NIT Jalandhar B.Tech Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The course offers a favorable faculty-to-student ratio of 1:20, promoting close interactions, though faculty approachability varies. Positive feedback is noted for Maths and MPP faculty, while Python faculty received criticism. Assessments include three quizzes, a mid-semester, and an end-semester exam, each contributing to 100 marks. Placement eligibility begins after the 6th semester, with 75% placement overall and over 90% in the Computer Science and IT departments. Top companies like Samsung and Microsoft recruit graduates.

The highest salary package is 52 lakh INR, with average packages ranging from 8 to 12.5 lakh INR, and 17 lakh INR for core branches like ECE and CSE. Internships with companies such as Microsoft and Amazon are available, with some semesters requiring mandatory internships. Fees are 84,000 INR yearly, with a hostel fee of 43,500 INR. SC/ST/PH students receive a full fee waiver, and no tuition is charged for those with an income below 1 lakh INR.

General and OBC students with incomes between 1 and 5 lakh INR enjoy a 2/3rd fee remission. Additional scholarships and campus employment opportunities help make the fee structure more affordable compared to private colleges. The total semester fee is around 125,000 INR, covering tuition, hostel, and a security deposit.