IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology

Palakkad, KeralaPublic / GovernmentEngineering

NAAC A+University Grants Commission (UGC) approvedAll India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) approved

43programs
NIRF#64(2025)
Est.2015
4.0(71 reviews)
₹12LPA median

About IIT Palakkad

Founded in 2015, IIT Palakkad is an autonomous engineering institute and an Institute of National Importance. It is one of the 23 IITs, sits on a campus of 500 acres and is a third-generation IIT mentored by IIT Madras.

Teaching runs through 11+ departments and centres, with 37 courses spread over UG, PG and doctoral study. Fees start at Rs 61,680 and go up to Rs 9.04 lakhs.

B.Tech admission is based on JEE Advanced scores followed by JoSAA counselling. M.Tech admission uses GATE scores and is followed by CCMT counselling, and M.Sc applicants take JAM. Campus facilities include separate hostels for boys and girls, a gym and a library holding books, magazines, and national and international journals.

Courses & fees

43 courses across 4 programmes

All 43 courses

Programmes at IIT Palakkad
Programme	Level	Courses	Duration	Seats	Fees
B.E. / B.Tech	UG	5	4 yrs	200	₹8,00,000
M.E./M.Tech	PG	10	2 yrs	-	₹20,000
M.Sc	PG	3	2 yrs	63	₹12,000
Ph.D	PhD	12	3 yrs	-	₹15,000

Popular courses

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Advanced +1
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
40
Fee
₹8,00,000
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Advanced +1
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
40
Fee
₹8,00,000
B.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Advanced +1
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
40
Fee
₹9,03,960
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Advanced +1
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
40
Fee
₹8,00,000
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
UGEngineeringJEE Advanced +1
Duration
4 yrs
Seats
40
Fee
₹8,00,000
MS by Research Civil Engineering
PGEngineeringNEET PG +1
Duration
2 yrs
Seats
21
Fee
₹1,28,000

Admissions

Details

Entrance exams accepted

JEE Advanced
GATE
IIT JAM
GATE / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET
JEE Main

How to apply

Admission to IIT Palakkad runs on JEE Advanced for B.Tech, GATE for M.Tech, JAM for M.Sc and a written test for PhD. Counselling, documents and a fee payment complete it.

Cutoffs 2026

Closing rank, general category

All cutoffs

B.Tech Civil EngineeringJEE Advanced9,800
B.Tech Computer Science EngineeringJEE Advanced1,850
B.Tech Electrical EngineeringJEE Advanced3,800
B.Tech Mechanical EngineeringJEE Advanced6,300
M.Sc ChemistryIIT JAM350

Rankings

All rankings

NIRFB.E. / B.Tech · 2025#64
NIRFEngineering#64

Placements

Details

Median package: ₹12 LPA
Average package: ₹14 LPA
Highest package: ₹47 LPA
Placed: 67.31%

Top recruiters

Daikin
Toshiba
TATA Consultancy Services
Larsen and Toubro
MathWorks
L T Engineering and Construction
UST Global
Yodlee
Oyo Rooms
HSBC
VMware
United Health Group

Scholarships

All scholarships

Scholarship 1
Scholarship
Merit-Cum-Means scholarships, Institute free studentships, and Scholarships for SC/ST are available to the students of IIT Palakkad, as per the Government of India norms. 1. SC/ST scholarship awarded to SC/ST students whose parental income is less than Rs.4.5 Lakhs per annum Eligibility: Parental Annual Income Rs.4.5 Lakhs (renewal every semester, subject to a minimum GPA of 5 in the passed subjects). Tuition Fees: Exemption from the payment of tuition fees. Mess Charges: Free Messing, Basic Menu Pocket Allowance: Rs.250/- per month Hostel Seat Rent: Waiver
Scholarship 3
Scholarship
3. Institute Free Studentship: Free studentship: Beyond the 25% limit, for a further 10% of the admitted GE/BC-NCL students. Eligibility: Parental Annual Income ? Rs.4.5 Lakhs (renewal every semester, subject to a minimum GPA of 5 in the passed subjects). Tuition Fees: Exemption from the payment of tuition fees, irrespective of parental income and performance.
Half-Time Teaching Assistantship
GATE qualified candidates with bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology
Scheme of 'Merit cum Means Based Scholarship' For Students Belonging to The Minority Communities
The scholarship will be awarded to the students who have secured more than 50% marks or equivalent grades in the previous final examination.The annual income of the family from all sources should not exceed Rs.2.50 lakhs per annum.

IIT Palakkad reviews

All 71 reviews

4.0/ 5

Based on 71 student reviews

Verified student
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
5.0
Overall, it is the best institute for the B.Tech in Electrical Engineering course.
Recruitment at the college is good. This year, our seniors are the first batch to sit through the placements. Top companies like ABB, BHEL, NTPC, etc., visit the university.
Jul 2025Read more
Pavan kumar reddy
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
5.0
I am satisfied with this college, but not with the food.
In our college, almost all students are placed. Top recruiting companies visit our campus. The highest salary package offered is 1.2 LPA for an off-campus, but the average salary package offered is CSE can expect up to…
Jun 2023Read more

Frequently asked questions

How can I get seat in IIT Palakkad?

The aspirants should appear for the appropriate entrance examination and secure a valid score. Eligible candidates can apply for the desired course by visiting the official website. The qualified candidates should attend the counselling procedure. The IIT Palakkad admissions are done based on the scores obtained in the entrance examination and in past academics.

How to apply for MSc course at IIT Palakkad?

IIT Palakkad offers MSc Courses in Chemistry and Physics. Admission to each of the M Sc courses is based on the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM). The candidates applying for M.Sc must qualify JAM and have Bachelor's degree with 55% or 5.5 out of 10 for General/OBC /Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category candidates and 50% or 5.0 out of 10for SC/ST/PWD candidates. The eligible candidates can apply through the JAM portal and register for counselling and elect IIT Palakkad as their first preference.

What is the application process at IIT Palakkad?

The candidates are required to apply from the official website of IIT Palakkad and fill in the application form with academic details and application fees. The candidates can apply to the institute through GATE, IIT JAM or JEE Main.

How are admissions offered to M.Tech courses at IIT Palakkad?

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad admissions to MTech courses are offered on the basis of marks obtained in GATE and participation in the counselling process.

What is the eligibility criteria for admissions into MS courses at the IIT Palakkad?

The eligibility criteria for admissions into MS courses at the Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad is that the candidates must have a bachelor’s/master’s degree with a valid GATE score.

Facilities

Details

Auditorium
Banks/ATMs
Boys Hostel
Cafeteria
Classrooms
Club
Computer Lab
Convenience Store
Girls Hostel
Gym
Hostel
I.T Infrastructure
Infrastructure Overview
Laboratories
Library
Medical Facilities
Residential Faculty Zone
Residential Institute
Sports
Transport
Wi-Fi Campus

Contact & location

Email: [email protected]
Website: iitpkd.ac.in
Address: Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad Kanjikode
City: Palakkad, Kerala

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About IIT Palakkad

Courses & fees

Admissions

Cutoffs 2026

Rankings

Placements

Scholarships

IIT Palakkad reviews

Overall, it is the best institute for the B.Tech in Electrical Engineering course.

I am satisfied with this college, but not with the food.

Frequently asked questions

Facilities

Contact & location

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About IIT Palakkad

Courses & fees

Admissions

Cutoffs 2026

Rankings

Placements

Scholarships

IIT Palakkad reviews

Overall, it is the best institute for the B.Tech in Electrical Engineering course.

I am satisfied with this college, but not with the food.

Frequently asked questions

Facilities

Contact & location