Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology

Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology (JIST) is a premier government engineering college in Assam, established in 1971. Originally known as Science College, it was upgraded in 2008 to offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering and science disciplines.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Courses:

• B.Tech (Engineering):

  • Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

  • Power Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

• B.Sc (Science):

  • Physics (Honours)

  • Chemistry (Honours)

  • Mathematics (Honours)

  • Information Technology

Postgraduate Courses:

• M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

• Ph.D. programs in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics 

Admission Process:

• B.Tech admissions are through the Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE).

• M.Sc admissions are based on merit.

Campus and Facilities

• Hostels: Two boys' hostels and two girls' hostels with a total capacity of 390 students.

• Library: Over 11,000 books, journals, and magazines.

• Laboratories: Well-equipped departmental labs for practical learning.

• Sports Complex: Facilities for various sports activities.

• Transportation: Three buses connecting the campus to Jorhat city.

• Health Center: Dispensary with medical staff for emergency care.

Placements and Internships

• Placement Rate: Approximately 85%

• Average Salary Package: ₹5 LPA

• Highest Salary Package: ₹12 LPA

• Top Recruiters: TCS, Wipro, Cognizant

• Internship Partners: IIT Guwahati, BHEL, NEC

Student Life and Events

• Abeyaantrix: A national-level annual technical and cultural festival featuring workshops, robotics, quizzes, debates, games, fashion shows, and cultural nights.

• Student Activity Centre: Clubs and societies like Robotics Club, Electronics Hobby Club, Entrepreneurship Cell, and Google Developer Students Club.

• Extracurricular Activities: Regular events, workshops, and cultural programs to foster holistic development.