IIITs In India: B.Tech Courses, NIRF Ranking, Eligibility, Fees, Placements, Scholarships

Last updated on June 25th, 2021

The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) offer admission in B.Tech courses that deal with technical education related to Information Technology and Communication Studies. In total, there are 25 IIITs in India offering progressive education, with faculties from top IITs and NITs.

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Students often get confused between IIT and IIIT as both seem similar but IITs in India offer multiple engineering branches. On the other hand, IIITs mostly offer Information Technology related B.Tech courses like ECE, CS, IT, etc.

• However, both IIITs and IITs are among the top engineering colleges in India.
• To get into an IIIT, candidates are required to clear JEE Main exam and on the basis of AIRs, JEE Main Counselling is conducted.

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Fees at IIITs	Scholarships at IIITs
B.Tech Specializations at IIITs	Placements at IIITs

List of IIITs in India

In the NIRF 2020 ranking of top IIITs in India list, IIIT Hyderabad has debuted and also positioned first among the IIITs. Further IIITDM Jabalpur jumped to rank 81, the institute ranked at 75 in 2019, while IIIT Allahabad shifted to 103rd rank. However, it was ranked at 82 in 2019.

Below-mentioned is the list of IIITs in India, their rankings, and the number of courses and seat intake.

Name of IIITs	NIRF Rank 2020	B.Tech Seats	Total B.Tech Programs
IIIT Hyderabad (Non-JoSAA)	43	130	2
IIIT Guwahati	66	200	2
PDSM IIITDM, Jabalpur	81	300	3
ABV IIITM Gwalior	100	248	3
IIIT Allahabad	103	300	2
IIITDM Kancheepuram	182	420	9
IIIT Pune	Not ranked	120	2
IIIT Kota	Not ranked	180	2
IIIT Sri City	Not ranked	270	2
IIIT Vadodara	Not ranked	200	2
IIIT Nagpur	Not ranked	110	2
IIIT Kalyani	Not ranked	130	1
IIIT Lucknow	Not ranked	75	1
IIIT Dharwad	Not ranked	180	2
IIIT Bhagalpur	Not ranked	150	3
IIIT Bhopal	Not ranked	180	3
IIIT Kottayam	Not ranked	90	1
IIIT Ranchi	Not ranked	120	2
IIIT Una	Not ranked	160	3
IIIT Surat	Not ranked	120	2
IIIT Manipur	Not ranked	100	2
IIITDM Kurnool	Not ranked	120	3
IIIT Tiruchirapalli	Not ranked	60	2
IIIT Sonepat	Not ranked	90	2

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JoSAA Cut Off 2020 For Top 10 IIITs

Given below are JoSAA Cut Off Ranks of 2020 for two main B.Tech courses – CSE and ECE for some of the best IIITs. The opening ranks (Round 1) and closing ranks (Round 6) denote the ranks at which first and last seat was allotted.

Computer Science and Engineering (4 years)

Institute	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Atal Bihari Vajpayee IIITM Gwalior	3812	8722
IIIT Kota, Rajasthan	5342	22320
IIIT Guwahati	4996	21096
IIIT Sri City, Chittoor	13596	28394
IIIT Vadodara, Gujarat	9485	21250
IIITDM Kancheepuram	3955	17414
Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra IIITDM Jabalpur	7871	15413
IIIT Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli	1571	21358
IIITDM Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	9476	32039
IIIT Pune	7874	20999

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Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 years)

Institute	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
IIIT Kota, Rajasthan	19587	29813
IIIT Guwahati	5108	30601
IIIT Sri City, Chittoor	21692	35758
IIIT Allahabad	2152	9250
IIITDM Kancheepuram	12458	26675
Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra IIITDM Jabalpur	14248	24558
IIIT Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli	20351	33355
IIITDM Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	23848	40410
IIIT Pune	15564	25897
IIIT Surat	9504	31143

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B.Tech Course in IIITs through JEE Main

• B.Tech admissions in India are taken at the national and state levels with the help of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).
• JEE Main is a common entrance exam to offer admission to eligible students to different undergraduate programs at IIITs.
• The minimum eligibility to get admission to a B.Tech course is passing Class 12 with compulsory subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biotechnology/Biology and thereafter take JEE Main entrance exam.
• Candidates also have to fulfil the JEE Main Eligibility Criteria to be able to sit for the entrance exam. Generally, the candidates need to have at least 60% aggregate and in individual subjects taken together for admissions in IIITs in India.
• Finally, students who clear the JEE Main Cut Off (Qualifying) can appear for JoSAA Counselling and choose their desired IIITs based on the expected college cut off ranks.

The following courses are offered through JEE Main at various IITs in India-

B.Tech	4 years
B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree)	5 years
B.Tech and MBA (Dual Degree)	5 years

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IIITs in India: What is B.Tech?

• Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) is a four-year professional course, which is divided into eight semesters and is being offered in various IITs, IIITs, NITs and private colleges.
• The entire four-year course is divided into various academic activities such as seminars, practicals, lectures, projects/research work and industrial training.
• Teachings provided in first year are the same for all the B. Tech aspirants but for the second and third-year students, education is provided as per the chosen specialization.
• In the final year of study, the students are offered a choice of elective subjects and offered opportunities for industrial training as well.

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Differences Between a B.E. and B.Tech Degree

The main difference between these two programs is in regard to the course material provided and the orientation of the program.

The following table will help you seek a better understanding of the difference between these two programs.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)	Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
B.E. is a study based on theory. It is more theoretical and knowledge oriented.	B.Tech is a skill/data-oriented course and is more about application engineering.
B.E. deals with engineering aspects of Science.	B.Tech course include offering teaching related to all the technical aspects of Science
B.E. is designed to develop innovative types of equipment and useful technical gadgets in the Science and Technology sector.	B.Tech is focused on the principles of engineering and technology and helps improve the quality of teaching.

Both B.E. and B. Tech courses provide an opportunity to students to study the subjects of their choice. The courses are of a duration of 4-years and are spread across 8 semesters.

There are two types of engineering program offered at IIITs including:

• 3-year BE/B. Tech after Diploma in Engineering
• 4-year BE/B. Tech after Class 12

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IIITs in India – B.Tech Fee Structure

Name of IIIT	Total Fees (INR)
ABV- Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management Gwalior	Gen/OBC–Hosteller – 77,500 (per semester) Day scholar – 57,000 (per semester)	SC/ST–Hosteller – 37,500 (per semester) Day scholar – 17,000 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Guwahati	Gen/OBC – 66,400 (per semester)	SC/ST/PD – 57,400 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacture Jabalpur	Gen /OBC–Hosteller – 75,209 (per semester) Day scholar – 50,509 (per semester)	SC/ST–Hosteller – 35,209 (per semester) Day scholar – 10,509 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli	Gen/OBC – 1,26,250 (per semester)	SC/ST – 38,250 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur	Gen/OBC – 60,400 (per semester)	SC/ST/PD – 51,400 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kurnool	Gen/OBC – 75,209 (per semester)	SC/ST – 35,209 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kota, Rajasthan	36,000 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) West Bengal	49,000 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Haryana	49,000 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Himachal Pradesh	51,350 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Sri City, Chittoor District, Andra Pradesh	1,29,000 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT), Vadodara, Gujrat	83,000 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad	51,500 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing, Kancheepuram	75,209 (per semester)
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology Amethi(A Campus of IIIT Allahabad)	40,000 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow	67,000 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Dharwad	10,300 (per semester)
Indian Institute of Information Technology(IIIT) Kottayam	75,000 (per semester)

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Specializations Offered Across IIITs in India

Engineering programs in India are granted across various specialisations.

• Some of the prominent ones include Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering.
• Computer Science is one of the widely famous specialisations selected by many candidates who want to do B. Tech/ M. Tech programs at IIITs followed by Electronics & Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering respectively.

Have a look at the B.Tech, M. Tech and Dual Degree specialisations that are granted by IIITs in India.

B.Tech & MTech Specialisations	Dual Degree (BTech + MTech)
Computer Science Engineering	Computer Science Engineering with M. Tech in Systems Design
Electronics and Communication Engineering	Electronics and Communication Engineering along with MTech Communication and Systems Design
Information Technology Engineering	Information Technology Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering with Design and Manufacturing	Electronics and Communication Engineering and Design & Manufacturing; MTech in Signal Processing and Communication System Design
Mechanical Engineering	Electronics and Communication Engineering and MTech in VLSI Design
Mechanical Engineering with Smart Manufacturing	Electronics and Communication Engineering and Design & Manufacturing; M Tech course in VLSI and Electronic systems
Mechanical Engineering with Design and Manufacturing	Mechanical Engineering along with MTech in Advanced Manufacturing
Mechatronics Engineering	Mechanical Engineering along with M. Tech in Product Design
Smart Manufacturing	–

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IIITs in India – Placements and Salary Packages offered

IIITs in India organize placement drives for its students in two phases: the first phase starts in December first week while the second phase starts in January first.

• During the placement season of different IIITs, well-known companies visit the IIIT campuses to appoint the engineering and other graduates for different organizational roles.
• The average starting package of students in IIITs varies from INR 10-15 lakh per annum. However, the maximum salary package offered in the top IIITs in India is usually around INR 30 LPA annually.
• Some of the national and international companies like Google, Adobe, Qualcomm, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Tower Research, HSBC MathWorks, etc. take part in the placement drive to appoint engineering graduates for various job roles.

Top IIITs in India: Average vs Highest CTC

The tables below comprise data for the highest domestic CTC and average CTC offered at various IIITs by different companies. The data is taken from the final placement reports of the institutes.

Name of IIIT	Average Domestic Package (in INR per annum)	Highest Domestic Package(Per annum – in lakh)
ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABV-IIITM), Gwalior	14.58	42
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Allahabad	15.5	39
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Kancheepuram, Chennai	9.9	23
Pandit Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM)	7.3	20
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	4.77	10.5

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IIITs in India – Scholarships for Students

The Scholarship program offers financial awards to qualifying students shortlisted to pursue B. Tech from IIIT. To qualify for a scholarship, the applicants need to apply for AIEESE (Secondary) – 2021 and the merit-based scholarships will be granted to the students pursuing undergraduate (Engineering) degrees from top IIITs in India. The objective of the scholarship program is to encourage outstanding students to pursue academic courses from IIIT.

A few type of scholarship offered at IIIT Allahabad:

• Scholarship 1- 
  • Candidates are granted to the North East students whose family income is less than INR 450000.
  • These students are eligible for “Ishan Uday” Special Scholarship Scheme under, which offers an amount of INR 60000 per annum.
• Based on the academic merit and SOP (Statement of Purpose), 20 students from IIITs will be offered internships. Scholarships worth INR 10000/- for the entire duration (8- Weeks) is offered to the qualifying students.
• DLF Raghvendra Scholarship –
  • Scholarships worth INR 40000/ p.a. is offered to the students belonging to the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
  • The scholarship amount is offered till the completion of four-year graduate courses.
  • Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit and underprivileged status.
• Indian Oil Scholarship (IOCL) –
  • Scholarships worth INR 3000 per month are provided to students pursuing professional courses in Engineering.

Other Benefits at IIITs

IIIT-D also offers numerous scholarships and fellowships to B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD students. The amount of these scholarships is mentioned below:

Criteria	% Fee Waiver
Whose parents are below the line of poverty	100
Gross Income of parents is lesser or up to INR 6.0 Lakh p.a.	50
In case gross income of the parents varies between Rs.6.0 Lakh and Rs.8.0 lakh p.a.	25

In addition to the above mentioned scholarships, there are many other scholarships under different categories available for the students. These scholarships are offered to the deserving candidates based on their financial conditions and merit.

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Life of Students at IIITs in India

IIITs, as institutes, do not only focus on imparting knowledge of high technical quality but building an all-rounder personnel of the students studying there. Students here come to justify the meaning of consistency, determination and individuality.

• Co-curricular activities are an integral part of a student’s life at all the IIIT colleges and students are encouraged to take part in various inter IIIT/institutes sports events.
• Some of the facilities offered at all the IIITs include:
  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • Modern infrastructure
  • Student Accommodation
  • Campus Network
  • Laboratories
  • Library
  • Dining and Mess
  • Financial Assistance
  • Quiz club
  • Robotics Clubs and much more.
• With these facilities and beneficiaries associated with IIITs, they become a good option for the students to seek admission.
• In case they are not able to qualify JEE Advanced, students must not dishearten themselves and instead make a smart move to choose IIITs as their college.

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