List of Courses offered by IITs in India

The Indian Institutes of Technology ( IITs) across India offer various programmes at the undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG) and doctorate (PhD) levels, majorly in the streams of Science, Engineering and Technology. Twenty-three IITs in India together offer over 250 Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes across various specialisations. The seat intake for these IITs at the BTech and M.Tech levels stands at 9,611 and 2,534 respectively.

In this article, we will talk about the types of courses offered at IIT, the most sought-after specialisations, niche courses, admission and eligibility and cut-offs required to study at one of the IITs in India. To take admission to IITs, candidates have to first qualify the JEE Main and appear in JEE Advanced. JEE Main 2024 Exam dates have been announced.

Types Of Degree Programmes Offered at IITs

IITs in India are typically known for three-degree programmes – B.Tech, M.Tech and Dual Degree (B.Tech-M.Tech). However, these premier institutes also offer other degree courses such as B.Arch, M.Arch, BSc etc. Here is a complete list of courses offered at IITs.

Most Sought-After Specialisations Across IITs

According to the AISHE Report 2017-18, engineering is one of the top three disciplines with the highest number of enrollments. The report states, "Engineering & Technology is the third major stream with 40.19 lakh students enrolled. The share of male students enrolled in Engineering & Technology is 71.4 per cent whereas female enrolment is 28.6 per cent. This stream has 17 sub-streams like Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering etc. The top five sub-streams are Mechanical Engineering with 8.8 lakh students, Computer Engineering with 8.3 lakh students, Electronics Engineering with 6.5 lakh students, Civil Engineering with 5.9 lakh students and Electrical Engineering with 4.18 lakh students enrolled". 

IITs, collectively, offer B.Tech, M.Tech, Dual Degree and PhD programmes in more than 100 specialisations. Computer Science Engineering is one of the most popular specialisations among students wanting to pursue B.Tech. Every year, more than 90 per cent of candidates qualifying JEE Advanced opt for this engineering specialisation at the UG level. The second and third in line are Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, respectively.

Take a look at some of the most sought after engineering specialisations:

All Courses and Specialisations Offered By IITs

All the IITs put together, offer numerous UG, PG and PhD level programmes in engineering as well as non-engineering streams. Take a look at the all courses and specialisations offered by IITs below.

Niche Courses Offered At IITs

IITs are well-known for offering traditional B. Tech and M.Tech degree programmes. However, some of these premier institutes also offer unconventional and niche engineering courses such as Ceramic Engineering,  Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Chemistry, and Paper and Pulp Technology. These institutes offer various non-engineering programmes such as MBA in Telecom, and Master’s programme in Medical Science and Technology among others. Take a look at the complete list below.

Eligibility Criteria for IIT Courses

To be eligible for admissions to B.Tech and Dual degree programmes at IITs, candidates should secure passing marks in the qualifying examination. The authorities have waived off the requirement of obtaining at least 75 per cent marks in class 12 board exams for admission to IITs due to COVID-19. Admissions to the above courses at IITs is based on two engineering entrance exams and a joint counselling process.

Step 1: Joint Entrance Exam ( JEE Main)

Step 2: JEE Advanced

Step 3: Joint Seat Allocation Authority ( JoSAA Counselling)

For admissions to M.Tech programmes, candidates need to have qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering ( GATE). Bachelor degree holders in Engineering and those who are in the final year of such programmes will be able to apply for GATE.

Admissions & Cut-offs for IIT Courses

During JoSAA counselling, the IITs release round-wise and category-wise cut-offs for admissions to B.Tech and Dual Degree programmes. After appearing for JEE Advanced, the next step is to appear for JoSAA counselling. JoSAA refers to joint seat allocation for admissions to 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 23 IIITs and 23 Other-Government Funded Technical Institutes (Other-GFTIs).

Take a look at BTech cut-offs for some of the top IITs below.

All Courses and Specialisations Offered By IITs

All the IITs put together, offer numerous UG, PG and PhD level programmes in engineering as well non-engineering streams. Take a look at the all courses and specialisations offered by IITs below.

FAQs Regarding IIT Courses

Q. What are the courses in IITs (Indian Institute of Technology)?

A. Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Bachelor of Science (BS) Chemistry, Dual Degree (BTech), Dual Degree (BS & MS) Physics, Master of Science (M.Sc.) Chemistry, M.Sc.-Ph.D. – Dual Degree, Master of Technology (MTech) and Joint MSc Ph etc.

Q. How long is an IIT Course?

A. The BTech course is based on a four-year program with eight semesters, while the Dual Degree and Integrated courses are five-year programs with ten semesters.

Q. How many courses do IIT Bombay offer?

A. IIT Bombay offers more than 60 courses in the stream of Engineering and Technology, Science and Management.

Q. Which is the best course in IIT?