IIIT Kottayam UG, PG, Doctorate, Certificate Courses 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.

The average package for the BTech programme during IIIT Kottayam placements 2023 was INR 14.32 LPA. Also, 100% placement rate was recorded during placements 2023 in which a total of 76 companies participated. In addition to this, the the highest domestic package and the highest international package offered during placements 2023 stood at INR 58.93 LPA and INR 23 LPA, respectively.

At the postgraduate level, the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kottayam offers MTech courses to students. For MTech, a candidate must pass BTech /B.E. /AMIE or MCA/ MSc/ MS degree in CS /IT / Mathematics/ Physics/Statistics with a minimum of 60% aggregate. Also, the candidates must be employed in any organisation at the time of applying for admission to various M.Tech specialisations.  Hence, be prepared for admission as soon as the application form opens.

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.

IIIT Kottayam offers a four-year full-time BTech programme across four specialisations. Given below are the BTech specialisations offered at IIIT Kottayam.

1. BTech in Computer Science & Engineering
2. BTech in Electronics & Communication Engineering
3. BTech in Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)
4. BTech in Computer Science & Engineering (AI & Data Science)

Candidate aspiring to take admission to the BTech programme must 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.

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.

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.

The number of companies for the 2024 drive stood at 86, almost 13% higher than in 2023. The number of startups has also increased from 20 in 2023 to 22 in 2024. The following table represents the IIIT Kottayam placement trends in terms of number of recruiters:

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.

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. 

The IIIT Kottayam CSE average package or the other placement data has not been released. However, the overall statistics have been disclosed. The table below depicts the important details related to IIIT Kottayam placements 2024:

IIIT Kottayam has experienced faculty members who are PhD, degree, and Diploma holders. Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kottayam is composed of world-class teaching faculty who are well-qualified and experienced. The courses are designed under the expertise of these faculty members. The college also invites faculty for guest lectures and also organises faculty and student exchange programmes.

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. 

JoSAA R3 Seat Allotment results are expected to release on Jul 12. Candidates seeking admission to IIIT Kottayam BTech course can refer to the below table having last year JoSAA R3 ranks for students falling under General- All India category for top 5 specialisations:

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:

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice. 

Yes, IIT Kottayam offer equal opportunity to students to apply for scholarships. For IIT Kottayam scholarship details, please visit the National Scholarship Portal or visit the official website of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kottayam.

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: 

Given below are the important factors; one is IIIT Kottayam BTech total tuition fee and its placement details based on which students can decide whether BTech at IIIT Kottayam is a good option for them or not.

IIIT Kottayam Tuition Fee

The total tuition fee is inclusive of many components such as admission fee, examination fee, caution deposit, and charges for many other facilities provided by the institute during the programme. The total tuition fee for the BTech programme at IIIT Kottayam is INR 9.6 lakh. However, the aforementioned tuition fee is collated from unofficial sources. Hence, it is indicative.

IIIT Kottayam Placements

The key highlights of IIIT Kottayam placements 2022 and 2023 for BTech,  MTech, and PG Diploma courses are tabulated below:

NOTE: In absence of specific placement data for the BTech programme, generic placement data is mentioned in the above table.

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