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Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad

Nestled near the historic Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats, renowned for data science, robotics, and sustainable environmental tech. Comprehensive guide to NIRF rankings, seat matrices, admission pathways, clinical/branch placements, and multi-year cutoff metrics.

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad Main Building
#64
NIRF Ranking
~200+ B.Tech Seats
Annual Seats
₹15.00 - ₹24.00 LPA
Average Placement CTC
₹65.00+ LPA
Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

IPTIF Technology HubCPS & Data Science

IPTIF Technology Hub

Technology Innovation Hub dedicated to cyber-physical systems, autonomous robotics, and IoT.

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / CourseDurationEntrance ExamAdmission AuthorityEligibility Criteria
B.Tech Programs4 YearsJEE AdvancedJoSAA / CSABClass 12 PCM (75% aggregate) + Qualified JEE Advanced

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic BranchAverage CTCMedian CTCPlacement RateTop Participating Recruiters
Computer Science & Engineering₹24.00 LPA₹19.50 LPA96.00%Amazon, Adobe, Sprinklr, Texas Instruments, Intel

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default
Category:
Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)
Counselling Authority / Exam: JEE Advanced Round 6 (General Open Gender-Neutral)
Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)
Academic Branch / SpecializationQuota2026202520242023Trend
Computer Science & EngineeringAI7,6256,4546,1995,162Top Choice
Electrical EngineeringAI10,92610,3969,6259,766Competitive
Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

  • Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF):Advanced spectrometry and materials testing labs.

Annual Fests & Student Life

  • Petrichor (Cultural Fest):The annual techno-cultural festival of IIT Palakkad.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

  • 100% Tuition Fee Waiver for SC/ST/PwD students.
  • Full Tuition Waiver for family income < ₹1.0 Lakh.
  • 66.67% Remission for family income between ₹1.0L and ₹5.0L.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

  • Scholars and developers at premier global tech laboratories.

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) - 55 km (approx. 1 hour drive)

Nearest Railway Station

Palakkad Junction (PGT) - 15 km; Kanjikode - 3 km

Road & Highway Access

Direct access from Salem-Kochi Highway NH-544

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is IIT Palakkad situated?

IIT Palakkad is located in Kanjikode, just 55 km from Coimbatore and 15 km from Palakkad city.

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