
What Students Say
Likes
- Supportive and Skilled Faculty in the Departments
- Good AI & ML curriculum design and Industrial Training
- Campus is Green, Lively and Well - Maintained
Dislikes
- Fewer core AI placement drives and less variety of companies
- Wi-Fi issues in the hostels and power cuts
- Administrative delays for an event organization
Course Curriculum Overview
The curriculum is relevent and comprehensive. It prepares well for real worl application . However more practical exposure and industry partner shipscoul improve it . exams are regular, and are moderately challenging.
Internships Opportunities
IKGPTU offersinternships via T&P Cell. Companies like TCS, Infosys, and startups oofer roles in development, testing and ML. Stipends Vary (Rs. 5 K to 15 K). Projects include webapps and Ml Models in the Internships.
Placement Experience
Placements start from 6th Semesters, Companies, like TCS, Infosys, Wipro visit. Average package is Rs. 3.5 LPA, with the highest at Rs. 7 LPA. Around 70 percent of student get placed. I plan to pursue higher studies or work in AI/ML after graduation.
Fees and Financial Aid
I am currently pursuing B. Tech in AI & ML from I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar The fee structure for my course is Rs. 1,00,000 but it incresed slightly to R. 1,12,000 inculdes 86,000 a tution fees and rest as other charges as such as registration fees , exam fees, SRF, URF, etc. There is also a Tution Fee Waiver scheme (TFW), where only university charges are applicable , around 9,700 per semester, as tution fee is completely waived. SC/ST students of Home state (Punjab) benefit from POst Matric Scholarship (PMS), under which their entire tution and university charges are reimbursed by the government, essentially making the course free for them. As for Scholarships, the university offers several opportunities for financial aid. The Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship is available for students with good academic performance and family income below a certain threshold, providing Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000 per semester. There is also Freeship scheme for orphans, single-parent students, and those with family income below Rs. 2,50,000, covering full tution fees. Overall, IKGPTU provides solid support in terms of structured fee planning and financial aid, ensuring that deserving students are not deprived of quality education due to financial constraints.
Campus Life
Campus life is vibrant with fests like Technoquest and Anugoonj held annually. Library is well-stocked. Classrooms have smart boards. Clubs like BIC, IIC, NCC, NSS boost skills. Sports events are active and also have a annual athletic meet every year.
Hostel Facilities
Hostel Rooms are shared with basic amenities and Wi-Fi. Mess food is average with a fixed menu but you can ask for simple food if you are sick. hostel registrations are simple and affordable. Some prefer PGs near Kapurthala Chowk for more freedom.
Admission
I chose IKGPTU for its strong AI/ML curriculum and placement and also it is nearer to my home. I applied to the University of Delhi but won't took the couse their becouse they were offering a 3-year course. IKGPTU admissions were smooth based on JEE Mains score.
Faculty
The faculty to student ratio is excellent and balanced, promoting good interaction. Professors are approachable, especially, in AI & ML. Faculty like Dr. Satvir Singh are excellent due to their expertise. Some professors lak engagement. Exams are frequent, moderate difficulty, with fewer failures. The curriculum is relevent.
Interview Experience
For My course of B. Tech no such interview was taken or a written test asIwas selcted o the criteria of JEE Mains result. There only two ways of getting selected one from the result of JEE mains and other on the smerits of marks of 12th class.
Night Life
Nightlife is calm but enjoyable. Cafeteria and library close by 7 PM, Girls hostel has curfew after 8 PM but Boys Hostel has no Curfew timings at all. Popular hangout spots include campus lawns,and nearby cafes on the side of highway. The area is safe at night.
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