Established in 2008 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur) is one of India’s newer-generation IITs, rapidly emerging as a hub for advanced engineering education, research, and technological innovation. Spread across an expansive 852-acre residential campus, IIT Jodhpur is located on the outskirts of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and is known for its modern infrastructure, interdisciplinary learning culture, and strong academic ecosystem.
In the NIRF Rankings 2025, IIT Jodhpur is placed 27th in Engineering and 66th in the Overall category, reflecting its consistent national growth. The institute functions through 10 academic departments and 3 schools, offering a comprehensive range of UG, PG, PG Diploma, and PhD programs across Engineering, Science, Management, Humanities, and cross-disciplinary domains. The flagship programmes of the institute include BTech and MBA, which continue to attract some of the best talent from across India.
Admissions at IIT Jodhpur are strictly entrance-based, relying on national-level examinations such as JEE Advanced for BTech, GATE for M.Tech and PhD, and CAT for MBA. According to the IIT Jodhpur JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025, Round 6 closing ranks ranged from 2918 (CSE) to 15278 (Bioengineering), indicating high competition for core engineering branches.
The institute has also shown excellent placement outcomes, with the previous academic year achieving 92% placements, supported by strong industry collaborations and internship opportunities. IIT Jodhpur’s ultra-modern campus features well-equipped laboratories, a central library, computing facilities, research centres, seminar halls, sports complexes, and separate hostels for boys and girls, providing a holistic environment for academic and personal development.
A Glimpse into IIT Evolution & IIT Jodhpur’s Journey
The IIT system was conceived to accelerate India\s post-independence industrial and technological growth.
1950: IIT Kharagpur became the first IIT.
1959–1960: IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Delhi were established.
2008: The Government approved the creation of eight new IITs.
The same year, IIT Jodhpur (formerly IIT Rajasthan) was established, along with IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Patna, IIT Ropar.
2009: IIT Mandi and IIT Indore followed.
Today, IIT Jodhpur stands as a significant milestone in this national journey, contributing to India’s growth through innovation, research, and technology-driven education.
With its rapidly growing academic reputation, strong industry connections, and a future-focused learning environment, IIT Jodhpur continues to establish itself as one of India’s most promising and dynamic IITs.
