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Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow (IIIT Lucknow) Overview 2025

The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow (IIIT Lucknow) is one of 20 IIITs set up by the Central Government through a Public-Private Partnership. It began its first B.Tech program in 2015–16.

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IIIT Lucknow Overview

Latest Update: GATE 2026 Application Portal is open, Admission to IIIT Lucknow M.Tech Programs is based on GATE scores. The last date to fill out the application form is September 25, 2025.

Source: GATE Website

Indian Institute of Information Technology, IIIT Lucknow, began its first B.Tech program in Information Technology in 2015–16 with 50 students. Today, IIIT Lucknow offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, and MSc courses in a range of Disciplines to help students grow and prepare for careers in technology. Admissions are based on central counselling for those who qualify in JEE (Main), GATE, and IIT JAM. IIIT Lucknow aims to become a leading center of excellence in Information Technology and to strengthen India’s technological skills.

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Lucknow is not included in the NIRF Rankings. 

Key Highlights of IIIT Lucknow

Admission Month

April-August

Established

2015

Top Programs

B.Tech, M.Tech, MSc, MBA, PhD

Accepted Exams

JEE, GATE, IIT JAM, CUET


Duration of Courses

UG: 4 years

PG: 2 years

PhD: 3–5 years


Intake

PG Programs: April-August

UG Programs: April- August

PhD: June- July

Courses and Fees

Indian Institute of Information Technology Lucknow provides Bachelor of Technology Courses in multiple disciplines: Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, and Artificial Intelligence. Masters of Technology in Computer Science. The Institute also offers MSc in AI&ML, Data Science, and Economics and Management Doctoral Degrees in various fields of engineering.

B.Tech First Semester Fee

Particulars

Amount

One-Time Fee

Admission Fee

₹1,500

Institute Caution Money (One-Time Refundable)

₹2,000

Enrollment Fee

₹1,000

Identity Card Fee

₹1,000

Alumni Fund

₹3,000

Institute Development and Maintenance Charges

₹10,000

Annual Dues

Benevolent Fee

₹500

Group Insurance and Student Welfare Fund

₹1,300

Library Fee

₹2,000

Semester Fees

Tuition Fee

₹1,20,000

Examination Fee

₹1,200

Grade Card Fee

₹500

Student Activity Fee

₹1,500

Medical Fee

₹500

Total

₹1,46,000

M.Tech Fee Structure

Particular

I Sem

II Sem

III Sem

IV Sem

One-Time Fee

Admission Fee

₹1,500

—

—

—

Institute Caution Money (Refundable)

₹2,000

—

—

—

Enrolment Fee

₹1,000

—

—

—

Identity Card Fee

₹1,000

—

—

—

Alumni Fund

₹3,000

—

—

—

Institute Development & Maintenance Charges

₹10,000

—

—

—

Annual Dues

Benevolent Fund

₹500

—

₹500

—

Group Insurance & Student Welfare Fund

₹1,300

—

₹1,300

—

Library Fee

₹2,000

—

₹2,000

—

Semester Fees

Tuition Fee

₹1,20,000

₹1,20,000

₹1,20,000

₹1,20,000

Student Activity Fee

₹1,500

₹1,500

₹1500

₹1500

Examination Fee

₹1,200

₹1,200

₹1200

₹1200

Grade Card Fee

₹500

₹500

₹500

₹500

Medical Fee

₹500

₹500

₹500

₹500

Total

₹1,46,000

₹1,23,700

₹1,27,500

₹1,23,700

Detailed Fee Structure for MBA

Particular

I Sem

II Sem

III Sem

IV Sem

One-Time Fee

Admission Fee

₹1,500

—

—

—

Institute Caution Money (One Time Refundable)

₹2,000

—

—

—

Enrolment Fee

₹1,000

—

—

—

Identity Card Fee

₹1,000

—

—

—

Alumni Fund

₹3,000

—

—

—

Institute Development and Maintenance Charges

₹10,000

—

—

—

Annual Dues

Student Welfare Fund

₹2,000

—

₹2,000

—

Semester Fees

Tuition Fee

₹55,000

₹73,500

₹71,500

₹73,500

Student Activity Fee

₹1,500

₹1,500

₹1,500

₹1,500

Total Fee

₹77,000

₹75,000

₹75,000

₹75,000

Detailed Fee Structure for MSc

Particular

I Sem

II Sem

III Sem

IV Sem

One-Time Fee

Admission Fee

₹1,500

—

—

—

Institute Caution Money (One Time Refundable)

₹2,000

—

—

—

Enrolment Fee

₹1,000

—

—

—

Identity Card Fee

₹1,000

—

—

—

Alumni Fund

₹3,000

—

—

—

Institute Development and Maintenance Charges

₹10,000

—

—

—

Annual Dues

Student Welfare Fund

₹2,000

—

₹2000

—

Semester Fees

Tuition Fee

₹50,000

₹50,000

₹50,000

₹50,000

Student Activity Fee

₹1,500

₹1,500

₹1,500

₹1,500

Total Fee

₹72,000

₹51,500

₹53,500

₹51,500

Hostel Fee Structure for all the Programs per Semester

Item

Amount (₹)

Electricity and Water charges

₹3,000

Hostel Fee Single-Seater

₹20,000

Hostel Fee Double-Seater

₹10,000

Hostel Fee Three-Seater

₹6,000

Mess Deposit (One Time, Refundable)

₹2,500

Mess Charges

₹15,000

Placements, Cutoffs and Admissions

The Placement Cell at IIIT Lucknow helps students with campus placements and career opportunities. The cell connects with different industries and organizations that come to the campus for recruitment, giving students a chance to secure jobs. 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.

Branch-wise Salary Statistics at IIIT Lucknow 2024-25 Placements.

Packages Offered

B.Tech

M.Tech

MBA

MSc

Highest Package

1.45 Crore

53 LPA

48 LPA

18 LPA

Average Package

33.71 LPA

25.10 LPA

10.75 LPA

9.8 LPA

Percentage Placed

96.17%

53.13%

87%

83.3%

B.Tech Past year Salary Statistics

Academic Year

Average Package

Highest Package

Percentage Placed

2020–21

₹18.65 LPA

₹43 LPA

100%

2021–22

₹26.07 LPA

₹45 LPA

100%

2022–23

₹30.52 LPA

₹59 LPA

100%

2023–24

₹29.85 LPA

₹156 LPA

91.36%

2024–25

₹33.71 LPA

₹1.45 Cr

96.17%

Top Recruiters

  • Amazon
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • LinkedIn
  • Flipkart
  • Gameskraft
  • CodeNation
  • Samsung
  • Practo
  • Deloitte
  • Zomato
  • Accenture
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Symphony Talent
  • Intel

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

Scholarships 2025

Details

    Benefits: Covers Tuition fees, hostel expenses, and other educational costs.

    Eligibility: A Student native to Uttar Pradesh. Annual Parental Income: 2 lakhs. Merit Based

IIIT Lucknow Vs IIIT Guwahati Vs IIITDMJ

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

Parameters     

IIIT Lucknow    

IIIT Guwahati   

IIITDMJ   

Tuition Fees per semester        

UG: ₹1.20 Lakh   

UG: ₹1.37 lakh 

UG: ₹71k     

PG: ₹50k- 1.20 Lakhs  

PG: ₹75k-1 Lakh  

PG: ₹50k   

Courses     

UG: B. Tech 

UG: B. Tech  

UG: B. Tech, B.Des   

PG: M. Tech, MBA, MSc  

PG: M. Tech   

PG: M. Tech, M.Des   

Placement Stats 2025 

Highest Package: ₹1.45 crore

Lowest Package: Not Available   

Highest Package: ₹58.3 LPA     

Lowest Package: Not Available   

Highest Package: ₹87.54 LPA     

Lowest Package: Not Available   

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

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 

The Indian Institute of Information Technology in Lucknow covers 50 acres in IT City, Ahmamau. The campus has modern academic and administrative buildings, air-conditioned classrooms and labs, and a co-ed hostel with 102 furnished rooms. Phase one of construction is finished, and a sports ground will be added soon. The campus is also accessible for people with physical challenges. 

Hostels at IIIT Lucknow 

  • The students can opt for Single, Double or Triple sharing rooms based on their choices, the charges for each are different. 

Student Life 

Clubs 

  • Axios- Technical Club 
  • E-Cell- Entrepreneurship Cell 
  • Eifer- Sports Society 

Fests 

  • Equinox – Technical Fest 
  • Equinox World MUN 
  • Eduthon 

Notable Alumni

Name  

Field of Work 

Praveen Fulera 

Software Engineer at Google 

Manan Chawla 

Software Engineer at Google 

Priyadarshini Kumari 

Software Engineer at Amazon 

FAQs for Overview 

IIIT Lucknow offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MSc, and PhD programs. Courses cover areas like Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business, and Data Science. The programs are designed to build strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and research ability, preparing students for jobs in top companies, research institutes, and startups.

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Disclaimer

  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 .