Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering and Technology (JDIET) is a private autonomous engineering institute, which is located in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. It was founded in 1996, is affiliated with Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, has received accolades from the All India Council on Technical Education (AICTE), and has also been rated with a grade of A by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra. The institute is distributed on a 17-acre campus with an advanced 2.95 lakh sq. ft. infrastructure.
Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering and Technology has various undergraduate B.Tech courses with numerous specializations, with a total intake capacity of 390 students. JDIET offers majors in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Textile Engineering. The B.Tech is a 4-year program. Students of the Open Category must possess 45% and the Reserved Category must possess 40% in PCM or PVM in their Higher Secondary Education, to be enrolled in this. Next, a student will need to secure a good score in MHT-CET or JEE, and lastly, he or she will need to attend the personal interview round.
The institute also has a central library with more than 50,000 books and other journals. Plenty of functional Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between the institute and industries and premier institutions also exist. It is also a recipient of Department of Science and Technology (DST) and AICTE research project grants.
The training and placement cell of JDIET is dedicated to giving students a chance to secure employment via campus recruitment and to help them acquire specialized training in technical, aptitude, and soft skills. JDIET is equipped with modern facilities, 67 laboratories, 4 workshops, and an in-campus solar power plant with a high-speed Wi-Fi network. The institute equally offers separate hostels, which are sufficiently furnished with modern amenities, a mess, boy and girl hostels, and CCTV surveillance to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.
Particular | Details |
University Name | Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering & Technology, Yavatmal, Maharashtra (JDIET) |
Mode of Education | Full-Time |
Departments | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Textile Engineering |
Courses Offered | B.Tech |
Popular Courses | B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
Mode of Admission | Entrance Exam (MHT-CET/JEE (Mains)) and Centralized Admission Process (CAP) |
Application Form Release Date | Varies by entrance exam |
Admission Date | Varies by CAP rounds, with the final cutoff date typically in September |
Approval & Accreditations | AICTE, ‘A’ Grade by DTE, Autonomous Status |
Selection Criteria | MHT-CET or JEE (MAINS) score, followed by CAP |
Placement | Over 1000 students have been placed in the last 5 years in companies like TCS, Infosys, Accenture, HCL, etc. |
University Type | Autonomous Private Institute |
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In Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering and Technology B.Tech programs, the process of admissions is mainly on the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) by Maharashtra State CET Cell. First of all, students have to take either the MHT CET or the JEE Main entrance test. Once the results are announced, the candidates are required to enroll on the CAP portal, complete their college and course choices, and upload their necessary documents to be verified.
The institute has a transparent mechanism according to the norms of the Government of Maharashtra. Institute Level has its own application requirements for the institute. All this, including online registration and reporting to the allocated institute to get final admission, works according to a schedule released by the Cell of State CET. The eligibility requirements of such programs are that the candidate must have successfully finished Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects and must have at least 45 percent (40 percent in reserved classes) aggregate marks.
Events | Date |
JDIET, Maharashtra Admission Start Date | Ongoing |
JDIET, Maharashtra Admission End Date | To be announced soon |
MHT CET Registration | Start Date: December 2025 Last Date: February 2026 Last Date with Fine: February 2026 Examination Date: April 2026 Result Date: June 2026 |
JEE (Main) Registration | Session 1: October - November 2025 Session 2: February 2026 Session 2 Examination: April 2026 |
They must satisfy the conditions stipulated by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra, to be eligible to take admission to the B.Tech programs at the institute. In the case of the first-year B.Tech, the candidate should have taken a Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as mandatory subjects with one of the following: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Technical Vocational subjects, or Computer Science.
It is necessary to receive at least 45 percent in these subjects combined and 40 percent if the candidate is from a backward class or has a disability and lives in Maharashtra. In addition, every applicant should possess a legitimate Mark in either the JEE Main or the MHT CET entrance examination. In direct second-year B.Tech admissions, the applicant should have a three-year diploma in the related engineering field with a minimum of 45 percent (40 percent in backward classes and PwD).
The institute and training cell helps to get the students employment in their top national or multinational firms. The cell undertakes numerous activities aimed at increasing the employability of students, such as specialized training sessions on technical skills, aptitude, communication and group discussion, and interview skills.
This entire training equips them for the recruitment drives on the campuses. JDIET is already reputed in terms of placements, and more than 1000 students have been placed in major sectors in the last five years.
The institute has also developed effective Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with different industries that enable the students to do industrial training, internship work, and project work. TCS, Infosys, Accenture, HCL, Tech Mahindra, L&T Infotech, and Wipro are some of the largest recruiting companies.
Though Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering and Technology does not offer a range of particular internal scholarships on its official website, students are advised to apply to a range of governmental scholarships provided by the Government of Maharashtra and the Government of India. These scholarships play a big role in providing financial aid to deserving students who belong to various classes. Students can apply under them using the Maha DBT (Maharashtra Direct Benefit Transfer) portal, which is a common platform to apply under different schemes. The scholarships are on the basis of Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). These scholarships are usually considered based on domicile, performance, and family income. The respective government portals have detailed information such as the start and end dates of the application and the documents required.
The Institute administration gives advice and support to students during the scholarship application procedure. JDIET offers fee waivers and scholarships to SC/ST/VJ/DT/NT(A)/NT(B)/NT(C)/NT(D)/SBC/OBC/SEBC candidates, who are notified by the government. Depending on the respective government departments and the exact concession to be given, as well as the eligibility conditions, applicants are required to submit the relevant certificates.