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IIT Palakkad: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

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IIT Palakkad Highlights 2026

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Q:   What is your review of Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT-PKD)?
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The Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad is a good choice among Engineering institutes with verified Shiksha Review praising it for its:

  • Placements: 70-80% of students received placements with average packages of INR 15 LPA - INR 17 LPA (Jatoth Akhil - B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2027).
  • Infrastructure: Each Branch of BTech have their own building and labs while classrooms are equipped with digital screens & projectors (Anonymous - B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028).
  • Faculty: Students are taught a comprehensive foundation of the technologies from the fundamentals, further frequent assessments are held at the institute (Anonymous - 
    B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2027).
Q:   Can I join IIT Palakkad if I get mechanical or EEE? What branch is good there?
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Yes, IIT Palakkad offers a 4-year BTech specialisation in Mechanical Engineering. Though the college does not offer EEE it also offers Electrical Engineering. Students who qualify for these course through JEE Mains can get admission through the counselling process.

Among the different branches at IIT Palakkad, the CSE specialisation had the strongest placements with average packages of INR 17.45 LPA in 2025.

Q:   What is the opening and closing rank for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Palakkad?
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Opening and Closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For general category under All India, opening rank was 4531 and closing rank was 5162. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even domicile of home state. In All India, opening and closing rank for female candidates was 1532 and 8709. Admission to B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering in IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE Advanced. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying while checking for cut offs.

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IIT Palakkad Placements 2025

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Toshiba
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MathWorks
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UST Global
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HSBC
VMware
United Health Group
PayTM
Adobe
Texas Instrument
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SONY
Panasonic
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Daimler
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Love being in college

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IIT Palakkad Courses and Fees 2026

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(6 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
M.E./M.Tech(10 courses)
Exams : GATE
M.Sc.(3 courses)
Exams : IIT JAM
Ph.D.(12 courses)
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IIT Palakkad Cutoff 2025

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IIT JAM Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course202420252026
M.Sc. in Physics614588665
M.Sc. in Chemistry586609623
M.Sc. in Mathematics102478614
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Q:   Can I get IIT Palakkad at 700 Rank?
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Yes, you could get into IIT Palakkad for the MSc course admission, with a cutoff rank of 700 if you belong to the OBC category under the All India quota. 

For this category, the IIT Palakkad cutoff 2026 was published for round 1. The first round cutoff varied between 759 and 1019. Students can refer to the table below to know which courses can be availed with a rank of 700.

CategoryIIT Palakkad cutoff 2026
M.Sc. in Physics1019
M.Sc. in Chemistry759
M.Sc. in Mathematics759

 

Note: The cutoff for other categories will vary. 

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3.9/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.9
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.9
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.0
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.0
Money Review IconValue for Money3.9
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Top recruiters included Sprinkler, Mathwork, Arista, Salesforce, Paytm, AirAsia, Tata Elxsi, ICICI Bank, Jio, Bharat Electronics, Hitachi, Accenture, etc.
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A lot of people went for higher studies abroad or decided to prepare for UPSC and other exams.
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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028
5.0
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Overall, it is the best institute for the B.Tech in Electrical Engineering course.
Placements: 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 internship from our college. The salary range offered is Rs 24,000 to Rs. 30,000. Approximately, 95% of the students are placed. Top roles offered are electrical engineer, power systems engineer, and so on.
Infrastructure: It's nice that each branch has its own building and labs. The college and hostels offer Wi-Fi. The digital screens are installed in the projector classrooms. The college contains a cricket pitch, followed by a badminton pitch and a basketball court. On campus, you can play indoor games like TT, chess, carrom, and more.
Faculty: The college employs some of the greatest teachers, who are extremely helpful and friendly with students. In any given year, each department has approximately 30 teachers for 70 pupils. Almost all departments have five head teachers. The semester examination is simple, and the pass rate is greater than 93%.
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Ph.D. in Chemistry - Batch of 2028
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Overall, it is the best Institute for a Ph.D. in Chemistry course.
Placements: 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. Research scientist, professor, etc., are the top roles offered. Each student has internship opportunities.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms, a library, and sports facilities are all available on campus, which is excellent. The food in the college canteen is good, and the hostels are very nice. I didn't face any infrastructure issues during my time. There is also a free clinic for students in need, and we have a very good library.
Faculty: Our department has a wide variety of instructors, some are exceptional, some are good, and some are extraordinary in some way. There is a lot of student-friendly faculty on campus. They have a great knowledge of our society. Some have a very different teaching style that many students cannot understand.
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M.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2022
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Master's studies in my native place.
Placements: Firstly, the most talented M.Sc. graduates got hired by the college as assistant professors. Also, the interested graduates are permitted to participate in the company drives that commonly occur. Blockrock offers the highest pay for students in the role of finance and banking.
Infrastructure: It's a campus where even the unknown strangers immediately help us when we reach out to them. It's a cool, hill hostel with fewer conditions, but it's mandatory to fill out the hostel records while living and entering the hostel zones. Transport facilities are available for good safety purposes.
Faculty: Teachers are much quicker at solving complex problems very easily. They had given unique ideas to remember the formulas used in the class. Also, with their guidance, even the failing students pass the papers with good grades. Teachers usually preferred to solve problems in the textbooks.
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IIT Palakkad Rankings 2025

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Q:   What is IIT Palakkads current NIRF ranking in the Engineering category?
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As per the NIRF 2025 Rankings, IIT Palakkad secured the 64th rank in the Engineering category. This position reflects the institute's steady growth in academic and research excellence.

Q:   Which specific NIRF parameters contribute most to the IIT Palakkads ranking?
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IIT Palakkad scores particularly well in Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) and Graduation Outcomes (GO). These metrics highlight the institute's successful placement or higher education transition of its graduating students.

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IIT Palakkad Admission Updates 2026

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

10 Courses2 years
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15 May '26 - 5 Jun '26
CCMT 2026 Online Registrations (Round 1)Ongoing
15 May '26 - 8 Jun '26
CCMT 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling and LockingOngoing
12 Jun '26
CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date
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Q:   What all documents are required for IIT Palakkad admissions?
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The general documents required for IIT Palakkad admissions are as shown here:

  • Phone number & email ID
  • Academic details related to Class 12th and Class 10th Cleared exams
  • Scanned copies of certificates of the category of students
  • Scanned copies of the photograph and signature of students as per the specifications given by NTA
  • Credit card/ Debit card/ UPI details for the fee payment of the application.
  • Entrance Exam score card (JEE Mains, GATE, etc.)

While PG courses such as MTech, MSc, etc. also requires Graduation degree or marksheet.

Q:   What is the IIT Palakkad cutoff for 2026 admission?
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IIT Palakkad cutoff 2026 was released for round 1 regarding MSc course admission. The cutoff was published for various All India quota categories. 

For the General AI category, the first round cutoff ranged from 614 to 665. To know the IIT Palakkad category-wise cutoff 2026, students can refer to the table below. 

CategoryIIT Palakkad cutoff 2026
General614 - 665
OBC759 - 1019
SC1546 - 2500
ST2639 - 4016
EWS742 - 1021
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IIT Palakkad Application Process 2026

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Q:   Is getting into IIT Palakkad tough or easy?
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Admissions to the different BTech, M.Tech and MSc courses of Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad will depend on entrance exam scores such as JEE Mains, GATE, etc. But it is difficult to say whether getting into IIT Palakkad is tough or easy and will depend on the:

  • Candidate's level of preparation
  • Competition
  • Available seats
  • Exam Difficulty

As well as a number of other factors that will not be discussed here. 

Q:   What is the application process for IIT Palakkad admissions?
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The application process for IIT Palakkad admissions is as shown here:

  1. Register for required entrance exams through the portal such as  (jeemain.nta.nic.in).
  2. Register as an applicant, filling the form, submitting documents and paying application fees.
  3. Appear for the exam then go for counselling.
  4. Select IIT Palakkad as preferred institute.

Students must also upload the required documents and pay application fees for smooth admissions.

Q:   Are there any application fees for IIT Palakkad admissions?
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There are no separate application fees for Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad admissions though students must pay a registration fee of INR 300 up enrollment after admissions. Students must also pay the required entrance exam's own separate registration fees to the conducting body.

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IIT Palakkad Scholarships 2026

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Q:   What scholarship benefits are available specifically for SC/ST students at IIT Palakkad?
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SC/ST students with a family income below INR 4.5 Lacs receive a full tuition and hostel fee waiver, free messing, and pocket allowance of INR 250 per month.

Q:   What is the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship at IIT Palakkad?
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The MCM Scholarship is given to 25% of high-achieving students with an annual family income of less than INR 4.5 L. It provides a full tuition fee waiver (INR 1 Lacs per semester) as well as a monthly pocket allowance of INR 1,000.

Q:   Does IIT Palakkad offer any scholarships?
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Yes, the institute provides scholarships such as Merit Cum Means Scholarships for Professional and Technical Courses, Scholarships for Students with Disabilities, Top Class Education Scheme for SC students, National Fellowship and Scholarships for Higher Education for ST students, Central Sector Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles, Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF and Financial Support to the students of NER for Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit scholarship).

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Sports facilities

Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

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Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

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IIT Palakkad FAQs

Q:   Is IIT Palakkad worth joining?
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Established in 2015, IIT Palakkad is one of the third generation IITs in India. IIT Palakkad is currently being mentored by IIT Madras. The institute has been ranked 64 under the Engineering category by the NIRF Ranking 2025. Talking about the placements, the highest and average package offered during IIT Palakkad BTech placements 2025 stands at INR 52 LPA and INR 13.98 LPA, respectively. As of now, over 122 offers have been provided to students during IIT Palakkad placements. 

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No, you cannot take direct admisison at IIT Palakkad. The college accepts valid score and rank of national-level entrance exam followed by counselling. Applicants need to appear for JEE Main and JEE Advance for taking admission in BTech programme at IIT Palakkad. For MSc, students need to qualify II

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Below mentioned are some of the scholarships to the B.Tech students at IIT Palakkad:

 

Scholarship Amount of Scholarship Rewarded 
Full Fee RemissionINR 100000 per semester
Two Third Fee RemissionINR 66,667 per semester
MCM ScholarshipINR 1,00,000 per semester + INR 1000 as pocket money for four months in a semester
SC/ ST ScholarshipHostel accommodation and dining charges are waived off (INR 27,000 per semester) + INR 250 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester
PwD Fee WaiverINR 1,00,000 per semester

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Answered 2 months ago

IIT Palakkad offers PG courses such as MSc and M.Tech in different specialisations. Check the below eligibility for PG programmes at IIT Palakkad:

Course 

Eligibility 

MTech

BE/BTech degree in relevant discipline with at least 60% marks 

MSc

Bachelor's degree (Science) in relevant discipline

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Raj Priya

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Answered 2 months ago

IIT Palakkad takes admission into the BTech programme primarily based on the score and rank of JEE Main and JEE Advance. But, only the candidates who score at least 75% in Class 12 are eligible to sppear for JEE Advance. Hence, Candidates with 68% in Class 12 cannot take admission in BTech at IIT Pa

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Answered 2 months ago

Getting admission into IIT Palakkad is quite competitive. The college accepts score of national-level entrance exam followed by respective counselling. Check below the entrance exam required for respective courses:

  • BTech: JEE Main and Advance 
  • MTech: GATE 
  • MSc: IIT JAM 

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