The admission process at IIT Jodhpur is designed to identify talented students for its UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD programs through a transparent system based on national-level entrance tests, merit, and interviews. Applications are accepted online for all programs, using a central portal or the institute’s website depending on the program.
All admissions at IIT Jodhpur are conducted online. For undergraduate (B.Tech), candidates must register for relevant entrance exams (JEE Main, JEE Advanced) on the official exam portals, take the exams, and later participate in JoSAA counselling by filling choices that include IIT Jodhpur. For PG (M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, PG Diploma), applications are typically submitted on the IIT Jodhpur official website after the respective entrance results are declared. PhD programs require filling out the institute’s dedicated online form and submitting supporting documents.
Offline applications are not accepted. Applicants create accounts, fill personal and academic details, upload scanned documents, pay application fees, and track status via dashboards.
Admission is based on performance in national-level competitive exams:
B.Tech: JEE Main → JEE Advanced → JoSAA counselling
M.Tech:Â GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
MBA:Â CAT (Common Admission Test)
M.Sc:Â IIT JAM
PhD:Â GATE/NET/JRF/CSIR or Institute-level written test plus interview
PG Diploma & Executive Programs:Â May have dedicated entrance/test, eligibility checked by IIT Jodhpur.
All entrance exams are typically online and conducted nationally.
For all programs, selection is merit-based, typically as follows:
UG (B.Tech):Â Rank in JEE Advanced, eligibility (75% in 12th, PCM), category, choice filling in JoSAA, cutoff scores
PG (M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, Diploma):Â Qualifying exam scores, academic record, interview, and counseling where required
PhD:Â Application review, written test (if required), interview, academic record, Statement of Purpose (SOP), and Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
Admission confirmation:Â Once selected, candidates pay requisite fees and verify documents for final enrollment.
The admission timeline for IIT Jodhpur varies by course:
UG (B.Tech):
JEE Main registrations: January & April
JEE Advanced: May
JoSAA counselling: June–July
Final admission & reporting: July–August
PG (M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc):
Entrance exam registrations: November–February
Exam dates: February–April
Institute application: March–April
Interviews/Counseling: May–June
Admission confirmation: June–July
PhD:
Rolling applications: By April (Semester I), October (Semester II)
Shortlist announcement: April/October
Written test/interview: April–May/October–November
Final admission: July–August/January
Candidates should check IIT Jodhpur’s and entrance exam bodies’ websites for exact deadlines each year.
Applicants should prepare scanned copies of the following documents for online upload and original documents for physical verification:
Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
Graduation/post-graduation certificates (if applicable)
Entrance exam scorecards (JEE Main/Advanced, GATE, CAT, IIT JAM, etc.)
Transfer certificate
Migration certificate
Income certificate (if required for scholarships)
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC or EWS, as applicable)
Proof of residence (Aadhaar/Passport/PAN)
Recent passport-size photographs
Character certificate
Statement of Purpose (PhD), Letters of Recommendation (PhD/PG)
Work experience certificate (required for executive/PG programs)
Signed NOC (for employer-sponsored/working professionals)
Any other documents as specified by IIT Jodhpur after initial review.
IIT Jodhpur’s admission process consists of registering for national entrance exams, applying online at institute portals, submitting documents, and participating in counseling/interview rounds. Selection is strictly merit-based, and only candidates who complete the online application and document verification are admitted to IIT Jodhpur’s regular, executive, and research programs each year.