Established in 1960, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Jamshedpur (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jharkhand. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur (NIT Jamshedpur) is a large coeducational Indian higher education institution. National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur (NIT Jamshedpur) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NIT Jamshedpur also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.