IIIT Allahabad - Indian Institute of Information Technology Answered Questions

IIIT Allahabad being one of the most preferred technical institutions is well sort after by many interested candidates. The institution has set certain eligibility criteria for appearing candidates. First of all, the candidates need to write the Joint entrance examination (JEE). The scores are taken into consideration while allotment of seats. The other criteria are that the candidates must have an aggregate of more than 60% while passing 12th and more than 70% in Physics, Chemistry and mathematics combined. All eligible candidates are then required to apply into the counselling of Joint seat allocation authority (JoSAA). There candidates are required to choose IIIT Allahabad as a preferred choice. Based on the scores and merit, candidates are shorlisted accordingly.

Apart from JEE Main, IIIT Allahabad also offers admission to BTech through DASA UG. Going as per last year data, the Round 1 closing ranks for IIIT Allahabad cutoff 2025 for here. For Information Technology, the cutoff must range between 250 and 675, for B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, the cutoff must range between 540 and 637. For B.Tech. in Information Technology (Business Informatics), the cutoff must range between 580 and 1145 for General category All India candidates. For more information regarding IIIT Allahabad cutoff, click here.  

The expected IIIT Allahabad M.Tech cutoff in 2024 can be anticipated on the basis of past year cutoffs. IIIT Allahabad admission to M.Tech is based on JoSAA Counselling followed by the CSAB Counselling. Going as per the last three year data, the expected IIIT R1 closing ranks for Allahabad cutoff for M.Tech can range as follows for the General category students for top courses: For M.Tech. in Software Engineering, it can range between 604 and 573For M.Tech. in IT (Machine Learning, Robotics and Human Computer Interaction Group), it can range around 580 For M.Tech. in Network and Security Group, it can range between 551 and 591

IIIT Allahabad is a tier 1 institute and IIIT Lucknow is a tier 3 institute. The academic session of IIIT Lucknow was started in 2015 by the mentor Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad campus. IIIT Allahabad is an autonomous institute whereas public-private institutions run IIIT Lucknow. In case of placements, both colleges have recorded 100% placement. Moreover, the average package offered by IIIT Lucknow was INR 26 LPA whereas IIIT Allahabad average package stood at INR 30.68 LPA.

The admission is entrance-based at the institute. Aspirants are required to apply with a valid score of the course-specific accepted entrance examination in order to apply. The accepted entrance exams are JEE Main, CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT, GATE, etc. Further, the seat allotment process for BTech and MTech is through JoSAA and CCMT counselling, respectively.

The tuition fee is INR 3.50 lakh. However, for the sponsored students, the fee sums up to INR 3.94 lakh. Further, this is just the tuition fee, hence, the final fee at the time of admission will vary as it will include the hostel fee and one-time payable components. However, this information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Students can further visit IIITA's official website (iiita.ac.in) for more details.

No, admission to the MTech programmes is only based on the GATE score and the candidate's performance during CCMT counselling. Hence, it is necessary that the student take the entrance test, secure a good score, and participate in the counselling round. There is no other provision for admission at IITA.

The list of documents required depends upon the applied course. Further, students are required to submit the following documents at the time admission at IIIT Allahabad:Class 10 and 12 passing certificates & mark sheetsJEE Main/ GATE/ CAT scorecard (for BTech/MTech/MBA respectively)Passport-size photographCharacter certificate and migration certificate (if applicable)Income certificate (if applicable)School leaving certificate and Domicile certificate (if applicable)Provisional seat allocation letter from JoSAA/CSAB (web copy – BTech/MTech)JEE Mains Admit Card (for BTech course admission)JEE Mains All India Score-cum-Rank card (web copy for BTech course admission)All the original documents have to be sent via registered/ speed post after uploading online at the address given below on or before December 31. Please mention the allotted enrollment no. at top of the envelope. To, The Assistant Registrar (AAA), AAA Section, Admin Block II, IIIT Allahabad Campus, Deoghat, Jhalwa, Prayagraj – 211015 (UP), India

Yes, the institute can call students with a CGPI greater than 8.0 from IITs/IIITs/IISERs Or other such institutions of National importance can be called directly for interactive/interview sessions. Hence, these students have a chance of getting admission directly without any entrance examination.

The total tuition fee for PhD programmes sums up to INR 1.8 lakh. The total fee at the time of admission will be higher as other fee components will also be added. Further, it must be noted that the given fee is as per the data curated from some unofficial sources. Hence, is subject to changes. Candidates can also visit the IIITA website (iiita.ac.in) for more details related to the fee structure.