IIIT Kota Admission Dates 2027

Admission to the B.Tech programmes depends on JEE Main performance, followed by JoSAA seat allocation. The tentative schedule for the upcoming admission cycle is given below.

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Each programme level follows a separate entrance and counselling route.

IIIT Kota Courses and Fees

IIIT Kota runs 7 programmes at the B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD levels in information technology and electronics-related fields. All three B.Tech branches carry the same tuition rate under the PPP fee structure.

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At the undergraduate level, the AI and Data Science branch covers machine learning, big data, and analytics. The M.Tech course in Semiconductor Technology teaches VLSI design and semiconductor device engineering and is connected to India's national semiconductor mission.

IIIT Kota Admission Process

The selection method changes with the level of study. B.Tech seats are allotted through JoSAA using JEE Main ranks, while M.Tech and PhD applicants follow postgraduate or institute-level selection procedures.

B.Tech Admission

JoSAA manages admission to all three B.Tech branches. IIIT Kota does not provide a management quota, a separate institute entrance test, or direct admission for these programmes.

• Students must pass 10+2 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Under JoSAA eligibility rules, General and OBC-NCL applicants need at least 75% in Class 12. The minimum is 65% for SC, ST, and PwD applicants.
• Applicants need a valid JEE Main score from Session 1 or Session 2 of the relevant admission year.

The B.Tech admission procedure has six stages:

• Step 1: Register for JEE Main, take the examination, and obtain the result issued by NTA.
• Step 2: Sign up on the JoSAA portal with the JEE Main credentials.
• Step 3: Enter programme and institute preferences through online choice filling.
• Step 4: Check the round-wise allotment, which depends on JEE Main rank, category, and the submitted preference order.
• Step 5: Pay the seat acceptance fee and upload the required documents before the stated deadline.
• Step 6: Report to IIIT Kota for document checks and final admission confirmation.

M.Tech Admission

A valid GATE score is required for the M.Tech programmes in AI and Data Science and Semiconductor Technology. Shortlisting uses the applicant's GATE rank, after which a written test or interview may be conducted when applicable.

• Eligible degrees include B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, IT, or another related discipline.
• Applicants must take the CS or EC GATE paper, depending on their selected specialisation.
• Seat processing takes place through CCMT or an institute-level procedure announced for that year.

PhD Admission

Admission to the CSE and ECE PhD programmes uses a two-step institute selection process. Shortlisted applicants first take a written examination and then attend an interview before a faculty panel.

• Applicants may hold an M.Tech or M.Sc. in a relevant discipline. A B.Tech holder may also apply with a valid GATE or UGC-NET score.
• Students who qualify through GATE or UGC-NET can receive a monthly research fellowship for funded positions.
• IIIT Kota publishes PhD admission notices on its official website every semester.

IIIT Kota Cutoffs

JoSAA closing ranks depend on the number of applicants, their category, and the order in which they enter programme preferences. For the General category under the Gender-Neutral pool, the 2025 closing ranks were as follows.

These closing ranks can change from one admission year to another as the applicant pool and students' preference patterns change.

IIIT Kota Placements

The 2025 placement drive produced a highest package of INR 54 LPA, an overall average package of INR 11.13 LPA, and a placement rate of 71.34% across B.Tech and M.Tech graduates. CSE achieved a 75.07% placement rate with an average package of INR 11.44 LPA. For ECE, the placement rate was 62%, the average package was INR 10.34 LPA, and the top offer reached INR 54 LPA. The M.Tech median package was INR 18 LPA.

Compared with 2024, the 2025 salary figures were lower amid wider hiring conditions in the technology sector. The highest package in 2024 was INR 65 LPA, while the overall average was INR 13.09 LPA.

Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft, Flipkart, Samsung R&D, and Highspot were among the recruiters making higher-value offers. Deloitte, Infosys, and other IT service companies recruited in larger numbers. ECE students also received VLSI and semiconductor opportunities, mainly from research and development-focused employers.

IIIT Kota Campus and Infrastructure

The permanent IIIT Kota campus is being developed on 100.37 acres at Ranpur in Kota, Rajasthan. The Government of Rajasthan allocated this land in 2021. Located within the planned Kota-Ranpur education and industrial corridor, the project includes academic blocks, student hostels, faculty housing, a central library, and sports facilities.

Until construction is complete and the Ranpur campus becomes operational, students attend classes at MNIT Jaipur. They can use MNIT Jaipur's central library, computer laboratories, sports complex, health centre, and hostels during this temporary arrangement.

The institute's position between Jaipur and Kota gives students access to internship and industry interaction opportunities in both cities. Kota has an established base in chemicals, fertilisers, and precision engineering, while IT services are expanding along the Jaipur-Kota corridor.

IIIT Kota vs IIIT Vadodara vs IIIT Nagpur

Students receiving a JoSAA offer from IIIT Kota may also consider IIIT Vadodara and IIIT Nagpur. Each institute follows the PPP model under the Ministry of Education, admits B.Tech students through JEE Main and JoSAA, and concentrates on information technology and electronics. Their fees are also broadly comparable.

IIIT Kota reported an average package of INR 11.13 LPA for its 2025 placement season. IIIT Vadodara's location in a large Gujarat industrial and corporate centre gives it access to recruiters from manufacturing, chemicals, IT services, and product companies. IIIT Nagpur is still developing its placement network as a newer IIIT, but its location provides access to Nagpur's expanding IT corridor and logistics sector. Students can compare these institutes using location, preferred specialisation, and JoSAA closing rank.