IIT Jammu is a 3rd generation IIT established under the ‘Institutes of Technology Act’. The 400-acre, lush-green Jagti campus of IIT Jammu is located 25 acres closer to Trikuta hills. The institute has 100+ faculty members and 650+ students enrolled across its BTech, MTech, and PhD degrees. IIT Jammu BTech is the most popular course at IIT Jammu, where admissions are based on JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA counseling. The cutoff for BTech admissions typically ranges between 3671-14983. The course, which spans four years, costs approximately INR 10.6 lakhs. Other, popular programs of IIT Jammu include MTech and PhD degrees. Check: IIT Jammu Admission

The first year fees for the flagship BTech program at IIT Jammu is INR 2.79 Lakhs. IIT Jammu average package stood at 17.6 LPA while IIT Jammu highest package stood at INR 53 LPA. 129 recruiters visited the school during the 2023 placement drive and made more than 230 offers of employment. 

Which one is better for pursuing engineering in India, IIIT Allahabad, IIIT Delhi, NIT Kurukshetra, DTU, or IIT Jammu?

IIT Jammu Courses & Fees

IIT Jamu offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. There are six UG-level specialities available in the 4-year B.Tech degree. The institute offers a two-year M.Tech degree with specialisations in six fields at the postgraduate level. 

Courses Fees Details Expected Cutoff
BTech (6 Courses) ₹2.79 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+2; Exam: JEE Advanced
Counselling: JoSAA Counselling
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MTech (7 Courses) ₹1.19 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) Graduation; Exam: GATE
Counselling: COAP counselling
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M.Sc ₹84,820 (1st Year Fees) Entrance Test: IIT JAM
Counselling JOAPS
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PhD (11 Courses) ₹95,610 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation; Exam: GATE/ UGC-NET/ CSIR-NET/ ICAR or ICMR score OR Written Test and Interview -

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IIT Jammu Review

IIT Jammu campus is located in Jagriti Village, Jammu and is sprawled across 25 acres, with over 1300 students studying various fields from bachelor's to doctoral level. Its hostels provide lodging and boarding facilities for 650 students. IIT Jammu Campus has succesfully grown to 11 academic Departments and 6 Centers. Check a review of IIT Jammu Capus below:

IIT Jammu Cutoff 2023 (Released)

IIT Jammu BTech Cutoff 2023

JoSAA has released all rounds of cutoffs (rounds 1-6) for the year 2023 for IIT Jammu BTech program. Given below are the closing ranks for IIT Patna BTech cutoff 2023 for the general category round-wise:

Course Name General (Round1) General (Round2) General (Round3) General (Round4) General (Round 5) General (Round 6)
Closing Rank Closing Rank Closing Rank Closing Rank Closing Rank Closing Rank
B.Tech Chemical Engineering 14298 15028 15028 15028 15028 16433
BTech Civil Engineering 14583 15511 15628 15628 15628 16786
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 4458 4531 4531 4531 4531 4856
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 9001 9232 9232 9241 9241 9821
B.Tech Material Science Engineering 15146 15754 15784 15875 15962 17296
BTech Mathematics and Computing 7530 7667 7667 7667 7667 7855
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 11770 12574 12601 12601 12601 14589

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IIT Jammu MTech Cutoff

GATE scores are used to determine admission to the MTech. the programme, which is followed by COAP counselling. GATE's overall cutoff ranges from 500 to 583 marks for the general category.

Courses 2022 Cutoff By Marks 2021 Cutoff By Marks
M.Tech VLSI and Cyber Physical Systems 500 -
M.Tech Computer Technology 560 -
M.Tech Information Security 569 285
M.Tech Data Science 583 -

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IIT Jammu M.Sc. Cutoff 2023 (Released)

Course Name General (Round 1) General (Round 2) General (Round 3 ) General (Round 4)
Opening Closing Opening Closing Opening Closing Opening Closing
M.Sc Chemistry  552  617  587 654 587 674 587 781
M.Sc Physics  580  634  592 678 592 697 663 783

Check Cutoff Comparison: IIT Jammu Vs IIT Patna Vs BITS Pilani Vs DTU Vs NIT Trichy

University IIT Jammu IIT Patna BITS Pilani DTU NIT Trichy
BTech Cutoff  4568-13945 (JoSAA) 2500- 13141 (JoSAA) 203 - 372 (BITSAT) 7261 - 48827 (JEE Mains) 797 - 29506 (JEE Mains)
GATE Cutoff  400-583 550- 673 - 293- 618 370- 708

IIT Jammu Admission

IIT Jammu offers BTech as its flagship program. Apart from BTech, IIT Jammu also offers poplular courses like MTech, MSc and PHD. Admission to all the courses offered by IIT Jammu is entrance based. However, the detailed admission process of IIT Jammu BTech Admission is given below, check

Admission Stages Steps
Application starts Apply for JEE Main
JEE Advanced  Candidates having a valid JEE Main score should appear for JEE Advanced
JoSAA Counselling & Cutoff As per the JEE Advanced cutoff, candidates need to apply for JoSAA and as per cutoff apply for IIT Jammu
Final Admission Offer Accept the seat

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Candidates willing for admissions to various courses by IIT Jammu are selected on the basis of eligibility for the particular course followed by the Entrance score/ merit required in the examination. Check-

IIT Jammu Important Dates

Events Dates
BTech Events
Release of JEE Main Notification 2024 November 2023
JEE Mains 2024 exam date session 1 January 24 to February 1, 2024
NTA JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date April session April 1 to 15, 2024
MTech Events
GATE Registration Starts from August 24, 2023 Aug 30, 2023 Delayed
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application November 07 - November 11, 2023
Availability of GATE Admit Cards for Download January 03, 2023
Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee) September 29, 2023
Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) October 13, 2023
GATE Exam Date (Tentative) February 3,4,10, & 11, 2024
MSc Events
IIT JAM Registration Window September 05 - October 13, 2023
IIT JAM Exam Date February 11, 2024

IIT Jammu Placements 2023

IIT Jammu Placements 2023

IIT Jammu Placements 2023 is in progress & till now 85% of the batch have already been placed. IIT Jammu highest package stood at INR 53 LPA whereas IIT Jammu average package stood at INR 17.6 LPA for the B.Tech students. 129 recruiters participated in the placement drive. Some of the top recruiters included Accenture, Amazon, HCL, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank etc. More highlights of IIT Jammu Placements 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars Placements Statistics 2023
Number of recruiters 129
Batch Strength 222
Number of offers 224
Placement percentage 85%
Highest salary INR 53 LPA
Average salary (B.Tech) INR 17.6 LPA
Average salary (M.Tech) INR 15.3 LPA
Top recruiters Accenture, Amazon, HCL, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank etc

A detailed year wise placement analysis of IIT Jammu is given below:

IIT Jammu placements

IIT Jammu Placements 2022-23 are in-process currently. For more check out the IIT Jammu placements 2022 in details in the video given below:

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Check Placement Comparison: IIT Jammu Vs IIT Patna Vs BITS Pilani Vs DTU Vs NIT Trichy

University IIT Jammu IIT Patna BITS Pilani DTU NIT Trichy
Highest Package INR 53 LPA INR 82.05 LPA INR 60.75 LPA INR 1.8 CPA INR 40 LPA
Average Package (B.Tech) INR 18 LPA NR 29.30 LPA INR 30.37 LPA INR 15.16 LPA -
Students Placed 85% - - - 81+

IIT Jammu Campus Life and Events

IIT Jammu campus is located in Jagriti Village of Jammu, 20 km from Jammu Airport. The lush green campus of IIT Jammu is located over an area of 400 acres. The campus is located in the serene trikuta hills. Life at IIT Jammu is great like any other IIT. Classes at IIT Jammu start around 8 AM. Students are always busy with their assignments, classes, projects etc. 

IIT Jammu FAQs

Ques. What is the highest package of IIT Jammu?

Ans. The highest package offered was INR 53 LPA for B.Tech students during IIT Jammu Placements 2023.

Ques. Is it worth joining IIT Jammu?

Ans. Yes. IIT Jammu is totally worth joining if you’re looking for good placements and excellent infrastructure. The institute provides the best campus facilities to its students and staff members. Also, the placement opportunities at IIT Jammu are quite impressive. Students of IIT Jammu are able to grab the salary packages of INR 12 LPA to INR 40 LPA. 

Ques. Does IIT Jammu have a permanent campus?

Ans. Yes. In the year 2018, IIT Jammu shifted to its permanent campus situated at Jagti, Nagrota. The permanent campus houses the full-strenth of B.Tech and M.Tech students and conducts primary operations for them. Further, the permanent campus is very well connected to the city of Jammu. 

Ques. What is IIT Jammu LMS?

Ans. IIT Jammu has developed a Learning Management System (LMS) to streamline all the activities related to the delivery of the courses. The IIT Jammu’s faculty members can do the following things in the LMS:

  • Adding a new topic
  • Editing a topic
  • Adding new files
  • Setting constraints
  • Adding students to the course

Students can further access the timetable, course details, exam schedule, online classes, support, and attendance in the IIT Jammu LMS. 

Ques. Are scholarships/financial assistance provided to the Students from IIT Jammu?

Ans. The Institute offers the following scholarships to its students:

  1. Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
  2. Institute Free ship Scholarship
  3. Institute Free Messing Scholarship

Ques. What about security at IIT Jammu Campus as the area is not that safe?

Ans. Jammu is also as safe as any other city in North India. However, for safety purposes, the Ex-army men security agency provides security at the IIT Campus 24X7. 

Ques. How many departments are there in IIT Jammu?

Ans. There are a total of ten departments in IIT Jammu:

  • Department of Electrical Engineering.
  • Department of Computer Science & Engineering.
  • Department of Civil Engineering.
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering.
  • Department of Materials Engineering.
  • Department of Chemistry.
  • Department of Physics.
  • Department of Mathematics.
  • Department of HSS.
  • Department of Chemical Engineering

Ques. What if I don’t upload the self-attested copies in the IIT Jammu application? Will my admission get cancelled?

Ans. As per the requirements, the candidate must upload self-attested copies of certificates, but as per the current situation, one can upload his/her original documents in place of self-attested copies, but at the time of admission the candidate has to provide self-attested copies as the original documents.

Ques. What kind of hostel facility is provided to students at IIT Jammu?

Ans. Each student is provided with a twin-sharing hostel room. The room includes furniture (table, chair, bed (Without Mattress), book Rack and Amirah), and internet connection for the students. The hostel also has Indoor and Outdoor games, Gym and reading rooms.

Ques. Are medical facilities provided to students at IIT Jammu?

Ans. The Medical unit provides basic medical facilities for the students, faculty, and staff. It has facilities for OPD treatment. The treatment room is open 24x 7 with at least one staff doctor and the medical facilities are completely free for the students and employees of the institute. 24x7 Ambulance service is also available 24*7 for any type of emergency.

Ques. What is the mode of fee payment at IIT Jammu?

Ans. For payment of fee, the students should either use Net Banking or use Debit card / Credit card facilities available on the Institute portal.

Ques.How is IIT Jammu?

Ans.Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is a 3rd generation IIT established under the ‘Institutes of Technology Act’. It is one of the newest IIT Established by the government of India. It was established in 2016 as one of the six new IITs under the "Plan for Expansion of Technical Education" announced by the Government of India.

Ques.What is the Admission process for the Flagship Course of IIT Jammu?

Ans.The flagship program, IIT Jammu BTech, is available in six specializations. Admission to the four-year B.Tech program is accomplished through the JEE Advanced exam, followed by the JoSAA counseling process. Candidates seeking admission must have a JEE rank between 3671 and 14983.

Ques.What steps are being taken by IIT Jammu to implement NEP 2020?

Ans.IIT Jammu has collaborated with IIM Jammu to offer a dual degree B.Tech-MBA and MBA (HA & HM) program to implement NEP 2020. BTech students at IIT Jammu can transfer to the MBA program after their eighth semester without taking the CAT. The IIT Jammu dual-degree program will last 4+2 years and result in BTech and MBA degrees from IIT and IIM Jammu.

Ques.What is the total Intake for B.tech at IIT Jammu?

Ans.IIT Jammu BTech program has an intake capacity of 240 seats. Out of this, around 20% of seats are reserved for the BTech+MBA dual degree program. IIT Jammu intakes Students based on the JoSAA cutoff list.

Ques.Which new Courses have been Introduced by IIT Jammu?

Ans. IIT Jammu has established a department of Biosciences and Bioengineering to expand core areas of research and education (BSBE). In their first year of study, BTech students can now choose to take a core course in biology or minor in BSBE. The admission process for the newly added branch is the same as for the other branches, i.e., JEE Advanced rank + JoSAA counseling.

Ques.How were the IIT Jammu 2023 Placements?

Ans. IIT Jammu Placements 2023 is in progress & till now 85% of the batch have already been placed. IIT Jammu highest package stood at INR 53 LPA whereas IIT Jammu average package stood at INR 18 LPA for the B.Tech students. 120+ recruiters participated in the placement drive. Some of the top recruiters included Accenture, Amazon, HCL, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank etc.

Ques.How is the Campus of IIT Jammu?

Ans.IIT Jammu now operates from two campuses. It has relocated its academic operations to its main campus in Nagrota's Jagti village. The main campus encompasses 400 acres of land.

Ques.Is the construction work of the Permanent Campus of IIT Jammu completed?

Ans.For BTech and MTech students, Phase 1 A of the main campus is fully operational. Phases 1B and 1C are currently under construction. Additionally, the Paloura campus is being transformed into a high-end research facility for Ph.D. research scholars. Both campuses are well-equipped and well-connected to Jammu.

Ques.What is the Ranking of IIT Jammu?

Ans.IIT Jammu has reached several milestones since its inception. The National Institutional Ranking Framework ranked the institute 67th among engineering institutes in India in 2023. (NIRF)

Ques.How many departments are there at IIT Jammu?

Ans.There are a total of ten departments at IIT Jammu:

  • Department of Electrical Engineering.
  • Department of Computer Science & Engineering.
  • Department of Civil Engineering.
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering.
  • Department of Materials Engineering.
  • Department of Chemistry.
  • Department of Physics.
  • Department of Mathematics.
  • Department of HSS.
  • Department of Chemical Engineering

Ques.What are the research areas at IIT Jammu?

Ans.IIT Jammu focuses on cutting-edge research in engineering, science, and the humanities. Renewable energy, materials science, environmental science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are some of the research areas at IIT Jammu.

Ques.Does IIT Jammu have a dedicated placement cell?

Ans.Yes, there is a Career Development Cell (CDC) at IIT Jammu that assists students in obtaining job opportunities and internships. The institute has a high placement rate, with several leading companies recruiting on campus each year.

Ques.What is the research culture like at IIT Jammu?

Ans.IIT Jammu has a strong research culture, with faculty and students actively participating in cutting-edge research projects in a variety of fields. The institute has various research centers and laboratories that are outfitted with cutting-edge technology and infrastructure.

Ques.How is the faculty of IIT Jammu?

Ans.The Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu has a highly qualified and dedicated faculty of approximately 40 members, the majority of whom hold Ph.Ds. The faculty at IIT Jammu is highly accomplished, with expertise and experience in their respective fields. The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi also provides faculty support to the college as part of its mentorship. There are currently professors, associate professors, and assistant professors at IIT Jammu.

Ques.What is IIT Jammu LMS?

Ans.IIT Jammu has developed a Learning Management System (LMS) to streamline all the activities related to the delivery of the courses. The IIT Jammu’s faculty members can do the following things in the LMS:

  • Adding a new topic
  • Editing a topic
  • Adding new files
  • Setting constraints
  • Adding students to the course

Ques.What kind of hostel facility is provided to students at IIT Jammu?

Ans.Every student is assigned a twin-sharing hostel room. The room has furniture (table, chair, bed (without mattress), book rack, and Amirah) as well as internet access for the students. There are also indoor and outdoor games, a gym, and reading rooms at the hostel.

Ques.Are medical facilities provided to students at IIT Jammu?

Ans.The Medical Unit offers basic medical services to students, faculty, and staff. It has OPD treatment facilities. The treatment room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the medical facilities are completely free for the institute's students and employees. Ambulance service is also available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any type of emergency.

Ques.What are the security arrangements at the IIT Jammu campus?

Ans.IIT Jammu's campus is guarded 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On Campus, the Institute has a round-the-clock, dedicated, professional security arrangement. In addition, every hostel has security guards. Each visitor's entry and exit are recorded.

Ques.What about the availability of counseling services to overcome any emotional or stress issues?

Ans.On campus, the Institute has a dedicated Student Counsellor as well as an Online Student Counselling Platform. The Online Student Counselling Platform offers 24 x 7 text-based, chat-mode counseling sessions.

Ques.What sports Facilities are available at IIT Jammu hostel?

Ans.Since its inception, physical recreation through games and sports has been an important part of the Institute. Thus, at IITJMU, we actively encourage students to participate in various sports and games, for which good facilities (football field, tennis court, basketball court, cricket practice pitch with nets, badminton court, and volleyball court) are provided.

Ques.Does IIT Jammu Provides Insurance Schemes to the Hostel Students?

Ans.Yes, IIT Jammu provides a Medical Insurance policy with a Sum assured of Rs. 1 Lakh per student covering all hospitalization expenses And Accidental Insurance with a Sum assured of Rs. 2 Lakh per student Corona Kavach under the current pandemic situation with a Sum assured of Rs. 1 Lakh per student.