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.
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 |
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 |
Baramulla |
240 |
|
3 |
Jammu |
300 |
|
4 |
Jammu |
360 |
|
5 |
Awantipora |
240 |
|
6 |
Katra |
300 |
|
7 |
Baramulla |
120 |
|
8 |
Rajouri |
240 |
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.
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 |
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