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What are the best things for NIT Jalandhar students to do on weekends?
- It is the most underappreciated thing, but it awakens before breakfast is finished.
- Jyoti Chowk has cheap shopping and Sethi Kulfi.
- Watch a film at Sarb, MBD, Viva Collage, or Curo.
- Sarb Multiplex offers a buffet.
- Bring a group of friends to Wonderland.
- When visiting Haveli, you must try the gol-gappa and kulfi.
- Visit Rangla Punjab and don't miss Lassi; go in the evening to see various shows.
- Bidhipur's Punjabi Rasoi
- Shopping in Model Town.
- Mandir of Devi Talab.
- In Kartarpur, pay a visit to the Jang-e-Azadi Memorial.
- Plan a trip to Amritsar with your friends to see the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh.
- Visit Chandigarh for PEC University's annual cultural and technical fest and see Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, and Elante Mall.
- Plan a trip to a hill station and go trekking (the nearest is Mcleodganj). Dharamshala is nearby and has a live cricket match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.
How is girls hostel at NIT Jalandhar?
NIT Jalandhar has three girls' hostels.
GH1 - First year students are given accommodation in GH1. It has double sharing and four-sharing rooms. GH1 has a mess inside the hostel and it provides breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. GH1 has LAN facilities. It has a tv room and a reading room.
GH2 - Second-year students are accommodated in GH2. It has two seater and four seater rooms. The mess facilities are similar to that of GH1. Most BTech students are allotted four-seater rooms. The hostel y=timing is 10 pm. GH2 has both LAN and WiFi facilities.
MGH - Final year, third year and PhD students get accommodations in MGH. It only has double-sharing rooms. PhD students stay in one-seater rooms. MGH has WiFi facilities. The mess is combined with GH2.
Overall, the hostel accommodation at NIT Jalandhar is good.
How is the institute NIT Jalandhar? What are the good and bad things about it?
Every coin has two sides. Similarly the institute NIT Jalandhar has both pros and cons.
Pros-
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Friendly ambiance. Seniors are there for support. Ragging is strictly prohibited
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The mess food is usually Punjabi and quite delicious
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Alot of emphasis is placed on extracurricular activities. There are various clubs like LADS, MADS etc. Various cultural events are also held.
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The seniors here are literal genius and interactions with them is very beneficial
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Placement opportunities are pretty good at every branch
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Proper hygiene facilities and lush green infrastructure add to its ambiance. New lecture halls and departments are under construction.
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Great exposure through technical and cultural events Techniti and Utkansh
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New short term courses are launched under GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks )
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International workshops and conferences that are held frequently help you gain a lot of experience
Cons-
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The quality of faculty here is below average. They focus more on bookish knowledge than a broader practical approach.
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Technical events resemble cultural events
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No assistance is provided for training.
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Marks matter more than general excellence. Everyone is in a war to secure the highest CGPA.
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The 75% attendance rule works against the favour of many students.
So we can say that the merits overshadow the demerits to a great extent. In fact every NIT has similar cons which are almost uncontrollable. So just be a great learner and focus on your own betterment.
How is IT at NIT Jalandhar, placement-wise and academically?
NIT Jalandhar's IT department is thriving. Students have access to the best teachers and air-conditioned classrooms. All of the teachers are highly qualified, with the majority holding doctorates in their respective fields. There is no reason to doubt their intelligence because the majority of these teachers are graduates of prestigious colleges such as IITs and NITs.
For the past 2-3 years, CSE placements have been the best in the region; you can expect the same from IT, as 50% of companies coming for CSE deal with this field.
After their second year, Microsoft comes to campus to recruit students for internships. Microsoft offers a package worth around 40 lacs per year, which is comparable to Amazon's package. Overall, the placement is excellent. Many reputable IT companies visit NIT Jalandhar and offer attractive packages to students. Companies such as Amazon, JPMC, Oracle, Samsung, Adobe, Ion Trading, Oyo Rooms, Mu Sigma, and many others come to recruit students at the college. Other branches can also benefit from the placement. 100% of CSE, IT, and ECE students are placed.
What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at NIT Jalandhar?
Here are a few tips that will make your first year at NIT Jalandhar easier.
- Maintain at least 75% of attendance.
- CGPA matters. Most recruiting companies have a CGPA prerequisite. You will need a good academic record to apply for higher studies as well.
- First year is usually challenging for majority of students because they need to adapt to a whole new environment. You need to put in extra effort to stay updated with your studies while adopting.
- NIT Jalandhar has many clubs and societies. Joining these will help you explore your passion and hobbies.
Focus on building a network as well. Get to know your seniors, batchmates, and your teachers.
What is the placement of NIT Jalandhar's Computer Science Department?
NIT Jalandhar has a good placement record for its Computer Science Department. Many top companies from various sectors like IT, Consulting, Finance, E-commerce, and others visit the campus every year for recruitment.
In the 2021 placement season, Computer Science Department at NIT Jalandhar witnessed a placement record of 100% for both B.Tech and M.Tech students. The average package offered to B.Tech students was around Rs. 9.4 lakhs per annum, while the average package for M.Tech students was around Rs. 7.5 lakhs per annum. The highest package offered to a B.Tech student was Rs. 42 lakhs per annum, while the highest package for M.Tech students was Rs. 16 lakhs per annum.
Some of the top recruiters who visited the campus for the Computer Science Department in 2021 were Amazon, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Samsung, Intel, Capgemini, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, and many more.
Overall, NIT Jalandhar's Computer Science Department has a good placement record, and its graduates have been successfully placed in various reputed organizations.
Is upgradation possible at NIT Jalandhar?
Working hard pays off. You will undoubtedly get upgraded if refrain from relaxing or participating in pointless activities. Develop some appealing skills as well, as this is more common in campus selection.
Your grade point average should be higher than 8.5. However, it is difficult. To advance in your branch, you must work hard during your first year. If you're thinking about attending CSE, your chances are slim. Because very few students are capable of doing so. However, you can choose ECE because it is also very good for placement at NIT Jalandhar.
How good is chemical engineering in NIT Jalandhar?
The chemical engineering department in NIT Jalandhar is considered to be average, based on the faculty and availability of proper lab equipment. I know little about the Chemical Engineering department at NIT Jalandhar since one of my friends goes there.
The table below gives a brief overview of the chemical engineering department of NIT Jalandhar.
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Total Fees (B.Tech Chemical Engineering) |
Rs. 6.76 Lakhs |
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Median Salary Offered |
Rs. 6 LPA |
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Total number of seats (Chemical Engineering) |
90 |
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JEE Main cut-off (Chemical Engineering) |
37702 |
Chemical Engineering:
There are some good faculties in the chemical engineering department, but very little lab equipment and proper experimental facilities available. Don’t opt for this branch if you have other alternatives.
If you have already taken admission for chemical engineering at NIT Jalandhar, it is up to you to make the best of your degree. A steady self-study routine can help with that.
Although in the past some alumni of the institute have successfully secured good GATE ranks. So there is a decent option for PSUs and M.Tech.
All in all, if you are determined and utilize your time well at the institute, you can definitely have good career prospects.
How many marks are required to get admission at NIT Jalandhar?
NIT Jalandhar, also known as Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, offers several programs in Doctors in Philosophy, with specialization in Science, Engineering, Humanities, and Management.
There are certain criteria required for every specific program, and they are described below in points.
- Ph.D. - Engineering Programs: A master’s degree in any engineering or technology stream, in relevance to the field of research, is required. Along with that, an engineering or technology bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks is also necessary.
- Ph.D.- Science Programs: A master’s degree in any relevant branch of Science with at least 60% marks is required.
- Ph.D.- Humanities, and Management: A master’s degree in Management or some similar areas, for example, Commerce, Engineering Law, Public Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Economics, Business Economics, Sociology, etc is required. A minimum of 60% marks in one of the previous subjects, along with 55% marks in Humanities is necessary.
Other than the above-mentioned criteria, all selection processes, important details, fee structure, and other related information are published on the official website of NIT Jalandhar. So, you can check it out.
Who are some of the notable alumni of National Institute of Technology, NIT Jalandhar?
There are many notable alumni of NIT Jalandhar. A few of their names are mentioned below.
- Anupam Varghese - Eko India, VP
- Manav - Ika Software and Angel investor, CEO
- Amit Boni - Motorola Mobility, India, General Manager
- Anindya Ghose - HOD of the Department of Data Analytics, NYU Stern. He is also in the BOA in various companies.
- Upasana Taku - Mobikwik e--wallet, Co-founder & Director
RJ Siddharth, aka Siddarth Malhotra, is also worth mentioning. He did his BTech from NIT Jalandhar. Later in his career, he worked as an RJ in 92.7 Big F.M. He used to host a popular breakfast show. He also worked as a scriptwriter for the famous web series 'Rangbaaz’.
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