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IIT Palakkad Admission 2026 is ongoing for some courses. Check latest updates below:
- The GATE COAP 2026 seat allotment results for round 5 have been released for admission to the ME/MTech course. Candidates can choose to accept & freeze, retain & wait, or reject & wait by Jun 10, 2026 (till 9 AM).
- The JoSAA counselling registrations have started for IIT Palakkad admission to the BE/BTech course. The last date to register is Jun 11, 2026 (5 PM). Also, the round 1 seat allotment result will be out on Jun 13, 2026.
- The IIT JAM 2026 second admission list has been declared for admission to the MSc course. Students can pay the seat booking fee online till Jun 11, 2026.
IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology Courses & Fees 2025
IIT Palakkad offers courses at UG and PG levels. The programmes include BTech, MTech and MSc. Aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria to apply for the course. Check below the key details on available courses, eligibility requirements, and associated fees:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.E. / B.Tech(6 courses) | 10+2 : 75 % Exams : JEE MainJEE Advanced | |
M.E./M.Tech(10 courses) | 20 KGet Fee Details | Exams : GATE |
M.Sc.(3 courses) | 12 KGet Fee Details | Exams : IIT JAM |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
It is mandatory to have minimum 75% marks (65% for reserved category) in class 12 to take admission in IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Students should apply for JoSAA conselling only if they fulfill all conditions of eligibility. However many institutes admit students on basis of JEE Main where there is no requirement of minimum marks in class 12.
Candidates can fill in choices in JoSAA counselling till June 11.
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.
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.
| Category | IIT Palakkad cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Physics | 1019 |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 759 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics | 759 |
Note: The cutoff for other categories will vary.
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IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology Fee Structure 2025
The process of admission for IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology courses include distinct periods, where selected students are required to make a fee payment as per the course. If students fail to submit the fees, IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology reserves the right for the admission. In continuation, the total tuition fee to be paid for admission to distinct courses starts from INR 6,000 to 8,00,000. Check out the columns below to understand the exact fees for the desired course:
| Course Name | One-Time Fee | Tuition Fee | Hostel Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | INR 7,500 | INR 8,00,000 | INR 2,25,100 |
| M.E./M.Tech | INR 7,500 | INR 10,000 | INR 5,500 |
| M.Sc. | INR 2,300 to 7,500 | INR 6,000 | INR 5,500 to 1,33,100 |
Commonly asked questions On Fees Breakdown
The lowest package offered during IIT Palakkad placements over the past three years is presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Lowest package | INR 3.6 LPA | INR 6 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
The branch-wise placement rate recorded during IIT Palakkad BTech placements 2024 is presented below:
BTech Branch | Students Registered (2024) | Students Placed (2024) | Placement Percentage (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
CSE | 43 | 40 | 93.02% |
Electrical | 36 | 25 | 69.44% |
Mechanical | 30 | 24 | 80% |
Civil | 19 | 16 | 84.21% |
The branch-wise placement rate recorded during IIT Palakkad MTech placements 2024 is presented below:
MTech Branch | Placement Percentage (2024) |
|---|---|
Data Science | 78.57% |
Computing and Mathematics | 100% |
System on Chip Design | 73.33% |
Power Electronics and Power Systems | 85.71% |
Manufacturing and Materials | 42.86% |
Geotechnical | 30% |
The branch-wise highest package offered during IIT Palakkad MTech placements 2024 is presented below:
MTech Branch | Highest Package (2024) |
|---|---|
Data Science | INR 19.29 LPA |
Computing and Mathematics | INR 16 LPA |
System on Chip Design | INR 20 LPA |
Power Electronics and Power Systems | INR 19.29 LPA |
Manufacturing and Materials | INR 19.29 LPA |
Geotechnical | INR 6.5 LPA |
IIT Palakkad Admission Dates 2025
IIT Palakkad accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for IIT Palakkad admission via these exams are tabulated below:
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Accepting Exams: GATE
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
12 Jun '26 | CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date |
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26 | GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paperOngoing |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
3 Jun '26 - 3 Jul '26 | Opening and Closing of Withdrawal OptionOngoing |
9 Jul '26 | Donwload offer letter |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
During JoSAA Counselling, a category-wise cutoffs are released for IIT Palakkad. IIT Palakkad cutoff 2023 ranks for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering has been released for other than General category are
- 1735 for OBC
- 735 for SC
- 400 for ST
- 755 for EWS
While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Advanced, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.
IIT Palakkad cut off 2023 for JAM 2023 Third Admission List, the opening and closing ranks for MSc Chemistry are 332 and 654, respectively. Tabulated below are IIT JAM 2023 Opening Ranks (ORs) and Closing Ranks (CRs) for various MSc specialisations offered by IIT Palakkad:
| MSc/ MSc - PhD Specialisation | ORs | CRs |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 332 | 654 |
| Mathematics | 279 | 510 |
| Physics | 572 | 671 |
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.
| Category | IIT Palakkad cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 614 - 665 |
| OBC | 759 - 1019 |
| SC | 1546 - 2500 |
| ST | 2639 - 4016 |
| EWS | 742 - 1021 |
Candidates wishing to take admission in M.Tech at IIT Palakkad should have passed BTech in relevant stream with at least 60% aggregate score. They need to qualify GATE exam and undergo CCMT counselling process for getting a seat.
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Refer the table below for IIT Palakkad placement statistics 2024 comparison with IIT Jammu placements 2024:
Particulars | IIT Palakkad Placement Statistics (2024) | IIT Jammu Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|
Companies participated | 168 | 175 |
Placement percentage | 74.15% | 70.8% |
Average package | INR 13.82 LPA | INR 15.5 LPA |
Highest package | INR 47.12 LPA | INR 53 LPA |
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.
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).
The placement rate recorded during IIT Palakkad MSc Placements 2024 for MSc Mathematics and Physics programs was 14.29% and 50%, respectively.
Earlier, the branch-wise placement rate recorded along with the number of students registered and placed during IIT Palakkad MSc placements 2023 are presented below:
MSc Branch | Students Registered (2023) | Students Placed (2023) | Placement Rate (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
Chemistry | 3 | 3 | 100% |
Mathematics | 8 | 7 | 87.50% |
Physics | 8 | 4 | 50% |
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IIT Palakkad Courses & Fees FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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.
No, MSc at IIT Palakkad is not very costly. The total tuition fee of MSc at IIT Palakkad is INR 12,000. Candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat. This number is taken from the official sources. It can change.
IIT Pallakad offers a two-year MSc programme at PG level. Candidates can check below the MSc courses being offered at IIT Palakkad:
- MSc in Mathematics
- MSc in Physics
- MSc in Chemistry
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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 Remission | INR 100000 per semester |
| Two Third Fee Remission | INR 66,667 per semester |
| MCM Scholarship | INR 1,00,000 per semester + INR 1000 as pocket money for four months in a semester |
| SC/ ST Scholarship | Hostel 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 Waiver | INR 1,00,000 per semester |
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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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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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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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