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IIT Indore (Indian Institute of Technology Indore) is an Institute of National Importance established in 2009 under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961, by the Government of India. The institute is located at Simrol on Khandwa Road, approximately 25 km from Indore city, in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the eight second-generation IITs set up under the National Mission on Education.
As per NIRF 2025, IIT Indore ranks 27th Overall and 12th in Engineering in India. It is the highest-ranked among the second-generation IITs in the Engineering category. As per QS World University Rankings 2026, IIT Indore is placed at 556th globally and 12th among all Indian institutions in the QS list.
The permanent campus at Simrol spans 501 acres on Khandwa Road. The campus houses dedicated Schools for Engineering, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Design, along with research parks, innovation labs, a sports complex, and residential facilities for students and faculty.
- B.Tech - 11 specialisations: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computing, Space Science and Engineering, Environmental Science and Sustainability, Biomedical Engineering (Data Science)
- B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) - 3 combinations (EE, Mechanical Engineering streams)
- B.Des (Bachelor of Design) - 4-year undergraduate programme
- M.Tech - 22 specialisations across all engineering and applied science disciplines
- M.Sc - Astronomy, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
- MA (English), MS (Research), PhD across all schools
The total B.Tech fee is INR 14.19 Lakhs for 4 years, uniform across all 11 specialisations. M.Tech total fee is INR 5.02 Lakhs for 2 years. M.Sc total fee is INR 4.01 Lakhs for 2 years.
IIT Indore offers Merit-cum-Means scholarships to eligible students. Students from families with annual income below INR 4.5 Lakhs are eligible for full fee waiver and free messing under MCM and government schemes.
As per NIRF 2025, the median placement package for B.Tech graduates is INR 19.48 LPA. The highest package recorded was INR 137 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Samsung, Texas Instruments, and ISRO.
IIT Indore Admission Dates 2027
Admissions to IIT Indore for the 2026-27 session have concluded. B.Tech and Dual Degree admissions were through JEE Advanced 2026 and JoSAA counselling (June to August 2026). M.Tech admissions were through GATE 2026 and COAP counselling. M.Sc admissions were through IIT JAM 2026 and JOAPS counselling, both concluding by August 2026. The next admission cycle (2027-28) opens with the following upcoming dates.
| Event | Programme | 2026-27 Status / 2027-28 Upcoming |
|---|---|---|
| JoSAA Counselling (2026-27) | B.Tech, B.Tech+M.Tech Dual Degree, B.S. | Concluded (August 2026) |
| UCEED 2027 (B.Des) | B.Des | January 17, 2027 (Upcoming) |
| JEE Advanced 2027 Registration | B.Tech | November to December 2026 (Expected) |
| IIT JAM 2027 (M.Sc) | M.Sc | February 2027 (Expected) |
| GATE 2027 (M.Tech) | M.Tech | February 2027 (Expected) |
| PhD Admissions (Sem 2 Cycle) | PhD | Applications expected November to December 2026 (Tentative) |
The table below lists the entrance exams accepted for each programme family at IIT Indore.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Minimum Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech / B.Tech+M.Tech Dual Degree | JEE Advanced (via JoSAA counselling) | 10+2 with PCM. Valid JEE Advanced rank |
| B.Des | UCEED (via JoSAA counselling) | 10+2 with 60% aggregate |
| B.S. (Applied and Industrial Chemistry) | JEE Advanced (via JoSAA counselling) | 10+2 with PCM. Valid JEE Advanced rank |
| M.Tech | GATE (COAP / CCMN counselling) | B.Tech in relevant branch. Valid GATE score |
| M.Sc | IIT JAM (JOAPS counselling) | Bachelor’s degree in relevant science subject |
| MS (Research) | GATE or written test + interview | B.Tech in relevant branch. Valid GATE or institute exam |
| PhD | IIT Indore written test + interview | M.Tech / M.Sc / B.Tech (for direct PhD). GATE / NET score preferred |
IIT Indore Courses and Fees
IIT Indore offers programmes across four schools: Engineering, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Design. The B.Tech programme spans 11 specialisations across engineering and applied science. Total fees shown below are for the general quota and include tuition and all academic fees, as per the fee structure loaded from the institute’s fee data for 2026.
| Programme | Duration | Admission | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (11 branches: CSE, EE, Mech, Civil, Chemical, Eng Physics, Metallurgical and Materials, Maths and Computing, Space Science and Engineering, Environmental Science and Sustainability, Biomedical Engg - Data Science) | 4 years (8 sems) | JEE Advanced via JoSAA | INR 14.19 Lakhs |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree (EE, Mechanical streams) | 5 years (10 sems) | JEE Advanced via JoSAA | INR 17.74 Lakhs |
| B.Des | 4 years (8 sems) | UCEED via JoSAA | INR 14.19 Lakhs |
| B.S. (Applied and Industrial Chemistry) | 4 years | JEE Advanced via JoSAA | INR 1.92 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (22 specialisations) | 2 years (4 sems) | GATE via COAP/CCMN | INR 5.02 Lakhs |
| M.Sc (Astronomy, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) | 2 years (4 sems) | IIT JAM via JOAPS | INR 4.01 Lakhs |
| MA (English) | 2 years | IIT JAM | INR 4.01 Lakhs |
| MS (Research) | 2 years | GATE or institute test | INR 4.09 Lakhs |
| M.Sc + PhD (integrated) | 5 years | Institute test + interview | INR 8.03 Lakhs |
| M.Tech + PhD (integrated) | 5 years | GATE + interview | INR 10.04 Lakhs |
| PhD (Technical branches) | Minimum 3 years | Written test + interview | INR 9.27 Lakhs |
| PhD (Humanities and Social Sciences) | Minimum 3 years | Written test + interview | INR 6.78 Lakhs |
The M.Tech programme at IIT Indore spans 22 specialisations, covering areas such as Advanced Manufacturing, Applied Optics, Biomedical Devices, Climate and Sustainability, Defence Technology, Electric Vehicle Engineering, Energy System Engineering, VLSI Design and Nanoelectronics, Space Engineering, and Thermal Energy Systems, among others.
IIT Indore Admission Process
All admissions to IIT Indore are entrance-based. No direct admission, management quota, or NRI quota exists for IIT Indore programmes.
B.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree, and B.S. (JEE Advanced)
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry (PCM). Minimum 75% aggregate in Class 12 (65% for SC/ST/PwD)
- Must be among the top 2.5 Lakh rank holders in JEE Main to appear for JEE Advanced
- Seat allotment through JoSAA online counselling after JEE Advanced results
- JEE Advanced 2025 opening ranks at IIT Indore (Round 1, General): CSE - 1628, Maths and Computing - 2008, EE - 3673, Space Science and Engineering - 6548, Engineering Physics - 6736, Mechanical - 6741, Chemical - 7508, Civil - 9821, Metallurgical and Materials - 10500
B.Des (UCEED)
- Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 60% marks. Maximum age 25 years (30 for reserved categories)
- Entrance: UCEED exam conducted by IIT Bombay in January each year
- UCEED 2027 is scheduled for January 17, 2027
- Seats are allotted through JoSAA counselling post-UCEED results
M.Tech (GATE)
- Eligibility: B.Tech/B.E. in a relevant discipline. Minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwD)
- Entrance: Valid GATE score in the relevant paper
- Admission through COAP/CCMN counselling. IIT Indore also conducts campus-level interviews for M.Tech admissions
M.Sc (IIT JAM)
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant science discipline with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD)
- Entrance: IIT JAM in the relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, etc.)
- Seat allotment through JOAPS (Joint Admission Portal for M.Sc admissions)
PhD
- Eligibility: M.Tech/M.Sc/MA with minimum 60% or M.Tech/B.Tech with valid GATE score (for direct PhD)
- Admission: IIT Indore written test and personal interview, held twice a year (for August and January batches)
- GATE/NET score holders are preferred but not mandatory for PhD applications in all departments
IIT Indore Placements
IIT Indore placements for B.Tech graduates are strong across core engineering and technology sectors. As per NIRF 2025, the median salary for B.Tech graduates is INR 19.48 LPA, placing IIT Indore among the top-performing second-generation IITs on placement outcomes. The highest package in the recent cycle stood at INR 137 LPA. For M.Tech graduates, the NIRF 2025 median package is INR 10 LPA, with M.Tech highest reaching INR 54 LPA.
The Computer Science and Engineering branch consistently dominates placement outcomes. CSE graduates reported an average CTC of INR 47.36 LPA in recent cycles, with international and domestic technology firms as the primary recruiters. Electrical Engineering graduates averaged INR 24.83 LPA, Mechanical Engineering graduates averaged INR 14.96 LPA, and Civil Engineering graduates averaged INR 18.46 LPA.
The placement cell has hosted over 120 companies for on-campus drives in recent years. The recruiter mix spans IT services, product companies, VLSI and semiconductor firms, financial services, consulting, and core engineering. ISRO, DRDO, and BARC also recruit PhD and M.Tech graduates from IIT Indore’s science and engineering departments.
| Metric | B.Tech | M.Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Median CTC (NIRF 2025) | INR 19.48 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
| Highest CTC (Recent Cycle) | INR 137 LPA | INR 54 LPA |
| CSE Average CTC | INR 47.36 LPA | - |
| Top Recruiters | Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Samsung, Texas Instruments, Flipkart, ISRO, ZS Associates, Deloitte | |
IIT Indore Rankings
IIT Indore holds strong rankings in both national and international frameworks. As per NIRF 2025, it ranks 12th in Engineering, making it the highest-ranked second-generation IIT in this category. Globally, IIT Indore is placed in the 556th position in QS World University Rankings 2026 and remains the highest-ranked among India’s second-generation IITs in this list.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025/2026 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Overall | 27 (2025) |
| NIRF | Engineering | 12 (2025) |
| NIRF | Research | 24 (2025) |
| QS World University Rankings | Global | 556 (2026) |
| Times Higher Education (THE) | Global | 501 (2026) |
IIT Indore’s ranking in the NIRF Research category at 24th reflects its growing research output, driven by its Schools of Engineering, Science, and Humanities. The institute does not participate in NAAC accreditation, as IITs are centrally funded Institutes of National Importance and fall outside the NAAC framework.
IIT Indore Scholarships
IIT Indore offers a range of scholarship and fee-support schemes to B.Tech students from economically weaker sections. The schemes are administered jointly by the institute and the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship | Annual family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs. Minimum CGPA requirement | Full tuition fee waiver for 4 years |
| Free Messing (FM) | Annual family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs (EWS / OBC NCL / SC / ST) | Mess charges waived for eligible students |
| Central Sector Scholarship (SC/ST) | SC/ST students in first year B.Tech. Annual family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs | Full tuition fee reimbursement |
| PwD Scholarship | Students with Persons with Disabilities (PwD) status | Fee waiver and additional support |
| PhD Fellowship | All PhD students (full-time, institute-funded) | Monthly stipend of INR 37,000 (JRF) and INR 42,000 (SRF) per MHRD norms |
GATE-qualified M.Tech students also receive a monthly scholarship of INR 12,400 per AICTE norms for the 2-year duration of their programme, subject to meeting academic requirements.
IIT Indore Campus and Infrastructure
IIT Indore’s permanent campus is spread over 501 acres at Simrol, Khandwa Road, approximately 25 km from Indore city centre in Madhya Pradesh. The campus is fully residential, housing separate hostels for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students, along with residential quarters for faculty and staff.
The campus houses dedicated Schools for Engineering, Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Design, each with discipline-specific laboratories and research facilities. Key infrastructure includes an AICTE IDEA Lab, a Central Research Facility (CRF) with advanced scientific equipment, a Design Studio for B.Des students, an Innovation and Incubation Centre, a Sports Complex with indoor and outdoor facilities, a 400-metre athletic track, a swimming pool, and a Central Library with access to international digital resources. The campus is connected to Indore city by regular transport services.
IIT Indore vs IIT Hyderabad vs IIT Gandhinagar
Students who qualify JEE Advanced in the rank band of approximately 2,000 to 12,000 often compare IIT Indore, IIT Hyderabad, and IIT Gandhinagar as all three are second-generation IITs with similar founding years, national recognition, and applicant pools. A direct comparison on key parameters helps aspirants decide based on branch preference, location, and specialisation offerings.
| Parameter | IIT Indore | IIT Hyderabad | IIT Gandhinagar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2009 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Location | Simrol, Indore, MP | Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana | Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| NIRF 2025 Engineering | 12 | 8 | 25 |
| NIRF 2025 Overall | 27 | 17 | 28 |
| QS 2026 Rank | 556 | 664 | Not listed |
| Campus Area | 501 acres | 576 acres | 400 acres |
| B.Tech Total Fee | INR 14.19 Lakhs | Similar range | Similar range |
| B.Tech Median CTC (NIRF 2025) | INR 19.48 LPA | INR 24+ LPA | INR 18+ LPA |
| Distinctive Specialisation | Space Science and Engineering, B.Des | AI, Data Science, Engineering Science | Interdisciplinary BTech, B.Des |
IIT Hyderabad leads on NIRF Engineering ranking and placement medians. IIT Indore holds an advantage in unique specialisations such as Space Science and Engineering, and its NIRF Overall rank of 27 edges out IIT Gandhinagar. IIT Gandhinagar is noted for its interdisciplinary B.Tech programme and design-focused curriculum. All three offer comparable infrastructure and similar JEE Advanced rank requirements in the opening round for their flagship CSE branches.
IIT Indore FAQs
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Indore?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025, IIT Indore ranks 27th Overall, 12th in Engineering, and 24th in Research. It is the highest-ranked among all second-generation IITs in the Engineering category.
Ques. What is the JEE Advanced cutoff for CSE at IIT Indore?
Ans. The JEE Advanced 2025 opening rank (Round 1) for Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Indore was 1628 for General category. Maths and Computing was 2008 and Electrical Engineering was 3673. The 2027 cutoffs will be announced after JoSAA counselling concludes.
Ques. What is the total B.Tech fee at IIT Indore?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at IIT Indore is approximately INR 14.19 Lakhs for 4 years, uniform across all 11 specialisations. Students from families with annual income below INR 4.5 Lakhs are eligible for full fee waiver under the Merit-cum-Means scholarship.
Ques. What is the average placement package at IIT Indore?
Ans. As per NIRF 2025, the median B.Tech placement package at IIT Indore is INR 19.48 LPA. The highest package in the recent cycle was INR 137 LPA. For CSE specifically, the average CTC has been reported at INR 47.36 LPA in recent placement cycles.
Ques. Does IIT Indore offer scholarships for B.Tech students?
Ans. Yes. IIT Indore offers the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scholarship, which provides full tuition fee waiver for students whose annual family income is below INR 4.5 Lakhs and who maintain the required CGPA. SC/ST students are also eligible for Central Sector Scholarship and free messing under government schemes.
Ques. When is UCEED 2027 for B.Des admission at IIT Indore?
Ans. UCEED 2027 is scheduled for January 17, 2027. B.Des admissions at IIT Indore are based on UCEED scores through JoSAA counselling. Candidates must be 10+2 passed with a minimum of 60% marks to be eligible.
Ques. Is IIT Indore a good choice for M.Tech?
Ans. IIT Indore is a strong choice for M.Tech, offering 22 specialisations across engineering and applied science disciplines. GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive a monthly scholarship of INR 12,400. The NIRF 2025 median M.Tech package is INR 10 LPA, with the highest package reaching INR 54 LPA. PhD fellowship opportunities are also available after M.Tech completion.
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For students belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, the tuition fee is fully waived. However, they are required to pay other fees, which amount to INR 39,425 per semester.
IIT Indore has various courses with different fee structures. Click on the below link to get the course wise fee structure of IIT Indore:
Link: IIT Indore Courses and Fees
Fees for b. Tech cse
The first year fee of B.Tech. CSE is INR 2.34 lacs for General / OBC Category. The second, third and fourth year fees are the same INR 2.16 lacs. The first year fee of B.Tech. for reserved category is INR 33,900. The second, third and fourth year fees are the same INR 15,800.
The IIT Indore applications for 2024-25 session was started on March 19, 2024. The last date of applying for admission was April 19, 2024. The last date of applying for Non TA Category was June 30, 2024.
Placement Track record
The recent placement details of IIT Indore are given below:
Yes, there is scholarship offered to the SC Category students. The scholarship is Central Sector Scholarship which is offered to the ST Category B.Tech. students. For being fully eligible, the parental income should be less than 4.5 LPA.
Unfortunately, you cannot get direct admission to the college and you need to appear for GATE exam followed by CCMT counselling to get selected to M.tech course.
The average salary package offered in the IIT Indore M.Sc. Biotechnology course is INR 25,45,000 per year. The highest package of the course is INR 64 lacs per year. However, the information about lowest package is not available.
As per the previous analysis of the cutoff, you might not get the Defence technology at IIT Indore with this score. However, you can get the IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras for various computer science specializations.
IIT Indore provides a lot of Sports and Recreational facilities. These include Aquatics, Atheletics, Badminton, Basket ball, Cricket, Chess, Football, Hockey, Lawn Tennis Squash, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Gymnasium and Yoga.
What is the placement ?
The details of IIT Indore Placement 2023 are given below:
Admission to various UG and PG programs at IIT Indore is done through national entrance exams. Admissions to IIT Indore are determined by several national entrance tests, including JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, IIT JAM, UGC NET, and CSIR NET, as well as counseling and in-person interviews. Check here for the IIT Indore Admissions.
Unfortunately, IIT Indore doesn’t offer BMRIT course to the students.
First year fees for B.Tech at IIT Indore is INR 2.33 Lakhs.
You need to appear for JEE Mains followed by JEE Advanced to get selected to UG courses and GATE for M.tech/ME course along with IITJAM for M.Sc courses. However, you can contact the college IIT Indore for counselling on admission at: 0731-660333 .
The course for various programs begin by the month September 2023.
The fee for the first year at the IIT Indore is INR 2.34 Lakhs and for the rest of the three years is INR 2.16 Lakhs.
The fee structure of IIT Indore B.tech. varies from specialisation to specialisation. The average first year fee of the course is INR 2.34 lacs. The second, third and fourth year fees of the course are the same INR 2.16 lacs.
Does it have cse branch?
IIT Indore has CSE branch available at UG and PG levels. The institute offers B.Tech. and M.Tech. courses in Computer Science Engineering.
Yes, IIT Indore offers two years of an Online MSc Data Science program. To be eligible for this course you must have passed a bachelor/master's degree such as BArch/ BDes/ BSc/ BTech/ BS/ BPharm/ MSc/ MCA/ MBA with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.
To know more, refer to this link: IIT Indore MSc Data Science Selection Criteria