools, including flipped classrooms and online learning platforms.

7. What support systems are in place for first-year students?

First-year students are supported through a buddy program, student mentorship cells, academic counselling, and regular faculty interaction sessions to ensure a smooth transition into IIT life.

8. Are there language or communication support facilities for students from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, IIT Jammu offers soft skills, English language enhancement, and professional communication training sessions, especially for students from non-English-speaking backgrounds.

9. How does IIT Jammu promote sustainability on campus?

The institute integrates eco-conscious practices like rainwater harvesting, solar energy use, green landscaping, and eco-friendly transportation options within its campus planning and operations.

10. Does IIT Jammu offer interdisciplinary learning opportunities?

Yes, students can opt for elective courses across departments, work on interdisciplinary capstone projects, and attend lectures from visiting faculty across various domains, including AI, design, and management.

11. How active is student participation in national-level competitions?

Students from IIT Jammu regularly participate in national and international technical and cultural competitions, hackathons, coding marathons, and sports meets, often securing top positions.

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