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Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST) commonly known as IUST Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. It is a state University (public), established in 2005 through legislation by the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly. IUST is recognized by UGC under Sections 2(f) and 12(B), AICTE‑approved technical programs and member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). IUST Jammu is accredited by NAAC with grade ‘B+’.
IUST Jammu offers a variety of UG and PG Programmes for the students. UG and PG programs include B.Tech (Civil, CSE, ECE, Electrical, Mechanical, Food Technology), BBA, B.Sc, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc, and Ph.D. B.Tech is the flagship course of IUST Jammu with a duration of four years. Admission is based on JEE Main (Paper I) scores (for most specialisations) or CUET‑UG for Food Technology. Lateral entries require 45% in relevant Diploma/B.Sc or D.Voc plus entrance test.
Total Tuition Fees for the flagship course is approx INR 1.8 L–2.5 L (depending on branch); plus admission and security deposit approx. INR 2,200 + INR 2,000.
IUST Jammu’s NIRF data about the placement for year 2025 shows that, 364 graduates, 246 students placed with the median package of INR 5.40 LPA. Highest recorded placements was INR 11-12 LPA.
Top Recruiters include Wipro, TCS, Infosys, HCL Infosystems, Capgemini, Accenture, Byju’s, Cisco, Amazon, Genpact, SBI Life, ICICI Securities, EY, JSW, Decathlon, APEXURE, One Cell Diagnostics, Outlook Group, IQuasar, and others.
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IUST Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2005 (state public university) |
| Approvals/Affiliations | UGC, AICTE, AIU, NAAC ‘B+’ |
| Flagship Course | B.Tech |
| Admission Criteria | JEE Main (most branches), CUET‑UG (Food Tech), eligibility with PCM ≥45% |
| Program Fees (B.Tech) | INR 1.8 L–2.5 L tuition; INR 2,200 admission; INR 2,000 security |
| Placement Rate (B.Tech) | ~92% placed via campus |
| Median Salary | INR 4.8 L–5.4 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 7 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Wipro, TCS, Infosys, HCL, Capgemini, Accenture, Amazon, etc. |
| Internships | ~60–80% (better in Food Tech & CSE) |
| Campus & Facilities | Scenic 205‑acre campus with labs, library, hostel, radio station |
| Ranking & Accreditation | NIRF 51–100 (2024); NAAC ‘B+’; UGC recognition |
IUST 2025 – Important Admission Dates
IUST B.Tech admissions are finalized via JEE Main counselling sessions managed by JoSAA/JKBOPEE. MBA admissions are based on CMAT or MAT scores (including IUST’s institutional MAT), followed by Group Discussion/Personal Interview rounds.
Here is the tentative schedule of key admission events for IUST Pulwama (Islamic University of Science & Technology, Jammu & Kashmir) in 2025. This includes B.Tech (based on JEE Main), and MBA (based on MAT/CMAT) admissions.
B.Tech Admissions (via JEE Main)
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| JKBOPEE Round‑3 (on‑spot admission for vacant seats) | 22 Jul ’25 – 5 Aug ’25 |
MBA Admissions (via MAT/CMAT)
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| July – Sep 2025 (e.g. CMAT schedule: 23 Jul – 22 Sep registration; exam in late Sep) | MAT/CMAT Registration |
| CMAT PBT: ~21 Sep ’25; CBT: end‑Sep ’25 | MAT/CMAT Exam Dates |
| October–November, based on MAT/CMAT + GD/PI/merit | Counselling & Selection |
Note: Specific dates are not fully listed by IUST; schedule based on the national exam calendar.
IUST Courses & Fees 2025
IUST offers 61–89 courses across UG, PG, diploma, and doctoral programmes. Here’s the detailed IUST Pulwama – Courses & Fees 2025. It covers popular UG and PG programmes along with duration, first-year fees, and eligibility. Fee structure is based on official 2025 data,
| Course | Programmes / Specialisations | Duration | 1st‑Year Fee (Approx.) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Food Technology, Robotics & Automation etc. | 4 Years | INR 76,000 | 10+2 with PCM + JEE Main score |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Food Technology etc. | 3 Years | INR 76,200 | Diploma / LEET + eligibility as above |
| BBA | General, Integrated with MBA (BBA + MBA five‑year) | 3 Years (or 5 Yrs for Integrated) | INR 76,200 | 10+2 any stream (≥45%) |
| MBA | General, International Business | 2 Years | INR 76,200 | Graduation ≥50% + CMAT/MAT score |
| MCA | — | 2 Years | INR 40,200 | Graduation ≥50% in any discipline |
| M.Tech | Food Technology; AI, EE, CSE etc. | 2 Years | INR 76,200 | B.Tech with ≥55% + GATE (for specified streams) |
| M.Sc | M.Sc (IT, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics); | 2 Years | INR 28,200 - INR 76,200 | Bachelor’s with ≥45% in relevant subject |
| MA | MA (English, Islamic Studies, Journalism, Arabic etc.) | 2 Years | INR 24,200 - 34,200 | Bachelor’s with ≥45% in relevant subject |
Read More: IUST Courses & Fees
IUST Admission 2025
Here’s the detailed IUST Pulwama Admission 2025 information. It covers entrance and selection processes for major programmes like B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, BBA, etc., based on official 2025 sources.
B.Tech Admissions (Regular)
- Eligibility: Class 12 with PCM and at least 50% aggregate (varies by programme)
- Entrance Exam: JEE Main (Paper‑I) mandatory for most engineering branches.
- Selection Pattern:
- 60% weight to JEE Main score
- 40% weight to normalized qualifying exam (12th) score
B.Tech Lateral Entry
- Eligibility: Diploma holders (minimum 45%, 40% for reserved categories) in engineering/diploma/B.Sc/Vocational with Maths & Science
- Entrance Exam: LEET or University-level evaluation as per IUST guidelines
- Selection: Based on merit in diploma/qualifying exam and any prescribed test
| Course | Eligibility | Entrance Exam(s) | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Regular) | 10+2 PCM ≥50% | JEE Main (Paper‑I) | 60% JEE + 40% 12th marks |
| B.Tech (Lateral Entry) | Diploma / B.Sc + Maths, ≥45% (40% SC/ST) | LEET or IUST-based selection | Merit in qualification |
| BBA | 10+2 ≥45–50% | AIMA UG‑MAT / CMAT | Entrance exam score |
| B.Sc / BA (Hons) | 10+2 ≥45–50% (relevant subjects if applicable) | IUST entrance test | Merit list |
| MBA | Graduation ≥50% | CMAT / MAT or IUST‑MAT | 60% exam + 40% GD/PI |
| M.Tech | B.Tech ≥55% in relevant discipline | GATE or IUST entrance test | Exam performance, tie-break per subject score |
| MCA | Graduation + Maths criterion, ≥50% | IUST entrance test | Entrance exam merit |
| M.Sc / MA | Bachelor’s ≥50% in relevant field | IUST entrance test | Upto merit list |
| Ph.D. | Master’s ≥55% in relevant field | NET/SET/SLET/GATE/CEED + IUST test + Interview | Performance across tests |
IUST Application Process for UG and PG Courses (2025)
- Visit the official website admission.iust.ac.in and register
- Fill out the online application, Submit Application & Pay Fee
- Appear for Entrance Exam and Submit Score
- IUST will publish Provisional & Final Merit Lists on the website
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for GD/PI (for MBA) or counselling rounds (B.Tech/PG)
- Report to campus for physical document verification
- Confirm Admission & Fee Payment
- Complete biometric verification and register for semester classes.
Read More: IUST Admission 2025
IUST Cutoff 2025
IUST offers merit-based awards to its students. The data has not been released yet on the official website, but here’s an overview of the same by analysing the data given by the students and the research.
- Top rankers in JEE Main in the general or home‑state quota may be eligible for tuition waivers or fee concessions, depending on their percentile & ranking in the merit list.
- Merit Scholarships are also offered to students achieving high aggregate in Class 10+2, CUET/MAT/CMAT scores, or internal entrance test rankings.
IUST Placements 2025
The official data for the year 2025 about placement has not been released by the college yet. IUST’s placement cell supports students via internships and corporate engagement with top recruiters across sectors. IUST got 500+ placements in the year 2023-24.
IUST has the highest on-campus salary with INR 9.8 LPA and the lowest was INR 1-2 LPA. The highest off campus salary offered to the students was INR 11-12 LPA and the lowest salary was INR 1-2 LPA for the year 2023-24.
Major recruiters in recent years include EY, JSW, APEXURE, INDX.AI, Cisco, Cognizant, Wipro, Accenture, IBM, Capgemini, SBI Life, Apollo Hospitals, among others. According to the latest available placement reports and NIRF 2024 data:
| Metric | Placement Data 2023–24 |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 9.8 LPA (MBA) |
| Median Salary (4-yr UG) | INR 5.40 LPA |
| Median Salary (3-yr UG) | INR 4.49 LPA |
| Median Salary (2-yr PG) | INR 4.15 LPA |
| Median Salary (Integrated PG) | INR 4.80 LPA |
| Placement Rate (4‑yr UG) | ~ 68% (246 of 364 graduated students placed) |
| Students Placed (PG) | 130 of 316 |
Read More: IUST Placement
College Comparison
Here’s a detailed college comparison between IUST Pulwama (Islamic University of Science and Technology) and BGSBU Rajouri (Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University)—both state universities located in Jammu & Kashmir, offering engineering, management, and applied sciences programs. They’re often compared by students from northern India for UG and PG admissions.
| Particulars | IUST Pulwama | BGSBU Rajouri |
|---|---|---|
| Established | Type | 2005 | State Public University | 2002 | State Public University |
| Affiliated to | Islamic University of Science & Technology (State Univ.) | Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (State Univ.) |
| Popular Course | B.Tech, MBA | B.Tech, MBA |
| MBA 1st Year Fee | INR 65,000 | INR 60,000 |
| Highest Placement | INR 10.5 LPA (MBA), 6–8 LPA (B.Tech) | INR 6–7 LPA (B.Tech), 4.5–5 LPA (MBA) |
| Hostel | Yes (separate for boys & girls) | Yes |
IUST Campus and Infrastructure
- Campus is located in Awantipora, Pulwama, approximately 25 km from Srinagar, the IUST campus spans around 205 acres in a scenic valley setting, combining both urban and rural landscapes.
- Developed from 2005 onwards, the campus layout includes dedicated zones for academic buildings, hostels, sports, and recreation.
- Academic blocks are modern brick-and-concrete structures equipped with classrooms, seminar halls, and laboratories, designed for an engaging learning environment.
- The central octagonal “Rumi Library” houses about 50,000 books, 65 printed journals, access to 12,000+ e-journals, and a “Career Corner” with over 600 resource volumes. It also includes a mini-conference hall and cafeteria on the ground floor
- Specialized labs, workshops, and innovation centres within departments support practical learning and research initiatives.
- Separate boys’ and girls’ hostels with 24/7 power backup are available, prioritizing meritorious students and residents from remote areas. Mess operations are student-led with administrative support.
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Campus Size | ~205 acres; located in scenic valley area near Srinagar |
| Academic Blocks | Modern classrooms, labs, and departmental buildings |
| Library | Rumi Library: 50k+ books, e-journals, conference hall, bookstore & café area |
| Hostels | Boys' & girls' hostels, power backup, mess, laundry, and in-campus shopsThe fees for the hostel is INR 13,000 for both boys and girls |
| Transport | Regular university buses + access to public/private transport to regional towns |
| Sports & Rec | Athletic track, football/cricket/volleyball courts, events structure |
| Support Services | On-campus bank, ambulance, health services, guest house |
| Community Amenities | Community radio station, planning of solar park, biodiversity projects |
Read More: IUST Campus and hostel
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IUST FAQs
Ques. What courses does IUST offer?
Ans. IUST offers Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Doctoral (PhD) programs in:
- Engineering (B.Tech, M.Tech)
- Science (Physics, Mathematics, Biotechnology, etc.)
- Business & Management (MBA, BBA)
- Humanities (English, Islamic Studies)
- Computer Applications (BCA, MCA)
- Journalism & Mass Communication
Ques. What is the admission process for B.Tech at IUST?
Ans. IUST admission is based on JEE Main scores through JKBOPEE counselling. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with PCM and meet eligibility criteria.
Ques. Is IUST a government university?
Ans. IUST is a State Public University, established by an act of the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature in 2005.
Ques. What is the fee structure at IUST?
Ans. Here’s the information,
- B.Tech: Around INR 36000 per sem (varies by branch)
- MBA: INR 80,000–90,000 annually
- BBA/BCA: INR 36,000–45,000 per sem
(Subject to change yearly. Scholarships are available)
Ques. Does IUST offer hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes, there are separate boys' and girls' hostels with:
- Mess, laundry, 24x7 power
- Limited seats (merit and distance-based priority)
Ques. What are the placement opportunities at IUST?
Ans. Companies like Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Jio, Zensar, and Amazon have visited in past years.
- Highest package: ~INR 10–11 LPA
- Average package: INR 4–5 LPA
- 60–70% placement rate for eligible students
Ques. How is the IUST campus environment?
Ans. Check the pointers given below to know the same,
- Spread across 200+ acres in Awantipora, Pulwama
- Peaceful, scenic setting with modern infrastructure
- Library, labs, auditoriums, FM station, and a growing innovation ecosystem
Ques. Is there a scholarship program at IUST?
Ans. Yes, IUST offers:
- Merit-based scholarships
- Need-based financial aid
- Post-matric scholarships for minority students
- Central & UT government schemes are also facilitated
Ques. What is the IUST ranking?
Ans. While IUST may not consistently appear in top NIRF rankings nationally, it is regarded as one of the leading state universities in J&K with strong infrastructure and academic development.
Ques. Does IUST offer transport facilities?
Ans. IUST provides bus services connecting Srinagar, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, and Tral. Priority is often given to female students and those from distant areas.
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There is no specific information available regarding the release of online application forms for the Diploma in Civil Engineering program for the 2025 session at institutions in Awantipora, Pulwama.
There are various courses offered at the UG and PG levels with different fee structures. Click here to get the course wise fee details of IUST Pulwama.
Yes, IUST Pulwama offers Centrally Sponsored scholarships to the ST Category students of Ladakh. The scholarships details can be accessed from the IUST Pulwama portal.
The basic eligibility criteria of IUST Pulwama PhD Food Technology is to complete Master’s degree from a recognised university and secured at least 50% marks.
The first year fee of IUST Pulwama B.tech. CSE is INR 66,200. This includes admission fee- INR 2200, tuition fee- INR 31,000 per semester and other fee- INR 2,000. The second, third and fourth year fees are the same INR 62 thousand.
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Link: IUST Courses and Fees
No, admissions have been closed for the courses offered at the Islamic University of Science and Technology.
You can download the IUST Pulwama Brochure by typing IUST Pulwama Brochure on a web browser. On searching, you will find the Brochure option. Click on it and download the brochure.
Is hostel available?
IUST Pulwama has hostel facilities available for both boys and girls. The hostel fee is around INR 13 thousand per year.