IIIT Kurnool 2026–27: Admission, Cutoff, Fees, Placements & Ranking

About IIIT Kurnool

Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool, commonly called IIIT Kurnool or IIITDM Kurnool, is a centrally funded institution in Andhra Pradesh. It operates under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and holds the status of an Institute of National Importance.

The institute was announced in 2014 and began academic operations in August 2015 at its mentor institution, IIITDM Kancheepuram. It received Institute of National Importance status in August 2017 and started functioning from its permanent Kurnool campus in July 2018. The Andhra Pradesh government allocated approximately 151 acres for the campus at Jagannathagattu Hill.

Design and manufacturing form an important part of its academic identity. Its engineering education extends across computing, electronics, mechanical systems and product development, giving students several routes into technology careers.

IIIT Kurnool: Campus & Hostel Facilities

IIITDM Kurnool’s hilltop campus brings academic buildings, laboratories and residential facilities together. Located outside the city centre, it is approximately 12 kilometres from Kurnool City railway station and around 20 kilometres from Kurnool Airport.

Hostel

The institute provides boys’ and girls’ hostel accommodation. Double- or triple-sharing rooms are available with allotment on the day of physical reporting. Newly admitted students are instructed to arrive with their luggage and remain for induction and classes.

Shared accommodation makes the hostel an important part of the first-year experience. Students need to plan for common study schedules, room upkeep and adjustment to living with classmates from different regions. Families can use the published warden and caretaker contacts to resolve accommodation questions before travelling.

Mess and Fees

For 2026–27, the undergraduate fee schedule provides for ₹31,500 per semester in hostel-related charges and dining advance. This comprises ₹14,500 in accommodation-related charges and ₹17,000 as dining advance. The dining amount can change with the mess contract.

Learning Spaces

Academic facilities include classrooms, laboratories and seminar spaces. The Central Library provides print materials, journals, project reports and digital resources, with its website listing access routes for IEEE Xplore, the National Digital Library of India and other services.

Laboratory learning is especially relevant to the institute’s design and manufacturing orientation. Before selecting a branch, students can look at the practical courses and project requirements as well as the theory subjects. A curriculum involving prototypes, circuits or engineering simulations demands sustained work beyond classroom examinations.

Sports and Health

The campus has an indoor stadium, badminton facilities and courts for basketball, volleyball and tennis, alongside facilities for table tennis, chess and other activities. Its 2026 admissions material also lists a gymnasium and a campus health centre with a doctor and pharmaceutical assistant.

Students can combine academic work with physical activity throughout the semester. Those with an existing medical condition can bring their prescriptions and relevant records, and discuss their requirements with the campus health team after admission.

Everyday facilities include an SBI branch, ATM, postal services and a supermarket. The supermarket is particularly useful during initial reporting, when students need bedding, stationery and other essentials for hostel life.

IIIT Kurnool: Highlights 2026–27

These highlights provide a starting point for comparison. The sections below explain the programmes, admission requirements, costs and graduating-cohort outcomes in detail.

Courses & Specialisations Offered at IIIT Kurnool

UG Programmes

IIITDM Kurnool offers four four-year B.Tech programmes:

1. Computer Science and Engineering.
2. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
3. Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialisation in Design and Manufacturing.
4. Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in Design and Manufacturing.

The CSE department offers both CSE and AI and Data Science. Students comparing these options can examine how much space each curriculum gives to computing fundamentals, mathematical methods and specialised applications. Reviewing the subjects studied across eight semesters helps students understand what each programme involves.

Electronics and Communication Engineering incorporates product design, prototyping and project work. It is an option to consider for students interested in electronic systems and their development. Mechanical Engineering similarly brings design, visualisation and simulation into the curriculum, alongside areas such as instrumentation, controls and manufacturing.

The institute also offers five-year B.Tech–M.Tech dual degrees in CSE, AI and Data Science, ECE and Mechanical Engineering. These are separate undergraduate-entry choices, so applicants need to compare their duration and cost before placing them in a counselling preference list.

A dual degree can suit a student already interested in continuing to postgraduate study in that discipline. A four-year B.Tech provides an earlier point at which to choose employment, a different postgraduate specialisation or another university. Subject interests, preferred duration and plans after graduation can help students choose between these routes.

PG Programmes

The institute’s 2026–27 self-financed M.Tech advertisement lists eight programmes across three engineering departments:

Regular admissions through CCMT and self-financed admissions have separate selection and funding arrangements. Applicants need to check the relevant admission route for their preferred programme.

For school students, the PG portfolio helps explain where a branch might lead academically. Electronics can extend towards chip design, communications or connected devices, while mechanical study can develop towards robotics and manufacturing. These are possible directions to explore as interests become clearer during undergraduate study.

Doctoral Programmes

IIITDM Kurnool offers full-time and part-time PhD study in engineering, sciences and interdisciplinary areas. The January 2027 admission page includes CSE, ECE, Mechanical Engineering, sciences and interdisciplinary programmes, with separate information for Drone Technology.

A PhD involves a research question, supervised investigation and a thesis. It is relevant to students who eventually want to pursue research or academic careers and requires a sustained commitment to independent investigation. The availability of doctoral study also gives applicants a reason to explore faculty research when assessing the institute.

Course-wise Duration and Seats

The published 2026 undergraduate seat matrix lists gender-neutral and female-only seats. The totals below include female supernumerary seats.

The category-level JoSAA seat matrix shows how these seats are distributed within each branch and reservation category. Applicants can use the entries relevant to their category and seat pool when estimating their options.

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech Eligibility

Admission requires the appropriate JEE Main Paper 1 rank and compliance with JoSAA’s NIT+ eligibility rules. Candidates must pass Class 12 or an equivalent examination with the prescribed subjects, including Physics and Mathematics and an accepted third subject such as Chemistry.

The board-performance requirement is either at least 75% aggregate marks, reduced to 65% for SC/ST/PwD candidates, or placement within the category-wise top 20 percentile of successful candidates in the respective board. JoSAA specifies the subjects used for this calculation.

These conditions apply to both four-year B.Tech and five-year dual-degree admission. Students therefore need to prepare for board examinations alongside JEE Main. Admission requires them to meet the board-performance criteria as well as obtain an appropriate entrance rank.

M.Tech Eligibility

For regular CCMT admission, candidates need a qualifying degree accepted for the chosen programme and a valid eligible GATE score. CCMT 2026 accepts scores from GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026.

The general qualifying-degree threshold is 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a ten-point scale for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC candidates, and 55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates, subject to programme restrictions. Degree and GATE-paper combinations must match the admission eligibility matrix.

GATE is optional for the self-financed route. Its advertised academic thresholds are 60% or 6.5 CGPA for GEN/OBC/EWS and 55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD, with relevant degree requirements.

An applicant needs to confirm both academic eligibility and the admission category. The same subject area may have different selection procedures and financial support depending on the admission route.

PhD Eligibility

Doctoral requirements vary by department and full-time or part-time status. For example, the January 2027 CSE brochure specifies a relevant postgraduate qualification with at least 70% or 7.5 CGPA for UR/OBC/EWS applicants, and 65% or 7.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD applicants seeking full-time admission through that route.

Separate provisions cover direct entry after a bachelor’s degree and part-time applicants with employment or research experience. The current departmental brochure gives the academic thresholds and experience requirements for each route.

IIIT Kurnool: Admission Process 2026–27

B.Tech Admission

The undergraduate route is JEE Main followed by JoSAA counselling. Candidates register, arrange institute–programme combinations in preference order, complete the required seat-acceptance steps and follow the reporting instructions after allotment. CSAB Special Rounds provide a separate opportunity for vacancies after regular counselling.

Before filling choices, students need to decide which branches they would be willing to study. A preference list works best when it reflects academic interest, affordability and acceptable alternatives together. Reviewing the curriculum before listing a programme helps applicants make an informed choice.

The institute’s JoSAA profile states that branch change is not allowed from the 2025–26 academic year. Applicants therefore need to select their allotted discipline with the expectation of continuing in it.

For fee planning, central counselling payments and the institute’s balance payment are considered together. The applicable 2026 undergraduate instructions explain how amounts already paid through counselling are credited towards the first-semester fee.

M.Tech Admission

Regular M.Tech applicants participate in CCMT using their eligible GATE score. They register, pay the applicable counselling fee, fill programme choices and complete verification and reporting after allotment. CCMT 2026’s regular registration fee is ₹3,500 for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC and ₹3,000 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Self-financed applicants apply directly to the institute. The 2026 advertisement provides for application screening followed by a written examination. The application fee is ₹500 for GEN/EWS/OBC and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Students considering postgraduate study can compare the two routes before applying. Selection through an institute test and admission through GATE counselling have distinct requirements. Financial support depends on the admission category and the applicable scheme.

PhD Admission

PhD candidates apply through the department-specific links published by the institute. The general January 2027 brochure provides for a written test and/or interview, with qualifying GATE or CSIR/UGC-NET applicants eligible for direct interview under its rules.

The application fee is ₹500 for GEN/OBC/EWS and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Prospective researchers can study the available research areas before applying, since the suitability of a supervisor and project matters alongside formal eligibility.

Important Dates & Application Steps

The following dates cover the 2026 admission cycle and the January 2027 PhD intake.

The published five-day undergraduate induction programme runs from 18–22 August 2026. Students can follow the latest programme-specific communication when arranging travel and reporting.

Applicants need to retain allotment letters, payment acknowledgements and submitted documents together. Preparing these before reporting helps resolve missing certificates or unclear payments within the permitted window.

IIIT Kurnool 2026–27 Cutoff Trends

A closing rank identifies the last candidate allotted a seat in a particular programme, category, quota, seat pool and counselling round. The cutoff relevant to an applicant depends on these admission details.

B.Tech Cutoff

Year-wise Closing Rank Trend, OPEN Category

The table compares final regular JoSAA closing ranks for All India, OPEN, gender-neutral seats. The final rounds differ by year: Round 5 in 2024 and 2026, and Round 6 in 2025.

CSE had the lowest closing rank among these branches in all three years. These past allocations help students identify a range of programmes for their preference list. Future cutoffs depend on available seats and applicant choices in the relevant admission cycle.

2026 JoSAA Opening and Closing Ranks

The figures below cover final-round OPEN, gender-neutral seats, including the dual-degree options.

2026 Category-wise Cutoff for B.Tech CSE

OPEN ranks use the Common Rank List; reserved-seat figures use their corresponding category rank lists. All entries below refer to gender-neutral seats in the final regular JoSAA round.

2026 Category-wise Cutoff for B.Tech ECE

These figures apply to the four-year ECE programme with Design and Manufacturing specialisation, using the same final-round, gender-neutral basis.

Female-only and PwD seats have separate cutoff entries. Applicants can compare their rank with the entry for their category and seat pool.

M.Tech Cutoff: GATE Score

Regular M.Tech allocations depend on CCMT’s programme-wise maximum and minimum GATE scores. Applicants need to select the correct year, counselling round, category and programme group when consulting the official score tables.

CCMT uses GATE scores for seat allocation. Each programme, including CSE, VLSI and Robotics, has its own cutoff based on eligible applicants and available seats. Self-financed admission uses the institute’s selection process.

Cutoff Trend Analysis

For the four-year programmes, the final OPEN closing ranks moved to higher numbers between 2024 and 2026. CSE also moved from 32,055 in Round 1 of 2026 to 37,282 in Round 5, showing how allocations changed as counselling progressed.

Seat availability, applicant preferences and counselling movement all affect closing ranks. Students can examine these trends alongside the curriculum, fees and facilities when choosing a college.

JoSAA conducts regular seat allocation, while CSAB Special Rounds fill remaining vacancies. Comparing the same counselling stage across years gives a clearer picture of cutoff trends.

IIIT Kurnool Fee Structure 2026–27 

IIITDM Kurnool has published separate 2026–27 fee schedules for B.Tech, dual degrees, CCMT-admitted M.Tech, self-financed M.Tech and PhD study. Tuition, recurring academic charges, hostel costs and one-time payments together determine the amount payable.

These programme totals are calculations from the semester schedules, including the one-time payments and refundable deposits. They assume unchanged recurring fees and exclude central counselling charges, personal expenses and travel.

For B.Tech, the eight-semester estimate is ₹1,33,800 × 8 plus ₹19,000 in one-time charges. The first-year billed amount is ₹2,86,600. The dual-degree estimate applies the recurring amount across ten semesters, with the same one-time total.

The fee notices allow revision of certain charges, including dining advances. These totals can be used as a planning baseline while keeping room in the budget for later changes.

Hostel and Mess Fee Breakdown

The undergraduate accommodation and dining schedule contains the following semester charges:

The published hostel schedule includes the ₹500 hostel admission charge in the recurring semester bill.

IIIT Kurnool: Fee Payment & Refund Policy

The amount payable directly to the institute depends on the counselling route and the credit transferred from that route. Students can reconcile their receipts with the relevant reporting notice before paying the balance.

For JoSAA-admitted undergraduates in 2026, the institute’s instructions show a balance of ₹82,800 for GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL and ₹27,800 for SC/ST/PwD candidates after the listed counselling adjustments. These balances form part of the first-semester fee.

Refunds depend on the stage of withdrawal and the applicable counselling or institute rules. For CCMT admission, the 2026 institute instructions state that CCMT rules govern refunds of the Seat Acceptance Fee and Partial Admission Fee. They also specify no fee refund for non-reported candidates whose withdrawal request arrives after the prescribed deadline.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Merit-based Scholarships

The institute’s scholarship portal lists external opportunities including Siemens, Micron, Reliance Foundation, Foundation for Excellence and other schemes. Each has its own application process and selection conditions.

Students can identify suitable schemes early and prepare the documents each requires. Academic performance, family income and other eligibility conditions vary across scholarships. Each scheme requires its own application and supporting documents.

Government and External Scholarships

The portal also links to National Scholarship Portal schemes and state-based assistance. Relevant options depend on domicile, category, income and the rules of the particular programme, with information listed for Andhra Pradesh and several other states.

It’s ideal to plan the initial admission budget around the institute’s payment deadlines and any scholarship assistance already confirmed. Scholarship renewals and document submission may need attention in later years as well.

Fee Waivers and Assistantships

The 2026–27 B.Tech and dual-degree schedules provide a full tuition waiver for SC/ST/PwD students. For four-year B.Tech, the resulting first-semester total is ₹57,800 and the recurring semester total is ₹38,800; the unchanged-rate four-year calculation is ₹3,29,400.

The CCMT M.Tech schedule separately provides a tuition waiver for SC/ST students. The self-financed M.Tech schedule charges ₹40,000 tuition per semester across its listed categories.

For eligible PhD scholars under the HTRA category, the January 2027 brochure specifies ₹37,000 per month in the first two years and ₹42,000 per month in years three to five after the required assessment. Continuation depends on satisfactory progress and assistantship obligations.

IIIT Kurnool Placement Trends

The Training and Placement Cell publishes year-wise reports. The 2024–25 figures come from its final report, while the 2025–26 figures come from an ongoing update and may change as the placement cycle progresses.

Latest Placement Statistics

The following statistics cover the institute as a whole.

The combined outcome percentages cover employment and higher studies: 111 of 142 registered students in 2024–25 and 124 of 158 in the ongoing 2025–26 update. The latest report records 90 students placed in jobs and 114 job offers.

A salary package is generally reported as annual cost to company, or CTC. The amount received each month depends on the package’s components and applicable deductions. Students assessing placements can examine the role and compensation structure alongside the headline amount.

The highest package shows the top reported offer, while the average summarises the reported packages. Considering both figures alongside the number of placed students gives a fuller picture of the placement cycle.

Top Recruiters

Recruiters named across the official reports include technology companies and firms in engineering, financial services and consulting.

Placement opportunities depend on the graduating year, job profile and recruiter’s branch-eligibility requirements. Students comparing colleges can ask about the roles and opportunities available to their preferred programme.

Sector and Branch-wise Trends

The institute’s NIRF 2026 submission provides a degree-level view for the 2024–25 graduating cohort.

The NIRF figures cover graduates within each degree group, while the placement-cell reports use students registered for placements and higher studies. The figures above provide institute-level and degree-level information. Branch-specific placement rates require separate data for CSE, AI and Data Science, ECE and Mechanical Engineering.

For students, the median adds useful context because it represents the middle salary among placed graduates in that group. An average and a highest package answer different questions. A college comparison becomes stronger when the same degree level and graduating year are used throughout.

Internship Culture

IIITDM Kurnool publishes a faculty-led summer internship programme. Its 2026 guidelines provide for selection using academic performance and, where required, an online interview. Applicants submit a CV, a request to the faculty member and an institutional No Objection Certificate.

This programme offers research internships at the institute. Stipend availability depends on funding from an ongoing faculty project. Hostel and food charges are additional under the published guidelines.

During undergraduate study, students can use projects to test their interests before applying for internships. A well-documented project helps them explain what they built, the problem they addressed and the skills they developed. That preparation matters whether they eventually pursue employment or further study.

IIIT Kurnool: 2026–27 Rankings

IIITDM Kurnool’s ranking information includes its NIRF Engineering participation based on submitted institutional data.

NIRF Ranking

IIITDM Kurnool publishes submitted NIRF data and appears in the 2025 Engineering participating-institution list. It was outside the published 2025 Engineering top 100 and the 101–150, 151–200 and 201–300 bands.

The institute’s NIRF submission contains graduation and placement information. NIRF’s official results list institutions awarded ranks and rank bands.

FAQs About IIIT Kurnool

1. Is IIIT Kurnool a government college?

Yes. IIITDM Kurnool is centrally funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and is an Institute of National Importance.

2. Is IIIT Kurnool a good college?

It is an option to examine for computing, electronics and mechanical studies with a design and manufacturing orientation. Its suitability depends on the branch available, your budget, and career interests. Review the curriculum and several placement measures together before deciding.

3. What is the B.Tech fee at IIIT Kurnool?

The 2026–27 full-tuition B.Tech schedule bills ₹1,52,800 for the first semester, including hostel, dining advance and one-time charges. At unchanged rates, the calculated four-year total is ₹10,89,400. Personal expenses and counselling charges are additional.

4. What JEE Main rank is required for CSE?

In the final regular JoSAA round of 2026, four-year CSE closed at 37,282 for All India, OPEN, gender-neutral seats. Other categories and seat pools have their own closing ranks.

5. Which entrance examinations does IIIT Kurnool accept?

Undergraduate entry uses JEE Main through JoSAA/CSAB. Regular M.Tech admission uses GATE through CCMT, while self-financed M.Tech uses institute selection. PhD selection follows the applicable departmental admission process.

6. What are the latest placement figures?

The ongoing 2025–26 report records 90 students placed in jobs, 114 offers, a ₹65 LPA highest package and a ₹12.12 LPA average. The combined jobs and higher-study outcome is 78.48%, covering 124 of 158 registered students.

7. Does IIIT Kurnool provide hostels?

Yes. The institute provides residential accommodation for undergraduate students. Its 2026 instructions specify double- or triple-sharing rooms allotted during reporting. Students can contact the hostel administration for individual accommodation queries.

8. Does IIIT Kurnool offer scholarships or fee waivers?

Its scholarship portal lists government, state and private schemes with separate eligibility requirements. The 2026–27 undergraduate schedules also provide a full tuition waiver for SC/ST/PwD students. Hostel, dining and other fees remain payable under the applicable schedule.

9. Can students change their branch after admission?

The institute’s JoSAA profile states that branch change is not allowed from 2025–26. Applicants therefore need to choose a programme they are willing to complete.

10. What is IIIT Kurnool’s NIRF ranking?

IIITDM Kurnool participated in NIRF Engineering 2025 and was outside its published top-300 ranking tables. Its NIRF 2026 Engineering data submission is available on the institute’s website.