Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City (IIIT Sri City) was established in 2013 as a centrally funded technical institute operating through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The IIITs Act 2017 gives it the status of an Institution of National Importance. The Government of India, the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Sri City Pvt. Ltd., an integrated industrial township, are partners in the institute. It functions under the administrative oversight of the Ministry of Education.
IIIT Sri City participated in NIRF 2025 and submitted its annual disclosures, but it was not listed among the top 100 engineering institutions. Its 81-acre campus is located in the Sri City industrial township in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, 60 km from Chennai. The township has more than 200 multinational companies from 30 countries, which gives students access to internship and placement opportunities in nearby industries.
- B.Tech: Three branches, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI and DS)
- M.Tech: Four specialisations, AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, and VLSI Design
- M.S. (Research): Three disciplines, CSE, ECE, and Mathematics and Computing
- PhD: CSE, ECE, Mathematics, and English
A four-year B.Tech programme has a total fee of INR 15.31 Lakhs. During the 2025 placement season, the highest package reached INR 120 LPA, the average CTC was INR 18.44 LPA, and 93.60% of students were placed.
Admission Update: Admission to the 2027-28 B.Tech batch will use JEE Main 2027 scores, followed by JoSAA and CSAB counselling. Applications for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 are open from 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026. The JoSAA 2026 Round 5 General Open closing rank for CSE was 23,052.
IIIT Sri City Admission Dates 2027
B.Tech admission at IIIT Sri City is based on JEE Main scores and seat allocation through JoSAA or CSAB. The current schedule for JEE Main 2027 Session 1 is given below.
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 online application | 24 October 2026 to 22 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Last date to pay the JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application fee | 22 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Late application window with an additional fee of INR 500 | 23 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 |
| Last date to pay the fee during the late application window | 26 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application correction window | 27 November 2026 to 29 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Announcement of the examination city | 30 December 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 admit card release | 13 January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28 January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 | April 2027 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
IIIT Sri City Courses and Fees
IIIT Sri City runs undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes in information technology, computer science, electronics and applied sciences. B.Tech is its main undergraduate programme and is available in three branches. The fee details are listed below.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
| B.Tech (CSE) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM and a valid JEE Main score | INR 15.31 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (ECE) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM and a valid JEE Main score | INR 15.31 Lakhs |
| B.Tech (AI and Data Science) | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM and a valid JEE Main score | INR 15.31 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (Cyber Security) | 2 years | B.Tech or BE in a relevant branch with a valid GATE score | INR 7.99 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (AI and Machine Learning) | 2 years | B.Tech or BE in a relevant branch with a valid GATE score | INR 5.32 Lakhs for Year 1 |
| M.Tech (IoT) / M.Tech (VLSI Design) | 2 years each | B.Tech or BE in a relevant branch with a valid GATE score | INR 2.67 Lakhs for Year 1 |
| M.S. (CSE / ECE / Mathematics and Computing) | 2 years | B.Tech or BE with GATE or the institute test | INR 1.65 Lakhs per year |
| PhD (CSE / ECE / Mathematics / English) | Minimum 3 years | Master's degree, followed by the institute test and interview | INR 2.28 to 6.36 Lakhs, depending on the programme |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
B.Tech tuition costs INR 1,65,000 per semester, or INR 3,30,000 per year. Across eight semesters, the tuition component is INR 13,20,000. Hostel, mess and other charges raise the complete four-year cost to INR 15.31 Lakhs.
IIIT Sri City Admission Process
Admission rules differ by programme. B.Tech applicants use JEE Main and central seat allocation, while postgraduate and doctoral applicants are selected through GATE, institute-level tests or interviews, as applicable.
| Programme | Admission Exam | Allocation Route |
| B.Tech (CSE, ECE, AI and DS) | JEE Main | JoSAA counselling |
| M.Tech (4 specialisations) | GATE | Institute-level counselling |
| M.S. (Research) | GATE / Institute Written Test | Institute-level selection |
| PhD | Institute Written Test + Interview | Institute-level selection |
B.Tech Admission through JEE Main and JoSAA
IIIT Sri City fills B.Tech seats under the All India Quota. Students must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtain a valid JEE Main score for the relevant admission year. JoSAA allocates seats according to JEE Main ranks and the preferences submitted by applicants.
The B.Tech admission steps are:
- Take either Session 1 or Session 2 of JEE Main.
- Create an account on the JoSAA portal and enter the preferred programmes.
- Accept a seat offered during one of the JoSAA allotment rounds.
- Pay the seat acceptance fee and report to IIIT Sri City.
- Complete document checks and enrolment.
For the General Open category, the CSE closing rank in JoSAA Round 5 was 23,052 in 2026, compared with 25,197 in 2025 and 26,444 in 2024. This trend shows stronger competition for CSE seats. The Round 5 ECE closing rank was 29,473 in 2026 and 30,803 in 2025. Cutoffs for AI and Data Science are similar to or slightly higher than those for ECE.
M.Tech and M.S. Admission through GATE
A relevant GATE score is needed for M.Tech admission. The institute reviews the score and holds an interview before making the final selection. M.S. (Research) selection follows a similar route, but it also includes a written test. IIIT Sri City directly invites applications twice each year for the July and January intakes.
PhD Admission
PhD applicants need a relevant master's degree and must clear the written test and interview conducted by IIIT Sri City. Research is available in CSE, Electronics, Mathematics and English. Students may join full-time or part-time tracks, and eligible full-time scholars can receive a research stipend.
IIIT Sri City Placements
The 2025 B.Tech placement season recorded a placement rate of 93.60%. The highest package was INR 120 LPA, while the average, median and minimum CTC figures were INR 18.44 LPA, INR 14.32 LPA and INR 8 LPA, respectively.
Because the institute is inside the Sri City industrial township, B.Tech students can access nearby manufacturing and technology companies for internships. CSE and AI and DS usually receive the highest packages, and technology product companies generally make the leading offers.
| Placement Metric | 2025 | 2024 |
| Highest Package | INR 120 LPA | IIIT Sri City has not published this figure |
| Average CTC | INR 18.44 LPA | IIIT Sri City has not published this figure |
| Median CTC | INR 14.32 LPA | IIIT Sri City has not published this figure |
| Minimum CTC | INR 8 LPA | IIIT Sri City has not published this figure |
| Placement Rate | 93.60% | IIIT Sri City has not published this figure |
Recruitment mainly comes from software product development, IT services, electronics design and data science. Semiconductor businesses and analytics firms also recruit students from ECE and AI and DS, supported by the institute's access to the electronics and IT cluster near Chennai.
IIIT Sri City Scholarships
Students can apply for central government scholarships offered to learners at government technical institutions. IIIT Sri City also has internal, merit-based awards for students with strong academic performance.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
| GATE-based Stipend (M.Tech / M.S.) | M.Tech or M.S. students admitted with a valid GATE score | INR 12,400 per month at the MHRD stipend rate |
| SC/ST Fee Concession (Government of India) | SC/ST students studying at central institutions | Fee exemption under central government rules |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (NSP) | Students in the top 20 percentile in 10+2 whose family income is below INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 10,000 to 20,000 per year |
| PhD Research Stipend | Full-time PhD scholars | As per MHRD rules, including INR 31,000 per month during the first 2 years |
IIIT Sri City Campus and Infrastructure
IIIT Sri City occupies an 81-acre campus in the planned Sri City industrial township near Tada in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. It is 60 km from Chennai and 90 km from Tirupati, providing connections to technology corridors in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Campus facilities include academic buildings, computer laboratories, research labs, a central library and a Technology Business Incubator for startup work. Boys and girls have separate hostel blocks with furnished accommodation. Students also have access to dining services, a gymnasium, a student activity centre and grounds or courts for football, basketball and volleyball. Classrooms are air-conditioned, and high-speed internet is available.
The Honours Programme is an intensive undergraduate research track. It allows students to complete faculty-guided projects and publish academic work while continuing their B.Tech studies. The curriculum uses a practice-theory-practice model and draws on the nearby Sri City industries for live project experience.
IIIT Sri City vs IIIT Kurnool vs IIIT Tiruchirappalli
IIIT Sri City, IIIT Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh and IIIT Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu are PPP-model IIITs established under the Ministry of Education. Students in southern India with JEE Main ranks between 20,000 and 40,000 often compare them by location, placements and access to technology centres.
| Parameter | IIIT Sri City | IIIT Kurnool | IIIT Tiruchirappalli |
| Location | Sri City, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
| Year Established | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| B.Tech Branches | CSE, ECE, AI and DS | CSE, ECE | CSE, ECE |
| B.Tech Total Fee | INR 15.31 Lakhs | Standardised PPP rate | Standardised PPP rate |
| JoSAA 2026 CSE Closing Rank (General) | 23,052 in Round 5 | The result does not publish this figure | The result does not publish this figure |
| Industry Proximity | Sri City MNC township with more than 200 companies | Kurnool industrial area | Tiruchirappalli industrial belt |
| Average CTC 2025 | INR 18.44 LPA | IIIT Kurnool has not published this figure | IIIT Tiruchirappalli has not published this figure |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Among the three institutes, IIIT Sri City's position inside a township with multinational companies supports direct access to internships and recruitment. IIIT Kurnool is an option for students from Rayalaseema and northern Andhra Pradesh. IIIT Tiruchirappalli is part of Tamil Nadu's engineering network and is close to the city's core engineering industry clusters.
IIIT Sri City FAQs
Ques. What was the recent JEE Main cutoff for IIIT Sri City B.Tech CSE?
Ans. The General Open closing rank for B.Tech CSE was 23,052 in JoSAA 2026 Round 5. The year-wise Round 5 ranks were 23,052 in 2026, 25,197 in 2025 and 26,444 in 2024, showing increased competition for CSE. For ECE, the 2026 Round 5 closing rank was 29,473.
Ques. How much does the complete B.Tech programme at IIIT Sri City cost?
Ans. The four-year B.Tech programme costs INR 15.31 Lakhs, including tuition, hostel and other charges. Tuition is INR 1,65,000 per semester, which totals INR 13.20 Lakhs over eight semesters. Hostel and mess charges account for the remaining amount.
Ques. What placement package did IIIT Sri City report in 2025?
Ans. IIIT Sri City's 2025 average CTC was INR 18.44 LPA. The median CTC stood at INR 14.32 LPA, the highest package was INR 120 LPA, and the minimum offer was INR 8 LPA. The placement rate was 93.60%, with CSE and AI and DS generally recording the strongest outcomes.
Ques. Is IIIT Sri City fully owned and funded by the government?
Ans. IIIT Sri City is a centrally funded technical institute and an Institution of National Importance under the IIITs Act 2017. It follows a Public-Private Partnership model involving the Government of India, the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Sri City Pvt. Ltd. Therefore, it has the legal status of an IIIT created under Parliament but is not funded entirely by the government.
Ques. Can students live in hostels at IIIT Sri City?
Ans. Yes. Separate furnished hostels for male and female students are available on the institute's 81-acre campus in Sri City. The hostel facilities include dining areas and common spaces. Since the township is 60 km from Chennai, most students use on-campus accommodation.
Ques. Which M.Tech specialisations are available at IIIT Sri City?
Ans. The four M.Tech options are AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, and VLSI Design. Applicants need a valid GATE score and must take part in institute-level counselling. The two-year Cyber Security programme costs INR 7.99 Lakhs. Eligible GATE-qualified M.Tech students can receive an MHRD stipend of INR 12,400 per month.
Ques. What is the distance between IIIT Sri City and Chennai?
Ans. The institute is in the Sri City integrated township in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, 60 km from Chennai and 90 km from Tirupati. Tada, located on the Chennai-Kolkata National Highway, is the nearest major transport point. Access to Chennai helps students participate in industry events, internships and recruitment drives held in the city.