Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Yogananda College of Engineering and Technology was started in 2013 and is situated in Gurha, Brahmana, Akhnoor Road, Jammu. This affiliated college approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) provides various Engineering courses at its wide open area of 5 acres. YCET has total enrolment of 883 students and has 19 faculty members. The college offers four BE programmes whose main aim is to avail the latest information and skills to the students into the respective fields.

YCET has all the necessary resources attainable for any academic work it may wish to undertake. At pressent, the college owns laboratories containing current instruments and application software so the students have practical training in their specialisations. Sports enthusiasts can access spacious football, cricket and volley ball fields and badminton and basketball courts. For the fitness enthusiasts, there is a well stocked gymnasium for those who love exercising to keep their bodies fit. The college library provides variety of resources to assist the college students in their educational endeavours. Both male and female students are free to secure comfortable Hostel facilities within the school precincts that provides a conducive atmosphere for learning and development.

The institute provides four B.E full time courses. The total duration of these courses are 4 years. Such programmes encompass BE in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The total intake of approved strength for all the courses is 330 seats which offers a big chance for students to become an engineer. 

At YCET the admission to the various professional courses is offered on the basis of the result of the Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BoPEE) which is a statutory body formed by the Jammu and Kashmir State Government. This helps to avoid, on one hand, cases where some candidates are favoured by the interviewer, or on the other – to give preference to candidates who have connections and can offer to help the interviewer get a good position in return. Steady membership of the college is limited and recognised by the BoPEE list of selected candidates which adds the institution to other reputable colleges in terms of academic integrity. This coupled with YCET’s vision and commitment in delivering quality education, their modern facility and faculty assure the opportunity of a successful employment of engineering knowledge and skills of students to improve their career prospects.