IIT Jodhpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITJ], Jodhpur

Ans. At present, there is only one IIT or Indian Institute of Technology in Jodhpur. The institute was established in 2008 by MHRD, Govt. of India along with seven other IITs.

Ans. Yes, IIT Jodhpur has recently shifted to its permanent campus located 24 km away from Jodhpur city on NH-65 towards Nagaur. The fully-residential campus is spread over 852 acres and has 3 parcels of land. IIT Jodhpur’s permanent campus will be an international exemplar of sustainability for ensuring Net Zero Energy, Water, and Waste.

Ans. IIT Jodhpur provides merit-based scholarships to the students taking admission in the B.Tech program, the details are:

• For General & OBC category students: Rs 1000/- per month, and Free Tuition Fee (Freeship).
• For SC & ST category students: Free dining, Exemption from Hostel Seat Rent, and Pocket allowance of Rs. 500 per month.

Ans. Many companies visit the campus for recruitment, some are:

Ans. IIT Jodhpur is a great Engineering college that offers various specializations in undergraduate and postgraduate programs with a highly qualified faculty. The campus life of students is on par with other IITs in India with many amenities and facilities in terms of accommodation, sports, extracurriculars, dining, etc. Students at IIT Jodhpur enjoy a comfortable and enriching experience in academics and student life. The hostels are best in class with single occupancy, air conditioning, and round-the-clock internet access. The college also organizes many sports competitions as well as cultural events on an annual basis for students to participate in. 

Ans. IIT Jodhpur accepts the GATE score from 707-639 for the M.Tech program for a general category student. Final selection is done on the basis of a personal interview of the candidate.

Ans. At IIT Jodhpur, Ph.D. applicants are shortlisted in 2 stages. Candidates who have to appear for the written test and/or interview will be required to bring the final submitted application form duly signed along with a copy of a valid GATE scorecard at the time of written examination and/or interview. 

Ans. IIT Jodhpur offers a hostel (of 236 rooms) with a gymnasium, a games room, a TV room, a music room, and a reading room. The Dining Hall caters to 1000 students. It has separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens and dining areas, along with a generic food court.

Ans.No. After registering for the IIT Jodhpur M.Sc. program, a candidate can’t change for another. However, students who pursue M.Sc in Mathematics and Physics can opt for the dual degree program in M.Sc-M.Tech..

Ans. Admission to more than 59 courses at IIT Jodhpur is done through national-level entrance exams. Candidates seeking admission to IIT Jodhpur's flagship B.Tech program must pass the JEE Advanced exam and register for the JoSAA counseling process. Aside from the flagship B.Tech program, IIT Jodhpur also offers M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, and other courses. Admission to these courses is based on the results of entrance exams such as IIT JAM, GATE, CAT, and so on, followed by counseling.

Ans. IIT Jodhpur has relocated to its sprawling state-of-the-art residential permanent campus on 852 acres of land 24 kilometers from the city center of Jodhpur on National Highway 65 towards Nagaur, N-NE from the city center.

Ans.As per the NIRF ranking of 2023, IIT Jodhpur is ranked 30th among engineering colleges in India.

Ans.IIT Jodhpur has established cutting-edge teaching and research facilities. These laboratories are outfitted with cutting-edge equipment and instruments of international caliber, which are extensively used in teaching and research. Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Electronic Circuit Laboratory, Robotics, Electro-Mechanical Energy Conversion Laboratory, and Solar Radiation are among the major laboratories.

Ans.The Institute's Library houses approximately 12,000 volumes of books, including textbooks, research and reference books, monographs, and so on. Furthermore, the Library offers electronic resources from professional and scholarly societies and publishers such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Association for Computing Machinery. It also has subscriptions to well-known scientific, research, and archival databases. 

Ans.IIT Jodhpur is establishing close ties with a number of international universities, research institutions, and corporations. Memorandums of Understanding have been signed, for example, with the University of Waterloo, the University of Western Ontario in Canada, and the University of Rovira I Virgili in Spain (Tarragona, Spain). These Memorandums of Understanding allow for the exchange of students and faculty members on a short-term basis.

Ans.The IITJ provides scholarships and financial aid to its students in a variety of ways. The Office of Students encourages and assists students in applying for and receiving scholarships such as National and State SC/ST schemes such as NSP, Top Class, and others; fee waivers for SC/ST students, CSIR/UGC/MHRD grants, and other scholarships.

Ans.The student will be provided with a hostel room. The room will be air-cooled and have basic furniture (table, chair, bed, and almirah) and an internet connection. The hostel (of 236 rooms) will have games, TV, and reading rooms. The Dining Hall Building will have separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian kitchens and dining areas, along with a generic food court.

Ans.The allocation of hostels is overseen by the Chairman of the Student Hostel Warden Committee. For females, there are two separate hostels.

Ans. On campus, the Institute has a Student Wellbeing Committee, dedicated Counsellors, and a Wellbeing Moderator. Text-based, chat-mode, and counseling sessions are available on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, the Institute has agreements with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jodhpur, which provides professional psychological services.

Ans. The IIT Jodhpur campus is guarded 24 hours a day. On Campus, the Institute has a round-the-clock, dedicated, professional security arrangement. In addition, every hostel has security guards. Each visitor's entry and exit is recorded.

The Girl's Hostel has its own entrance and is staffed by female security guards. A Women Cell is also available for female students. In the event of harassment or insecurity, the Convenor of the Women Cell should be contacted. There is an Internal Complaints Committee that handles sexual harassment complaints in accordance with the Supreme Court of India's guidelines.

Ans. Students who are accepted into IIT Jodhpur will be provided with housing. However, their parents or accompanying persons must remain outside. There are a number of reasonably priced private guest houses and hotels in Jodhpur.

Ans.IIT Jodhpur provides numerous opportunities for students' overall development. Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities of their choice throughout the year, in addition to intensive academics with regular classes, assignments, and quizzes. Every year, two major festivals are organized, with hundreds of students from colleges across the country actively participating. Students can thus demonstrate their abilities and develop their talents. Furthermore, there is plenty of opportunity for fun, joy, and learning at the Institute.