Complete guide to NIELIT Ajmer — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Ajmer is a government institution established in 1988 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, originally as a Regional Institute of E-Learning and Information Technology (RIELIT). It is an autonomous scientific society mandated to promote education, training, and skill development in Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology (IECT).
Located at Village Kohda, Kota Road, Tehsil Kekri, District Ajmer, Rajasthan, NIELIT Ajmer offers a distinctive B.Tech programme in Computer Science & Engineering with specialisation in Internet of Things (IoT), Cyber Security, and Blockchain Technology — an emerging-technology-focused programme unique among GFTIs. Admissions are through JEE Main via JoSAA and CSAB counselling.
Beyond its B.Tech, NIELIT Ajmer is primarily a certification and skill development centre, offering the widely-recognised NIELIT O Level, A Level, B Level (equivalent to BCA, MCA, B.Tech respectively), BCA, and over 90 short-term and long-term courses in IT, AI, cybersecurity, data science, and electronics. Its ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications reflect its quality standards.
The institute offers an M.Tech in AI & Data Science and M.Tech in Computer Science (with VLSI specialisation) via GATE/CCMT. Its affordable fee structure — ₹50,000 per semester for B.Tech — makes it one of the most cost-effective central government engineering programmes in Rajasthan.
NIELIT Ajmer serves as a critical digital skilling hub for Rajasthan, accrediting over 500+ institutes across the state for NIELIT certification programmes. For 2026 admissions, it is best suited for students interested in IoT, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies within a highly affordable central government framework.
NIELIT Ajmer holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | Not Ranked |
| NIRF | Overall | Not Ranked |
| MeitY Autonomous Body | IECT | Recognised |
| ISO 9001:2015 Certified | Quality Management | Certified |
| ISO/IEC 27001 Certified | Information Security | Certified |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| US News Global | Engineering | Not Ranked |
| ARWU (Shanghai) | Overall | Not Ranked |
NIELIT Ajmer offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 3 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (IoT, Cybersecurity & Blockchain) | YES | — | — |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | — | YES | — |
| Computer Science (VLSI & Embedded) | — | YES | — |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | YES | — | — |
| Diploma in CSE | — | — | — |
| NIELIT O Level (Diploma in IT) | — | — | — |
| NIELIT A Level (Advanced Diploma in IT) | — | — | — |
| Cybersecurity Certification Programmes | — | — | — |
| Data Science and AI Short Courses | — | — | — |
| Electronics and Embedded Certification | — | — | — |
The fee structure at NIELIT Ajmer is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹50,000 |
| BCA Fee (per semester) | ₹30,000 |
| DCSE (Diploma) Fee (per semester) | ₹27,000 |
| M.Tech AI & DS Fee (per semester) | ₹70,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹12,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹13,000 |
| One-time Admission Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Library & Laboratory Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Total B.Tech per Year (approx.) | ₹1,15,000 |
| Total B.Tech 4-Year (approx.) | ₹4,00,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition and examination fees as per Government of India norms for all B.Tech, BCA, and diploma programmes.
EWS students may apply for central government EWS fee concessions and NSP scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal.
At ₹50,000 per semester, NIELIT Ajmer's B.Tech is one of Rajasthan's most affordable central government engineering programmes — total 4-year cost under ₹4 lakh.
Rajasthan state scholarships (Chief Minister's Scholarship, SC/OBC state schemes) are available for eligible Rajasthan domicile students.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for NIELIT Ajmer B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE (IoT, Cybersecurity & Blockchain) – General | 166,386 | 213,331 | 95,000 | 55,000 |
| B.Tech CSE (IoT, Cybersecurity & Blockchain) – EWS | 180,000 | 220,000 | 100,000 | 60,000 |
| B.Tech CSE – Female Only (General) | 195,000 | 240,000 | 110,000 | 65,000 |
| B.Tech CSE – Round 1 Opening Rank (General) | 47,166 | 60,000 | 30,000 | 18,000 |
| M.Tech AI & DS (GATE – General) | 357 | 323 | 270 | 220 |
| M.Tech CS VLSI (GATE – General) | 320 | 295 | 250 | 200 |
| BCA (Merit-based, no entrance) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DCSE Diploma (Merit-based) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank (JoSAA/CSAB GFTI)
2026 Expected Closing Rank
2026 Round 1 Opening Rank
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT Services | 28 | ₹4.8L |
| Cybersecurity & Networking | 16 | ₹6.5L |
| IoT & Embedded | 12 | ₹5.5L |
| Banking & Fintech | 10 | ₹4.5L |
| Government & PSUs | 8 | ₹7L |
| Data Science & AI | 6 | ₹8L |
| Telecom | 4 | ₹4L |
| Product & Startups | 4 | ₹10L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE (IoT & Cybersecurity) | ₹5.5L | 62% |
| BCA | ₹3.5L | 50% |
| M.Tech AI & DS | ₹8L | 75% |
| M.Tech CS VLSI | ₹7.5L | 72% |
| NIELIT A Level (Diploma) | ₹3L | 45% |
| NIELIT O Level (Certificate) | ₹2.5L | 40% |
| Cybersecurity Certification | ₹4.5L | 60% |
| Data Science Certification | ₹5L | 58% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹5L | ₹15L | 25+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹4.5L | ₹12L | 22+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹4.2L | ₹10L | 18+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹3.8L | ₹8L | 15+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹3.2L | ₹7L | 12+ |
NIELIT Ajmer's campus is located in the serene rural setting of Village Kohda, Tehsil Kekri, on the Kota Road in Ajmer district, Rajasthan. The campus features modern computer and electronics labs, a technical library, hostel facilities, sports grounds, and a cafeteria — all within a quiet, focused academic environment. Kekri is well-connected to Ajmer city (~45 km) and Jaipur (~160 km).
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NIELIT Ajmer has 2 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel | Boys | 120+ |
| 02 | Girls Hostel | Girls | 60+ |
NIELIT Ajmer focuses on applied research and skill development in IoT, cybersecurity, AI, and data science, aligned with MeitY's national digital skilling priorities. Faculty are engaged in developing industry-aligned certification standards and training modules for Rajasthan's workforce, while also pursuing funded projects in cybersecurity and AI applications.
NIELIT Ajmer encourages students to develop IoT and cybersecurity-based startups, leveraging its Rajasthan location within the Jaipur-Ajmer tech corridor and connections to iStart Rajasthan — the state government's flagship startup ecosystem with ₹500+ crore in supported startups.
The institute's entrepreneurship development programmes connect students with NASSCOM, Startup India, and MeitY's digital startup initiatives, with a focus on emerging tech ventures in IoT, blockchain, cybersecurity, and AI for government and enterprise applications.
NIELIT Ajmer provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Tuition & Exam Fee Waiver | SC/ST students for all B.Tech and diploma programmes | 100% tuition and examination fee waiver |
| EWS Fee Concession | EWS students meeting GoI income criteria | Fee concession as per MeitY norms |
| National Scholarship Portal (OBC) | OBC students meeting NSP income criteria | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
| Rajasthan Chief Minister's Scholarship | Rajasthan domicile with merit criteria | As per Rajasthan state government norms |
| Rajasthan OBC/SC/ST State Scholarship | OBC/SC/ST Rajasthan domicile students | As per state scholarship portal norms |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 board exams | ₹80,000 per year + ₹20,000 summer research grant |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (Ex-Servicemen) | Wards of ex-servicemen/paramilitary personnel | ₹2,500/month for boys, ₹3,000/month for girls |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh | ₹50,000 per year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000 per year |
| Merit-based Institutional Award | Top academic performers each year | Cash prize and merit certificate |
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Ajmer
Kekri, Ajmer, Rajasthan – 305408
India
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