NIT Jalandhar Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

For admission to the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria and follow a structured process. For eligibility, candidates must secure a minimum of 75% in their 12th-grade exams, with lower requirements for SC/ST and other reserved categories. Admission is primarily based on the JEE Main examination, conducted twice a year in January and April.

General category applicants typically need a percentile above 95, while reserved categories may have lower cutoffs. The admission process is governed by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and includes several rounds of counseling. Following JEE Main results, candidates register through the JoSAA portal, fill their branch preferences, and participate in the counseling process. Some students may benefit from state quotas and category reservations, which influence the allocation of seats across various engineering branches.

After seat allocation, document verification is conducted—initially online and later verified physically upon reporting to the institute. The entire admission process, including hostel allocation, involves meticulous adherence to timelines and procedures, supported by the availability of detailed information on the official NIT Jalandhar and JoSAA websites. The college also offers direct or management quota admissions, but such opportunities and their specifics depend on the respective quotas and any potential amendments in admission policies from year to year.

Applicants are encouraged to check the latest guidelines for precise details.