NIT Jalandhar: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Every coin has two sides. Similarly the institute NIT Jalandhar has both pros and cons. 

Pros-

• Friendly ambiance. Seniors are there for support. Ragging is strictly prohibited 

• The mess food is usually Punjabi and quite delicious 

• Alot of emphasis is placed on extracurricular activities. There are various clubs like LADS, MADS etc. Various cultural events are also held.

• The seniors here are literal genius and interactions with them is very beneficial 

• Placement opportunities are pretty good at every branch

• Proper hygiene facilities and lush green infrastructure add to its ambiance. New lecture halls and departments are under construction.

• Great exposure through technical and cultural events Techniti and Utkansh

• New short term courses are launched under GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks )

• International workshops and conferences that are held frequently help you gain a lot of experience

Cons-

• The quality of faculty here is below average. They focus more on bookish knowledge than a broader practical approach.

• Technical events resemble cultural events

• No assistance is provided for training.

• Marks matter more than general excellence. Everyone is in a war to secure the highest CGPA.

• The 75% attendance rule works against the favour of many students.

So we can say that the merits overshadow the demerits to a great extent. In fact every NIT has similar cons which are almost uncontrollable. So just be a great learner and focus on your own betterment.

I hail from Telangana(Hyderabad) and I initially joined NIT Jalandhar because of its high ranking. But right after my admission the ranking stooped below 100.

I started regretting my decision to join NIT Jalandhar. But it was during the time of placements that I was finally content with my decision.

NIT Jalandhar’s training and placement cell is exceptionally good. Even though NIT Jalandhar’s rank is above 100 it is in the top 10 in NITs placement ranking. Also the average placements see a rise every year.

So rather than focusing on the ranking of the college, focus on your own motivation.

No college is good or bad. It’s your own attitude that determines whether it’s good or not. Colleges affect you 30%. The rest 70% is influenced by your own motivation and hard work.

No matter how bad your college is, if you have invested sincere efforts you will reap good results. And if you are in the highest ranked college but you lack the will to succeed then the college won’t help you succeed. It’s you who decides your future. Don’t let a mere college decide it.

Same is the case with NIT Jalandhar. Although there are some misconceptions about its worth, the fact is that if you really work hard here, you will land a decent job.

To know how the Civil branch at NIT Jalandhar is, we need to consider 3 factors: 

1. Academic: The theoretical subjects are well taught by top notch faculty. The labs are however not in very good condition here.

2. Internships: There are not great internship opportunities here. Students themselves are not interested in spending their summers at the site.

3. Placements: L&T is the major recruiter in private companies for civil engineers .For public jobs you need to appear for GATE for PSUs. If you have completed any internship, then placements will be very easy for you.

All in all NIT Jalandhar is a great choice to pursue Civil Engineering.

The word better is a competitive form. Since you haven’t mentioned better than which college I have done a general comparison. Well yes, NIT Jalandhar is better than:

• Other private colleges are just money-making machines 

• New NITs 

• Some new IITs as well

Established in 1987, this college has a strong alumni base so it’s better than many new colleges.

My cousin is studying at the newly started IT branch. She thinks it is actually a good one.

• The placements at the IT branch are as good as CSE and ECE.

• The faculty is almost the same as that of CSE.

• The academics and curriculum are fairly good at this branch.

So if you get into the IT branch at NIT Jalandhar it’s a good opportunity.

The various merits and demerits of NIT Jalandhar have been listed below. These points are based on personal experience only.

Pros-

• The overall infrastructure is good with 2 basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts, a cricket playground, and 7 seven boys hostel. Also, some new buildings are under construction.

• Food is much better than other NITs. Canteens are also available on campus.

• You get tremendous help from seniors. There is no ragging at all.

• A diverse range of student organizations and clubs to pursue your hobbies

• The campus is far from the city and this distance ensures peace and a calm environment.

• The campus has many hill stations nearby. So you can visit these places during vacations.

Cons-

• The major shortcoming you will face here is that the teaching quality here is below average.

• Language barriers exist here. It will be difficult for you if you don’t know Punjabi.

• The hostels for first-year students are very old with no LAN and Wi-Fi facilities. Only mega hostels have such facilities.

• The size of the campus is small compared to other NITs.

Every college will have its pros and cons. It’s you who decides how much you are willing to sacrifice for your goals.