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For admission to the BTech programme at IIT Palakkad, candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 75% in PCM in Class 12. The selection process involves clearing the JEE Main and qualifying for the JEE Advanced, both national-level engineering entrance exams. The JEE Main evaluates candidates' knowledge and aptitude in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, while the JEE Advanced assesses their problem-solving skills. After qualifying in the JEE Advanced, candidates participate in the JoSAA Counselling, conducted by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority. During counselling, candidates prioritize their preferred IITs and BTech specialisations, and seat allocation is based on merit and availability.

IIT Palakkad offers various scholarships for its BTech programme, targeting students from diverse financial backgrounds. Some of the scholarships include:Full Fee Remission: Provided to students with an annual family income below 1 Lacs per annum, granting a full tuition fee waiver of INR 1 Lacs per semester.Two-Third Fee Remission: Eligible for students with an annual family income between 1 Lacs and below 5 Lacs per annum, offering a two-thirds tuition fee waiver of approximately INR 66,667 per semester.MCM Scholarship: Available for students with an annual family income below 4.5 Lacs per annum, based on their JEE rank. It covers the full tuition fee (INR 1 Lacs per semester) and provides INR 1,000 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester.SC/ST Scholarship: Open to students belonging to the SC/ST community with an annual family income below 4.5 lakhs. It includes waiving hostel accommodation and dining charges (approximately INR 27,000 per semester) and providing INR 250 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester.PwD Fee Waiver: Reserved for students holding a disability certificate, offering a full tuition fee waiver of INR 1 Lacs per semester.