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IIIT Bangalore: Courses, Admissions, Placements, Rankings & CutOff 2025

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), established in 1998, has been a pioneer in the IT landscape. It ranked 74th in the engineering category in the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024.

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IIIT Bangalore Overview

Did you know- IIIT Bangalore has a unique student selection process. Unlike many institutions, it prides itself on admitting 100% of its students purely on merit, attracting bright minds from across India and around the globe.

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B), established in 1998, has been a pioneer in the IT landscape. The deemed-to-be university is missioned to advance the IT world through premium education, innovation, and research.

IIIT-B ranked 74th in the engineering category in the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024.Moreover, the institute attracts students from India and all over the world with the unique distinction of selecting 100% students on merit. Over 3,500 students have graduated from the institute since its commencement, and are serving in 100 well-known IT companies.

Key Highlights of IIIT Bangalore

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Admission Months

March - July

B.Tech & M.Tech (2025-26) started on July 17, 2025

Top Programs

  • B.TechIntegrated M.Tech
  • M.Tech
  • Master of Science by Research
  • Ph.D.PG Diploma in Digital Product Design and Management
  • M.Sc (Digital Society)

Accepted Exams

  • JEE
  • GATE
  • CAT
  • CEED

Duration of Course

  • UG- 4 years
  • PG- 2 years

Ranking

74th NIRF

Total Students

1000+

Courses and Fees

IIIT Bangalore provides 12 programs across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Students get a variety of courses to choose from, such as Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI&DS), and more.

Course fees at IIIT Bangalore

Below are the courses, with their durations and total tuition fees.

Programs

Duration (years)

Tuition Fees

B.Tech

4

₹ 20.24 L

Integrated M.Tech

5

₹ 26.32 L

M.Tech (CSE/ECE)

2

₹ 9.20 L

M.Sc. (Digital Society)

2

₹ 7.68 L

Ph.D. / M.Sc. by Research (varies)

3-5

₹ 5.39 L–₹ 7.76 L

Details about Placements, Cutoffs & Admissions

Placements, Cutoffs & Admission

IIIT Bangalore delivers full-time placements for both UG and PG students. The highest package offered by IIIT Bangalore placement is ₹1.5 Cr in 2024-2025. The institute has tie-ups with well-known, renowned companies such as JP Morgan, Deloitte, Amazon, and more. There are a total of 638 offers made, including 350 internship offers and 288 full-time offers in 2024-25.

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Necessary information

Number of companies

638

Highest Salary Offered

₹1.5 Cr

Average Salary

₹37.01 LPA

Internships and programs at IIIT Bangalore

1. Summer Internships

Program

Duration (semester-wise)

Approximate number of students

Internship period

M.Tech (CSE and ECE)

4

180

2 months – mid-May to mid-July – post 2nd semester.

Integrated M.Tech (CSE and ECE)

10

65

2 months - mid-May to mid-July – post 6th or 8th semester

M.Sc. in Digital Society

4

20

2 months – mid-May to mid-July – post 2nd semester.

2. Exchange Program

IIIT Bangalore offers 6-month exchange programs (Jan–June) for final-year M.Tech, iMTech, and M.Sc Digital Society students with academic credits.

3. Semester 4:Thesis or Internship Choice

The M.Sc. in Digital Society at IIIT Bangalore is a two-year interdisciplinary program combining technology and social sciences.

Top Recruiter of IIIT Bangalore

  • Amazon
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Adobe
  • Cisco
  • SAP
  • HP
  • Oracle
  • Intel
  • Goldman Sachs

To know more, visit the upGrad’s IIIT Bangalore placements' page

Ranking 2024-2025

The rankings highlight the institute’s excellent academic quality, industry engagement, validating its reputation. Get the idea of IIIT Bangalore NIRF ranking of previous years from the below table.

Overall Rankings Table

Year

Rank

2024

81

2023

74

2022

74

IIIT Bangalore was ranked 74th among India’s top engineering institutions in both 2023 and 2024 by NIRF. Additionally, the institute secured the position of the 4th-best engineering college in Karnataka in 2024.

Top Course-wise Ranking 2024-25

IIIT Bangalore does not release stream-wise rankings officially, but the consistent improvement in NIRF Engineering rankings reflects the strength of its core academic programs, particularly in:

  • Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
  • Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (AI & DS)

These programs are best known for their advanced curriculum, strong placement performance, and deep research integration. CSE, in particular, is the institute’s strongest program, driving high salary packages and top-tier placements year after year.

Scholarships 2025

Details

    Benefits: 100% tuition fee waiver for top performers in JEE Mains.

    Eligibility: Top JEE Rank holders, enrolled in B.Tech or Integrated M.Tech Programs. Must have secured JEE Mains rank of 999 or better.

    Number of awardees: 3 students

Reputable Instructors

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Instructors

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Dr. C Ramanathan

Dean of Academic

With a Ph.D. from MSU and 25+ years of Data & Software Engineering experience, Prof.C.R. is ranked amongst the top data academicians in Indi… Read More

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Debabrata Das

Director of IIIT-B

With over 210 peer-reviewed papers and 7 patents, Dr. Das has multiple global and Indian IEEE awards, and was its India Chair in 2023 and 20… Read More

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Dr. G. Srinivasaraghavan

Professor

With a Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur and 30+ years of experience in microelectronics and VLSI design, Prof. G. Srinivasaraghavan has led cutting-edg… Read More

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Dr.Tricha Anjali

Ex-Associate Dean

With a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and an Integrated M.Tech from IIT Bombay, Prof. Tricha Anjali brings 13+ years of global experience in data a… Read More

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IIIT Bangalore VS IIIT Hyderabad VS IIIT Allahabad

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

Parameters

IIIT Bangalore

IIIT Hyderabad

IIIT Allahabad

NIRF Ranking (Engineering 2024)

74

47

87

Tuition Fees (Approximate Annual)

UG : ₹4.60 L (1st Year, total 5 years around ₹26.32 L)

PG: ₹4.92 L (1st Year, total 2 years around ₹9.20 L)

UG (B.Tech): ₹3.60 L - ₹4.50 L (per annum, total for 4-5 years around ₹10 L - ₹22.5 L depending on single/dual degree)

PG (M.Tech): ₹60 K - ₹4.50 L (per annum, total for 2 years around ₹2.4 L - ₹9.8 L)

UG (B.Tech): ₹1.5 L - ₹2.27 L (1st Year, total for 4 years around ₹6.2 L - ₹6.86 L)

PG (M.Tech): ₹2.13 L (1st Year, total for 2-4 years around ₹3 L - ₹5.27 L)

Popular Courses

UG: Integrated M.Tech (CSE, ECE, AI&DS), B.Tech (CSE, ECE, AI&DS)

PG:

M.Tech (CSE, AI & DS, ECE),

Master of Science (Digital Society),

MS by Research, Ph.D.

UG: B.Tech (CSE, ECE), B.Tech + MS by Research (CSE, ECE, Computational Linguistics, Computational Natural Science, Human Sciences, Geospatial Technology, etc.)

PG: M.Tech (CSE, CSIS, CASE, PDM), MS by Research, Ph.D.

UG: Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology (Business Informatics)

PG: M.Tech (Human Computer Interaction, Bioinformatics, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Network Security, AI & Robotics, etc.), MBA, M.Tech + Ph.D.

Placement Rate (Recent Data)

Overall (2025): High, often near 100% for specific programs. (e.g., iMTech CSE & ECE 2025: very high success rate, specific percentage not always uniformly reported for all programs). UG: 90-95%, PG: 95-98% (2023 data)

B.Tech (2024):CSE: 99%ECE: 98%

M.Tech (2024): CSE: 99%CSIS: 100%CASE: 100% PDM: 100%

MS (2024): Consistently 100% for various specializations.

UG (2024): 93%

PG (2024): 66%

No. of Courses

UG: 5+ (B.Tech & Integrated M.Tech programs with various specializations)

PG: 10+ (M.Tech, M.Sc, MS by Research, Ph.D, PG Diploma, etc.)

UG: 2 (B.Tech)

Dual Degree: 6 (B.Tech + MS by Research)

PG: 4 (M.Tech), 8 (M.Sc), 10 (Ph.D)

UG: 3 (B.Tech)

PG: 13 (M.Tech) 11 (M.Tech + Ph.D) 1 (MBA), 12 (Ph.D)

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Located in Electronic City, Bengaluru, IIIT Bangalore offers secure, Wi-Fi-enabled hostels with single-occupancy rooms for girls (Lilavati blocks) and both private and shared rooms for boys (Bhaskara & Visveshwara). A lively campus life with clubs like the Robotics Club, GDSC, Aikyam (social outreach), Aksh (literature), and Chhayachitra (photography). Nearby attractions include the historic Begur Fort, the Indian Music Experience Museum, and the Art of Living International Center.

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FAQs for Overview

IIIT Bangalore follows a project-based and research-driven teaching approach, with a focus on practical implementation alongside theoretical concepts.

Notable Alumni

IIIT Bangalore has shown many students a way to grow and succeed. The institution guided the students toward a sharp, bright future. Here are notable IIIT Bangalore alumni along with their LinkedIn profiles and key achievements.

Alumni

Field of Work

Diwakar Chittora

Founder & CEO, Intellipaat

Khadim Batti

Co-founder & CEO, Whatfix

Ishwar Sridharan

Co-Founder & COO, Exotel

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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 .