# Is It Worth Travelling from Tarn Taran or Batala to Amritsar for an IT Course?
This is one of the most common questions students from Amritsar district ask us. The short answer: yes, if you're serious about an IT career. Here's the full honest breakdown.
The cost of commuting
From Tarn Taran (25 km) - Bus: ₹30–45 one way → ₹60–90 per day round trip - 5 days a week: ₹300–450/week → ₹1,200–1,800/month - 6-month course total commute cost: ₹7,200–10,800 - Commute time: 35–40 minutes each way
From Batala (40 km) - Bus: ₹55–70 one way → ₹110–140 per day round trip - Weekend batch (2 days): ₹220–280/weekend → ₹880–1,120/month - 6-month course total commute cost: ₹5,280–6,720 (weekend only) - Commute time: 50–55 minutes each way
From Majitha / Jandiala Guru (15–18 km) - Bus: ₹20–30 one way → ₹40–60 per day round trip - Monthly commute cost (5 days): ₹800–1,200/month - Very manageable — less than an auto to Amritsar city bus stand
The return on investment
MITS Academy's placement record for Amritsar district students:
| Course | First Job Salary (Punjab) | Break-even on commute cost |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Marketing | ₹12,000–16,000/month | First month of employment |
| Python Programming | ₹14,000–20,000/month | First month |
| MERN Stack | ₹18,000–25,000/month | First 3 weeks |
| Graphic Design | ₹10,000–15,000/month | First month |
If you spend ₹7,000 on commuting and land a ₹16,000/month job — you've earned back the entire 6-month commute cost in your first 2 weeks of employment. After that, every month is pure gain.
Weekend batch solves most of the problem
For Batala students especially, the weekend batch (Saturday + Sunday) means you only travel 2 days per week. ₹1,000/month in bus fares for a career that pays ₹18,000/month is a no-brainer.
Tarn Taran students in the weekend batch spend ₹800–1,000/month on buses for 6 months = ₹4,800–6,000 total. That's less than one month's starting salary.
What students from small towns actually say
Students from Tarn Taran, Batala, Majitha, and Jandiala Guru who have completed MITS courses consistently say the commute felt insignificant once they were placed. Two common themes:
"The bus from Tarn Taran was annoying for the first 2 weeks. By month 3, I wasn't thinking about it — I was thinking about my projects." — MITS Amritsar, Python batch, 2025
"My local centre in Batala was teaching 2019-era stuff. MITS was teaching ChatGPT integration and GitHub Copilot. That difference was worth any bus ride." — MITS Amritsar, Digital Marketing batch, 2025
Remote options reduce commute further
Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, and Data Analytics can be done largely remotely from Tarn Taran or Batala — with a Saturday Amritsar visit once every 2 weeks. That brings commute cost down to ₹200–400/month.
The real question
It's not "is the commute worth it" — it's "what's the alternative?" The alternative is staying in Tarn Taran or Batala doing a ₹5,000 basic computer course at a local centre — and getting a ₹8,000/month job (if you're lucky) with a Tally certificate that most Amritsar companies don't take seriously.
25 km for an ISO-certified course with 800+ placements vs. a local centre with 0 verified placements — that's the real comparison.
Come see for yourself
Free demo every Saturday at MITS Amritsar. Many students from Tarn Taran and Batala attend the demo first to decide. No commitment needed.
- •Amritsar centre: SRK Mall, 2nd Floor, Mall Road → +91 90567 55115
- •10 AM every Saturday, no registration required
FAQ
Q1. How far is Tarn Taran and Batala from MITS Academy in Amritsar, and is the daily commute practical? Tarn Taran is roughly 25–30 km from central Amritsar and Batala is around 35–40 km, with direct bus and shared-auto connections making both under an hour by road. Most students from these towns either commute 3–4 days a week for scheduled batches or rent a PG in Amritsar for the course duration, which typically costs ₹4,000–7,000 per month in the areas near Mall Road. MITS Academy also runs weekend and evening batches, which significantly reduce how often you need to travel. Given course durations of 3–7 months, many students find the commute worthwhile once they weigh it against career outcomes.
Q2. What are the course fees at MITS Academy Amritsar, and does travelling add too much to the total cost? Course fees at MITS Academy range from ₹15,000–22,000 for short programming courses (Python, C++) to ₹38,000–60,000 for full-stack or AI/ML programmes lasting 6–7 months. If you add PG accommodation in Amritsar at roughly ₹5,000/month, the total cost for a 6-month AI & Machine Learning course would be around ₹70,000–90,000 all-in — still far below private engineering college fees for equivalent skills. Commuters from Tarn Taran or Batala who travel 3 days a week spend roughly ₹2,000–3,000/month on transport, which is a manageable add-on for most families.
Q3. What kind of salary can MITS Academy graduates expect from Amritsar or Punjab-based companies after completing a full-stack or digital marketing course? Fresher salaries in Punjab IT hubs vary by role: Digital Marketing graduates typically start at ₹12,000–18,000/month with local Amritsar agencies, while Full Stack (MERN, Java, Python) and Data Analytics graduates targeting Mohali-based product startups and IT companies can expect ₹18,000–35,000/month as freshers. MITS Academy has placed 800+ students since 2014, with stronger full-stack placements going to Mohali, Chandigarh, and remote Bangalore SaaS companies — where Data Analytics freshers can reach ₹6–12 LPA. Digital Marketing graduates also have a strong freelance track, with many students from small towns building ₹20,000–40,000/month freelance income within 6–12 months of course completion.
Q4. Are there any IT companies or job opportunities near Tarn Taran or Batala itself, or must graduates relocate? Tarn Taran and Batala are primarily industrial and agricultural towns with very limited IT employer presence, so most IT graduates do need to relocate or work remotely. Amritsar has a growing base of digital marketing agencies, web development studios, and BPO companies, while Mohali and Chandigarh offer the highest concentration of IT jobs in Punjab — a 2–2.5 hour commute from Batala, making relocation the practical choice. Remote-friendly courses like Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, and GenAI/Prompt Engineering are especially well-suited for students from smaller towns, as they open up remote work opportunities that remove the need to relocate at all.
Q5. Is MITS Academy in Amritsar a recognised and certified institute, or should I look at options in Chandigarh or Mohali? MITS Academy is ISO 9001:2015 certified, MSME registered, and Startup India recognised — making it one of the most formally accredited IT training institutes in Punjab outside the Chandigarh tri-city area. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 1000+ Amritsar reviewers, which is significantly higher than most Chandigarh-area institutes of similar fee range. For students from Tarn Taran and Batala, Amritsar is considerably closer than Mohali or Chandigarh (which add 1.5–2 hours to the commute), making MITS Academy a strong value proposition without the extra travel burden.
Q6. Kya Tarn Taran ya Batala se Amritsar travel karna IT course ke liye sach mein worth it hai, ya phir online seekh lena better hota? Amritsar travel karna worth it hai agar aap structured learning environment aur real placement support chahte hain — online courses mein self-discipline ki zaroorat hoti hai aur most free platforms job guarantee nahi dete. MITS Academy ke in-person batches mein live project work, mock interviews, aur direct recruiter connections milte hain jo online courses mein rarely milta hai. Agar commute mushkil lage toh MITS ke weekend batches ya PG stay option ko consider karein — 6 months ki investment, lifetime ka career change ho sakta hai.