B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering 

at IIIT Kalyani, Kalyani

Candidates applying for a BTech course need to have a valid score of JEE Main. Additionally, only the aspirants who have passed Class 12 with at least 75% aggregate can apply. Students can apply for JEE Main by visiting NTA official website (nta.ac.in). The applicants are shortlisted based on JEE scores and called for JoSAA counselling for seat allotment.

Aspirants who passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subject with 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST candidates) are eligible to take admission. Candidates must have the relevant documents for verification purposes at the time of form filling/admission.

Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For General category under All India, opening rank was 28928 and closing rank was 40528. Cut offs are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. Admission to BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Kalyani - Indian Institute of Information Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm in what category they are applying while checking for the cut offs.

The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Kalyani - Indian Institute of Information Technology for other than General category are - 57659 for OBC, 142628 for SC, 255595 for ST, 52381 for EWS, and 1037 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

IIITs are considered among the top engineering institutes of the country. IIIT Kalyani is hence a good option for BTech aspirants. The highest and average package offered during IIIT Kalyani BTech CSE placements 2024 stood at INR 44 LPA and INR 10.72 LPA, respectively. Further, the placement rate recorded during placements 2024 was 89.33%. I Check below what students has to say about IIT Kalyani BTech course:

The total course fee of BTech will include tuition fee of INR 7.2 lakh, hostel fee of INR 3.9 lakh, and one-time payment of INR 3,620. Additionally, some other fee components might also be added. Candidates are required to pay some amount at the time of admission to confirm their seat. Further, the given fee is from unofficial sources, hence, is subject to change.

IIIT Allahabad accpets JEE Main score for admission to the BTech courses. As per the IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2023, the Last Round closing rank for BTech ranged between 5924 and 9558, among which Information Technology was the most competitive specialisation. The Round 1 closing rank for BTech ranged between 4817 and 8428 for BTech. 

So, considering the previous year Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks, candidates seeking admission to IIIT Allahabad must secure a rank over and above 4800 and 9600 for the General ALL India category candidates. 

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the 2023 Last Round closing ranks for IIIT Allahabad to get an idea of the ranks required for all the BTech courses offered at this institute: 

The cutoff trend for BTech at IIIT Kalyani - Indian Institute of Information Technology has been decreasing in the recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech under General category for all India quota was 47769. In 2022, it decreased to 40528. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 60309 to 57659 for OBC, 171812 to 142628 for SC, 280965 to 255595 for ST, 54160 to 52381 for EWS, and 780926 to 1037 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for Engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however, the ranks are slightly different.

BTech admissions are based on procedures as set by the JoSAA and CSAB. BTech students are placed in top companies such as Infosys, ERICSSON, Wipro, Publicis Sapient, and others.

IIIT Kalyani's M.Tech course is provided in two specialisations Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and Advanced Communication Systems and Signal Processing. The curriculum of the M.Tech programme is set in such a way that it can prepare the students to take challenges in the areas of Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Security, the Visual Internet of Things, Information Processing, and Blockchain for various working professionals present in the IT Industry.

The right approach and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at IIIT Kalyani is all that is needed to ace JEE Main. While students who are serious about getting into an IIIT 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 Downloadable 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: