Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad / IITPKD) — Palakkad, Kerala
Est: 2015 | Mentored by: IIT Madras | Type: Public (Institute of National Importance) | Loc: Sahyadri Campus (504 acres) + Nila Campus (40 acres), Kozhippara P.O., Palakkad, Kerala 678557 (foothills of Western Ghats | near Palakkad Gap — natural corridor between Kerala and Tamil Nadu | 23 km from Palakkad Railway Junction | 40+ km from Coimbatore Airport) | Approval: UGC | Distinction: Strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, cross-disciplinary learning | Career Development Centre (CDC) drives placements | 6 international BTech offers (2024) | Research collaborations: CSIR + GRIHA | Fully residential campus (separate hostels boys + girls) | Rankings: NIRF #64 Engineering (2025) | NIRF Band 101-150 Overall (2025) | IIRF #46 Engineering (2025) | Placements 2025: Highest ₹52L | Avg ₹13.98L | CSE Avg ₹17.45L | EE Avg ₹15.5L | 86.67% BTech placed | 84.78% CSE placed | 94.44% Civil placed | 122+ offers | 20 PPOs | 38 offers above ₹15L | Adobe, HCL, MathWorks, Paytm, TATA ELXSI, Maruti Suzuki, Accenture, AMD, Mahindra Finance, TCS, Infosys | B.Tech Fees: ₹9.06L total (4-yr) | MTech ₹70,080 total | MSc ₹60-62K | Mission: “Est 2015; mentored IIT Madras; Institute of National Importance; NIRF 64 Engineering+Band 101-150 Overall 2025; IIRF 46; 504-acre Sahyadri+40-acre Nila campus Western Ghats foothills Palakkad Gap Kerala; CSIR+GRIHA research; fully residential boys+girls hostels; CDC Career Development Centre; 6 intl BTech offers 2024; ₹52L highest; ₹13.98L avg; ₹17.45L CSE avg; ₹15.5L EE avg; 86.67% BTech+84.78% CSE+94.44% Civil placed; 122+ offers; 20 PPOs; 38 offers above ₹15L; Adobe+HCL+MathWorks+Paytm+TATA ELXSI+Maruti Suzuki+Accenture+AMD+Mahindra Finance+TCS+Infosys+Alpha Wave Semi; BTech ₹9.06L 4yr; MTech ₹70,080 total; MSc ₹60-62K; 42 total courses; JEE Advanced JoSAA; GATE COAP; IIT JAM MSc; UGC-NET PhD; 100% tuition SC/ST/PwD; 2/3 tuition ₹1-5L; Merit-cum-Means”
COURSES & SPECIALISATIONS
| Program |
Details |
| B.Tech (Multiple Specializations) |
Specs: CSE | Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Chemical Engineering | Fees: ₹9.06L total (4-yr) | Admit: JEE Advanced → JoSAA Counselling | 75% Class 12 PCM | CSE JoSAA R6 closing rank ~5,736 (2025 General AI) |
| M.Tech + M.Sc + MS (by Research) + Ph.D. (42 Total Courses) |
M.Tech: ₹70,080 total (2-yr) — CSE + EE + Mechanical + Civil + Chemical | M.Sc: ₹60,230-62,080 total — Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics — IIT JAM-based | MS (by Research) — GATE / NET | Ph.D. — GATE / NET + interview | 42 total courses |
| NIRF #64 + IIT Madras Mentored + Western Ghats Campus + 6 Int’l BTech Offers |
NIRF #64 Engineering (2025) | Mentored by IIT Madras | Institute of National Importance | UGC | 504-acre Sahyadri + 40-acre Nila campus | Western Ghats foothills Palakkad | CSIR + GRIHA research | 6 international BTech offers (2024) | Career Development Centre (CDC) |
PLACEMENTS & CAREER SUPPORT
| Category |
Details |
| Placement Stats (2025) |
Highest: ₹52 LPA | BTech Avg: ₹13.98 LPA | CSE Avg: ₹17.45 LPA | EE Avg: ₹15.5 LPA | 86.67% BTech placed | 84.78% CSE placed | 94.44% Civil placed | 122+ offers | 20 PPOs | 38 offers ≥₹15 LPA | 6 international offers (2024) |
| Top Recruiters |
Adobe | HCL | MathWorks | Paytm | TATA ELXSI | Maruti Suzuki | Accenture | AMD | Mahindra Finance | TCS | Infosys | Alpha Wave Semi | Analyzer CAE Solutions | Salesforce | Target |
| NIRF #64 + ₹52L Highest + 86.67% Placed + 94.44% Civil + 6 Int’l Offers |
NIRF #64 | ₹52L highest | 86.67% placed | 94.44% Civil | Adobe+MathWorks+TATA ELXSI+AMD+TCS | Palakkad Kerala |
APPROVALS & RECOGNITION
| Authority |
Status |
| Institute of National Importance + UGC |
Institute of National Importance | UGC Recognized | IIT Council (MoE, Govt of India) | Mentored by IIT Madras | Public Autonomous | Est 2015 |
| Rankings |
NIRF #64 Engineering | NIRF Band 101-150 Overall (2025) | IIRF #46 Engineering (2025) | Kozhippara P.O., Palakkad 678557, Kerala | iitpkd.ac.in |
CAMPUS FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Facility |
Details |
| 504-Acre Sahyadri Campus + 40-Acre Nila Campus, Western Ghats Foothills, Palakkad |
Fully residential campus | Separate boys + girls hostels (modern, well-furnished) | Library (books, journals, e-resources) | Advanced research labs + centres | Sports grounds | Gym | Medical | Cafeteria | Wi-Fi campus | Natural serene environment — Palakkad Gap |
| Support |
100% Tuition Fee Waiver — SC/ST/PwD | Full 100% Tuition Waiver — General/OBC income <₹1L | 2/3rd Tuition Waiver — income ₹1-5L | Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Central Govt schemes |
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
| Scheme |
Details |
| IIT Palakkad Scholarships |
100% Tuition Fee Waiver — SC/ST/PwD | Full 100% Tuition — General/OBC income <₹1L/yr | 2/3rd Tuition — income ₹1-5L/yr | Merit-cum-Means | Central Govt Scholarships | PhD Assistantship (₹31,000/month UG+PhD holders; ₹35,000 after 2 yrs) |
| Fee Structure |
B.Tech: ₹9.06L total (4-yr) | M.Tech: ₹70,080 total | M.Sc: ₹60,230-62,080 total | NIRF #64 | ₹52L highest | Adobe+TATA ELXSI+AMD | iitpkd.ac.in |
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Est 2015 | Mentored by IIT Madras | 504-Acre Sahyadri + 40-Acre Nila Campus, Kozhippara P.O., Palakkad 678557, Kerala (Western Ghats Foothills, Palakkad Gap) | Institute of National Importance | UGC | NIRF #64 Engineering (2025) | IIRF #46 Engineering (2025) | B.Tech ₹9.06L (CSE + EE + Mechanical + Civil + Chemical) | M.Tech ₹70,080 Total | M.Sc ₹60-62K | MS by Research | Ph.D. | 42 Total Courses | ₹52L Highest | ₹13.98L Avg | CSE Avg ₹17.45L | 86.67% BTech Placed | 94.44% Civil Placed | 20 PPOs | Adobe, HCL, MathWorks, TATA ELXSI, Maruti Suzuki, AMD, Mahindra Finance, TCS, Infosys | 6 International Offers | 100% Tuition Waiver (SC/ST/PwD & income <₹1L) | JEE Advanced / JoSAA | iitpkd.ac.in
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