IIT Jammu – Indian Institute of Technology Admission Process

  Jammu   UGC, Public (Autonomous)   ESTD 2016
  Jammu   UGC, Public (Autonomous)   ESTD 2016

Admission

IIT Jammu Course Admissions 2024

Admissions to the BTech program at IIT Jammu are determined by the JEE Advanced 2024 scores, and subsequent counseling through JoSAA. The JEE Main 2024 schedule has been announced, with Session 1 scheduled for January 24, 2024, and February 1, 2024, while Session 2 will take place on April 1, 2024, and April 15, 2024.

For MSc admissions at IIT Jammu, candidates are selected based on their performance in the IIT JAM 2024 examination. The admit cards for this examination will be available from January 08, 2023, onwards, and the exam itself will be conducted on February 11, 2024.

As for MTech admissions at IIT Jammu, eligibility is determined by the GATE 2024 scores. The registration process for GATE has concluded, and admit cards will be released starting from January 03. The GATE 2024 examination is scheduled for February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024.

IIT Jammu’s admission process for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses is carried out through national-level entrance exams. The B.Tech program is the most sought-after program at IIT Jammu, with an intake capacity of 240 students. For admission to the flagship B.Tech program at IIT Jammu, candidates need to qualify the JEE Advanced examination and subsequently participate in the JoSAA counseling for seat allocation. The total course fee for the 4-year B.Tech program is INR 4.84 Lacs. The IIT Jammu Cutoff for the most popular BTech program (Computer Science and Engineering – CSE) typically falls within the range of 3671-5238 rank in the JEE Advanced exam.

In addition to the primary B.Tech program, IIT Jammu provides a range of other courses, including M.Tech, a dual degree B.Tech-MBA, and MBA programs specialising in Healthcare Administration (HA) and Hotel Management (HM). Admission to the M.Tech program is based on GATE scores, followed by the COAP counseling process. Moreover, IIT Jammu has established a partnership with IIM Jammu to offer a unique dual degree B.Tech-MBA program and separate MBA programs in Healthcare Administration (HA) and Hotel Management (HM). Students enrolled in IIT Jammu’s B.Tech program have the opportunity to transition to the MBA program after completing their 8th semester, without the requirement of a CAT score. Following the announcement of entrance exam results, candidates can complete the application process for admission through the official IIT Jammu website.

IIT Jammu also provides a Ph.D. program with specialisation in two areas: Engineering and Science. Admission to the Ph.D. program at IIT Jammu is based on a Department-Based Test, complemented by an evaluation of academic performance, work experience, and an interview. Additionally, candidates who have qualified in GATE, NET, CSIR, UGC, or SLET are eligible for Ph.D. admission.

Additional information pertaining to IIT Dharwad Admission for the year 2023, including crucial dates for registration, the application procedure, eligibility requirements, the entrance examination, counseling process, and course-specific cutoffs, is elaborated in the following article:

IIT Jammu Important Dates

Events Dates
BTech Events
Release of JEE Main Notification 2024 November 2023
JEE Mains 2024 exam date session 1 January 24 to February 1, 2024
NTA JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date April session April 1 to 15, 2024
MTech Events
GATE Registration Starts from Aug 30, 2023
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application November 07 – November 11, 2023
Availability of GATE Admit Cards for Download January 03, 2023
Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee) September 29, 2023
Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) October 13, 2023
GATE Exam Date (Tentative) February 3,4,10, & 11, 2024
MSc Events
IIT JAM Registration Window September 05 – October 13, 2023
IIT JAM Exam Date February 11, 2024
PhD Events
Start date of the application September 26, 2023
End date of the application October 20, 2023

IIT Jammu B.Tech Admission 2024

IIT Jammu offers a B.Tech program with six specialisations, each having an intake of 38 seats, except for Mechanical Engineering, which offers 37 seats. Additionally, the college provides 5, 3, and 2 supernumerary seats for female candidates in the Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering courses, respectively.

IIT Jammu B.Tech Specialisations

  1. Chemical Engineering
  2. Civil Engineering
  3. Computer Science and Engineering
  4. Electrical Engineering
  5. Materials Science and Engineering
  6. Mechanical Engineering

IIT Jammu B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have a minimum of 75% marks in their 10+2 examination from a recognised board of education, or they should be within the top 20 percentile in their class 12. For SC/ST candidates, there is a 10% relaxation in the qualifying degree marks, requiring a minimum of 65% in class 12.

IIT Jammu B.Tech Selection Criteria

Admission to the B.Tech program at IIT Jammu is based on the rank obtained in the Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced (JEE-Advanced), followed by centralised counseling conducted at the all-India level by JoSAA. For JoSAA Counseling registration, candidates can visit the official website in the third week of June.

IIT Jammu M.Tech Admissions 2024

The IIT Jammu M.Tech program spans two years and encompasses six distinct specialisations. Candidates will be shortlisted for a Test/Interview (admission test) at a later stage, based on their examination marks and GATE scores. The final selection for admission will be determined through counseling.

IIT Jammu M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

The following table outlines the eligibility criteria required for admission to IIT Jammu’s M.Tech specialisations: 

Specialisation Eligibility Criteria
Tunnel Engineering BE/ B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Earth Science with minimum 65% aggregate or minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale
Data Science B.Tech/ BE/ M.Sc in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics
Information Security
Communications and Signal Processing
  • BE/ B.Tech in ECE/ EIE/ EEE/ ETC/ EE with First class throughout in education qualification (5% relaxation in 10th or 12th)
  • 60% marks or CGPA 6.0 on 10 point scale.
Thermal & Energy Systems BE/ B.Tech/ AMIE in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 65% aggregate or a minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10 point scale
Computer Technology B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc in Computer Science and Engineering/ Information Technology/ Information & CommunicationTechnology/ Electronics Engineering/ Mathematics and Statistics/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering /Electrical Engineering/ Electrical and Electronics engineering.

NOTE: Candidates who have completed their B.Tech from an IIT with a minimum CPI/CGPA of 8.0 and possess a valid GATE score receive special consideration for admission to IIT Jammu’s M.Tech program.

IIT Jammu M.Tech Selection Criteria

Selection for IIT Jammu’s M.Tech program is primarily based on a valid GATE score. Candidates should have a GATE cutoff higher than the institute’s prescribed cutoff. Additionally, shortlisted candidates will undergo a technical round, which includes a written test and interview, as the primary subsequent evaluation criteria.

IIT Jammu MTech Selection Criteria

IIT Jammu’s final admission selection for the M.Tech program is determined based on GATE scores, as well as marks obtained in the 10th, 12th, and graduation. Each specialisation has its own predefined percentage criteria for selection.

IIT Jammu MTech Selection Criteria
Specialisation 10th percentage 12th percentage Graduation percentage GATE Discipline
Communication and Signal processing  65 65 65 EC, EE, IN
Computer Technology 60 60 60 CS, EC, EE, IN, MA, ST
Data Science 65 65 60 CS, EC, MA, ST
Information Security 65 65 60 CS, EC, MA, ST
Thermal and Energy Systems NA NA NA CH, ME, XE
Tunnel Engineering NA NA 60 CE
VLSI and Cyber Physical Systems 65 65 65 ECE, EE, IN

Note: A 5% relaxation in percentage is provided for SC and ST category students.

IIT Jammu Dual Degree Admission 2024

IIT Jammu, in partnership with IIM Jammu, presents a dual degree program combining BTech and MBA. The overall program spans a duration of 6 years, with the initial four years dedicated to the BTech program and the subsequent two years focused on the MBA program. This program has been thoughtfully structured to provide students with the flexibility to exit after completing the fourth year, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the National Education Policy 2020 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Upon successful completion of the fourth year, students have the choice of either receiving a B.Tech degree or obtaining a certificate in management.

IIT Jammu Dual Degree Eligibility Criteria

The criteria for eligibility, including age limit, qualifying examinations, and the year of appearance in qualifying examinations, will be established by the JEE (Main) and JEE (Advanced) for the dual degree program.

Eligibility to continue into MBA Program

In order to progress into the MBA program without appearing for the CAT exam, a minimum CGPA of 7 is a prerequisite. Participants with a CGPA below 7 at the conclusion of the fourth year must follow the mandatory exit procedure after the fourth year. Nevertheless, these students have the option of taking the CAT exam to seek admission to IIMs.

IIT Jammu Dual Degree Admission Criteria

  • Admission to the integrated dual degree program (Advanced) will be determined by JEE scores.
  • Students who achieve a CGPA of 7 or higher during their B.Tech. can earn both the B.Tech. and MBA degrees without the need to take the CAT exam.

IIT Jammu MBA (HA & HM) Admission 2024

IIT Jammu, in partnership with AIIMS Jammu and IIM Jammu, provides an MBA program specialising in Hospital Administration & Health Care Management. The collaborative effort involves IIM Jammu offering management courses, AIIMS Jammu providing courses on Hospital Administration and Health Care, and IIT Jammu offering courses on Technology. Selection for the program is based on CAT examination, followed by shortlisting candidates for a Personal Interview (PI) and the compilation of a merit list considering CAT score, PI score, and Profile score. The total capacity for the program is 60 seats.

IIT Jammu MBA (HA & HM) Eligibility Criteria

  • A valid CAT score
  • A bachelor’s degree in any field with a 50% aggregate score

IIT Jammu MBA (HA & HM) Selection Criteria

The IIM Jammu admission procedure encompasses the following steps:

  1. CAT Examination
  2. Selection of candidates for the Personal Interview (PI) phase.
  3. Compilation of the Merit List, taking into account CAT score, PI score, and Profile score.

Candidates taking the CAT exam must attain a minimum qualifying score as established by the institute. The following table displays the CAT cutoff for shortlisting candidates for the PI round:

For Male Candidates:

Category VARCP DILRP QAP Overall Percentile
General 65 65 65 90
EWS 45 45 45 65
NC-OBC 45 45 45 65
SC 32 32 32 38
ST 25 25 25 35
PwD 25 25 25 35

For Female Candidates:

Category VARCP DILRP QAP Overall Percentile
General 65 65 65 85
EWS 45 45 45 60
NC-OBC 45 45 45 60
SC 32 32 32 35
ST 25 25 25 30
PwD 25 25 25 30

The Admission Committee at IIM Jammu will determine the number of candidates to be invited for the Personal Interview (PI) phase based on specific criteria for each category. In cases where the actual count of shortlisted candidates falls short (exceeds) the required number for each category, adjustments will be made to the overall and section-wise minimum scores to achieve the desired number of candidates.

Following the completion of the PI round, the final merit list for admission is established, taking into account CAT score, PI score, and student profile. The respective weightage for each section is as follows:

  • CAT score: 40%
  • PI: 30%
  • Profile: 30%

The allocation of marks in the Profile category is distributed among Academic Profile, Work Experience, and Diversity (Academic & Gender). Each section receives marks as follows:

  • Maximum marks for Academic Profile: 9
  • Maximum marks for Work Experience: 8
  • Maximum marks for Diversity (Academic & Gender): 13 marks

Offer Acceptance Fee and Withdrawal

An applicant who receives an admission offer from IIM Jammu and confirms acceptance within the stipulated timeframe is required to remit an Offer Acceptance amount of INR 50,000/- along with the acceptance confirmation. In the event that a candidate subsequently opts to withdraw the offer before the Institute’s specified withdrawal date, the Offer Acceptance Amount will be refunded, with a deduction of INR 1,000 for processing fees. If a candidate seeks withdrawal after the Institute’s prescribed deadline, no refund will be issued.

Should a candidate decide to enroll in the program, the Offer Acceptance Amount will be adjusted against the Term I Fee. In the event of withdrawal from the program following registration, neither the Offer Acceptance Amount nor the Term Fee will be subject to a refund.

IIT Jammu Ph.D Admissions 2024

IIT Jammu provides a Ph.D. program in ten distinct departments, encompassing Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.

Admission to the Ph.D. program at IIT Jammu is categorised into two segments: Institute Research candidate (Full Time) and Full-Time externally funded students (UGC, CSIR, GPAT, etc).

IIT Jammu PhD Eligibility Criteria

For full-time Ph.D. admission at IIT Jammu, candidates need to meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  1. Possess a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology or a Master’s degree by Research in Engineering/Technology, with a strong academic track record.

  2. Hold a Master’s degree in Science with a good academic record and a valid GATE score, UGC/CSIR-JRF, GPAT, NBHM, or an equivalent qualification.

  3. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with an outstanding academic record and a valid GATE score in the relevant discipline.

Note: Candidates are required to have a minimum of 2 years of full-time experience after completing their B.Tech./M.Tech/M.Sc./M.A. or an equivalent qualification as of the date of registration.

IIT Jammu PhD Selection Criteria

Candidates aiming for admission to IIT Jammu in Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines should possess a valid UGC NET score. To secure admission in the Ph.D. programs in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and HSS, qualifications such as CSIR/UGC NET, GATE, DST INSPIRE, or NBHM are required.

In the field of Engineering, GATE qualification is preferable for M.Tech. degree holders and mandatory for B.Tech. degree holders with exceptional academic achievements.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo further evaluation through an interview and an assessment of their research proposal. The application process for the IIT Jammu Ph.D. program is open throughout the year; however, each department conducts shortlisting and selection twice annually.