Admission to IITs, including IIT Jammu, requires passing the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams and securing a competitive rank. Following this, candidates participate in the JoSAA counseling process to be allotted seats, which must be confirmed by visiting an IIT and paying a confirmation fee. IIT Jammu, despite being a new institution, is rapidly expanding with a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:15, allowing for personalized education. Faculty members, many of whom have international qualifications, are known for fostering independent thinking, especially in the mechanical engineering department.
The institute offers a flexible fee structure: students with a family income above Rs 5 lakh pay Rs 115,000 INR, those between Rs 1 and Rs 5 lakh pay Rs 78,000 INR, and families earning less than Rs 1 lakh pay a reduced fee of Rs 25,000 INR. Scholarships are available based on income and academic performance, particularly aiding SC/ST/OBC students. The 2023 B. Tech batch experienced promising placements, with the highest package reaching Rs 54 LPA and the minimum at Rs 6 LPA, while M.
Tech packages ranged from Rs 7 LPA to Rs 43 LPA. The placement rate stands at 80-85% with top recruiters like Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Intel. Internships are well-supported, offering stipends up to Rs 2 lakh per month, with opportunities abroad in countries like France and Singapore. Major internship recruiters include Amazon and TCS. Scholarships, such as Merit cum Means, are available, offering full tuition waivers for students from families earning below Rs 1 lakh and partial waivers for incomes between Rs 1 and Rs 5 lakh.
General/OBC/EWS students pay a total of Rs 12,00,000 if their family income exceeds Rs 5 lakh, while those with lower incomes pay significantly less. Tuition fees increase by 7% annually, although hostel and mess charges remain steady. Further scholarship details are accessible on the IIT Jammu website, along with information on bank loans with favorable rates.
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