Jorhat Engineering College

Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), established on October 10, 1960, by the Government of Assam, is the second government engineering college in the state and a leading technical institution in Northeast India. Affiliated with Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), JEC has been serving the region for over six decades.

The college's vision is to develop quality human resources for sustainable industrial and societal growth through excellence in technical education and research. Its mission includes imparting quality technical education at undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. levels, fostering innovation and creativity, and establishing effective interactions among industries, academia, alumni, and other stakeholders.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs (B.Tech)

JEC offers four-year Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programs in the following disciplines:

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Computer Science & Engineering

• Instrumentation Engineering

Admission Process:

• Eligibility: Candidates must be Indian citizens and permanent residents of Assam, having passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, securing a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST candidates) .

• Entrance Exam: Admission is based on the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Assam.

• Lateral Entry: Candidates with a 3-year Polytechnic Diploma from Assam can opt for lateral entry into the 3rd semester through the Lateral Entrance Examination.

Postgraduate Programs

• Master of Computer Applications (MCA): A three-year program initiated in 1987, focusing on computer applications and software development.

• Master of Technology (M.Tech): Two-year programs in Civil and Electrical Engineering, specializing in Design of Civil Engineering Structures and Instrumentation and Control Engineering, respectively.

Doctoral Programs

JEC offers Ph.D. programs in various engineering disciplines, encouraging research and innovation in technical fields.

Campus and Facilities

Located in Garmur, Jorhat, the college boasts a sprawling 78-acre campus equipped with modern amenities:

• Hostels: Separate hostels for boys and girls with facilities like mess, recreation rooms, and gym.

• Library: A well-stocked central library with access to digital resources.

• Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs for various engineering disciplines.

• Sports and Cultural Activities: Regular events and festivals like 'Phoenix' promote extracurricular engagement.

• Transportation: Bus services connecting the campus to Jorhat city.

Placements and Industry Collaborations

JEC has a robust Training and Placement Cell that facilitates industrial training and campus placements. Top recruiters include OIL India Limited, Vedanta, Hindustan Unilever, Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and IBM. The average salary package ranges from ₹4–7 LPA, with some students securing offers up to ₹24 LPA.