IIIT Kottayam UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 2025

Candidates aspiring to enrol in 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 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.

According to unofficial online sources, a large share of IIIT Kottayam alumni is working in the Engineering sector with a 46% share. The other top sectors that involve the majority of alumni are Education and Information Technology. The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is depicted in the below pie chart:

NOTE: The sectors involved in the 'Others' category are Arts and Design, Media and Communication, Business Development, Product Management, and Human Resources. 

The table given below compares the 2023 placement statistics of IIIT Kottayam with other closely ranked IIITs:

NOTE: The 2024 placement data for other IIITs has not been released. Hence, 2023 statistics have been compared in the above section.

IIIT Kottayam's admission process for all courses is completely online. Candidates willing to take admission to any particular programme at IIIT Kottayam must fill out the application form through the following websites:

• BTech aspirants must fill out the JEE-Main application form through the National Testing Agency (NTA) official website (nta.ac.in). Read more
• MTech aspirants need to sit and appear IIIT Kottayam Written Test + Interview

Candidates aspiring enrol in BTech programme at the IIIT Kottayam must fulfil the following requirements:

• The candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Maths with a minimum of 75% aggregate.
• Candidates must take the JEE-Main exam based on which they will be selected for the counselling round through JoSAA.
• Candidates according to their JEE-Main rank will get their BTech specialisation followed by document verification and fee payment for final seat allotment.

Candidates seeking admission to the IIIT Kottayam courses must fulfil the eligibility and selection criteria established by the institute. Given below are the eligibility and selection process for some of the most opted courses offered at IIIT Kottayam.

Selected candidates will be required to the admission cell at IIIT Kottayam for document verification and fee payment leading to final seat allotment.

PhD in Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Kottayam is a three year course at the Doctorate level. The total tuition fee for IIIT Kottayam Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering is INR 1.35 Lakh. Apart from the tuition fee, there is a hostel fee of amount INR 88,200 that students are required to pay in addition to the tuition fee. To get admitted to IIIT Kottayam PhD in Computer Science and Engineering course, applicants must meet the entry requirements, i.e., graduation with 60% aggregate.

Yes, IIIT Kottayam offers a two-year full-time M.Tech programme across three specialisations. Candidates willing to take admission to the M.Tech programme at IIIT Kottayam, candidates are required to fill out the application fee through IIIT Kottayam official website by paying the registration fee. Candidates based on their marks in the qualifying examination will have to take the written test and interview conducted by the IIIT Kottayam.

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.

Here is the list of documents required for completing the JEE-Main application process.

• Valid email id and mobile number
• Academic details related to the Class 10 and Class 12 qualifying exams
• Scanned copy of the category certificate (if applicable)
• Scanned copy of the 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

The number of individual placements has increased year-on-year from 2022 to 2024. However, a fluctuating trend was observed in the total number of offers made. For better clarity refer to the table below showcasing the IIIT Kottayam placement trends:

IIIT Kottayam cutoff 2024 has been released across various specialisations in opening and closing ranks. IIIT Kottayam BTech cutoff 2024 ranged between 31235 and 34561 for the General AI category candidates, wherein BTech in CSE is the most competitive course. The easiest BTech specialisation to secure admission in is B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering. For a detailed IIIT Kottayam branch-wise cutoff 2024, candidates can refer to the table below for the Round 1 cutoff. The cutoff mentioned below is for the General category under the AI Quota.

IIIT Kottayam has vibrant campus of students. The institute offers all the necessary facilities to the students and organises cultural events. The campus offers round the clock medical facility. IIIT Kottayam has seperate hostel for boys and girls with all facilities such as common rooms, Wi-Fi, recreational center, and others. The institute has various clubs and studnets can take part in these activies and showcase their talent. 

IIIT Kottayam is good. Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kottayam was established as an institute of national importance under the IIIT PPP Act, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Kottayam IIIT offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD courses to students across the Engineering and various other streams. IIIT Kottayam was established in 2015 and is the best-ranked college present in India. The seats are limited so apply early. Prepare well for the entrance exams as the competition is high and the seats available are limited.

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:

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

The table below compares the placement percentage and highest package offered during IIIT Pune and IIIT Kottayam placements 2023:

NOTE: The 2024 placement statistics for IIIT Pune have not been released. Henceforth, the 2023 placement data is compared.

IIIT Kottayam has released its placement statistics 2023. The highest domestic package and the highest international package offered during placements 2023 stood at INR 58.93 LPA and INR 23 LPA, respectively. The average package offered during IIIT Kottayam placements 2023 was INR 14.32 LPA. Further, a total of 76 companies participated and a 100% placement rate was recorded during placements 2023. The popular recruiters of IIIT Kottayam in the past years were Amazon, IBM, Jio, Deloitte, Mindtree, etc.

As per the report till March 8, 2023,  84 individual placements were received and a total of 144 offers were made during IIIT Kottayam placements 2023. 

IIT Kottayam, the Indian Institute of Information Technology, is unique for its distinctive first-year curriculum that replaces traditional Physics and Chemistry subjects with web development and computer programming courses. Additionally, the institute offers French language classes in the first semester, providing students with a well-rounded skill set that aligns with the demands of the digital era. This approach equips students with modern-day technological skills and enhances their problem-solving abilities, setting them apart from other institutions. Also, the college infrastructure is very good.