Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar
⚲ Jalandhar, Punjab · Government · Estd 1987
★ 4.3 · Updated on 11 Jul 2026
NIRF Rank
#58
Avg Package
₹9.5 LPA
Total Fees
₹5.5 L
Rating
★ 4.3
About NIT Jalandhar
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar was established in 1987 as a Regional Engineering College and was granted National Institute of Technology status in 2002, later formally named after Dr. B R Ambedkar. Located in Jalandhar, Punjab, it serves as the state's premier technical institute, running undergraduate programmes across Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering.
NIT Jalandhar has built a solid regional reputation across Punjab and neighbouring states, with a growing research profile alongside its undergraduate placement outcomes.
Campus & Location
The NIT Jalandhar campus spans a substantial site in Jalandhar city, Punjab, with academic blocks, hostels, a central library, and workshop facilities. Its location provides good connectivity to Punjab's industrial and IT hubs.
Why Choose NIT Jalandhar
- •Punjab's premier NIT with strong regional recognition
- •Solid CSE and Electronics placement outcomes
- •NIT brand and infrastructure at accessible JoSAA cutoffs relative to older NITs
- •Central Jalandhar location with strong North India connectivity
Key Highlights
- ✓ Punjab's premier NIT, founded 1987, NIT status since 2002
- ✓ Named after Dr. B R Ambedkar, located in Jalandhar
- ✓ Solid CSE and Electronics placement outcomes
- ✓ JEE Main via JoSAA is the sole B.Tech admission route
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NIT Jalandhar a good NIT?
NIT Jalandhar is Punjab's top-ranked NIT, with solid placement outcomes in Computer Science and Electronics and a well-established regional reputation across North India.
What is NIT Jalandhar's CSE cutoff?
CSE closing ranks at NIT Jalandhar have typically fallen in the 8,000-11,000 band (General, Other State) in recent JoSAA rounds; verify current-year figures on the JoSAA seat matrix.