IIIT Allahabad has B.Tech as its most popular programme, with total fees of INR 8.44 Lakhs. At the postgraduate level, M.Tech costs INR 4.02 Lakhs. The institute admits students through the entrance examination and counselling route set for each course.

  • For B.Tech, students need a JEE Main score and must take part in JoSAA, DASA or CSAB counselling.
  • JEE Main registration requires an examination fee of INR 1,000 for General/OBC male applicants and INR 500 for female/SC/ST/PwD applicants.

A valid GATE score is needed for M.Tech, and CCMT counselling handles seat allocation. For applications submitted through IIIT Allahabad’s official portal, complete the online form, attach the required documents and pay the application fee.

  • Female/SC/ST/PwD applicants pay INR 900 for GATE, while the examination fee for General and OBC male applicants is INR 1,800.
  • The M.Tech and Ph.D application charge is INR 500 for General applicants and INR 250 for SC/ST/PwD applicants.

IIIT Allahabad Important Dates

EventDate
IIIT Allahabad Ph.D rolling admission application cutoff, tentativeNovember 30, 2026
GATE 2027 application correction windowOctober 14 to October 21, 2026
GATE 2027 examination city notificationJanuary 4, 2027
GATE 2027 examinationFebruary 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027
GATE 2027 result announcementMarch 19, 2027
CAT 2026 admit card downloadNovember 4 to November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 examinationNovember 29, 2026
CAT 2026 result announcement, tentativeFirst week of January 2027
MAT December 2026 paper-based test registration deadlineDecember 14, 2026
MAT December 2026 paper-based test admit card releaseDecember 17, 2026
MAT December 2026 paper-based examinationDecember 20, 2026
MAT December 2026 computer-based test registration deadlineDecember 21, 2026
MAT December 2026 computer-based test admit card releaseDecember 24, 2026
MAT December 2026 computer-based examinationDecember 27, 2026
MAT December 2026 result announcementBy the first week of January 2027
UGC-NET December 2026 online registration and application submissionOctober 8 to October 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC-NET December 2026 examination fee payment deadlineOctober 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC-NET December 2026 application submission with late feeOctober 29 to October 31, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC-NET December 2026 late fee payment deadlineOctober 31, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC-NET December 2026 application correctionNovember 2 to November 4, 2026, up to 11:50 PM
UGC-NET December 2026 examination city notificationNovember 23, 2026
UGC-NET December 2026 admit card downloadDecember 7, 2026
UGC-NET December 2026 examinationDecember 14 to December 18, 2026, and December 21, 2026

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IIIT Allahabad B.Tech Admission 2026

Students seeking a B.Tech seat must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class 12. Selection depends strictly on JEE Main performance, followed by JoSAA or CSAB counselling. The degree takes 4 years to complete.

Course requirementDetails
Study period4 years
Number of specialisations3
SpecialisationsInformation Technology, Business Informatics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology
Total programme feesINR 8.44 Lakhs
Academic eligibilityClass 12 with 75% and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM)
Admission routeJEE Main score followed by JoSAA/CSAB counselling

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B.Tech Admission Process

Take JEE Main and register for the applicable counselling process. Add IIIT Allahabad to your course choices, check each seat allocation result and complete the acceptance, verification and fee payment steps after receiving an allotment.

IIIT Allahabad JEE Main Cutoff 2025

In the first round of 2025, the closing ranks were 5177 for B.Tech CSE and 7228 for B.Tech ECE. The General Category course-wise closing ranks are listed below.

ProgrammeRound 1 closing rankFinal round closing rank
B.Tech Information Technology51775474
B.Tech Information Technology Business Informatics53685623
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering72287447

IIIT Allahabad CSAB Counselling Cutoff 2025

For General Category applicants under the All India quota, CSAB closing ranks in 2025 spanned 3632 to 9639. IT-Business Informatics was the leading choice at 3632, followed by Information Technology at 6926.

ProgrammeRound 1 closing rankRound 3 closing rank
B.Tech Information Technology Business Informatics3632-
B.Tech Information Technology67766926
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering92299639

Questions About B.Tech Admission

Ques. Could CSAB improve my prospects when my rank is close to the IIIT Allahabad cutoff?

Ans. A seat in IT or ECE may become possible during CSAB for students near the cutoff. Many higher-ranked applicants do not join these rounds, which often allows the closing ranks to move further.

Ques. How are the available B.Tech seats divided between branches?

Ans. Information Technology has 267 seats, while Electronics and Communications Engineering has 132 seats. Another 40 seats are available in Information Technology with a specialisation in Business Informatics.

Ques. Can I enter IIIT Allahabad through the special rounds after receiving no JoSAA allotment there?

Ans. Yes. Applicants who receive no IIIT Allahabad seat in JoSAA can still gain admission through CSAB Special Rounds. This happens particularly in branches other than IT/CSE, where departments with fewer enrolled students may have seats available.

Ques. What would I need to move into IT or CSE after completing the first year?

Ans. A branch change is allowed after the first year, but competition is very high. You must be among the strongest academic performers in your batch, and a seat must be available in the branch you want.

IIIT Allahabad M.Tech Admission 2026

M.Tech is among the institute’s popular choices after B.Tech, alongside MBA and integrated programmes. Its 13 specialisations include Bioinformatics and Electronics & Communication Engineering, which attract particular interest. Students enter M.Tech strictly through GATE scores and CCMT counselling.

Course requirementDetails
Study period2 years
Number of specialisations13
SpecialisationsBioinformatics, ECE, Network Security, Human Computer Interaction, Biomedical Engineering, Data Engineering, Cyber Laws & Information Security, Software Engineering, AI & Robotics, Communication Engineering, Machine Learning & Intelligent Systems, Micro Electronics, Wireless Communication Technology
Total programme feesINR 4.02 Lakhs
Academic eligibilityB.E./B.Tech with at least 60% marks or an equivalent cumulative grade point average (CGPA)
Admission routeGATE score followed by CCMT counselling

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M.Tech Admission Process

After qualifying through GATE, register on the CCMT portal. Seats are assigned during its counselling rounds. The institute’s M.Tech application fee is INR 500 for General applicants and INR 250 for SC/ST/PwD applicants.

IIIT Allahabad GATE Cutoff 2025

The General Category GATE cutoff range was 358 to 702. For Human Computer Interaction, the first-round closing mark stood at 672. The table shows General Category closing marks for individual M.Tech courses in 2025.

ProgrammeRound 1 closing marksRound 5 closing marks
M.Tech Human Computer Interaction672592
M.Tech Data Engineering664605
M.Tech Network Security639572
M.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering534495
M.Tech Bioinformatics500429
M.Tech Biomedical Engineering461-
M.Tech Communication Engineering440377

Questions About M.Tech Admission

Ques. Which CCMT rounds may help an applicant whose GATE score is lower?

Ans. Consider the second and third rounds as well. IIIT Allahabad often has substantial changes in seat availability during these rounds, particularly in Human Computer Interaction, Bioinformatics and Microelectronics.

Ques. How does previous employment affect selection compared with applying straight after graduation?

Ans. CCMT gives fresh graduates and working applicants equal consideration. In interviews for M.Tech + Ph.D programmes, however, industry experience sometimes helps working professionals perform better.

IIIT Allahabad MBA Admission 2026

The Department of Management Studies (DOMS) runs the MBA at IIIT Allahabad. Applicants are assessed through national entrance examinations such as CAT or MAT and a personal interview. The MBA admission fee is INR 1,200 for General/OBC applicants and INR 600 for SC/ST/PH applicants.

Course requirementDetails
Study period2 years
Number of specialisations1
SpecialisationGeneral Management
Total programme feesINR 4.78 Lakhs
Academic eligibilityA graduate degree in any subject with the minimum required marks
Admission routeCAT/MAT performance followed by a personal interview

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MBA Admission Process

Meet the graduation requirement and take CAT or MAT. Complete the MBA application and pay the fee for your category. Selection also depends on your performance in the personal interview.

Questions About MBA Admission

Ques. Can someone from a non-engineering degree apply for this MBA?

Ans. Yes. Applicants from any academic discipline can seek admission. They need a valid CAT/MAT score and must perform well in the personal interview; a B.Tech or M.Tech background is not necessary.

Ques. Am I eligible to seek an MBA seat immediately after graduation?

Ans. Yes. Previous employment is not compulsory. Fresh graduates may apply if they satisfy the eligibility conditions and obtain a good CAT/MAT score.

IIIT Allahabad M.Tech + Ph.D Admission 2026

The integrated M.Tech + Ph.D combines postgraduate study with doctoral research over 5 to 6 years. There are 11 specialisations, with IT + Network Security the most popular. A GATE score is followed by selection rounds held by the institute.

Course requirementDetails
Study period5 to 6 years, integrated programme
Number of specialisations11
SpecialisationsIT + Network Security, ECE + Microelectronics, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, HCI, Intelligent Systems, Robotics, Wireless Communication, and others
Total programme feesINR 7.09 Lakhs to INR 15.36 Lakhs, depending on the specialisation
Academic eligibilityB.E./B.Tech with at least 60% or an equivalent CGPA
Admission routeGATE score and institute screening/interview

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M.Tech + Ph.D Admission Process

Applicants must meet the B.E./B.Tech marks requirement and qualify through GATE. The institute then screens applicants or interviews them as part of its selection process.

IIIT Allahabad Integrated Programme GATE Cutoff 2025

General Category GATE cutoffs extended from 358 to 702. In 2025, M.Tech + Ph.D Bioinformatics was the most preferred integrated course, with a closing mark of 702. First-round General Category figures appear below.

ProgrammeRound 1 closing marks
M.Tech + Ph.D Bioinformatics702
M.Tech + Ph.D Human Computer Interaction624
M.Tech + Ph.D Software Engineering565
M.Tech Information Technology + Ph.D Network and Security565
M.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering + Ph.D Microelectronics439

IIIT Allahabad MBA + Ph.D Admission 2026

Management Studies is the specialisation available in the integrated MBA + Ph.D. The programme lasts 5 to 7 years. Entry starts with a national entrance examination such as CAT, after which applicants undergo further evaluation.

Course requirementDetails
Study period5 to 7 years
Number of specialisations1
SpecialisationManagement Studies
Total programme feesINR 4.09 Lakhs
Academic eligibilityA graduate degree with at least 50% marks
Admission routeCAT score followed by an interview or departmental assessment

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MBA + Ph.D Admission Process

Graduates who meet the minimum marks requirement must qualify through CAT. The next selection stage is an interview or an assessment conducted by the department.

IIIT Allahabad Ph.D Admission 2026

Doctoral study is available in 4 specialisations, with Management Studies the leading choice among students. Selection includes an institute entrance test and/or a national examination such as GATE or NET, followed by an interview.

Course requirementDetails
Study period3 to 5 years
Number of specialisations4
SpecialisationsManagement Studies, Applied Sciences, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology
Total programme feesINR 1.80 Lakhs to INR 2.40 Lakhs, depending on the specialisation
Academic eligibilityA master’s degree with 60% marks or an equivalent CGPA; B.Tech graduates with a high GATE score are also eligible
Admission routeEntrance test/GATE/NET followed by an interview

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Ph.D Admission Process

Submit the Ph.D form directly through the IIIT Allahabad portal. General applicants pay INR 500, while SC/ST/PwD applicants pay INR 250. Complete the applicable entrance examination or national examination requirement and attend the interview.

Questions About Ph.D Admission

Ques. What value does relevant professional experience bring to a doctoral application?

Ans. Faculty members give preference to applicants with relevant industry or research experience. Experience in tackling practical problems is valued during selection.

Ques. What conditions apply to direct doctoral entry after B.E. or B.Tech?

Ans. Exceptionally strong B.E./B.Tech graduates may apply without first earning a master’s degree. They need an excellent academic record and a high GATE score, and they must attend the personal interview.

IIIT Allahabad Application Steps

  • Take JEE Main, which is compulsory for B.Tech admission.
  • Use your JEE Main application number to sign up for JoSAA counselling.
  • Add IIIT Allahabad to your preferences when filling your choices.
  • Review the allotment result after every JoSAA round.
  • On receiving a seat, choose the applicable acceptance, freeze or float option.
  • Submit the documents online and pay the seat acceptance fee.
  • Complete document verification online or through the reporting centre.
  • Confirm your admission by paying the balance academic fees.
  • After reaching campus, finish institute registration and the hostel allotment process.

Questions About Applications

Ques. Where should I submit my application for a B.Tech seat at IIIT Allahabad?

Ans. There is no separate institute application form for B.Tech. Admission is handled strictly through JEE Main ranks and the JoSAA/CSAB counselling process.

Ques. Will one application cover separate M.Tech and Ph.D choices?

Ans. No. You must apply twice: through CCMT for M.Tech and through the IIIT Allahabad portal for Ph.D. The two routes have separate forms and submission deadlines.