IIIT Nagpur offers UG and PG admission, with B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering as its flagship programme. The B.Tech fee is INR 2.47 Lakh, while the first-year M.Tech fee is INR 20,000. B.Tech applicants must pass Class 12 and qualify through JEE Main, followed by JoSAA and CSAB counselling.
The institute also admits students to Ph.D. programmes through GATE, an institute-level written test and a personal interview. The Ph.D. fee was INR 1 Lakh per year in 2024-2025.
IIIT Nagpur Important Dates
B.Tech admission uses JEE Main scores and JoSAA or CSAB seat allocation. GATE scores are considered for M.Tech and Ph.D. admission. The ongoing and upcoming examination events are listed below.
| Event | Date |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 online application | October 24 to November 22, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application with late fee | November 23 to November 26, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 application correction | November 27 to November 29, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 city intimation slip | December 30, 2026 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 admit card | January 13, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examination | January 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 28, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 online application | January 5 to February 3, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 application with late fee | February 4 to February 7, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 application correction | February 8 to February 10, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 city intimation slip | March 12, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 admit card | March 25, 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 examination | April 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2027 |
| GATE 2027 application rectification for scrutiny defects | October 14 to October 31, 2026 |
| GATE 2027 city allotment notification | January 4, 2027 |
| GATE 2027 examinations | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2027 |
| GATE 2027 result announcement | March 19, 2027 |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
IIIT Nagpur UG Admission 2026
At the undergraduate level, IIIT Nagpur runs B.Tech programmes in six areas: Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science and Analytics, Human Computer Interaction and Gaming Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Internet of Things.
IIIT Nagpur B.Tech Eligibility and Admission Process
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
| B.Tech | Applicants must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and obtain at least 75%. The minimum is 65% for reserved-category applicants. | Selection requires a valid JEE Main score. Seats are assigned through JoSAA or CSAB counselling. |
Students first appear for JEE Main. Those with a valid score must participate in JoSAA counselling, while the remaining seat-allocation process may continue through CSAB counselling.
IIIT Nagpur B.Tech Seat Matrix
The six B.Tech specialisations together have 648 seats. The programme-wise distribution is given below.
| Sr. No. | Programme | Total Seat Intake |
| 1 | B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 216 |
| 2 | B.Tech CSE, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 72 |
| 3 | B.Tech CSE, Data Science and Analytics | 72 |
| 4 | B.Tech CSE, Human Computer Interaction and Gaming Technology | 72 |
| 5 | B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 144 |
| 6 | B.Tech ECE, Internet of Things | 72 |
| Total | | 648 |
IIIT Nagpur PG Admission 2025
M.Tech is IIIT Nagpur's postgraduate programme. It has an intake of 135 students and a first-year fee of INR 20,000. Applicants need a B.Tech degree with at least 60%, and admission is decided through the GATE score.
IIIT Nagpur M.Tech Eligibility and Seat Intake
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Seat Capacity |
| M.Tech | A B.Tech degree with a minimum of 60% and a valid GATE score | 135 |
M.Tech applicants must complete B.Tech with the required marks and qualify in GATE. The institute considers the GATE score during selection.
IIIT Nagpur Ph.D. Admission 2025
IIIT Nagpur provides Ph.D. study in Computer Science Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering. The annual programme fee was INR 1 Lakh for 2024-2025.
IIIT Nagpur Ph.D. Eligibility and Selection
| Course | Eligibility and Selection Criteria |
| Ph.D. | Applicants need an M.Tech or M.E. degree with at least 60%. The requirement is 55% for reserved categories. Selection uses a valid GATE score, followed by an institute-conducted written test and personal interview. |
Eligible students are shortlisted using GATE scores. They must then clear the written test and personal interview held by IIIT Nagpur.
IIIT Nagpur Cutoff 2025
For the General category, the 2025 B.Tech CSE closing rank is listed as 25974. The released Round 1 figures also state a cutoff of 25947 for Computer Science Engineering and 24516 for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
IIIT Nagpur JEE Main Cutoff 2025
The following table gives the General-category closing ranks for Round 1 and the last round.
| Course | Round 1 Closing Rank | Last Round Closing Rank |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 25974 | 27577 |
| B.Tech CSE, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 24516 | 26908 |
| B.Tech CSE, Data Science and Analytics | 26981 | 28520 |
| B.Tech CSE, Human Computer Interaction and Gaming Technology | 28729 | 31295 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 33717 | 36372 |
| B.Tech ECE, Internet of Things | 34046 | 37845 |
IIIT Nagpur CSAB Cutoff 2025
The overall General-category cutoff range in CSAB counselling was 29508 to 47842. Course-wise closing ranks are shown below.
| Course | Round 1 Closing Rank | Last Round Closing Rank |
| B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | 33482 | 34299 |
| B.Tech CSE, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 29508 | 29881 |
| B.Tech CSE, Data Science and Analytics | 35748 | 36662 |
| B.Tech CSE, Human Computer Interaction and Gaming Technology | 39962 | 42215 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 46131 | 49918 |
| B.Tech ECE, Internet of Things | 47842 | 51220 |
IIIT Nagpur Admission FAQs
Ques. Which selection routes does IIIT Nagpur use for its programmes?
Ans. B.Tech selection is based on JEE Main, followed by JoSAA counselling. Ph.D. applicants need a valid GATE score and must clear the institute's written test and personal interview. For M.Tech, students must hold a B.Tech degree with at least 60%, and selection is based on GATE.
Ques. How are the B.Tech seats divided among the six specialisations?
Ans. IIIT Nagpur has 648 B.Tech seats. Computer Science and Engineering has 216 seats, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning has 72, Data Science and Analytics has 72, Human Computer Interaction and Gaming Technology has 72, Electronics and Communication Engineering has 144, and Internet of Things has 72.
Ques. What options are available at IIIT Nagpur after a bachelor's degree?
Ans. The institute offers M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes. GATE is used for admission, while Ph.D. selection also includes an institute-level written test and interview. IIIT Nagpur additionally offers its flagship B.Tech programme, for which admission takes place through JEE Main.
Ques. What feedback is given about the AI and Machine Learning branch?
Ans. Student reviews describe AI and Machine Learning as a distinctive branch because only a limited number of colleges offer it. They also report fewer working hours than in other branches and consider it a useful choice for learning new subjects and taking part in developing areas of technology.
Ques. Which admission reservation categories are followed by IIIT Nagpur?
Ans. IIIT Nagpur applies the Government of India reservation rules. The covered categories include SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD applicants.
Ques. Is a JEE Main score of 90 percentile sufficient for IIIT Nagpur?
Ans. Admission remains competitive at 90 percentile and depends on the chosen branch and available seats. Reserved-category applicants may have a better chance. General-category students may also consider other institutes or branches with lower closing cutoffs.