The Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test (JKCET) is a gateway for students who wish to take admission to undergraduate engineering programs in the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Candidates can apply to several government and private colleges that offer a variety of engineering specializations.

This article gives an in-depth description of JKCET 2025 participating colleges, their courses, the number of seats, and other important details.

Overview of JKCET Participating Colleges

Feature

Details

Exam Name

Jammu and Kashmir Common Entrance Test (JKCET)

Organizing Body

JKBOPEE (Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations)

Participating Institutions

Government and Private Engineering Colleges

Courses Offered

B.Tech, B.E., and other engineering programs

Admission Process

Based on JKCET rank and counseling process

List of JKCET 2025 Participating Colleges

Below is a comprehensive list of participating colleges that accept JKCET scores for admission:

S.No.

College Name

Location

Total Seats

1

Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Jammu

Jammu

300

2

SSM College of Engineering and Technology

Baramulla

240

3

Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology

Jammu

300

4

Model Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET)

Jammu

360

5

Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST)

Awantipora

240

6

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU)

Katra

300

7

University of Kashmir - North Campus

Baramulla

120

8

Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU)

Rajouri

240

Comparison of Key Metrics

A comparative analysis of key metrics of GCET Jammu, SSM College and Yogananda College shows significant differences in some areas. GCET Jammu, a public institute, enjoys the richest placement package of ₹10 LPA with a placement rate of 85% in 2024, indicating good industry connections and employment opportunities. In comparison, SSM College, a private college, has a maximum package of ₹8 LPA along with a placement rate of 75%, while Yogananda College, also a private one, has the lowest maximum package of ₹7.5 LPA and a placement rate of 70%.

As far as facilities are concerned, GCET Jammu tops the rating list with a weighted average score of 4.5/5, followed by Yogananda College in second place with a score of 4.2/5 and SSM College in third place with a score of 4.0/5. Laboratory facilities at all three institutions show a distinct variety, including: GCET Jammu, which effectively copies the offering of contemporary laboratories, SSM College, which keeps pace with modern laboratories, and Yogananda College which excels in providing laboratory facilities for research purposes.

Course Specializations Across Colleges

Specialization

Colleges Offering

Civil Engineering

GCET Jammu, SSM College, Yogananda College, IUST, SMVDU, BGSBU

Mechanical Engineering

GCET Jammu, Yogananda College, SMVDU

Electrical Engineering

GCET Jammu, Yogananda College

Computer Science

GCET Jammu, MIET, SMVDU, IUST, University of Kashmir, BGSBU

Information Technology

SSM College, University of Kashmir, BGSBU

Tips for Choosing the Right College

  1. Understand your interests: Choose a university that offers you courses that suit your desires.
  2. Check the placement record: Make sure the college offers excellent placement assistance.
  3. Visit the campus: If circumstances permit, students should visit the campus and then choose your facilities.
  4. Review alumni feedback: Listening to alumni can give you an idea about the college in a realistic way.
  5. Consider the location: The convenience the parents have and the surrounding environment the child has are usually the major factors for many students.

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