Founded in 1987, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Jalandhar (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NIT Jalandhar also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.