Though most of the areas in Rajasthan are considered as back ward areas as per education provisions, few of the areas in Rajasthan are full pledged with great educational opportunities. Jodhpur is one of those cities of Rajasthan which are blessed with reputed colleges. IIT colleges are one of those reputed institutes established in Jodhpur. It was established in 2008. IIT stands for Indian Institute of Technology. These are autonomous institutes and offers engineering as well as Management
Courses. The college got name and fame for the sophisticated equipment and for carrying out advanced research techniques.
Major courses that are offered by the IIT Colleges in Rajasthan are Bachelor, Post Graduate and Doctoral in Engineering and Sciences. Major programs are B.Tech, M.Sc., M.Tech., and Ph.D. offered in different disciplines. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering are few of the Specializations.
Passing in 10 + 2 with minimum 60% with the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is required for Bachelor Degree and also IITJEE score is considered for the admission in Bachelor degree. For Post Graduate Degrees in Engineering, Bachelor Degree in related subject and Score in the GATE are considered.
Engineering students find the roles in Government bodies like Indian Navy, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), ILBS, National Aeronautical Lab (NAL), CBEC, Civil Aviation Department, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), CRWC, Defence Research and Development Laboratories (DRDL), BHEL, HIL, BCPL etc.
Machinery production companies like automobile and auto part production, Defense Industry, Shipping industry, Rail Industry, Aviation related companies, Technology Centers, State Control Boards are also the major recruiters. Self employment is also highly suggested career option. Teaching is another best choice. Score in CSIR NET (National Eligibility Test) is a compulsion to settle as a Lecturer or Professor in colleges and Universities. The researchers in the field also go for the exam for the fellowship.