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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
- Accepting Exams: GATE
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
2 Jan '26 | GATE 2026 Admit Card |
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL) |
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH) |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
5 Jan '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
IIT Palakkad admission 2024 is primarily entrance-based. IIT Palakkad offers over 30 courses at UG PG and doctoral levels through 11 departments. The courses include BTech and MTech in Engineering stream. The students are selected based on different national-level entrance tests like JEE Main JEE Advanced GATE etc. Additionally institute also offers PG Certificate courses in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security.
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 BTech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the BTech cutoff scores ranged between 6199 and, 15812 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, BTech in CSE is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad must secure a maximum rank upto 15812 .
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The branch-wise highest package offered during IIT Palakkad BTech placements 2024 is presented below:
BTech Branch | Highest Package (2024) |
|---|---|
CSE | INR 41.61 LPA |
Electrical | INR 36.72 LPA |
Mechanical | INR 20 LPA |
Civil | INR 20 LPA |
The list of top recruiters during IIT Palakkad placements in recent past is presented below:
IIT Palakkad Top Recruiters | |
|---|---|
TCS | HCL |
Accenture Japan | L&T |
Arista Networks | Mahindra Finance |
CRI Pumps | Maruti Suzuki |
Flipkart | MAQ Software |
As per the NIRF report 2025, the median package offered over the past three years during IIT Palakkad placements is presented below:
Course | Median Package (2022) | Median Package (2023) | Median Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
BTech | INR 12 LPA | INR 14.1 LPA | INR 12 LPA |
MTech | INR 9.5 LPA | INR 9.5 LPA | INR 9 LPA |
The average package received during IIT Palakkad placements 2024 was INR 13.82 LPA. In addition, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the average package received over the past three years.
The placement rate recorded during IIT Palakkad placements over the past three years is presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2022) | Placement Statistics (2023) | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Batch size | 251 | 250 | 313 |
Students registered | 193 | 211 | 205 |
Students placed | 176 | 190 | 152 |
Placement percentage | 91.19% | 90.05% | 74.15% |
According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Engineering sector has placed the most number of IIT Palakkad students. The sector-wise IIT Palakkad alumni placement statistics are presented below:
Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Business Development, Operations, Administrative, Consulting, Media and Communication, Arts and Design, Sales, Human Resources, Customer Success and Support, Marketing and Product Management.
The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.
The branch-wise average package for MTech course at IIT Palakkad during placements 2024 is presented below:
MTech Branch | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|
Data Science | INR 13.04 LPA |
Computing and Mathematics | INR 10.6 LPA |
System on Chip Design | INR 14.3 LPA |
Power Electronics and Power Systems | INR 8.86 LPA |
Manufacturing and Materials | INR 7.94 LPA |
Geotechnical | INR 6.57 LPA |
The branch-wise average package for BTech course at IIT Palakkad during placements 2024 is presented below:
BTech Branch | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|
CSE | INR 19.09 LPA |
Electrical | INR 16.7 LPA |
Mechanical | INR 11.52 LPA |
Civil | INR 9.01 LPA |
To get IIT Palakkad for MSc admission, candidate must qualify the IIT JAM and attain the required Cutoff rank. The Cutoff for IIT Palakkad JAM Cutoff 2024 during it's last rouns stood at 136 and 872, for the General AI category candidates. Candidates can check the table below to gen an idea about the courses that they can get at this rank during the last-round cutoff:
| Course | 2024 |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Physics | 872 |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 732 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics | 136 |
According to IIT Palakkad internship report 2023, a company named Sprinklr offered monthly stipend of INR 2 Lacs during IIT Palakkad internships 2023. Further, UST Global made 24 internship offers whereas Webstaff made international offers to two students during IIT Palakkad internships 2023. The course-wise internship offers made during IIT Palakkad internships 2023 is presented below:
Course | Internship Offers |
|---|---|
BTech (2020 Batch) | 132 |
MTech & MSc (2022 Batch) | 12 |
IIT Palakkad MSc cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to different specialisations. The cutoff was released as opening and closing ranks for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. During the IIT Palakkad JAM cutoff 2025, the first round closing ranks varied between 478 and 609 for General AI category students. Of all the MSc specialisations, the most competitive was the MSc in Mathematics. For the rest of the other MSc specialisations, the IIT JAM first and last round closing ranks are tabulated below for the General AI quota:
| Course | Round 1 | Last Round |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Physics | 588 | 745 |
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 609 | 652 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics | 478 | 556 |
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.
Check below comparison of BTech courses based on fees and NIRF ranking:
| Course Name | NIRF Ranking | BTech Total Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Palakkad | 64 | INR 8 lakh |
| IIT Hyderabad | 8 | INR 8 lakh* |
| IIT Tirupati | 61 | INR 8 lakh |
The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence data might vary.
In 2025, the IIT Palakkad CSE cutoff was relatively less competitive for admission as compared to that of IIT Tirupati and IIT Goa for students belonging to the General AI quota. The CSE cutoff ranged between 4620 and 5034 for IIT Tirupati, while for IIT Goa, it ranged from 5626 to 6242. For IIT Palakkad, the cutoff ranks were between 5736 and 6454 for CSE admission in the General category.
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.
for admission. In last round the cutoff rank closed at 6454. Therefore the probability of you getting CSE with a 6000 rank is high in last round only for admission. Please note that the cutoff ranks differ every year for each round. So it is advisable to target a rank lower than 6000 to improve your chances of admission. Tabulated below are round-wise CSE cutoff ranks of 2025 to predict your chances at this institute.
| Round | CSE Cutoff 2025 (Closing Rank for General Category) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5736 |
| 2 | 5775 |
| 3 | 5775 |
| 4 | 5811 |
| 5 | 5811 |
| 6 | 6454 |
IIT Palakkad MSc cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1, wherein, M.Sc. in Mathematics is the most competitive specialsiation with a closing rank of 102 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course is M.Sc. in Physics with a cutoff rank of 614. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the MSc course must secure a rank upto 614 to be eligible for IIT Palakkad
IIT Palakkad admissio to the MSc course is based on IIT JAM scores, followed by IIT JAM counselling process. Only candidates in the JAM 2024 Merit List based on JAM 2024 scorecard will be eligible to apply for admission.
For students belonging to the OBC AI quota, a cutoff rank between 652 and 1185 is considered to be a safe rank for MSc admission at IIT Palakkad. The better (lower) your rank, the higher the probability of securing a seat at IIT Palakkad for MSc. This is the overall cutoff range for MSc admission, including all the rounds and specialisations for the OBC category students. The round-wise IIT JAM cutoff range for 2025 is given below for MSc admission.
| Round | Cutoff Range 2025 (OBC AI Quota) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 652 - 1013 |
| 2 | 687 - 1057 |
| 3 | 698 - 1091 |
| 4 | 763 - 1185 |
What is a safe rank? A safe rank is the cutoff range within which the probability of getting admission is higher for a particular course. The cutoff range varies for different rounds, categories, and quotas.
IIT JAM 2025 cutoff ranks varied between 478 and 745 for MSc admission across multiple specialisations for the students belonging to the General AI quota. So, if you belong to the same category, you should aim to secure a cutoff rank of up to 700 to improve your chances of getting a seat at IIT Palakkad. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the IIT Palakkad MSc cutoff for 2025 across different rounds for the General category.
| Round | IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 (Closing Cutoff Range) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 478 - 609 |
| 2 | 523 - 683 |
| 3 | 523 - 698 |
| 4 | 556 - 745 |
IIT Palakkad
Student Forum
Answered 3 months ago
Yes if your rank 540 you can secure seat in most engineering programs of IIT Palakkad.
Computer Science and Engineering: 6199
- Data Science and Engineering: The cutoff was around 8084.
- Electrical Engineering: The cutoff was about 9766.
- Civil Engineering: The cutoff was as high as 16487.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 months ago
IIT Palakkad JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for BTech admission ranged between 5736 and 16753 for the General AI category students. This is overall cutoff range, including all six rounds for BTech. The cutoff range differs for different rounds and categories. Considering 2025 cutoff ranks BTech in CSE had
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
IIT Palakkad accepts the IIT JAM entrance exam for admission to the MSc course across different categories belonging to the AI quota. The cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories. Considering the IIT JAM last-round cutoff 2025, the closing ranks varied between 556 and 745 for the Genera
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 months ago
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% |
In addition, the branch-wise salary package offered during IIT Palakkad BTech placements 2024 is presented below:
BTech Branch | the highest Package (2024) | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|
CSE | INR 41.61 LPA | INR 19.09 LPA |
Electrical | INR 36.72 LPA | INR 16.7 LPA |
Mechanical | INR 20 LPA | INR 11.52 LPA |
Civil | INR 20 LPA | INR 9.01 LPA |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 months ago
The key highlights of IIT Palakkad M.Tech placements 2024 in terms of placement rate is presented below:
MTech Branch | Students Registered (2024) | Students Placed (2024) | Placement Percentage (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Data Science | 14 | 11 | 78.57% |
Computing and Mathematics | 8 | 8 | 100% |
System on Chip Design | 15 | 11 | 73.33% |
Power Electronics and Power Systems | 7 | 6 | 85.71% |
Manufacturing and Materials | 14 | 6 | 42.86% |
Geotechnical | 10 | 3 | 30% |
In addition, the branch-wise salary package offered during IIT Palakkad M.Tech placements 2024 is presented below:
MTech Branch | the highest Package (2024) | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|
Data Science | INR 19.29 LPA | INR 13.04 LPA |
Computing and Mathematics | INR 16 LPA | INR 10.6 LPA |
System on Chip Design | INR 20 LPA | INR 14.3 LPA |
Power Electronics and Power Systems | INR 19.29 LPA | INR 8.86 LPA |
Manufacturing and Materials | INR 19.29 LPA | INR 7.94 LPA |
Geotechnical | INR 6.5 LPA | INR 6.57 LPA |
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