Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
Also known as IIT Jammu
- Fees / year
- ₹2L
- Courses
- 9+
- Median salary
- ₹11.7 LPA
- Placed
- 63.5%
- NIRF Engineering
- #56
- Established
- 2016
About Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu was announced in the Union Budget 2014-15 and inaugurated on 6 August 2016, after the central and Jammu and Kashmir governments signed a memorandum of understanding that May. The Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 2016 made it an Institute of National Importance. IIT Delhi mentored the institute in its early phase, when classes ran from a temporary campus at Paloura. Since 2018 its main operations have been on a 400-acre site at Jagti village near Nagrota, on National Highway 44, where a 25-acre first phase is in use and further phases are under construction.
B.Tech teaching began in 2016 with computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering; civil, chemical, materials, mathematics and computing, engineering physics and, from 2026-27, unified engineering were added later. IIT Jammu also offers M.Tech, M.Sc, BS and PhD programmes, and a share of B.Tech seats carries a dual-degree option with an MBA from IIM Jammu. B.Tech seats are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling, while M.Tech admission requires a valid GATE score. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 56th in engineering.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 2016
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Affiliation
- Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
- NIRF 2025
- #56 Engineering
- Programmes
- 9Engineering
- UG fees
- ₹2L a year
- Median salary
- ₹11.7 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Placement rate
- 63.5%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Students enrolled
- 1,0712023–24
- Also known as
- IIT Jammu
- Website
- iitjammu.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
9 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 9 | ₹2,00,000 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Seats here are filled on JEE (Advanced) ranks. JEE (Advanced) 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
B.Tech seats are filled on JEE Advanced rank through JoSAA counselling. M.Tech admission requires a valid GATE score.
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7,218 | 1,030 | 2,662 | 1,318 | 837 |
| Mathematics And Computing | 8,786 | 1,301 | 3,337 | 1,640 | 1,002 |
| Electrical Engineering | 11,188 | 1,743 | 4,048 | 2,264 | 1,099 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14,123 | 2,416 | 5,426 | 2,725 | 1,232 |
| Engineering Physics | 15,070 | 2,585 | 6,136 | 3,212 | 1,550 |
| Unified Engineering | 15,636 | 2,629 | 5,994 | 3,209 | 1,578 |
Closing rank is the last JEE (Advanced) category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Placements
4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
63.5%
Placement rate
₹11.7 LPA
Median salary
113
placed of 178 graduates
19
went on to higher studies
113 of the 178 students who graduated from Indian Institute of Technology Jammu's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (63.5%), at a median salary of ₹11.7 LPA. 19 went on to higher studies.
Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
36.9%
of students reimbursed
395
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 395 of 1,071 students at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu (36.9%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Indian Institute of Technology Jammu?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is ranked #56 in Engineering.
How are placements at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu?
In the data Indian Institute of Technology Jammu submitted to NIRF 2025, 113 of the 178 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (63.5%), at a median salary of ₹11.7 LPA. Another 19 went on to higher studies.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu closed at JEE (Advanced) rank 7,218 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 4,505). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 1,030, OBC-NCL 2,662, SC 1,318 and ST 837.
What is the fee at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu?
First-year tuition at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is ₹2,00,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Indian Institute of Technology Jammu offer?
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu offers 9 programmes in Engineering, including Bachelor of Technology.
Which entrance exams does Indian Institute of Technology Jammu accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is through JEE Advanced.
What is the admission process at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu?
B.Tech seats are filled on JEE Advanced rank through JoSAA counselling. M.Tech admission requires a valid GATE score.
Is Indian Institute of Technology Jammu a government or private institution?
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is a government institution in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, established in 2016. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.
Do students at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 395 of its 1,071 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 4 through state and central government schemes and 391 by the institution (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu?
1,071 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 18.6% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
What other names is Indian Institute of Technology Jammu known by?
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is also known as IIT Jammu.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Indian Institute of Technology Jammu on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
