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IIT Bhilai Overview: 2025 Admissions, Cutoffs, Placements

IIT Bhilai is located in Chhattisgarh and was established by the Ministry of Education in 2016. It is one of the newest institutes and yet gives strong competition to the top engineering institutes. The Institute was ranked 73rd by NIRF in its 2024 Engineering category.

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IIT Bhilai Overview

Did you know- President Draupadi Murmu attended the IIT Bhilai 2024 Convocation ceremony as the chief guest and delivered the Convocation Address.

Source: IIT Bhilai Website

IIT Bhilai was declared an institute of national importance under the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act 2016. It provides education and research in various branches of engineering, technology, science, and the arts. The Institute offers 7 undergraduate courses, 16 Postgraduate and it also provides a PhD in its various departments. The campus of IIT Bhilai is spread over 450 acres of land. 

Key Highlights of IIT Bhilai

Admission Month

April-July

Established

2018

Top Programs

B.Tech, M.Tech, MSc, PhD

Accepted Exams

JEE Advanced, JAM, GATE

Duration of Courses

UG: 4 years (B.Tech)

PG: 2 years (M.Tech, MSc)

PhD: 3–5 years

Intake

PhD Programs: February-July

PG Programs: April-July

UG Programs: April-July

Ranking

NIRF 2024: Engineering 73rd.

Total Number of Students

1000+

Courses and Fees

IIT Bhilai has 11 distinct departments to offer students various courses in multiple disciplines. The departments provide programs across UG, PG, and PhD.

Course Fees at IIT Bhilai

Below is the detailed fee structure of B.Tech

Description

Amount in Rs.

A) One-Time Fees (For All Students)

Admission Fee

1,000

ID Card and Certificates Fee

2,000

Library Fee

1,000

Celebrations Fee

2,000

Training & Placement Fee

3,000

Alumni Life Membership Fee

3,000

One-Time Refundable Deposits

7,000

B) Academic Fees Per Semester

Academic Registration Fee

500

Tuition Fee

1,00,000

CoSA Fee

3,000

Medical Fee

1,250

Other Fee

8,000

C) Student Welfare Fund

Student Welfare Fund

1,000

Hostel Fee

39,520

Below is the detailed fee structure of M.Tech

Description

Amount in Rs.

One-Time Fees

Admission Fee

1,000

ID Card & Certificates Fee

2,000

Library Fee

1,000

Celebrations Fee

2,000

Training & Placement Fee

3,000

Alumni Life Membership Fee

3,000

Refundable Deposit

7,000

Academic & Welfare Fees

Academic Registration

500

Tuition Fee

5,000

CoSA Fee

3,000

Medical Fee

1,675

Other Fee

10,675

Student Welfare Fund

1,000

Hostel Fees

Hostel Admission

500

Seat Rent

2,750

Establishment

16,675

Dining

24,645

Placements, Cutoffs and Admissions

CAMPUS PLACEMENT STATISTICS

  • Total Placed: 105 
  • Total Registered Students: 150 
  • Percentage of Placed Students: 70% 
  • Total Number of Offers: 115 
  • Total Recruiters: 109 

Branch-wise placement Statistics at  IIT Bhilai

Program

Overall Average CTC – in LPA

Overall Median CTC – in LPA

BTech

₹13.09

₹12

MTech

₹9.63

₹10.2

BTech+MTech (DD)

₹7

₹7

MSc

₹7.8

₹8

Internships at IIT Bhilai

In summer 2025, students received over 85 internship offers from well-known companies. Some of the top recruiters included Google, NVIDIA, Warner Bros Discovery, ICICI Bank, TCS Research, Publicis Sapient, Assurant, and Bhilai Steel Plant.

BTech third-year students are available for internships during their summer break (May to July, around 10 weeks) and winter break (December, around 4 weeks). Final-year BTech students also have the option to do a 6-month internship either in their 7th semester (August to December) or 8th semester (January to June), based on what the company prefers.

Sector-wise Internship Statistics

Company Type

Percentage

Private

56.3%

Government

21.9%

MNC (Foreign Origin)

9.4%

PSU

3.1%

NGO

3.1%

MNC (Indian Origin)

3.1%

Startup

3.1%

Top Recruiters

  • Ezeiatech
  • LightningNodes
  • DRA Advisories
  • JALAN Technologies
  • Vestas
  • Shriram
  • MyGate
  • Webber
  • CUNOMIAL
  • tescra
  • Deloitte

For more detailed information on Placements. Check out upGrad’s IIT Bhilai’s Placements’ page.


Ranking 2024-2025

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is a government body that releases annual rankings of higher education institutes in India. IIT Bhilai has consistently ranked in the top over the past few years. 

Ranking of IIT Bhilai Over the Years, Category-Wise

Ranking Body

Ranking Year

Rank

Category

NIRF

2024

73rd

Engineering

NIRF

2023

81st

Engineering

Scholarships 2025

Service Highlights

    Benefits: 1/3rd reimbursement of tuition fee per semester + ₹1000 per month as pocket money.

    Eligibility: Undergraduate UR and OBC students. Parental income: up to ₹5 Lakhs for UR and ₹6 Lakhs for OBC. Minimum CGPA: 6.0. Up to 25% of students are awarded.

IIT Bhilai Vs IIT Palakkad Vs IIT Mandi

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

Parameters

IIT Bhilai

IIT Palakkad

IIT Mandi

Tuition Fees

Per semester

UG (B.Tech): ₹1 Lakh 

UG(B.Tech): ₹1 Lakh

UG (B.Tech): ₹1 Lakh

PG (M.Tech): ₹5k

PG (M.Tech): ₹5k-30k

PG (M.Tech): ₹3.1 Lakh

MBA: ₹41k

Popular Courses

UG: B.Tech

(CSE/EE/DS&AI)

 

UG: B.Tech (CE/CSE/DSE)

UG: B.Tech (CSE/ECE/EE/ME/CE/MME)

PG: M.Tech, MSc 

PG: M.Tech, MSc, PhD

PG: M.Tech, M.Sc. M.S.(R) Ph.D.

Placement (CTC)

Average CTC: ₹13.09 LPA 

Median CTC:

₹12 LPA

Average CTC- ₹20 LPA

Median CTC: NA

Highest CTC: NA

Average CTC- ₹22.6 LPA

Highest CTC: ₹64 LPA

NOTE: The Fee mentioned is per semester

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Location: Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

IIT Bhilai’s permanent campus is easy to reach by different means of transport. It is located just 5 km from the Great Eastern Highway, 5.4 km from Durg Junction railway station (a major station on the Howrah–Nagpur–Mumbai route), and 54 km from Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur.

The campus is being built in phases and is designed to be a fully self-sufficient residential campus.

Hostel 

Boys’ Hostels:

  • Kanhar Hostel (BH1): Capacity of 476 students + 12 for PWD students.
  • Gopad Hostel (BH2): Capacity of 486 students + 12 for PWD students.

Girls’ Hostel:

  • Indravati Hostel (GH1): Capacity of 316 students + 8 for PWD students.

Married Scholars:

  • Shivnath Hostel (MSH): 96 flats available.

Student Life -

  1. Sports and Yoga
  2. National Service Scheme (NSS)
  3. Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB)

Fests:

  • Meraz

Notable Alumni

Name 

Field of Work

Shashwat Jaiswal 

Student Researcher at Google

Dr. Suyash Kandele

Specialist at Bosch Global Software Technologies

Rahul Saini 

Research Scholar at Eindhoven University of Technology

FAQs for Overview

1. What is the total number of academic departments at IIT Bhilai?

IIT Bhilai has 11 departments offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines in engineering, science, and humanities.

2. Does IIT Bhilai offer dual degree programs?

Yes, IIT Bhilai offers an integrated BTech + MTech (Dual Degree) program, providing students an opportunity to pursue both degrees in a streamlined format.

3. How large is the IIT Bhilai campus?

The campus spans across 450 acres in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, and is being developed as a fully self-sustaining residential facility.

4. Are there any special facilities for PWD students in hostels?

Yes, each boys’ and girls’ hostel includes additional capacity specifically reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) students.

5. What kind of extracurricular programs are available for students?

IIT Bhilai actively promotes extracurricular engagement through programs like National Service Scheme (NSS), sports, yoga, and the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB) initiative.

6. How is the connectivity of the IIT Bhilai campus for outstation students?

The campus is well-connected by road, rail, and air — it is 5 km from the Great Eastern Highway, 5.4 km from Durg Junction, and 54 km from Raipur Airport.

7. Does IIT Bhilai support international internships or collaborations?

While not explicitly mentioned, the presence of recruiters like NVIDIA and Google indicates active industry links that could support global exposure and collaboration.

8. What accommodation is provided for married PhD or research scholars?

IIT Bhilai has a dedicated hostel for married scholars — Shivnath Hostel — which includes 96 residential flats.

9. Is Wi-Fi available in the student hostels?

Yes, the hostel premises are fully air-conditioned and Wi-Fi enabled, offering round-the-clock internet connectivity.

10. Does IIT Bhilai provide financial aid beyond scholarships?

Apart from scholarships, the institute offers fee reimbursements, free boarding facilities, and monthly pocket allowances for eligible students, especially from reserved and low-income backgrounds.

11. Who are some notable alumni of IIT Bhilai?

Notable alumni include individuals like Shashwat Jaiswal (Student Researcher at Google), Dr. Suyash Kandele (Specialist at Bosch), and Rahul Saini (Research Scholar at Eindhoven University of Technology).

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