I am an alumnus of NIT Jamshedpur. Based on my experiences, here are a few pros and cons of joining this institution-
NIT Jamshedpur has a very good environment. Its faculty, curriculum and placements are good as well. Tata steel and Tata Cummins are located near the college campus. This enhances training and industrial exposure opportunities for the students. The college hostels are newly built, and filled with good facilities.
However, the infrastructure and campus maintenance need to improve. Also, workshops aren’t regularly conducted for some of the branches.
Overall, NIT Jamshedpur is a good college, and you can definitely consider it for your engineering studies.
NIT Jamshedpur is a premier technical institution in India, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various engineering and technology fields. The institute has a residential campus, and all students are required to stay in the hostels provided by the institute.
Here are some aspects of hostel life at NIT Jamshedpur:
In conclusion, hostel life at NIT Jamshedpur is a unique and enriching experience. The institute provides comfortable accommodation, good food, and various facilities to its students. The hostel life also offers a chance for students to interact with their peers from different backgrounds, participate in cultural activities, and develop a sense of community and belonging.
No, VIT is not better than NITs at all. In fact, its a private engineering college so it will cost you much more than studying at a government college like NIT. Here is why I think NITs in general or NIT Durgapur, in particular, is better than VIT
Here is a brief overview of these colleges
Particulars |
NIT Jamshedpur |
VIT Vellore |
Fees |
INR 1.88 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
INR 1.98 Lakhs (BTech 1st Year Fees) |
Ranking by NIRF (BTech) |
101 out of 200 colleges in 2023 |
11 out of 200 colleges in 2023 |
Highest CTC |
INR 83 LPA |
INR 1.02 CPA |
Average CTC |
INR 15.98 LPA |
INR 9.23 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
Alstom, Tata Motors, Tata Cummins, KPMG, Adobe, etc |
TCS, Microsoft, Airbnb, Qualcomm, etc |
Ultimately, it depends on your passion for studying because if you are passionate enough, even an average college will bring out the best in you.
NIT Jamshedpur is much better than NIT Patna. NIT Patna lacks the necessary facilities. Moreover, its campus is very small in size. My brother completed his B.Tech Mechanical from NIT Patna, and this information was given to me by him.
NIT Jamshedpur has a better campus, and its placements are also comparatively better. But if you are an IES, GATE, etc. aspirant, NIT Patna is slightly better for you. It is located in the main city because of which, it has easy access to good coaching centers like Madeeasy and Ace.
NIT Jamshedpur is better than NIT Durgapur. The placement drive at NIT Jamshedpur says it all. The average CTC of INR 14.72 LPA while the highest CTC was recorded to be 72.5 LPA. Compared to 2021, a total placement percentage of 97.2%, with 850+ offers overall is achieved by NIT Jamshedpur this year.
As per NIRF Rankings, NIT Durgapur is ahead of NIT Jamshedpur but it is still better in terms of core branches. With an aggressive placement cell, NITJ has set a record.
The answer before mine beautifully summarizes all the important points. But I would emphasize one thing only, that is, make the most of your stay at NIT Jamshedpur.
I would suggest you live your life to the fullest, gather new experiences, and enjoy as much as possible. Try to get a hold of the academic structure of your college. Take part in extracurricular activities and college fests. Look out for research opportunities and sports facilities on campus.
This advice applies to students at every college, not just NIT Jamshedpur.
The B.Tech placement figures of NIT Jamshedpur have been quite good in the recent years. This is especially true for CSE, ECE and EEE. NIT Jamshedpur is one of the few NITs (apart from the top 3), which perform well in their core branch placements. This may be due to its industrial location.
Last year, in 2023, the highest package of 83.4 LPA was recorded by B.Tech CSE, ECE and EEE. Mechanical recorded the highest package of 21 LPA, Metallurgical and Materials recorded it at 14 LPA, Civil at 20 LPA, and Production and Industrial at 22 LPA.
The average package for B.Tech CSE was 26.63 LPA, and for ECE, it was 22.03 LPA. ECE, EEE, Mechanical and Metallurgical reported 100% placements. CSE reported 97.20% placements. Alstom, Tata Motors, Tata Cummins, KPMG, Adobe, etc. were some of the top recruiters for the 2023 placement season.
You can check the NIT Jamshedpur placement details for further information.
The classes in NIT Jamshedpur usually start in the month of August for a new session.
BTech courses are four years long and each year has two semesters i.e. Autumn and Spring. After two and a half months of summer break, the Autumn semester usually starts around 1st August. Spring semester starts around the first week of January after winter break.
Classes for freshers usually start around the 2nd week of August. There will be an announcement regarding the same on the official website. So, keep checking the website to know the starting date. On a regular working day, students have classes or laboratories anytime between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
My friend recently graduated from NIT Jamshedpur. Here is her review.
Location: The campus is located in Adityapur, surrounded by industries. It is a bit away from Tatanagar Railway Station. Since Jamshedpur doesn’t have an airport the best way to reach the campus is from Ranchi via NH-33.
Infrastructure-wise: Both the hostels and the computer centers are revamped. The main buildings of the campus are still under further development but are expected to be in maintenance soon. However, the mega hostels, known as J & K, are an enhanced sight of the campus.
Academics
Placement Reports:
A few major recruiting companies are (in respective branches) as follows.
FIITJEE, Rao Academy, Career Point, etc, are examples of coaching institutes that recruited as well. The highest package received was 30 LPA while the average salary was 12 LPA
Extracurricular Activities:
The TechnoManagement fest, Ojass, and Cultural fest, Culfest are the major events of the institute. There are several automobile teams as well, like Team Phoenix, the aircraft team; Team Rays, the hybrid car team and Team Daksh, Off road car team.
This is the in-depth scenario of the institute.
I have a friend at NIT Jamshedpur, so I can give you a brief idea about the CSE department.
The placement of the CSE department in NIT Jamshedpur somehow reached some new highs over the last few years. Students from the CSE department have a placement average of around 95%.
Here’s a little highlight of the 2020 placement drive at the institute.
Average CTC |
12 LPA |
Highest CTC |
30 LPA |
Top Recruiters |
TATA Powers, Deloitte, Amazon |
Although if you are aspiring for an MS or MBA, then NIT Jamshedpur is probably not the best choice for you. You will get ample time during vacations to prepare but the environment of the institute is not ideal for the preparation of these examinations.
There are several groups of students, from the past few years, who have not qualified for examinations like these from the CSE department.