IIIT Lucknow - Indian Institute of Information Technology Answered Questions

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at IIIT Lucknow includes:- Both GATE and Non-GATE candidates are eligible to apply - B.Tech./B.E. or MCA/M.Sc in CS (& its allied areas) with a CGPA of at least 6.5 out of 10 or 60% marks for SC/ST category.

Yes, counselling is required for admission to M.Sc. in Data Science at IIIT Lucknow. The selection for the programme is through Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) and CCMN-2023, a common platform for candidates to apply for M.Sc. programmes based on their JAM score.

Yes, private companies hire from M.Sc. in Data Science at IIIT Lucknow. The institute has a strong training and placement cell that facilitates recruitment of its students by top companies. Some of the top recruiters include renowned private companies.

B.Tech in Information Technology graduates from IIIT Lucknow can work as software developers, data analysts, IT consultants, network administrators, cybersecurity specialists, artificial intelligence and machine learning engineers, database administrators, web developers, technical writers, and IT project managers.

To get admission to B.Tech in Information Technology at IIIT Lucknow, the candidate must qualify in JEE (Mains) and go through central counselling. The institute follows the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006, and is open to all races, creeds, and classes, including persons of either sex (including transgender).

The following table indicates the minimum (closing) ranks and percentiles to get admission to different B.Tech programs at IIIT Lucknow (General Category, All India Quota – as per the recent trends):IIIT Lucknow B.Tech Admission Cutoff (General Category)BranchClosing RankApprox. PercentileAdmission RoundComputer Science (CSE)~9,800~99.35Final RoundCSE + Artificial Intelligence~9,400~99.32Final RoundCSE + Business Informatics~11,300~99.20Final RoundInformation Technology (IT)~11,500~99.15 – 99.25Final RoundNotes: It is estimated data depending upon JoSAA 2023/2024 ranks closing and percentile to rank transformation. The percentile can change marginally each year depending upon the difficulty and the number of candidates. Category cutoffs that are reserved are significantly lower.

B.Tech in Information Technology graduates from IIIT Lucknow work in various sectors including IT, software development, consulting, finance, and more. Some of the top recruiters include Amazon, Flipkart, and other leading companies in the industry.

Yes, there are overhead expenses during B.Tech in Computer Science and Business at IIIT Lucknow. These include:
One Time Fee:
Admission Fee: ₹1,500
Institute Caution Money (refundable): ₹2,000
Enrollment Fee: ₹1,000
Identity Card Fee: ₹1,000
Alumni Fund: ₹3,000
Institute Development and Maintenance Charges: ₹10,000
Annual Dues:
Benevolent Fee: ₹500 per semester
Group Insurance and Student Welfare Fund: ₹1,300 per semester
Library Fee: ₹2,000 per semester
Semester Fees:
Tuition Fee: ₹120,000 per semester
Examination Fee: ₹1,200 per semester
Grade Card Fee: ₹500 per semester
Student Activity Fee: ₹1,500 per semester
Medical Fee: ₹500 per semester
Electricity and Water Charges: ₹3,000 per semester
Hostel Fee (varies based on occupancy, e.g., ₹6,000 for three-seater, ₹10,000 for double seater, ₹20,000 for single seater)
Mess Charges:
Mess Deposit (one-time refundable): ₹2,500
Mess Charges (subject to actual basis): ₹15,000 per semester
Total fees for a semester can vary based on hostel occupancy and other factors, ranging approximately from ₹155,000 to ₹175,000 for male students and slightly different for female students due to different hostel fees.

Admission to B.Tech in IT at IIIT Lucknow for reserved category students is based on the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2006, and is made through the Central Seat Allocation Board. The seat matrix includes seats reserved for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwD categories.