Overview
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (IIT Jammu) is an autonomous premier Science and Technology Institute established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 2016 under the mentorship.e beingThe Indian Institute of Technology Jammu was inaugurated on 6th August 2016, and welcomed the first batch of students into the campus in Paloura, Jammu. In the initial phases, the establishment of IIT Jammu was done under the mentorship of IIT Delhi. In 2018, IIT Jammu shifted its primary operations to the 400 acres of lush green land in Jagti village, just outside Jammu city, provided by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir for establishing its main campus. Currently, Phase 1A of the main campus, spread across 25 acres, is operational. Phase 1B and 1C are undergoing rapid construction. The main campus of the Institute is located on National Highway–44, 17 km from the Jammu Airport and 19 km from the Jammu Tawi Railway Station. The campus in Paloura now accommodates PhD scholars. It also houses the high-end research facility: Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF or SAPTARSHI Labs), equipped with highly sophisticated state-of-art instruments to enable researchers in basic sciences and engineering.Jammu city has been a centre of education for the UTs of J&K and Ladakh. Its temperate climate and politics have attracted youth from these parts for their education right from higher secondary levels and on to higher education opportunities offered by its various government schools and degree colleges, engineering colleges, and the University of Jammu. Universities like SKUAST-Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, have students from many parts of the nation pursuing various professional and other degrees.With the recent establishment of AIIMS Jammu, IIM Jammu, and IIT Jammu, the city is expanding and transforming to be a national hub of education in the northernmost part of the country.
Courses
Fees : Approximately ₹2,00,000 per year
Admissions
Admission to IIT Jammu's B.Tech programs is based on the candidate's performance in the Joint Entrance Examination Advanced (JEE Advanced). Candidates must first qualify in the JEE Main examination to be eligible for JEE Advanced. After clearing JEE Advanced, candidates participate in the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) counseling process, where they can select IIT Jammu as their preferred institution. The final seat allocation considers the candidate's rank, preferences, and availability of seats. For M.Tech admissions, candidates need a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score, followed by participation in the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) rounds. M.Sc. admissions are based on the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc. (JAM) scores. Ph.D. admissions require a master's degree in a relevant field, and candidates may need to appear for an interview or written test conducted by the institute.
Scholarship
IIT Jammu offers various scholarships to support its students financially. Merit-cum-Means scholarships are available for undergraduate students from economically weaker sections, providing tuition fee waivers and stipends based on academic performance and family income. Additionally, several government scholarships cater to reserved categories, including SC, ST, and OBC students, offering financial assistance to promote inclusive education. The institute also facilitates scholarships for differently-abled students and those excelling in sports or extracurricular activities. For postgraduate students, teaching or research assistantships are available, providing stipends in return for academic or research assistance. Students are encouraged to consult the institute's scholarship office or official website for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures.
Placement
Percentage : Data not available
Package : ₹52 LPA
Campus
Address: Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Jagti, NH-44, Nagrota, Jammu – 181221, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Phone: +91-191-2570633
Email: info@iitjammu.ac.in
Website: https://www.iitjammu.ac.in/
