B.Tech. in Civil Engineering 

at IIT Palakkad, Palakkad

IIT Palakkad offers various scholarships for its BTech programme, targeting students from diverse financial backgrounds. Some of the scholarships include:

• Full Fee Remission: Provided to students with an annual family income below 1 Lacs per annum, granting a full tuition fee waiver of INR 1 Lacs per semester.
• Two-Third Fee Remission: Eligible for students with an annual family income between 1 Lacs and below 5 Lacs per annum, offering a two-thirds tuition fee waiver of approximately INR 66,667 per semester.
• MCM Scholarship: Available for students with an annual family income below 4.5 Lacs per annum, based on their JEE rank. It covers the full tuition fee (INR 1 Lacs per semester) and provides INR 1,000 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester.
• SC/ST Scholarship: Open to students belonging to the SC/ST community with an annual family income below 4.5 lakhs. It includes waiving hostel accommodation and dining charges (approximately INR 27,000 per semester) and providing INR 250 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester.
• PwD Fee Waiver: Reserved for students holding a disability certificate, offering a full tuition fee waiver of INR 1 Lacs per semester.

For admission to the BTech programme at IIT Palakkad, candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 75% in PCM in Class 12. The selection process involves clearing the JEE Main and qualifying for the JEE Advanced, both national-level engineering entrance exams. The JEE Main evaluates candidates' knowledge and aptitude in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, while the JEE Advanced assesses their problem-solving skills. After qualifying in the JEE Advanced, candidates participate in the JoSAA Counselling, conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority. During counselling, candidates prioritize their preferred IITs and BTech specialisations, and seat allocation is based on merit and availability.

 Admission to BTech course is based on JEE Main, JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA Counselling. In order to apply for BTech at IIT Palakkad, students are required to apply via JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced application. 

1. Open the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) and click on the ‘Registration for JEE (Main) 2023’ link.
2. Fill the registration form with the required information followed by clicking on the 'submit' button.
3. Fill out the detailed application form and upload scanned images and documents.
4. Pay the application fees.

Documents required:

Before the JEE Main 2023 registration process, students must keep the following documents and information ready for a smooth application process:

• Valid email-id and mobile number
• Academic details related to the Class 10 and Class 12 qualifying exams
• Scanned copy of category certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned copy of PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned photograph and signature as per the specification mentioned by the NTA
• Net banking/ credit card/ debit card/ UPI details for application fee payment

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Technology programme at the IIT Palakkad, candidates must have passed their Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. They must have also secured at least 75% aggregate marks. Additionally, candidates must have qualified in the JEE Main and JEE Advanced. The eligibility criteria for admission may vary based on the category of the candidate, and candidates are advised to check the official website of IIT Palakkad for more details.

Candidates can check the JoSAA R6 closing ranks (CRs) on this page and on the JoSAA's official website, along with the R6 CRs of the last two years. Tabulated below are the JoSAA R6 closing ranks for IIT Palakkad cutoff 2022, along with 2021 and 2020 for the General category students, to get clarity on past year trends:

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, opening rank was 13417 and closing rank was 15714. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 20686 and 23260. Admission to BTech in Civil Engineering in IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

The Round 1 JEE Advanced cutoff 2023 was released on June 30 for IIT Palakkad admission to the BTech, Integrated BTech and BArch courses. For BTech in Civil Engineering, the Round 1 opening rank was 13086, whereas the closing cutoff rank stood at 14330 for the General All India category students. 

For 2022, cut off was 15714 for General category candidates in the All India quota for BTech in Civil Engineering at IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology. So, considering the previous year's cutoff with 2023, IIT Palakkad witnessed a declining trend for BTech in  Civil Engineering programme. 

The fee for the BTech course at IIT Palakkad is INR 8 lakh. However, candidates should be aware that there could be additional charges for food and lodging. It is important to note that the fee quoted earlier only covers the cost of tuition and may not include these charges. To be considered eligible for the BTech programme, candidates must have secured at least 75% in their Class 12 exams. The fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. 

 The right approach and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at IIT Palakkad is all that is needed to ace JEE Main. While students who are serious about getting into an IIT start preparing from Class 11, a prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:

• Choose the reference books wisely
• Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions). 
• Revise as much as possible
• Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
• Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
• To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology will release 6 rounds of JEE Advanced cutoffs for admission to B.Tech. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors: The JEE Advanced score of the candidate The category of the candidate The number of seats available in the course Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.