B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering 

at IIT Palakkad, Palakkad

BTech at IIT Palakkad is offered under five specialisations namely Civil, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical and Electrical. Admission to these courses are entirely dependent on JEE Main exams, and the candidates need a minimum of 75% in their class 12 to be eligible for this programme. Each of the specialisations provided above has a total intake of 40 seats. So the total number of seats for the BTech programme is 200.

BTech course is offered in five specialisations at IIT Palakkad: Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Data Science Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Data Science is the new addition to the IIT Palakkad B.Tech programme which was introduced in 2022. The curriculum includes core courses that cover topics such as mathematics, Probability and Statistics computational thinking, data management, modelling and assessment, and ethics, providing a strong foundation in these subjects.

 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:

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.

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. 

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.

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, opening rank was 4531 and closing rank was 5162. 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 1532 and 8709. Admission to B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering in IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE Advanced. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

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:

The average package offered during IIT Palakkad BTech Electrical placements 2023 stood at INR 14.76 LPA. Further, the branch-wise average package offered during IIT Palakkad BTech placements is presented below: