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Indian Institute of Information Technology IIIT Kottayam Overview 2025

Founded in 2015, the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kottayam (IIIT Kottayam) is a central technical institution under the Ministry of Education and is recognized as an Institute of National Importance.

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IIIT Kottayam Overview

Latest Update: IIIT Kottayam offers online certification programs in various disciplines. Registration is currently open, and interested candidates can apply by visiting the institute's official website. 

Source: IIIT Kottayam Website 

Indian Institute of Information Technology IIIT Kottayam was created through a Public-Private Partnership, with support from the Government of India, the Government of Kerala, CIAL Cochin, and the Rolta Foundation, Mumbai. The campus development costs are shared in a 50:35:15 ratio. Located on a 53-acre campus in Pala, Kottayam, Kerala. IIIT Kottayam has become a popular choice for students interested in computer science engineering and related fields.  

Key Highlights of IIIT Kottayam 

Admission Month 

April-August 

Established 

2015 

Top Programs 

B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD 

Accepted Exams 

JEE, GATE 

 

Duration of Courses 

UG: 4 years  

PG: 3 years  

PhD: 3–5 years 

 

Intake 

PG Programs: April-August 

UG Programs: April- August 

PhD: June- July 

P.S: Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Kottayam is not included in the NIRF Rankings. 

Courses and Fees

Indian Institute of Information Technology IIIT Kottayam offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs in CSE, ECE, and Mathematics, serving both regular students and working professionals. 

The curriculum focuses on advanced topics like Computer Science, Electronics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Big Data, and Machine Learning. 

Detailed Fee Structure for the B.Tech First and Second Semester. 

Details 

First Semester 

Second Semester 

Tuition Fee 

₹1,45,200/- 

₹1,45,200/- 

Hostel/Facility Maintenance Fee 

₹34,000/- 

₹34,000/- 

Mess Advance 

₹30,750/- 

₹30,750/- 

Medical Insurance 

₹1,300/- 

- 

Mess Equipment Maintenance Fee 

₹300/- 

- 

Sports Equipment Maintenance Fee 

₹300/- 

- 

Club Activities 

₹300/- 

- 

Caution Deposit (One-time Fee) 

₹13,000/- 

- 

Sports (One-time Fee) 

₹1,100/- 

- 

Mess (One-time Fee) 

₹1,100/- 

- 

 M.Tech  Tuition Fee for each Semester 

Semester 

Fees 

I 

₹96,000/- 

II 

₹96,000/- 

III 

₹1,08,000/- 

IV 

₹84,000/- 

V 

₹70,000/- 

VI 

₹70,000/- 

Total 

₹5,24,000/- 

Tuition Fee for e-M.Tech 

The Institute offers e-M.Tech courses in two disciplines, this course is entirely virtual with offline Final exams. 

Semester 

Fees 

I 

₹70,000/- 

II 

₹60,000/- 

III 

₹1,00,000/- 

IV 

₹70,000/- 

Total 

₹3,00,000/- 

Placements, Cutoffs and Admissions

Indian Institute of Information Technology IIIT Kottayam offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs in CSE, ECE, and Mathematics, serving both regular students and working professionals.

The curriculum focuses on advanced topics like Computer Science, Electronics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Big Data, and Machine Learning.

Detailed Fee Structure for the B.Tech First and Second Semester.

Details

First Semester

Second Semester

Tuition Fee

₹1,45,200/-

₹1,45,200/-

Hostel/Facility Maintenance Fee

₹34,000/-

₹34,000/-

Mess Advance

₹30,750/-

₹30,750/-

Medical Insurance

₹1,300/-

-

Mess Equipment Maintenance Fee

₹300/-

-

Sports Equipment Maintenance Fee

₹300/-

-

Club Activities

₹300/-

-

Caution Deposit (One-time Fee)

₹13,000/-

-

Sports (One-time Fee)

₹1,100/-

-

Mess (One-time Fee)

₹1,100/-

-

M.Tech Tuition Fee for each Semester

Semester

Fees

I

₹96,000/-

II

₹96,000/-

III

₹1,08,000/-

IV

₹84,000/-

V

₹70,000/-

VI

₹70,000/-

Total

₹5,24,000/-

Tuition Fee for e-M.Tech

The Institute offers e-M.Tech courses in two disciplines, this course is entirely virtual with offline Final exams.

Semester

Fees

I

₹70,000/-

II

₹60,000/-

III

₹1,00,000/-

IV

₹70,000/-

Total

₹3,00,000/-

The Placement Cell at IIIT Kottayam helps students with campus placements and career opportunities. It also provides all the necessary facilities, such as spaces for group discussions, tests, and interviews, along with other support needed during the placement process.

Placement Statistics at IIIT Kottayam 2024-25 Placements.

Placement Details

Statistics

Highest CTC

₹50 LPA

Average CTC

₹11.91 LPA

Students Placed

178

Number of Offers

219

Past year Salary Statistics

Year

Highest CTC

Average CTC

Students Placed

No. of Offers

2020–21

₹36 LPA

₹9.07 LPA

44

97

2021–22

₹42 LPA

₹10.45 LPA

67

212

2022–23

₹58.93 LPA

₹14.32 LPA

84

144

2023–24

₹45 LPA

₹12.70 LPA

128

171

Top Recruiters

  • Amazon
  • IBM
  • Bosch
  • Nissan
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
  • Infosys
  • NVIDIA
  • Cognizant
  • Deloitte
  • Jio
  • Human Resocia Co., Ltd.
  • HP
  • NIWE

For more detailed information on Placements. Check out upGrad’s IIIT Kottayam Placements’ page.

Scholarships 2025

Details

    Benefits: Annual Maintenance Allowance, Annual Contingency and Equipment Allowance, Tuition fee, Travel fee.

    Eligibility: For ST students pursuing a post-graduate course from a foreign university. Minimum of 55% marks required with Family income limit- below 6 lakhs.

IIIT Kottayam Vs IIIT Una Vs IIIT Lucknow

Here’s a comparison of the three IIITs to know better about each 

Parameters      

IIIT Kottayam     

IIIT Una 

IIIT Lucknow     

Tuition Fees per semester         

UG: ₹1.20 Lakh    

UG: ₹1.05 Lakh    

UG: ₹1.20 Lakh    

PG: ₹50k- 1.20 Lakhs   

PG: ₹30.8k   

PG: ₹50k- 1.20 Lakhs   

Courses      

UG: B. Tech  

UG: B. Tech  

UG: B. Tech  

PG: M. Tech, MBA, MSc   

PG: M. Tech, MCA   

PG: M. Tech, MBA, MSc   

Placement Stats 2025  

Highest Package: ₹50 LPA  

Lowest Package: Not Available    

Highest Package: ₹30 LPA      

Lowest Package: Not Available    

Highest Package: ₹1.45 crore      

Lowest Package: Not Available    

Note: The Placement Session for 2025 is currently ongoing, the figures might change 

Campus, Hostel & Student Life 

Location: Kottayam, Kerala 

The campus features modern facilities like 24/7 Wi-Fi, digital learning tools, cooperative dining, and a dedicated healthcare team to support students. IIIT Kottayam also offers online certification programs in several fields. The Gyaan Innovation Lab helps students develop products, from brainstorming ideas to designing, prototyping, and manufacturing. AIC-IIIT Kottayam, our incubation centre, is another key resource. 

Hostels at IIIT Kottayam 

  • Separate hostels for boys and girls 
  • 11 hostels for boys and 3 hostels for girls 
  • Round-the-clock water and electricity supply 
  • Laundry equipment available in hostels

Student Life 

Clubs 

  • Cultural Club 
  • Technical Club 
  • Trendles Club 
  • Cyber Security Club 
  • Mind Quest 

Fests 

  • Apoorv- Techno-Cultural Event 

Notable Alumni

Name  

Field of Work 

Krishna Chaitanya V 

Head of Community & Talent Ops at NxtJob.ai 

Saket Roshan Rai 

Associate Solution Leader at Brane Group 

Prachi Srivastava 

Software Engineer at Bank of America 

FAQs for Overview 

IIIT Kottayam stands out for its focus on Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and advanced research areas. With modern infrastructure, innovation labs, and strong industry tie-ups, it offers students practical learning along with academic excellence, preparing them for competitive careers in India and abroad. 

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  1. The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

  2. The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, & related costs. upGrad does not .