IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology

IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology

Public/GovernmentNAAC Grade ‘A+’NIRF #64 (2024)

Palakkad, KeralaEst. 2015

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

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View details about B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at IIT Palakkad like fees, course duration, eligibility criteria & study mode. Download Brochures & Admission details of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at IIT Palakkad.

Total Fees

8 Lakhs

Duration

4 years

Credits

176 credits

Seats

40

Entrance

JEE Main, GUJCET, MHT CET

Regulator

AICTE, UGC

Hostel Fee

₹2,29,100

Curriculum

Engineering mathematics, sciences, core branch courses, laboratories, design projects, electives, internship, and a capstone or major project.

Core subjects

Engineering MathematicsEngineering PhysicsProgrammingBasic Electrical EngineeringEngineering GraphicsPhysicsMathematics

Skills gained

Problem solvingProgrammingQuantitative analysisSystems designTechnical communication

Career paths

Software EngineerDesign EngineerProject EngineerData AnalystGraduate Engineer TraineeEngineering rolesProduct developmentAnalytics

Higher education

M.TechM.S.MBAPh.D.

Specializations

Computer ScienceMechanicalCivilElectricalElectronicsAI and Data Science

Eligibility & Entrance Exams

12th: 75%

12th requirementCandidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) Board examination with a minimum of five subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects) and secured at least mentioned aggregate marks. The aggregate marks for PwD candidates should be at least 65%. OR Candidates must have passed class 10+2 (or equivalent) Board examination with a minimum of five subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects) and be within the category-wise (category as per the central list) top 20 percentile of successful candidates in their respective 10+2(or equivalent) board examination. [Five Subjects: i) Physics, ii) Chemistry, iii) Mathematics, iv) A language (if the candidate has taken more than one language, then the language with the higher marks will be considered) and v) Any subject other than the above four (the subject with the highest marks will be considered)] Other Mandatory Criteria: Candidate should have appeared for the Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in either 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Candidates who had appeared in Class XII (or equivalent) examination for the first time in 2024 or earlier, are NOT eligible to appear in JEE (Advanced) 2026, irrespective of the combination or number of subjects attempted/offered. However, if the examination Board of Class XII (or equivalent) declared the results for the academic year 2023-24 on or after June 18, 2024, then the candidates of that Board who appeared for their Class XII (or equivalent) examination in 2024 are also eligible to appear. List of Qualifying Exams: • The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by a Central or State Board recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). • Intermediate or two-year Pre-University examination conducted by a Board or University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. • Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy. • Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects. • Any Public School, Board or University examination in India or in a foreign country recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the AIU. • H.S.C. vocational examination. • A Diploma recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or a State Board of Technical Education of at least 3 years duration. • General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London, Cambridge or Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level. • High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva. • Candidates who have completed Class XII (or equivalent) examination outside India or from a Board not specified above should produce a certificate from the AIU to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class XII examination. • In case the Class XII examination is not a public examination, the candidate must have passed at least one public (Board or Pre-University) examination earlier"
12th min scoressc: 65, general: 75, st: 65
Accepted Exams:JEE AdvancedJEE MainGUJCETMHT CETKCETWBJEEState engineering counselling exams

Other Fees

Tuition fee is calculated on the basis of 1st semester. Actual amount may vary.

Specializations

Mechanical Engineering

Quick Overview

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Rankings

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NIRF (B.E. / B.Tech) 2024
#64

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Admissions

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Accepted Exams

JEE AdvancedGATEIIT JAMGATE / UGC-NET / CSIR-NETJEE Main

Process Steps

IIT Palakkad Admission 2026 is open. Check latest updates below:

The GATE COAP 2026 seat allotment results for round 3 have been released for admission to the ME/MTech courses. Candidates can choose to accept & freeze, retain & wait, or reject & wait by May 27, 2026 (till 9 AM).

The JEE Advanced 2026 exam has been conducted for admission to the BE/BTech course. The results for the same will be announced on Jun 1, 2026 .

Scholarships

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Details

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 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

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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

Scheme of 'Merit cum Means Based Details' For Students Belonging to The Minority Communities

Details for Higher Education of ST Students

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Fee Structure

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Placements

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₹13.9 LPA

Average

₹47.12 LPA

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Frequently Asked Questions

General queries about IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology

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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.

Reviews & Ratings

Student experiences and feedback

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71 Reviews

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AnonymousB.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. 90% of the students get an...

Jul 2025
P
Pavan kumar reddyB.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 CS...

Jun 2023
I
Ishika GuptaB.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
5.0

It is best if you are not getting any other IIT.

About 98% of people get placed from our college. The highest salary package offered is 1.25 crore per annum, the lowest salary package offered is 7 LPA, and the average salary package offered is 9 LPA...

May 2022
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AnonymousPh.D. in Chemistry
5.0

Overall, it is the best Institute for a Ph.D. in Chemistry course.

The enrollment rate in our study is 86%. The average package is about 19 LPA. The top companies that hire civil engineers are Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Lupin Limited, Tata Chemicals, etc. Researc...

Jul 2025
A
Akash AkB.Tech Civil Engineering
5.0

IIT Palakkad is overall a Good New Gen IIT.

College Infrastructure: Currently college campus is not fully constructed but overall campus and infrastructures are very good. I can say that after completion, this college's infrastructure will be i...

Aug 2023
J
Jatoth AkhilB.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
5.0

I am satisfied with the faculty members and placements.

Around 70-80% of students got placements in recent years. The highest package in this course is approximately 36 LPA, average package is around 15 LPA - 17 LPA, and the lowest package is below 12 LPA....

Jul 2025
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AnonymousB.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
4.8

Choose this college because its all about IIT.

In the year 2022-23, 94.89% of students got placements in B.Tech (137 students registered for placement, out of which 130 got placed). In my course, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering, 29 out of 30 registe...

Feb 2024
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SOUVIK MALLICKM.Tech. in Data Science
4.8

Student from IIT Palakkad.

Only a limited number of students pursued an M.Tech in data science at IIT Palakkad each year. Also, nearly 82 to 90% of students got placed every year. The overall placement training provided to stud...

Feb 2025
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AnonymousM.Sc. in Physics
4.6

Good college and good facilities are available.

More than 50 percent of students were placed. The highest package offered in our college is 12.5 lakhs per annum and the lowest package offered is 4 lakhs per annum. Many MNC companies visit. More tha...

Sept 2024
B
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
4.6

I had one of a kind experience especially with all the fests

College Infrastructure: The IIT Palakkad building is new and all but very well built.It has got a different look and more homely look from outside.We have 2 campus Nila which permanent and a temporary...

Mar 2024
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AnonymousB.Tech. in Civil Engineering
4.4

IIT palakkad : nurturing minds for the better world.

90 percent of students are placed. The highest package was 20 Lacs per annum and the lowest package was 8 Lacs per annum and average package was 14 Lacs per annum. Top recruiters are. Google, amazon a...

Dec 2023
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Souvik MallickM.Tech. in Data Science
4.4

Absolutely satisfied with IIT Palakkad.

IIT Palakkad had an impressive placement rate of 95 percent and students had a variety of companies to choose from. Companies like JP Morgan, Deloitte, Hindalco etc. Many others arrived for student re...

Feb 2025
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AnonymousB.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
4.4

My views on Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad.

Overall, under graduation, almost all students are placed. 90.28 percent of students get placed every year, and the majority of the students are from computer science and engineering. The highest pack...

Mar 2024
K
Kapil raj MeenaB.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
4.4

It is an institute for developing a gentleman.

The first batch of the institute is in the 3rd year, so there are no placements yet. But there is a high chance to get good placements for coming batches because many institute bodies are focusing on...

Mar 2018
K
Kapil RajB.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
4.3

Placements & Internships: This is new college so none of the batches have finished their course. No companies will be called up to 2019. | Entrance Exams & Admissions: You can get admission in this co...

Feb 2018
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Ashik BijuB.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
4.2

Good placements, good faculty, no ragging and a good atmosphere.

Placements are good. Since our college is a new college the placements are low compared to other old IITs but it is improving each year. There are good internship opportunities. For Mechanical interns...

Oct 2020
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Shivasai BathinwadB.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering
4.2

A complete review of IIT Palakkad, Is worth it.

Every year, mostly 92% of students are placed at IIT Palakkad. Many companies visit colleges, like TCS, Infosys, etc. The academics here are good, and they teach very well on the basic topics so that...

Feb 2025
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Raman YadavB.Tech. in Civil Engineering
4.2

I am satisfied with all the facilities as it is IIT.

The placements of the campus are good. This year, our seniors are the first batch to sit in the placements. The companies like Microsoft, Google, L&T, Rites visiting the campus. PSUs are visiting in I...

Dec 2017
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Shreyas VadthyaB.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
4.2

IIT Pallakkad is an excellent college.

IIT Palakkad has been doing extremely well for a new gen IIT. With time, it will surely be a wonderful institute to be in. In previous years, the highest salary package offered on campus was around 67...

Mar 2023
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AnonymousB.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
4.2

Review of B.Tech in computer science and engineering.

Placement packages are really impressive which are literally between 3.5 LPA to 28 LPA. The highest package offered is 25.4 LPA given to the students of computer science and engineering at IIT, Palakk...

Feb 2025
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AnonymousB.Tech. in Civil Engineering
4.2

The best quality facilities, placements and faculty are available for the students at this college.

IIT's are holding a very good record for on-campus placements. Around 60–65% of the students get successfully placed in the IIT Palakkad Civil Engineering course. The average package offered at the co...

Jun 2024
J
Jatin VimalB.Tech. in Data Science and Engineering
4.2

Good faculty and staff, decent placements, "85% attendance is mandatory."

The highest package and average package for B.Tech placements is 41.6 LPA and 15.88 LPA respectively. For CS Department, the highest package is 41.6 LPA and median stood 15 LPA. Placement percentage i...

Aug 2024
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AnonymousB.Tech. in Civil Engineering
4.2

It's a growing institution with promising faculty, evolving facilities, & mixed student satisfaction

The percentage of people placed till now is 73%. The highest package in civil engineering is 20 CTC, and the lowest is 6 CTC. The average package is 9 CTC. The companies visiting the campus include MN...

Jun 2024
N
Nikhilesh TripathyB.Tech Civil Engineering
4.1

Placements & Internships: Internship options are not provided to the students at Indian Institute of Technology Alumni network is very effective on campus | Academics & Faculty: The quality and method...

Nov 2015
H
H AiswaryaB.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
4.0

Very nice college.

College Infrastructure: High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus. The lecture halls are big and spacious, with large screens for the professors to use to teach. . Hostels are decent except...

Aug 2024
S
Shaikh Amir Hamza DastagirM.Sc. in Physics
4.0

Masters course in the department of Physics.

As 70% of graduates got placed on campus, from them 73% of students got placed in core companies like Dell, LG Electronics, Hyundai, and the rest of them got hired in their passionate roles like banki...

Aug 2025
I
Ishrat SinghB.Tech Mechanical Engineering
4.0

Worked to my full capacities

Feb 2017
J
Jaloth AkhilB.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
4.0

Decent experience with facilities but Great Teaching.

Approximately 70 to 80% of students got placement from electrical department. The highest packages reaches 20+LPA, the lowest around 5 LPA, Average is around 8-10 LPA. Top recruiters include TCS, L&T,...

Feb 2024
S
Satendra SrivastavaPost Graduation Certification in Cyber Security
4.0

Good career opportunities.

College Infrastructure: There are classrooms, Wi-Fi, labs, and canteens. The department building seems quite and the infrastructure is a bit outdated; otherwise, it is good. The boys hostels are not g...

Aug 2024
I
Ishwar govindB.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
4.0

Satisfied with the institute.

College Infrastructure: Our college has the best hostels and infrastructure. Hostel rooms are very clean, big, and in a perfect location in the mountains. From every window, you can observe nature and...

Aug 2024
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Anjali baburajPost Graduation Certificate Programme in Cloud Computing
4.0

In this college placement are nice.

College Infrastructure: Wi-Fi labs and classrooms are genuinely fantastic. We have single sharing rooms with air conditioning. All hostels have thermal insulated walls and moreover they have indoor ga...

Aug 2024
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AnonymousB.Tech. in Electrical Engineering
4.0

As being a fresher of IIT, Palakkad.

Our college placement team only allows students with zero backlogs for placement recruitment. While others are required to attend drives for the companies offering the lowest salary packages. Mostly t...

Apr 2025
V
Vaibhav MittapallyB.Tech. in Civil Engineering
4.0

I am totally satisfied with this college, as it provides numerous opportunities.

The placement of the college is very good. Almost 80 to 90% of students are placed in my college. The highest package offered is 40 LPA, the average package is 19.6 LPA, and the lowest package is 8 LP...

Jun 2025
R
Rudr tiwariB.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
4.0

Excellent exposures.

College Infrastructure: We have unlimited Wi-Fi in the classroom, library, and hostel rooms. Canteens will be open every day and all the time. We have many departments here based on the course and bra...

Aug 2024
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Leen mariya thomasPost Graduation Certificate Programme in Cloud Computing
4.0

Allrounder college.

College Infrastructure: Wi-Fi labs and classrooms are genuinely fantastic. We have single sharing rooms with air conditioning. All hostels have thermal insulated walls and moreover they have indoor ga...

Aug 2024
P
Pankaj pariharM.Sc Physics
4.0

Evening thing is good.

College Infrastructure: IIT is more than good .the conditions of the buildings are good at all. Lecture theaters are newly built and, hence, in good condition. the hostels and departments' conditions...

Aug 2024
S
Suvadipa sahooMS by Research Electrical Engineering
4.0

Career opportunities are good in this college.

College Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is good,There is one central library where anyone can go anytime to study. You can get any books,they will order it for you. Labs are good; they have...

Aug 2024
R
Ravikiran rathodB.Tech Electrical Engineering
4.0

Skills development college.

College Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure of our college are good. Wi-Fi facilities are good. Classrooms and hostels are well equipped with all the facilities. Food served in the mess and...

Aug 2024
A
Asha joseB.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
4.0

Good.

College Infrastructure: The other one is our Super Academics Building (SAB). It's outstanding. We have all types of sports facilities ranging from indoor to outdoor. We have gym facilities and a commo...

Aug 2024
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AnonymousM.Tech. in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
4.0

I lived a manifested life at IIT Palakkad.

I gave a rating of 4.5 out of 5, as it is known for its excellent placement performance. It was one of the top courses for placements with good networking connections among the alumni. The placement t...

Feb 2025
S
Sheena shajiM.Tech Geotechnical Engineering
4.0

Lab equipment's are good.

College Infrastructure: Facilities were really good. The food quality was is too good and regular reviews were done regarding the food quality. Sports facilities are really good with all equipment ava...

Aug 2024
P
Parvathy s kumarB.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
4.0

Environment in this college is super.

College Infrastructure: This college provides very modern hostels with many facilities. There are many washing machines, heaters, electric irons, television, electric kettle, etc., for every hostel. S...

Aug 2024
R
Rahul SharmaPost Graduation Certificate Programme in Cloud Computing
4.0

Total college is nice.

College Infrastructure: Classrooms are good. Shreenivas library is a good place to read; it provides good internet, provides sockets at every seat and has comfortable reading rooms. Our institute has...

Aug 2024
H
Hari Priya chandraM.Tech Data Science
4.0

Excellent teaching.

College Infrastructure: Labs are fully equipped, classrooms are also very good and a special library is also available 24 hours a day. There was perfectly fine food in the mess and canteen. The sports...

Aug 2024
N
Navya nelavoyM.Tech Data Science
4.0

The best life experience.

College Infrastructure: Fully air-conditioned lecture halls and library access to Wi-Fi also consist of smartboards, projectors, etc. The hostel rooms are quite good, having a study table, a chair, a...

Aug 2024
V
Vikas naikB.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
4.0

Fabulous.

College Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our department is very well-designed. Our college provides all the required elements in any subject. All hostels are new. They are very good in condition....

Aug 2024
R
Rebbavarapu nitish kumarB.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
4.0

Super good.

College Infrastructure: it is so prestigious and all requirements get fulfilled here. Wi-Fi, labs, library, and classrooms are top class and have very good infrastructure. In hostels, we get a variety...

Aug 2024
L
Lakshmi Sagar Reddy ThirumuruB.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
4.0

I am very satisfied with this college and I urge everyone to try for IITs.

Around 98% of students got placed in our course. The highest salary package offered was 1.2 crores per annum. The average salary package offered was 13.9 LPA. The lowest salary package offered was 6 L...

Mar 2023
M
Madhav saiProfessional Certificate Programme in Applied Data Science
4.0

Placement are too good.

College Infrastructure: The civil engineering course is highly regarded and considered one of the best globally. The entire college, including hostels, is equipped with Wi-Fi. The library is open from...

Aug 2024
B
Balram KumarB.Tech Civil Engineering
3.9

Placements & Internships: Since Indian Institute of Technology, [IIT PKD] Palakkad is new campus we don't know about placement opportunity provided by the college. | Fees & Scholarships: My course fee...

Dec 2016

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