M.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering 

at NIT Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur

NIT Jamshedpur offers a two-year full-time MTech course at the postgraduate level.  National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur offers a total of 19 specialisations under its MTech course. Some of the MTech specialisations are given below: 

• Structural
• Geotechnical 
• Water Resources
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Power Electronics and Drives
• Power Systems, etc.

Aspirants as a sponsored candidate need to complete bachelor's degree of four-years in Science/ Engineering/ Technology with at least 60% aggregate or equivalent CGPA of 6.5 out of 10 to apply for M.Tech course. Such aspirants must be in regular service for at least two years prior to applying. Candidates must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Besides, aspirants also need to have a valid GATE score for admission.

Yes, the institute has achieved an excellent placement record over the past few years. During NIT Jalandhar placements 2023, 796 offers were made. Additionally, a total of 950 students were eligible for the placements, of which 701 students were placed in reputed companies. The NIT Jalandhar average package stood at INR 12.44 LPA, which was nearly 7% higher in comparison to 2022. Further, CSE students received the highest number of job offers, followed by ECE. The top recruiters of NIT Jalandhar in 2023 included Microsoft, Google, Zscaler, BPCL, Goldman Sach, Accenture, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, etc.

The total tuition fee for National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur MTech ranges between INR 1.4 lakh and INR 3.2 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates opting for hostel need to pay a separate hostel fee to avail the services. The hostel fee for MTech students is INR 64,000. For a detailed NIT Jamshedpur MTech fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the institute.

NIT Jamshedpur M.Tech admission 2024 will be based on the GATE scores followed by CCMT counseling. For NIT Jamshedpur M.Tech Admission 2024, GATE Registrations have started from August 30. The closing date of regular registration is September 29, 2023.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the pros and cons of pursuing M.Sc. at NIT Jamshedpur:

Pros:

* Excellent faculty: Faculty members are helpful, and their teaching quality is good. Most professors hold a Post-Doc degree in their respective subjects and are well-qualified.
* Research-oriented curriculum: The course design focuses on preparing students for higher studies (Ph.D.) and research, making it ideal for those interested in pursuing advanced degrees.
* Good infrastructure: The campus offers modern facilities such as air-conditioned classrooms, libraries with Wi-Fi, and single-occupancy hostels with amenities like lifts, Wi-Fi, and furniture.
* Decent placements: Although the placement record might not be exceptional, students receive decent offers from companies like EdTech, Physics Wallah, and others, with average packages ranging from INR6-12 Lacs per annum.
* Festivals and extracurricular activities: The college hosts various festivals and has multiple societies for extracurricular activities, providing opportunities for students to develop their interests outside academics.

Cons:

* Limited industry connections: As mentioned by several students, the college receives mostly educational background companies, and industrial background companies rarely visit the campus.
* No placements in Chemistry department: Unfortunately, the college doesn't seem to focus on recruitment in the Chemistry department, resulting in limited placement opportunities for students in this field.
* High competition: With over 90% of students getting placed from the college, competition for limited slots can be intense.
* Average hostel food: Students reported that the hostel food was not great, especially for North Indians who had to adapt to the local cuisine.

In conclusion, while NIT Jamshedpur's M.Sc. programme has its strengths, such as excellent faculty and infrastructure, it may not be the best fit for everyone due to limitations in industry connections and placements. However, for those interested in pursuing higher studies or research, it could be a suitable option.

In 2024, CSE was the most competitive specialisation. The rank for BTech CSE in Round 5 was 7944. Analysing the NIT Jamshedpur CSE cutoff 2024 with the last two years, BTech in CSE has shown a fluctuating trend in its Round 5 closing ranks.  Looking at the past three-year trend, the rank is ranging between 7944 and 9277. Aspirants securing rank between 7000 and 9000 have a chance of getting admission in the CSE course.

To get admission to various courses offered at NIT Jamshedpur, candidates need to qualify for the basic eligibility criteria along with national-level entrance exams. BTech is the flagship course of NIT Jamshedpur. BTech programme admission at NIT Jamshedpur is available through JEE Main, followed by JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. Tabulated below is the closing rank for various BTech specialisations:

Course	R5
BTech (Hons) in Civil Engineering	40903
BTech (Hons) in Computer Science and Engineering	7944
BTech (Hons) in Electronics and Communication Engineering	13080
BTech (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering	29147

NIT Jamshedpur specifies the minimum aggregate and qualification required to apply for a course. The basic eligibility for UG coures is Class 12 whereas graduation is required for PG programmes. Below is course-wise NIT Jamshedpur eligibility criteria:

Courses	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 with a minimum 75% aggregate
MTech	Class 12 with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST) and BTech in relevant discipline
MCA	BSc/ BSc (Hons)/ BCA of a minimum of 3 years with Mathematics/ Statistics or equivalent subjects with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA)
MSc	BSc in relevant discipline with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST)
PhD	Master's Degree in a relevant branch of Engineering/ Technology wth at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice.