About Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar is one of the leading National Institutes of Technology in India. It was established in 1987 as a Regional Engineering College (REC) and later upgraded to a National Institute of Technology, gaining the status of an Institute of National Importance.
Located in Jalandhar, the campus spans over 150+ acres and offers a well-developed academic and residential infrastructure. The institute provides a conducive environment for learning, research, and innovation.
Overview
Institute Name | Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar |
Also Known As | NITJ |
Institute Type | Government |
Established | 1987 |
Location | Jalandhar, Punjab |
NIT Jalandhar: Admission | Ranking | Fees
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ADDRESS
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, GT Road, Amritsar Bypass Road, Jalandhar, Punjab 144011
Nearest Airport and Railway Station
RANKING
| Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
| Latest | Previous | ||
| International Ranking | |||
 | QS Asia University Rankings | 666 (2026) | 661-680 (2025) |
 | THE World University Rankings | 10011200 (2026) | 10011200 (2025) |
| THE Asia University Rankings | 351400 (2025) | 351400 (2024) | |
| THE World Subject Rankings - Engineering | 8011000 (2024) | 601800 (2023) | |
| National Ranking | |||
 | NIRF Overall Rankings | 101-150 (2025) | 101-150 (2024) |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 55 (2025) | 58 (2024) | |
| NIRF Innovation Rankings | 11-50 (2023) | -- | |
 | Outlook India's Top Govt. Engineering Colleges | 15 (2025) | 15 (2024) |
 | India Today Top Engineering Colleges | 29 (2023) | -- |
 | The Week Best Technical Universities India | 25 (2023) | -- |
| The Week Top Engineering Colleges India | 30 (2025) | 30 (2024) | |
MODE OF ADMISSION
Candidates must appear for the JEE (Main) exam and either secure at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) in Class XII or be within the category-wise top 20 percentile in their respective Class XII board examination. For more details, refer to the JEE Main Performance Criteria in Class XII.
Admissions are based on the rank obtained in JEE (Main) through JoSAA Counselling and CSAB Special Round.
College Details
How to Reach
Jalandhar, Punjab
Ranking
Top 50 in India (NIRF)
Admission
Entrance Exam + Counseling
Courses
Seats
Approx 1200 Seats
Cutoff
JEE Rank: 10k - 50k
Fees
₹1.5L - ₹3L / year
Placements
Avg ₹6 LPA | Highest ₹25 LPA
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