IIIT Kottayam BTech Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Selection Process, Placement, How to Apply

Starting the JEE Main preparation from class 11 or 12 is the best time. As JEE Main syllabus consists of topics from class 11 and 12, students can easily cover all the topics along with school. Students can begin by checking the topics that is covered in both school and JEE Main and give special attention to them. For all three subjects, study NCERT and also take help from reference books. Understand the concepts thoroughly and solve numerical problems. To crack JEE Main along with class 12, students should devote at least 2-3 hours for JEE beside class 12 studies. Regularly solve JEE Main mock test and solve previous year question papers to evaluate the performance.

Students can easily crack JEE Main. Exam if they make a study plan and follow a strategy. The first step to clear JEE Main 2025 is to understand the JEE syllabus and exam pattern clearly. Check which topics are asked in the exam and what are the types of questions. Identify the JEE Main topics that are similar to class 11 and 12 and start studying them along with the school classes. The second advice is to make a time table for your study. Ideally, 6-8 hours of study is sufficient for JEE Main. Students should choose a time which suits them best. They can study in night or morning or both. It is important that they give at least 3 hours daily specifically for JEE Main preparation. Selecting the right study materials/books is also very important for JEE Main preparation. It is advised that students begin their preparation by studying the NCERT books thoroughly and then advance to additional books. The most important advice in clearing the JEE Main. Is not to over-burden yourself with the preparation. Study regularly but also spare some time for your hobbies.

Candidates willing to take admission to the BTech programme at IIIT Kottayam must have passed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with a minimum of 75% aggregate. Also, the candidate should have a valid rank in JEE-Main exam based on which they can apply for the counselling process through JoSAA at IIIT Kottayam for the BTech programme. Selected candidates will be required to report to the admission cell at IIIT Kottayam for document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

NTA released the JEE Main application form 2025 session 1 on October 28, 2024. The JEE Main 2025 registration date was October 28 to November 22, 2024. JEE Main 2025 application form was available online on the website jeemain.nta.nic.in. As the JEE Mains 2025 exam will be conducted in two sessions, NTA will release session 2 application form on  January 31, 2025.

Candidates willing to take admission to the BTech programme at IIIT Kottayam must fulfil the following requirements:

• The candidate must have passed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Maths with a minimum of 75% aggregate.
• Also, candidates must have a valid rank in the JEE-Main exam based on which they can apply for the counselling process through JoSAA.
• Selected candidates will have to report to the admission cell for document verification and fee payment.

As per the cutoff list released by IIIT Kottayam for admission to its flagship BTech programme the closing ranks for BTech in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) for the year 2020, 2021 & 2022 were 605, 579 & 902, respectively. This clearly shows that the closing rank for the CSE branch at IIIT Kottayam has recorded a significant decline. Also, the closing rank for BTech in Electronics & Commmunication Engineering (ECE) recorded an excessive decrease. In addition to this, the closing rank for Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) branch with a slight decrease have been in the same slab.

NTA announced JEE Main 2024 dates. NTA coducted the JEE Main 2024 exam in two sessions. JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 was January 24 to February 1 while the second session was held from April 4 to 15. Candidates can check JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 and 2 on this page.  JEE Main 2024 application form session 1 was available from November 1 to December 4. For session 2, NTA released application form on February 2.

Yes, the candidate who secures 97% in Class 12 final examination is eligible for BTech at IIIT Kottayam. Candidates having their JEE-Main rank above the closing rank specified in the merit list released by the IIIT Kottayam can apply for the counselling process through JoSAA. Given below are the eligibility and selection criteria for the BTech programme at IIIT Kottayam.

Course	Common Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BTech	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Maths with a minimum of 75% aggregate	JEE Main + JoSAA counselling, DASA UG

The IIIT Kottayam the highest package offered during 2023 placements was almost 40% higher than the amount offered in 2022. The number of individual placements also increased from 67 in 2022 to 84 in 2023. On the contrary, a drop of almost 32% was recorded in the total number of offers made in 2023 when compared with 2022. The key highlights of IIIT Kottayam placements 2022 and 2023 for BTech,  MTech, and PG Diploma courses are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 42 LPA	- INR 58.93 LPA (Domestic) - INR 23 LPA (International)
Average package	INR 10.45 LPA	INR 14.32 LPA
Median package	INR 9 LPA	INR 11 LPA
No. of startups	9	20
Individual placements	67	84
No. of offers	212	144
No. of companies	105	76
Placement rate	88%	100%

NOTE: The 2023 placement data i.e. Individual placements and No. of offers is as on March 8, 2023. 

{Source: B.E. / B.Tech students & alumni}

Is B.E./B.Tech at IIIT Kottayam Worth the Investment?

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's what can be concluded:

Placement Trends:

* Consistent growth in placement trends over the years
* Around 90% of students secured placements in recent years
* Average package ranges from INR 12-14 LPA, with the highest package being INR 58.93 LPA
* Top recruiting companies include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and others
* Internship opportunities are also available, with around 60-70% of students participating

Faculty and Curriculum:

* Highly qualified faculty members with doctoral degrees from reputed institutions
* Relevant and industry-oriented curriculum
* Emphasis on practical skills and projects
* Course structure is similar to IIIT Hyderabad

Infrastructure and Amenities:

* Good infrastructure, including modern classrooms, labs, and libraries
* Fast and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity (with some restrictions)
* Access to recreational facilities, such as gym, TT tables, and badminton court
* Clean and comfortable hostel accommodations
* Adequate medical facilities and ambulance services available

Campus Life:

* Regular events, fests, and competitions are hosted on campus
* Active clubs and societies, including coding, cyber, and aid clubs
* Good sports facilities, including football, cricket, and volleyball courts

Overall, B.E./B.Tech at IIIT Kottayam appears to be a good investment, given the consistently improving placement trends, high-quality faculty, and modern infrastructure. However, students should weigh the pros and cons carefully, taking into account factors such as restricted Wi-Fi usage and limited night-life options on campus.

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: 

Course	Round 1	Last Round
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	8428	9558
B.Tech. in Information Technology	4817	5924
B.Tech. in Information Technology (Business Informatics)	5162	6587