IIT Palakkad - Indian Institute of Technology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is IIT Palakkads current NIRF ranking in the Engineering category?

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.

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Q: Is IIT Palakkad worth joining?

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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Q: Which college is better for BTech- IIT Palakkad, IIT Hyderabad or IIT Tirupati?

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.

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Q: How does the IIT Palakkad CSE cutoff compare with new IITs like Tirupati or Goa?

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which specific NIRF parameters contribute most to the IIT Palakkads ranking?

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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Q: Which is better for BTech among IIT Bhilai and IIT Palakkad?

IIT Bhilai BTech college comparison between some of the top IITs for BTech courses as per certain parameters such as ranking and total tuition fees are given below:

Institute Name	Ranking (2023)	Total Tuition Fees
IIT Bhilai	81	INR 8 lakh
IIT Palakkad	69	INR 8 lakh

Note: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Q: What is the JAM 2023 Third Admission List Opening and Closing rank for MSc specialisations at IIT Palakkad?

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

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IIT Palakkad
Students Ratings & Reviews

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Top companies recruiting civil engineers is TCS, Infosys, IBM, ZS Associate.

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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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M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2023

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Masters course in the department of Physics.

Placements: As 70% of graduates got placed on campus, from them 73% of students got placed in core companies like Dell, LG Electronics, Hyundai, and the rest of them got hired in their passionate roles like banking, software roles. There are no certain limitations for the students to participate in any of the companies arriving on the campus.

Infrastructure: The specialized equipment and apparatus required for laboratories are maintained in proper conditions to provide accurate results during experimentation. For master's courses in all the departments, only 40 seats are available. Seats are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Faculty: Teachers take the curriculum that is highly relevant to the subject according to the regulations. The schedule for conducting examinations, tests, and taking classes is usually prepared by the teachers based on their convenience. Teachers also use their leisure hours to complete portions on time.

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025Read More

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M.Tech. in Data Science - Batch of 2024

3.8

4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Not able to tolerate the professors activities.

Placements: Considering it was a realistic emerging scope, there will be massive offers available for the specific disciplines, with the top offers of 17.8 LPA. Companies like MathWorks, Adobe, and Morgan Stanley are ready to hire. The students from this academic background. One of the demanding courses with the best offers.

Infrastructure: College officials provide seats to the students based on both direct admission and merit admission. All their activities were officially published on their official website, keeping them updated on the social platform. The Institute had consistently been a part of preparing young talent for the nation.

Faculty: Professors rule the college, they take all things more casually, which seems they show little interest in the education standards of students. Professors exaggerate even small issues to the biggest ones, which creates anxiety in the minds of the students.

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2027

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I am satisfied with the faculty members and placements.

Placements: Around 70-80% of students got placements in recent years. The highest package in this course is approximately 36 LPA, average package is around 15 LPA - 17 LPA, and the lowest package is below 12 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Accenture, TCS, BNY Mellon, Infosys, etc. Top roles offered are embedded system engineer, hardware design engineer, control system engineer, etc.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure and facilities are too good. Campus is spread across 504 acres, which is near the Western Ghats. Wi-Fi and classrooms are best. In every class, projector is available, and well-stocked library is present on campus. Food quality is good, and separate hostels are available on the campus.

Faculty: Highly qualified faculty members are available, and mentorships are available in which every student is assigned a faculty advisor. Exams are semester-based and mixture of tests, labs, and assignments. Semester exams are little tough, and in every subject 30% marks are required for passing.

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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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3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025Read More

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IIT Palakkad

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How can I get M.Tech admission in IIT Palakkad?

Answered 3 weeks ago

The students must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for admissions into M.Tech course. They must have a valid GATE exam score. Also, they must be Indian nationals. In courses where GATE exam is not considered, students must have one of these:
1. Four- year UG degree in Engineering/Technology in

Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

What scholarship benefits are available specifically for SC/ST students at IIT Palakkad?

Answered a month ago

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.

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

How is the BTech curriculum of IIT Palakkad structured?

Answered a month ago

The BTech curriculum of IIT Palakkad follows a choice-based credit system where students must complete Institute Core (42 credits), Program Major Core (44 credits), and various electives.

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

What subjects are covered in the 1st year (Institute Core) of BTech course at IIT Palakkad?

Answered a month ago

The first year focuses on all-round foundation, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Basic Engineering. Students from all branches learn same topics to develop basic knowledge.

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

What is the BTech cutoff at IIT Palakkad? I belong to the OBC category.

Answered a month ago

For IIT Palakkad B.Tech. admission, the JEE Advanced closing ranks ranged between 2229 and 5841 for the students belonging to the OBC category. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the JEE Advanced round-wise cutoff range for 2025.