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NIT Jamshedpur 2025 Admissions: Dates, Eligibility, and Programs 

National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur is an institute of national importance and is situated in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.

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NIT Jamshedpur Admissions Overview

Latest Update - On-the-spot counselling for various UG and PG courses will start from 11th Aug 2025, and classes shall commence soon.

National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, which was earlier known as Regional Institute of Technology was established on 15th August 1960 as a joint venture of Government of India and the Government of Bihar in the chain of REC's (Regional Engineering College) in India with the aim to generate technical graduates of highest standards who could provide technological leadership to the region.

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NIT Jamshedpur Important Admission Dates

Details

    Application Start: December 2024 (via JEE)

    Application Deadline: January 2025

    Accepted Exams: JEE Advanced

Admissions 2025: (UG/PG/PHD)

The institute has various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral program courses in Engineering, Management, Computer Applications, and Science. The admission to NIT Jamshedpur courses 2025 will consider course-specific national-level entrance exam scores.

Event 

Date (Tentative) 

JEE Advanced 2025 Exam 

June 1, 2025 

Result Declaration 

June 9, 2025 

JoSAA Registration Begins 

June 10, 2025 

Choice Filling Ends 

June 18, 2025 

This table is based on the official website of JoSAA. 

Advantages of getting into NIT Jamshedpur for a Bachelor's?

The process of acquiring admission to NIT Jamshedpur for a bachelor's degree provides students with access to top-tier education along with innovative research opportunities and worldwide professional possibilities.

  1. Students at NIT Jamshedpur receive their education from one of the best institutions in India.
  1. NIT Jamshedpur maintains good connections with both business sectors and international partners. 
  1. The institution provides students with outstanding job placement results, which translates into substantial return on educational investment. 
  1. The institute provides research opportunities alongside entrepreneurial assistance through its E-Cell and incubation. 

What Are the Admission Requirements & Eligibility?

The JEE Advanced exam is the standard admission route for B.Tech courses at NIT Jamshedpur, given that IITs and NITs are governed by the Joint Admission Board (JAB). Students need to qualify in JEE Main to be considered for JEE Advanced, and they must have a valid ranking in JEE Advanced. 

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Students must complete Class 12 by passing Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) 
  1. Students need to pass JEE Main before qualifying for JEE Advanced 
  1. Students should achieve the minimum aggregate marks according to category norms 
  1. Students must meet the age restrictions established by the JEE authorities 

Cutoff for the B.Tech Courses at NIT Jamshedpur (General Category)

Course 

Opening Rank 

Closing Rank 

Computer Science and Engineering 

6378 

8130 

Electronics and Communication Engineering 

12336 

17624 

Electrical Engineering 

14272 

17550 

Engineering and Computational Mechanics 

18809 

20025 

Mechanical Engineering 

21188 

25728 

Civil Engineering 

33032 

38924 

Metallurgical Engineering 

37936 

47333 

Production and Industrial Engineering 

44420 

51679 

Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

To gain a successful NIT Jamshedpur Admission in 2025 in any of the courses offered,  

The following steps are mandatory :  

  1. Register for relevant entrance exams (JEE, Nimcet, etc.) 
  1. Appear for the entrance test 
  1. Check eligibility and cutoff scores 
  1. Apply via institute or centralized portals (JoSAA, COAP, etc.) 
  1. Attend written test/interview (if applicable) 
  1. Receive admission offer 
  1. Pay admission fees online 
  1. Complete document verification 
  1. Participate in the orientation program 

Support Services & Scholarships 

Support Services 

NIT Jamshedpur’s Administration also provides various student support services for an easy admission process for the candidate. NIT Jamshedpur provides the following services:  

  • International Office: For foreign applicants, visa assistance & hostel support 
  • Academic Counselling: Department-based course selection help 
  • Mentorship: Student mentors assigned to freshers 
  • Disability Support: Accessible infrastructure and tech support 
  • Orientation Program: Icebreaking and curriculum briefing sessions 
  • Career Services: Training, placement prep & internship support 

Scholarships 

To support the students studying at NIT Jamshedpur, the following scholarships are provided for financial aid: 

  1. The welfare department of the government. of Jharkhand 
  • The student must be from Jharkhand State. 
  • Students should belong to any of these categories-Schedule Tribe (ST), Schedule Cast (SC), or Other Backward Class (OBC). 
  • Student's Family Income from all the sources should not exceed the list given below: 
  • Schedule Tribe (ST) or Schedule Cast (SC): Rs 2,00,000/- (Rs Two Lakh Only) 
  • Backward Class (OBC) :Rs 1,00,000/- ( Rs One Lakh Only) 

 

  1. Foundation for Academic Excellence and access 

FAEA grants scholarships to students to facilitate undergraduate studies in arts/ commerce/ science / medical/ engineering, and to pursue other technical and professional disciplines at any university/institution/college in India. 

  1. Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir 

Students belonging to the State of Jammu & Kashmir, pursuing general degree courses, medical courses, engineering courses, etc., outside the State of J&K, may apply for a scholarship under this scheme, through the institute in which they are studying. 

  1. NTPC Scholarship for Engineering Students  

Students belonging to SC/ST/Physically Challenged categories (Visually Handicapped/ Hearing Handicapped/ Orthopaedically Handicapped) and pursuing 4 4-year full-time degree course in Engineering in the disciplines of Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics / Telecommunication from a college/ university/ institute. 

FAQs for Admissions

1. How can I get admission into NIT Jamshedpur after Class 12?

To be accepted to NIT Jamshedpur post Class 12, you must first clear the JEE Main, followed by an appearance in JEE Advanced. NIT Jamshedpur performs admissions through the admissions conducted by JoSAA counselling. You must fulfill the eligibility requirements and meet branch-specific cutoffs. 

2. What is the minimum JEE Advanced rank required for NIT Jamshedpur?

For popular branches like Computer Science Engineering (CSE), a general category student needs to get an excellent rank. Different branches may have higher cutoff ranks based on demand and seat intake. 

3. What is the admission process for M.Tech at NIT Jamshedpur?

M.Tech programmes are admitted based on GATE scores, which is then followed by centralized COAP counselling. The student selection process carried out by certain departments involves the use of a written test or interview before final selection, particularly for research-based programmes. 

4. Does NIT Jamshedpur accept international students?

Yes, NIT Jamshedpur enrolls international students via DASA (Direct Admission of Students Abroad), ICCR scholarships, and the Study in India program. Most of these students are NOT subject to JEE/GATE requirements. 

5. Can I get into NIT Jamshedpur without JEE?

For B.Tech admission, the JEE exam is mandatory. For PG and Ph.D. programs, IIT graduates with a high CGPA or sponsored candidates can be considered without GATE. Some PG programs have alternative means of admission based on exams, such as Nimcet for the MCA course.  

6. What is the application fee for NIT Jamshedpur admission?

The application fee is determined by program and category. Generally, the application fee will be ₹200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates and ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates in the majority of applications, like M.Tech, MBA, and Ph.D. 

7. When does NIT Jamshedpur release admission forms for 2025?

For undergraduate programs (JEE Advanced), we start the overall process around December 2024–May 2025. For post-graduate programs such as M.Tech, MCA, MBA, and Ph.D., application forms usually open between March and April 2025 (varying within departments). 

8. Is there any interview for the NIT Jamshedpur admission?

Yes, various PG and Ph.D programs, such as PhD programs, often include personal interviews, written exams, or portfolio evaluations. However, UG (B.Tech) admissions are based solely on JEE Advanced ranks through JoSAA. 

9. What is the minimum NIMCET score for MCA admission in NIT Jamshedpur?

To get into a high-demand course such as MCA, you typically need a NIMCET rank in the top 300. Some specializations may have low cut-offs, especially interdisciplinary or new areas. 

10. What is the eligibility for the Research Courses at NIT Jamshedpur?

To apply for the Research courses, the candidates require a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and at least 3 years of full-time work experience. Admission is based on profile assessment, SOP, and personal interview (PI) administered by the institute. 

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