Jorhat Engineering College: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Ranking & Jorhat Campus Life

About Jorhat Engineering College - [JEC] Jorhat

Jorhat Engineering College, established in 1960 by the Government of Assam, operates as a government engineering college in Jorhat, Assam. Affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University, it delivers AICTE-approved undergraduate and postgraduate programs in core engineering disciplines.

The college provides B.Tech courses in Civil, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical Engineering, alongside M.Tech in Civil (Design of Civil Engineering Structures) and Electrical (Instrumentation and Control), plus MCA. It maintains a training and placement cell for industrial training and campus recruitment, with active PhD offerings across departments.

Key Highlights

Parameter	Details
Full Name	Jorhat Engineering College
Established	1960
Type	Government
Affiliation	Assam Science and Technology University
Approved By	AICTE
Courses	5 UG + 3 PG + PhD
Popular Programmes	B.Tech Civil Engineering, B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, B.Tech Electrical Engineering, B.Tech Instrumentation Engineering, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
Fee Range	₹44,000/year
Website	jecassam.ac.in

Admission Dates 2026

Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) admits undergraduate B.Tech students through the Assam Combined Entrance Examination (Assam CEE) and accepts postgraduate applicants (M.E./M.Tech, MCA) via relevant national/state exams such as GATE or ASTU-conducted tests for PG programs and institute/Government counselling where applicable; the college posts official notices on its website for application, merit list and counselling schedules.Jorhat Engineering College’s official admission page lists eligibility and admission rules for its programs.

Programme	Event	Date
BTech	Assam CEE — Counselling Date (Counselling round referenced for admissions 2025)	18 July 2025

Admission Process

Jorhat Engineering College admissions for B.Tech occur through Assam Common Entrance Examination (CEE) conducted by Directorate of Technical Education, Assam, followed by centralized counseling. M.Tech admissions require Jorhat Engineering College PG Entrance Examination (MTAT), and MCA through Assam JMEE. Lateral entry to B.Tech is available via Polytechnic Lateral Entrance Examination.

B.Tech Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Appear for Assam CEE conducted by Directorate of Technical Education, Assam.
2. Qualify in Assam CEE and check merit list on dte.assam.gov.in.
3. Participate in centralized counseling as per schedule on dte.assam.gov.in.
4. Select Jorhat Engineering College and branch during choice filling.
5. Report to college for document verification and fee payment.

M.Tech Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Download MTAT 2025 application form from jecassam.ac.in.
2. Fill and submit application form online via link on jecassam.ac.in.
3. Appear for MTAT entrance exam at Jorhat Engineering College.
4. Check result of M.Tech Admission Test on jecassam.ac.in.
5. Report for document verification and admission confirmation.

MCA Admission

Steps to Apply

1. Appear for Assam JMEE conducted by Directorate of Technical Education, Assam.
2. Qualify in Assam JMEE and check merit list on dte.assam.gov.in.
3. Participate in counseling for MCA seats.
4. Select Jorhat Engineering College during choice filling.
5. Report to college for document verification and fee payment.

Eligibility Criteria & Fees

Programme	Qualification	Entrance Exam	Min %	Fees (per year)
B.Tech	10+2 PCM	Assam CEE	50%	₹11,000
M.Tech	B.Tech relevant field	MTAT	50%	₹10,000
MCA	Graduation	Assam JMEE	50%	₹33,000

Documents Required

• 10th and 12th mark sheets and pass certificates
• Assam CEE/JMEE/MTAT rank card and admit card
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC if applicable)
• Domicile certificate of Assam
• Transfer certificate from last institution
• Migration certificate (if applicable)
• Medical fitness certificate
• Passport-size photographs

Cutoff 2025

Jorhat Engineering College BE cutoffs through Assam-CEE show competitive ranks for General category at 538-1375 in final rounds, rising to 2275 overall, with OBC at 2321, SC at 2067, and ST categories higher. Trends indicate CSE and core branches like Civil (4596), Instrumentation (5451), Electrical (5912), and Mechanical (5927) have tighter ranks in early rounds, widening later based on seat availability and category reservations.

Exam	Branch/Course	General	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Assam-CEE	BE (Overall)	538-1375	661-1210	947-981	1142-2415	357-454
Assam-CEE	Civil Engineering	4596
Assam-CEE	Instrumentation Engineering	5451
Assam-CEE	Electrical Engineering	5912
Assam-CEE	Mechanical Engineering	5927

Placements 2025

Jorhat Engineering College’s official placement page reports department-wise placement counts and lists a consistent highest package of ₹13 LPA with an average/typical package figure shown as ₹3.6 LPA on the institute’s placement summary for 2025 data, driven largely by CSE and core-recruiter activity on campus.JEC’s placements show strong departmental variation: CSE records high placement numbers while core branches have lower absolute placements but regular PSU/industry hires.

Placement Statistics

Parameter	Value
Highest Package	₹13 LPA
Average Package	₹3.6 LPA
Median Package	₹3.6 LPA
Placement Rate	Varies by branch (see branch-wise table)
Students Placed	See branch-wise totals on official page
Companies Visited	13 (as listed in official placement summary)

Top Recruiters

IT: TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro (listed as campus recruiters on the institute’s placement page)

Core: Oil India Limited (OIL), Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), Vedanta (listed on the institute’s placement page)

Branch-wise Placement

Branch	Highest	Average	%Placed
Civil	₹13 LPA	₹3.6 LPA	17/75 placed (per official counts)
Mechanical	₹13 LPA	₹3.6 LPA	56/90 placed (per official counts)
Electrical	₹13 LPA	₹3.6 LPA	21/60 placed (per official counts)
Computer Science & Engineering	₹13 LPA	₹3.6 LPA	52/60 placed (per official counts)
Instrumentation	₹13 LPA	₹3.6 LPA	5/30 placed (per official counts)
MCA	₹3.6 LPA	₹3.6 LPA	4/30 placed (per official counts)

Rankings & Accreditations

Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) is listed in the NIRF 2025 data capture and submitted for the NIRF Engineering ranking process but JEC does not appear in the published NIRF 2025 top 100 ranked engineering institutions or the official NIRF ranked lists with a numeric position for 2025 on the public NIRF pages consulted; the college’s NIRF submission document is available on the college website (JEC) which confirms participation in NIRF 2025 data submission.

NIRF 2025

Category	Rank	Score
Engineering (published list)	Not ranked in top 100

Accreditations

• NAAC: A+ (Valid till 2028) — NAAC A+ accreditation for Jorhat Engineering College is shown on the college website accreditation documents (JEC official site).
• NBA: Undergraduate engineering programmes (specific programmes accredited by NBA are listed on the JEC official accreditation pages).

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Jorhat Engineering College provides institute-level fee waivers for economically weaker sections, persons with disabilities, single parent students, and reserved categories, alongside government scholarships via NSP for North Eastern Region students including NEC Merit Scholarship and Ishan Uday. Approximately 50% of students benefit from these aids targeting merit, need, and specific categories like SC/ST/OBC. Applications process through the college Scholarship Cell and NSP with deadlines typically July-October.

Institute Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount
Persons with Disability	Students with 40%+ disability; Disability certificate required	₹Full/partial fee waiver (up to 100%)/year
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	Family income < ₹8 lakh; General category; EWS certificate	₹25-50% fee concession/year
Single Parent Students	Raised by single parent; Financial hardship; Income certificate	₹20-40% fee reduction/year
Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC) Deserving Students	Reserved category with good academic record; Caste/income certificate	₹Up to 50% waiver/year

Government Scholarships

Scheme	For	Amount	Portal
Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)	Students from North Eastern Region; Merit-based	₹10,000-20,000/year	NSP
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER	NER students in technical courses	₹7,800/month	NSP
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for SC Students	SC students	₹Full tuition + maintenance/NSP

Comparison

Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) is compared with peers that students commonly consider in Assam: National Institute of Technology Silchar (NIT Silchar) and Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati — all are established public engineering institutions in Assam/NE India with similar undergraduate offerings and placement/entrance paths, making them natural peers for choice and comparison.These three are compared because they are public engineering colleges in Northeast India that admit students through national/state entrance processes, offer core engineering branches at UG level, and are commonly evaluated together by applicants from Assam and neighbouring states.

Parameter	Jorhat Engineering College - [JEC] Jorhat	National Institute of Technology Silchar	Assam Engineering College, Guwahati
Type	Government (State engineering college)	Government (Institute of National Importance - NIT)	Government (State engineering college)
Established	1960	1967	1955
NIRF 2025	Ranked in NIRF engineering list (Submitted data; institution code IR-E-C-8406)	Ranked 50 in NIRF Engineering 2025	Ranked in NIRF Engineering 2025 (listed under state engineering colleges)
NAAC	NAAC accreditation (grade listed on institute submissions)	NAAC A (grade available on NIT Silchar official/NIRF profile)	NAAC accreditation (grade shown on college official profile)
Fee (Total)	₹0.42L (approx. typical 4‑year UG total tuition as per NIRF submission figures)	₹1.4L (approx. total tuition for B.Tech over 4 years for NIT category students)	₹0.5L (approx. total tuition for 4‑year UG)
Highest Package	₹1.3 LPA (highest reported placement figure in public placement summaries)	₹37.5 LPA (highest package reported in recent placement reports)	₹10 LPA (highest recorded in recent placement summaries)
Average Package	₹3.0 LPA (placement overview average reported by institute summaries)	₹6.5 LPA (average CTC reported in NIT Silchar placement report)	₹4.0 LPA (average from recent placement summaries)

Key Strengths

• Jorhat Engineering College - [JEC] Jorhat: Long-established state engineering college with strong regional reputation, focused UG branches (Civil, Mechanical, ECE/CSE/Electrical/Instrumentation) and low tuition for in‑state students (state-supported); active participation in NIRF data submission and state counselling (Assam CEE/JEE as applicable).
• National Institute of Technology Silchar: Institute of National Importance with stronger national ranking, larger research footprint, higher placement packages and national-level intake through JEE Main, plus more postgraduate and research programmes.
• Assam Engineering College, Guwahati: Oldest engineering college in Assam with broad alumni network, diversified departments and substantial industry engagement in Guwahati, serving as a key state-level technical education centre.

Campus & Infrastructure

Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) campus is located on the outskirts of Jorhat city with an established engineering campus containing academic blocks, workshops and hostel complexes spread across a compact campus serving teaching, laboratories and student housing needs. The institute operates multiple hostels (8 boys’, 2 girls’) and on-campus academic facilities managed through the college administration.Jorhat Engineering College official website: https://jecassam.ac.inJEC campus is situated near Jorhat town in Assam and comprises academic buildings, workshops and hostel blocks on a compact campus managed by the college administration (Jorhat Engineering College official website).https://jecassam.ac.in

Campus Details

Parameter	Details
Location	Jorhat, Assam (near Jorhat town)

Academic Facilities

• Library: Details listed on official site
• Labs: Workshops and departmental laboratories
• Classrooms: Academic and departmental classrooms

Hostel

Type	Capacity	Fee/Year
Boys	8 hostels	₹6,000
Girls	2 hostels	₹6,000

Other Facilities

• Hostel allotment portal with per-hostel seat counts listed
• On-campus mess with specified admission/seat-rent payment procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

What entrance exam is needed for BTech admission at JEC Jorhat?

Assam CEE is the entrance exam for BTech admission. Candidates must be 17-21 years old as of August 1, with relaxation for SC/ST. Application fee is INR 2,000 via online mode.

What are the closing ranks for BTech branches in recent Assam CEE rounds?

Computer Science closed at rank 1375 in round 3, Electrical at 738, Civil at 1666, Mechanical at 2275, and Instrumentation at 1927. Ranks vary by counseling round.

What is the total fee for BTech at JEC Jorhat?

Total BTech fee is INR 44,000 for the course duration. Admission requires INR 2,000 application fee paid online during Assam CEE process.

What is the annual hostel fee and mess cost at JEC?

Hostel fee is Rs 8,000 per year with monthly mess fees of Rs 2,000-2,500. Rooms are shared by four students with 24-hour electricity and Wi-Fi.

How many hostels are there and are they separate for boys and girls?

There are 10 hostels: 8 for boys and 2 for girls. New SC/ST hostel is under construction with merit-based admission during college registration.

What BTech branches does JEC Jorhat offer and their intake?

Civil Engineering admits 75 students, Mechanical 90, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, and Instrumentation Engineering also offered. Affiliated to Assam Science and Technology University.

Does JEC have MCA and MTech programs?

Three-year MCA for 30 students since 1987. MTech in Civil, Electrical (Instrumentation and Control), with 18 seats in Electrical & Instrumentation.

What facilities are in Hostel 5 at JEC?

Hostel 5 has 68 rooms with 2 boarders each, TV, gymnasium, table-tennis, refrigerator, water cooler, scanner, and printer. Established in 1969 as the largest boys hostel.

What is the placement rate and which branches get placed?

Placement rate is 20-30 percent overall. CS department has good placements, while Mechanical, Civil, Electrical get PSU opportunities through campus cell.

Does JEC organize industrial training?

Training and placement cell offers one-month industrial training for pre-final year students after sixth semester. Coordinates campus interviews for final-year students.

What labs and workshops are available at JEC?

Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical labs, plus workshops with machine, fitting, automobile, foundry shops. Well-equipped for production systems and robotics.

What sports facilities does JEC Jorhat have?

Football and cricket fields, badminton and volleyball courts, gymnasium. NCC squadron active, with inter-hostel tournaments especially football in Hostel 5.

Is Wi-Fi and internet available in hostels?

Hostels provide Wi-Fi and internet connection. Campus has 24x7 LAN facility for constant access to resources in rooms and common areas.

What transport options does the college provide?

College owns three buses running daily from campus to main town. Shuttle service available for students commuting within Jorhat.

Are there clubs or cultural activities at JEC?

Hobby clubs, NCC, sports and cultural facilities. Hostels like Hostel 5 publish magazines SIFUNG, KUNHIPAAT, ANGIKAAR for creativity.

What is the food quality like in JEC mess?

Mess offers veg and non-veg options with chicken twice weekly. Food quality is average, lacking variety in green vegetables.

Does JEC have a training and placement cell?

Yes, dedicated cell coordinates industrial training and campus placements. Organizes interviews by prospective employers for final-year students.

Is there a gym and medical facilities on campus?

Gymnasium available in hostels and campus. Hospital/medical facilities, ambulance services, and water treatment plant provided.

What PG accommodations are near JEC if hostel not available?

Nearby PGs cost Rs 5,000-7,000 monthly with single or double occupancy. Available for girls facing limited hostel seats.