IIIT Kottayam Cutoff 2019: Category-wise JEE Main Cutoff Ranks

As per the cutoff list released by IIIT Kottayam for admission to its flagship BTech programme the closing ranks for BTech in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) for the year 2020, 2021 & 2022 were 605, 579 & 902, respectively. This clearly shows that the closing rank for the CSE branch at IIIT Kottayam has recorded a significant decline. Also, the closing rank for BTech in Electronics & Commmunication Engineering (ECE) recorded an excessive decrease. In addition to this, the closing rank for Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security) branch with a slight decrease have been in the same slab.

If you belong to the General AI category, a rank of 7000 should easily get you admitted to IIIT Kottayam, as its JEE Mains 2025 ECE cutoff was 35,831 in the first round and 55,182 in the last round. You also have the option to opt for other B.Tech branches, such as B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, with its last round cutoff of 50277, which is more competitive at IIIT Kottayam than ECE. Below is a table detailing the last round closing rank for various categories for BTech ECE 2025. 

IIIT Kottayam cutoff 2025 has been released for various course specialisations in the form of opening and closing ranks. IIIT Kottayam B.Tech cutoff 2025 ranged between 39587 to 55979 for students belonging to the General AI category. Where B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science was the hardest among other specialisations, and B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) the easiest. Candidates can refer to the table provided below for the first and last round IIIT Kottayam branch-wise cutoff 2025.

Note: The above table only lists the first and last round closing ranks for the General AI quota. Cutoff rank varies across different rounds and categories.

Yes, the candidate who secures 97% in Class 12 final examination is eligible for BTech at IIIT Kottayam. Candidates having their JEE-Main rank above the closing rank specified in the merit list released by the IIIT Kottayam can apply for the counselling process through JoSAA. Given below are the eligibility and selection criteria for the BTech programme at IIIT Kottayam.

Candidates aspiring to enrol in 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.

Given below are the eligibility and selection criteria for admission to the M.Tech programme at the IIIT Kottayam:

• B.Tech./BE/AMIE degree in any discipline or MCA or MSc/MS degree in CS/IT/Mathematics/ Physics/Statistics with a minimum of 60% aggregate
• The candidate should be currently employed. Only the employment acquired after the award of the qualifying degree will be considered.
• Candidates are required to fill out the application fee through IIIT Kottayam official website by paying the registration fee. Candidates based on their marks in the qualifying examination will have to take the written test and interview conducted by the IIIT Kottayam.

Candidates seeking admission to IIIT Kottayam BTech course can refer to the below table having last year JoSAA R6 ranks for students falling under General- All India category for top 5 specialisations:

IIIT Kottayam is a renowned institute which offers UG and PG courses to the students. LSM IIIT Kottayam admission is based on entrance exam. Candidates must qualify the national entrance exams such as JEE Main, DASA UG, and others. It is manadatory for all the students to qualify the national entrance exam for the desired course. 

Aspirants must complete Class 12 in Science with Mathematics/ Diploma or equivalent educational qualification to apply for Integrated M.Tech for Working Professionals programme. Aspirants must be employed in Industry/ R & D/ Academia at the time of applying.

Aspirants must pass BTech./BE/AMIE degree in any discipline or MCA or MSc/MS degree in CS/IT/Mathematics/ Physics/Statistics with a minimum of 60% aggregate to apply for M.Tech for Working Professionals programme at IIIT Kottayam. Candidates should also be currently employed. The institute only considers the employment acquired after the qualifying degree is awarded.

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.

IIIT Kottayam offers four-year full-time BTech across four specialisations. Here is the list of BTech specialisations offered at IIIT Kottayam along with its seat intake.