Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, also called IIT Palakkad or IIT PKD, is a public autonomous engineering and research institute in Palakkad, Kerala. It started in 2015 and offers AICTE-approved programs in engineering, science, research and doctoral studies. The institute functions across Nila and Sahyadri campuses. Nila has laboratories, classrooms and hostels, while Sahyadri is the 504-acre permanent campus at Kanjikode with advanced labs, studios and a digital library.
IIT Palakkad was ranked 64 among engineering institutes in NIRF 2024. Its main programs include BTech, MTech, MSc, MS and PhD, with BTech and MTech listed as flagship courses in the institute highlights.
BTech admission is based on JEE Advanced rank followed by JoSAA counselling. Students must pass 10+2 with PCM and should be in the top 20 percentile of their board, category-wise. The General category JEE Advanced cutoff range is 5736-14852, and the first-year BTech fee is INR 2.32 lakhs. MTech admission needs a BTech or BE degree, a valid GATE score and COAP counselling. The General category GATE cutoff range is 418 to 578, and the first-year MTech fee is INR 38,940.
IIT Palakkad Highlights
The table below gives the main details of Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad.
| Name of Institute | Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad (IIT Palakkad / IIT PKD) |
| Established | Institute Type | 2015 | Public |
| Location | Palakkad, Kerala |
| Campus Area | 504 Acres |
| Approved By | AICTE |
| Ranking | NIRF Ranking 2024 (B.Tech): 64 |
| Flagship Course | B.Tech, M. Tech |
| Total No. Of Courses | 10 Departments and 3 Course-Based Programs |
| Application mode | Online |
| Accepted Entrance Exams | JEE Main, JEE Advanced, JoSAA counseling, GATE with COAP counseling, and IIT JAM. |
| Entrance mode | Offline |
| Counseling | JoSAA counseling and COAP counseling |
| Scholarship | Yes |
| Placement Percentage | 74.15% |
| No. of Students Placed | 152 Students |
| Highest Package Offered | INR 41.6 LPA |
| Average Package Offered | INR 15.88 LPA |
| Median Package Offered | INR 12 LPA |
| Recruiters | Accenture, Amazon, HCL, Tech Mahindra, HDFC, and Bank. |
| Official Website | iitpkd.ac.in |
IIT Palakkad Ranking
IIT Palakkad has been listed in NIRF for both Engineering and Overall categories. The newest available NIRF ranks are shown first.
| Ranking Agency | Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
| NIRF | B.Tech | - | 64 | 69 |
| Overall | - | 101-150 | 101 |
IIT Palakkad Course and Fees 2026
IIT Palakkad offers BTech at the undergraduate level, along with MTech, MSc, MS and PhD programs. BTech admission is through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. MTech uses GATE and COAP, while MSc admission is through IIT JAM counselling.
| Course | Fee | Selection Criteria |
| B.Tech | INR 2.32 Lakhs | Valid JEE Advanced score and JoSAA counseling. |
| MTech | INR 38,940 | Valid GATE score and COAP counseling, plus Interview/Written Test. |
| MSc | INR 34,940 | Valid IIT JAM score and Counselling. |
| MS | INR 34,940 | Valid GATE score, or a written test and an interview. |
| PhD | INR 34,590 | GATE/NBHM/CSIR NET/UGC NET or Entrance + Interview/Written Test. |
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IIT Palakkad Admission 2026
IIT Palakkad offers admission to 31 courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels through national-level entrance exams. BTech admission is based on JEE Advanced rank, followed by JoSAA counselling after the JEE Advanced result. The total BTech fee is INR 8 lakhs. For BTech CSE, the General category cutoff is 5736.
- Check the eligibility rules for the chosen course.
- Appear for the required entrance exam, such as JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, GATE/NBHM/CSIR NET/UGC NET, or the institute-level test where applicable.
- Register for the required counselling process, such as JoSAA for BTech or COAP for MTech.
- Complete the interview or written test wherever the course requires it.
- Confirm the allotted seat and complete the admission formalities.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
| B.Tech | Candidates must have passed 10+2 (PCM) and secured a place in the top 20 percentiles, category-wise. | Valid JEE Advanced score and JoSAA counseling. |
| MTech | Candidates must hold a B.Tech/B.E. degree from a recognized institute or university. | Valid GATE Score and COAP counseling + Interview/Written Test. |
| MSc | Bachelor's degree with Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics as a subject for 3 years/6 semesters and Mathematics at 10+2. | Valid IIT JAM score + Counselling. |
| MS | BE/B.Tech degree or a Master's degree in Science is required. | Valid GATE score, or a written test and an interview. |
| PhD | Graduation degree from CFTI in a relevant stream with a minimum CGPA of 8/10 or above. | GATE/NBHM/CSIR NET/UGC NET or Entrance + Interview/Written Test. |
IIT Palakkad Cutoff
IIT Palakkad uses JEE Advanced scores for BTech and IIT JAM scores for MSc. In the 2025 General category JEE Advanced cutoff, Computer Science Engineering closed at 5,736, while Civil Engineering closed at 14,852. In 2024, the same range was 5,556 to 14,170. For MSc through IIT JAM 2025, the closing ranks were 478 for Mathematics, 588 for Physics and 609 for Chemistry. In 2024, Physics closed at 586, Chemistry at 614 and Mathematics at 602.
IIT Palakkad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025
For BTech admission in 2025, IIT Palakkad accepted General category JEE Advanced closing ranks from 5,736 to 14,852. In 2024, the range was 5556 to 14170.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) 2025 | Round 1 (Closing rank) 2024 |
| B.Tech Computer Science Engineering | 5736 | 5556 |
| B.Tech Data Science | 7559 | 6843 |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 9210 | 8777 |
| B.Tech Mechanical Engineering | 11216 | 10977 |
| B.Tech Civil Engineering | 14852 | 14170 |
IIT Palakkad IIT JAM Cutoff 2025
MSc admission at IIT Palakkad is based on IIT JAM. In 2025, the General category cutoff range was 478 to 609. In 2024, the range was 102 to 614.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) 2025 | Round 2 (Closing rank) 2025 | Round 1 (Closing rank) 2024 | Round 2 (Closing rank) 2024 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics | 478 | 523 | 102 | 109 |
| M.Sc. Physics | 588 | 683 | 586 | 633 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry | 609 | 644 | 614 | 681 |
IIT Palakkad Placement
As per the NIRF Report 2025, IIT Palakkad placements 2024 recorded a median package of INR 12 LPA for BTech and INR 9 LPA for MTech. For BTech, the highest package was INR 41.6 LPA and the average package was INR 15.88 LPA. BTech students also received six international offers.
The NIRF Report 2024 stated that 2023 placements had a median package of INR 14.1 LPA for UG 4-year programs and INR 9.5 LPA for PG 2-year programs. Major recruiters included Adobe, HCL, Target, Paytm, TATA, Maruti Suzuki, Accenture, Havells and Jio.
| Particular | Placement Detail |
| BTech Median Package 2024 | INR 12 LPA |
| MTech Median Package 2024 | INR 9 LPA |
| BTech Highest Package 2024 | INR 41.6 LPA |
| BTech Average Package 2024 | INR 15.88 LPA |
| International Offers for BTech | 6 |
| UG 4-year Median Package 2023 | INR 14.1 LPA |
| PG 2-year Median Package 2023 | INR 9.5 LPA |
IIT Palakkad Scholarships
IIT Palakkad gives scholarships to UG and PG students based on merit and financial need. BTech and MSc students can check the eligibility rules and benefits below.
| Name of Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount of Scholarship |
| For BTech Students |
| Full Fee Remission | Annual Family income below INR 1 lakh | Full Tuition Fee Waiver (INR 1,00,000 per semester) |
| Two-Thirds Fee Remission | Annual Family Income between INR 1 lakh and below INR 5 lakhs | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver (INR 66,667 per semester) |
| MCM Scholarship | Annual family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs and provided to 25% of the batch based on JEE rank | Full Tuition Fee Waiver (INR 1,00,000 per semester) + INR 1000 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester |
| SC/ST Scholarship | Annual family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs | Hostel accommodation and dining charges are waived off (INR 27,000 per semester) + INR 250 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester |
| PwD Fee Waiver | Certificate to prove disability | Full Tuition Fee Waiver (INR 1,00,000 per semester) |
| Name of Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount of Scholarship |
| For MSc Students |
| MCM scholarship | Annual family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs and provided to 25% of the batch based on JAM rank | Full Tuition Fee Waiver (INR 3,000 per semester) + INR 1,000 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester |
| Prof Valsakumar Memorial Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | MSc Physics student with the highest JAM rank with 4.5 lakhs and below annual family income | INR 35,000 to a student in a year |
| Prof Valsakumar Memorial Merit Award | MSc Physics student with the highest CGPA | INR 5,000 to a student in a year |
| SC/ST Scholarship | Annual family income below 4.50 lakhs and belonging to the SC/ST community | Hostel accommodation and dining charges are waived off (INR 27,000 per semester, based on actuals) + INR 250 per month as pocket money for four months in a semester |
IIT PKD Vs IIT Bhillai Vs IIT Tirupati
The table compares IIT Palakkad (PKD), IIT Bhilai and IIT Tirupati, three newer IITs with academic programs, research facilities and placement records.
| Feature | IIT Palakkad (PKD) | IIT Bhilai | IIT Tirupati |
| Established | 2015 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Location | Palakkad, Kerala | Bhilai, Chhattisgarh | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh |
| Mentor IIT | IIT Madras | IIT Hyderabad | IIT Madras |
| Campus Size | 500+ acres (permanent campus under development) | 432 acres | 530 acres (permanent campus in Yerpedu) |
| Status | Institute of National Importance (INI) | INI | INI |
| No. of B.Tech Programs | 5 (CSE, EE, ME, CE, Data Science) | 6 (CSE, EE, ME, CE, Data Science, AI) | 6 (CSE, EE, ME, CE, CH, Engineering Physics) |
| Seat Intake (UG) | ~260 (2024) | ~290 (2024) | ~290 (2024) |
| Admission Process | JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counseling | JEE Advanced + JoSAA | JEE Advanced + JoSAA |
| NIRF Ranking 2024 | 64 (Engineering) | 73 (Engineering) | 61 (Engineering) |
| First-Year B.Tech Fees | INR 2.32 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | INR 2.36 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) | INR 2.2 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
| Scholarships | MCM, SC/ST Free Tuition, Ishan Uday, UGC, etc. | Similar Govt. scholarships & fee waivers | MCM, National & Institute-based Scholarships |
| Hostel Facilities | Fully residential, modern hostels | Smart hostels, single occupancy | Hostels with Wi-Fi, gym, sports |
| Placements (2024) | Avg. INR 14.85 LPA; Highest INR 41.6 LPA (CSE) | Avg. INR 13 LPA; Highest INR 48 LPA | Avg. INR 15.2 LPA; Highest INR 46 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Google, Microsoft, GE, Oracle, ZS Associates | Google, Amazon, Nutanix, TCS | Google, Amazon, Flipkart, ZS Associates |
| Faculty | 100+ PhD holders, IIT/IISc backgrounds | Strong research focus, 90+ full-time faculty | 110+ faculty, high PhD ratio, R&D focused |
| Website | iitpkd.ac.in | iitbhilai.ac.in | iittp.ac.in |
IIT Palakkad Campus Life & Infrastructure
IIT Palakkad works from the temporary campus and the Nila campus, which are 13 miles apart. The temporary campus is inside the Ahalia Integrated campus near Kozhippara, Palakkad, at a distance of 20 kilometers from the city. Its academic building covers 55,000 square feet. Nila campus occupies 30 acres out of the 504 acres allotted for the permanent campus at Kanjikode.
The permanent campus is 14 kilometers from Palakkad Railway Station and roughly 60 kilometers from Coimbatore International Airport. It stands on a 504-acre site near the base of the Western Ghats. The temporary campus has classrooms, a seminar room, auditorium, conference room, workshop, library, canteen, laboratories and faculty offices. Students also get hostel internet access and sports and recreation facilities.
Nila campus has an auditorium, small and large multimedia classrooms, student labs, a library, canteen and hostels with full Wi-Fi and mobile internet access. The academic building is named Samgatha, and the laboratory complex is called Manogatha. The newly built hostels at Nila are Bageshri, Brindavani and Tilang. Phase I of the permanent campus is still being built.
IIT Palakkad FAQs
Ques. How do B.Tech students at IIT Palakkad connect with industry work?
Ans. B.Tech students at IIT Palakkad get industry exposure through internships, industrial visits and guest lectures. The Career Development Cell supports summer internships, and students have received opportunities at companies and organisations such as Google, Adobe, MathWorks and DRDO. Workshops and hackathons with industry partners also help students work on real-time projects. Links with IIT Madras Research Park, startups and tech firms add to this exposure.
Ques. What is the coding environment like for M.Tech students at IIT Palakkad?
Ans. IIT Palakkad has an active coding culture for M.Tech students, especially in CSE and Data Science. Students take part in coding contests, open-source work and workshops. The Programming Club and OpenCode support peer learning and regular competitions. M.Tech students also use coding for research projects in AI, machine learning and high-performance computing under faculty guidance.
Ques. Can M.Sc. students at IIT Palakkad work on projects across different subjects?
Ans. Yes, IIT Palakkad supports interdisciplinary research and projects in M.Sc. programs, mainly in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Students may work with engineering and data science students on areas such as computational physics, bioinformatics and materials science. Faculty members guide cross-department projects, and students can use shared labs, research centres and funded projects.