IIT-Jodhpur’s CSE and AI-driven programmes most opted; here are the top choices this year

Among traditional engineering disciplines, Civil and Infrastructure Engineering recorded one of the strongest growth rates at 16.91 per cent, rising from 8,598 in 2024 to 10,052 choices in 2025.

IIT Jodhpur: These courses dominated student preferences this year (Image: iitj.ac.in)

Like most other IITs, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is the most preferred programme at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur. The course recorded 19,513 choices in 2025, up from 16,506 last year — marking an 18.22 per cent increase. The sustained high preference underlines the continued dominance of core computing disciplines, driven by demand in software engineering, systems design, and advanced digital technologies.

However, the fastest growth this year was seen in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, which registered a 20.17 per cent rise, with choices increasing from 14,233 in 2024 to 17,104 in 2025. The sharp jump highlights growing student interest in AI-led problem-solving, data analytics, machine learning applications, and interdisciplinary technology roles.

IIT Jodhpur has recorded a strong rise in student preference across a wide range of its undergraduate programmes in 2025, according to the latest Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) choice-count data.

Among traditional engineering disciplines, Civil and Infrastructure Engineering recorded one of the strongest growth rates at 16.91 per cent, rising from 8,598 in 2024 to 10,052 choices in 2025. The increase aligns with renewed focus on infrastructure development, sustainable construction, and climate-resilient engineering. Mechanical Engineering also witnessed a robust growth of 15.01 per cent, moving from 12,091 to 13,906 choices.

Electrical Engineering saw a healthy 14.05 per cent increase, with choices rising from 13,629 to 15,544, reflecting sustained interest in power systems, electronics, embedded technologies, and emerging semiconductor-linked domains. Chemical Engineering registered a 13.37 per cent rise, increasing from 9,859 to 11,177, reaffirming its relevance in industrial processing, energy systems, and research-driven manufacturing.

IIT Jodhpur Department-wise Choice Counts (2024-2025)

Subject	Choice count 2025	Choice count 2024
Chemical Engineering	11177	9859
Computer Science and Engineering	19513	16506
Electrical Engineering	15544	13629
Electronics Engineering	13265	—
Mechanical Engineering	13906	12091
Civil and Infrastructure Engineering	10052	8598
Bio Engineering	7119	6319
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	17104	14233
Materials Engineering	8199	7130
Physics with Specialisation	5902	5191
Chemistry with Specialisation	5559	4775

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A notable addition this year is Electronics Engineering, introduced as a new undergraduate programme. The course attracted 13,265 choices in its inaugural year.

Interdisciplinary and science-oriented programmes also posted steady gains. Materials Engineering grew by 14.99 per cent, from 7,130 to 8,199 choices, while Bio Engineering recorded a 12.66 per cent rise, moving from 6,319 to 7,119.

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Programmes integrating core sciences with engineering applications also saw notable increases. Chemistry with Specialisation rose by 16.42 per cent, from 4,775 to 5,559, while Physics with Specialisation grew by 13.70 per cent, increasing from 5,191 to 5,902 choices.

Overall, the JIC 2025 data shows IIT Jodhpur strengthening its position across disciplines, with CSE remaining the most preferred programme and AI and Data Science emerging as the fastest-growing, alongside strong momentum in infrastructure-focused and interdisciplinary courses.

Mridusmita Deka

Mridusmita Deka covers education and has worked with the Careers360 previously. She is an alumnus of Gauhati University and Dibrugarh University. ... Read More