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IIIT Kottayam Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Updated on Mar 26, 2025

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IIIT Kottayam admissions 2025 for BTech courses are based on national-level entrance exams, i.e., JEE Main, administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through the counseling under JoSAA/CSAB counseling. IIIT Kottayam offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level programs across multiple specializations in the field of engineering. At the undergraduate level, IIIT Kottayam offers a BTech and MTech program in four specializations, respectively, with the MTech course being for working professionals. Additionally, PhD courses are offered in three specializations. IIIT Kottayam course admissions are conducted based on JEE Main and GATE scores, followed by JoSAA counseling.

IIIT Kottayam Important Dates 

The JEE Main 2025 Session II exam schedule has been released, with exams taking place from April 2 to April 9, 2025. Candidates can download the advance intimation for the allotment of the examination city at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Course JEE Main 2025 Exam Dates
BE/BTech April 2 - April 8, 2025 (except April 5 & 6)
BArch April 9, 2025
BPlan April 9, 2025

IIIT Kottayam UG Admission 2025

A four-year, full-time BTech program with four specializations is available at IIIT Kottayam. A legitimate JEE-Main rank is the basis for admission to IIIT Kottayam's flagship BTech program. Candidates can register for the counseling process through JoSAA if their JEE-Main rank is higher than the closing rank listed in the merit list that IIIT Kottayam has posted. The eligibility and selection requirements for IIIT Kottayam's BTech program are listed below.

Course Common Eligibility Selection Criteria
BTech Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Maths with a minimum of 75% aggregate JEE Main + JoSAA counselling, 

IIIT Kottayam PG Admission 2025

MTech admissions with four specialty courses are available for 2025 at IIIT Kottayam. The selection process is based on a written exam and interview, and candidates must have a 60% grade in their B.E. or B.Tech degree. Each semester, the tuition costs Rs 96,000.

Courses Eligibility  Tuition Fees (per sem)
MTech (4 Courses) B.E/B.Tech degree with 60% Exam: Written Test/Interview  Rs 96,000

IIIT Kottayam PhD Admission 2025

The IIIT Kottayam PhD Admission for 2025 offers advanced research opportunities across three specialized courses. Candidates must clear a written test and interview for eligibility. The tuition fee is Rs 22,000 per semester, with admissions based on academic excellence and research potential.

Courses Eligibility  Tuition Fees (per sem)
PhD (3 Courses) Post-Graduation Exam: Written Test and Interview Rs 22,000

IIIT Kottayam Application Process 2025

IIIT Kottayam's admission process for all courses is completely online. Candidates willing to take admission to any particular programme at IIIT Kottayam must fill out the application form through the following websites:

  • BTech aspirants must fill out the JEE-Main application form through the National Testing Agency (NTA) official website (nta.ac.in). 
  • MTech aspirants need to sit and appear IIIT Kottayam Written Test + Interview

Further, for admission to PhD courses, the stepwise application process is mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website of IIIT Kottayam (https://www.iiitkottayam.ac.in)
  • Click on the 'Apply Online' link.
  • Fill in the required educational and personal details.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Submit the application form.

Documents request:

  • Provisional Admission letter from DASA.

  • Original admit card of JEE (Main) 2024.

  • Score card of JEE (Main) 2024.

  • Mark Sheet of 10th standard.

  • Medical Certificate from the Authorized Medical Practitioner for General Fitness as per JoSAA format.

  • Mark Sheet of 11th and 12th (or) Equivalent examination.

  • School Leaving/Transfer certificate from the institution last attended.


  • Passport size photographs – 3 Nos.

  • Receipt of fee paid (the amount due to the institute at the time of admission).

  • Copy of Aadhaar card of the Candidate.

  • Vaccination Proof for Chickenpox (For those who were not previously infected).

  • Any change in the candidate’s name from the name in the Class X Certificate should be accompanied by a Notary-approved legal name change proof document.

  • Copy of the front page of the Bank Passbook with account details.

  • Copy of the proof of permanent address.

IIIT Kottayam Admission FAQs

What are the fees for BTech in IIIT Kottayam?

The total fee for BTech shall include a tuition fee of INR 9.6 lakh, a hostel fee of INR 4.99 lakh, and a one-time payment of INR 20,000 which includes caution deposit and sports fee. The total fee will be higher as other fee components are also added. The given fee is further as per the data collected from unofficial sources, hence, is indicative. Candidates can visit the IIIT Kottayam website to check out the fee structure.

What is IIIT Kottayam's lowest percentile?

Throughout their twelve years of schooling, candidates should aim for an aggregate score in the 60% to 75% percentile. To be admitted to IIIT Kottayam, candidates must take the JEE Main test and complete the JoSAA counseling. Applicants can apply through the JoSAA counseling if they received a valid JEE Main score.

How can I get admission to IIIT Kottayam courses?

IIIT Kottayam courses admission are completely entrance exam based. Candidates seeking admission to any of the courses offered at IIIT Kottayam must take the entrance exam specified for that particular course.

What is the fee structure for the M.Tech program?

The M.Tech program is priced at INR 8500 per credit. For example, if you are registering for two courses in a semester each of four credits, the fee will be INR 68000. There are a total of 60 credits which can be completed over 3 to 5 years.

I am a BTech Graduate with a non-computer science background. Can I join the M.Tech course at IIIT Kottayam?

Yes, you can. The candidate must have a B.Tech /BE /AMIE degree or MCA or MSc / MS degree in CS /IT / Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics.

I still have questions regarding admissions/PG degree programs at IIIT Kottayam, whom shall I contact?

Please drop an email to registrar@iiitkottayam.ac.in. You can also contact them at 04822202135 / 2154 /2121 /2100. The address of the college is the Indian Institute of Information Technology Kottayam, Valavoor, Pala, Kottayam: 686635.

What is the CSE average package at IIIT Kottayam?

The average package at IIIT Kottayam is INR 6 LPA. The highest CSE package offered at IIIT Kottayam is INR 10 LPA.

How is IIIT Kottayam's placement?

During IIIT Kottayam Placements 2023, 144 students have already been placed. The highest package stood at INR 58.93 LPA & the average package stood at INR 14.10 LPA.

How is the faculty at IIIT Kottayam?

IIIT Kottayam is composed of world-class qualified faculty members who are eager to continue research and contribute to the Indian/International society along with their wards. They design the courses as per the needs of the partnered industries and international requirements.

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