The institute was among the first eight Regional Engineering Colleges (RECs) and was formally upgraded to an NIT in 2002. It is fully funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

• Campus: A sprawling 341-acre lush green campus located in Adityapur, on the outskirts of Jamshedpur.

• Departments: It houses 11 departments spanning Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities.

• Rankings (2025/26): Consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in India, securing the 82nd position in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category.