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Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhopal (IIIT Bhopal or IIIITDMJ Bhopal) is an Institute of National Importance established in 2017 by the Government of India under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, governed by the IIIT (Public-Private Partnership) Act, 2017. The institute currently operates from the campus of Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, which serves as its mentor institution. A permanent 60-acre campus at Fatehpur Dobra, Bhopal is under development.
IIIT Bhopal does not currently appear in the NIRF Engineering ranked list. As a 2017-established institute, it is in its early years of NIRF participation. It is a recognised Institute of National Importance with statutory authority to grant B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, and Ph.D. degrees.
As an Institute of National Importance with MANIT Bhopal as its mentor, IIIT Bhopal students benefit from MANIT’s established academic infrastructure, faculty network, and hostel facilities during the transition to the permanent campus. The Bhopal location in Madhya Pradesh offers good connectivity by road, rail, and air.
- B.Tech (4 years) in 9 specialisations:
- CSE, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mathematics and Computing, Data Sciences, Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Security, Cyber Physical Systems, Physics and Computational Engineering
- M.Tech (2 years) in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cyber Physical Systems
- MCA (3 years) in Computer Applications
- Ph.D. programmes in CSE, ECE, IT, Mathematics, and Physics
The total B.Tech fee is INR 16.60 Lakhs for the full 4-year programme, uniform across all branches. M.Tech total fees are INR 8.52 Lakhs for 2 years. MCA total fees are INR 12.65 Lakhs for 3 years.
IIIT Bhopal placements for the 2026 graduating batch recorded an average CTC of INR 19.60 LPA and a highest package of INR 58 LPA, with 118 students placed. In 2025, the highest package was INR 85 LPA and the average was INR 16.77 LPA across 126 placed students.
IIIT Bhopal Admission Dates 2026
IIIT Bhopal B.Tech admissions for the 2026-27 session were conducted through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) counselling based on JEE Main 2026 scores. JEE Main 2026 was held in January 2026 and April 2026. JoSAA 2026 counselling ran from June to August 2026, with six rounds of seat allotment. The 2026-27 cycle has concluded.
| Event | 2026-27 Cycle (Concluded) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 | January 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 | April 2026 |
| JoSAA Registration | June 2026 |
| JoSAA Round 1 Allotment | June to July 2026 |
| JoSAA Final Rounds / CSAB | July to August 2026 |
| Classes Commencement | August 2026 |
The next cycle for the 2027-28 batch follows the same JoSAA process. Aspirants targeting IIIT Bhopal should appear in JEE Main 2027 (January 2027 and April 2027 sessions) and register for JoSAA 2027 counselling, expected from June 2027.
| Event | 2027-28 Cycle (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2027 Session 1 | January 2027 |
| JEE Main 2027 Session 2 | April 2027 |
| JoSAA 2027 Counselling | June to August 2027 |
| Classes Commencement | August 2027 |
IIIT Bhopal admits students through the following entrance processes across its programmes.
| Programme | Entrance Process |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (all branches) | JEE Main via JoSAA counselling |
| M.Tech | GATE via CCMT counselling |
| MCA | Institute-level process or NIMCET (details on official website) |
| Ph.D. | GATE / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET and institute interview |
IIIT Bhopal Courses and Fees
IIIT Bhopal offers one of the widest B.Tech programme portfolios among the new PPP IIITs, spanning 9 specialisations including emerging interdisciplinary branches. Total annual B.Tech intake is 200 students across all branches. The B.Tech fee is uniform across all branches at INR 4.15 Lakhs per year (total INR 16.60 Lakhs for 4 years).
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 75%, JEE Main via JoSAA | INR 16.60 Lakhs |
| B.Tech IT | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 75%, JEE Main via JoSAA | INR 16.60 Lakhs |
| B.Tech ECE | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 75%, JEE Main via JoSAA | INR 16.60 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Mathematics and Computing | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 75%, JEE Main via JoSAA | INR 16.60 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Data Sciences | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 75%, JEE Main via JoSAA | INR 16.60 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Artificial Intelligence | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 75%, JEE Main via JoSAA | INR 16.60 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Cyber Security | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 75%, JEE Main via JoSAA | INR 16.60 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Cyber Physical Systems | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 75%, JEE Main via JoSAA | INR 16.60 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Physics and Computational Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 PCM, 75%, JEE Main via JoSAA | INR 16.60 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (AI, Data Science, Cyber Physical Systems) | 2 years | B.Tech in relevant branch, valid GATE | INR 8.52 Lakhs |
| MCA | 3 years | Graduation with Mathematics | INR 12.65 Lakhs |
Interdisciplinary specialisations such as Physics and Computational Engineering and Cyber Physical Systems are rare at IIIT level and position IIIT Bhopal distinctively within the PPP IIIT cluster. Mathematics and Computing is modelled on the IIT Delhi structure, combining pure mathematics with computing applications. M.Tech students with valid GATE scores typically receive a monthly AICTE stipend of INR 12,400, substantially reducing net programme cost.
IIIT Bhopal Admission Process
All B.Tech seats at IIIT Bhopal are allocated through JoSAA counselling. Admission is merit-based with no separate institute-level test. The process is identical to the IIT/NIT/IIIT centralised system.
B.Tech Admission
Eligibility requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, with at least 75% aggregate in 10+2 (65% for SC/ST candidates), and a valid JEE Main score. The step-by-step process:
- Appear in JEE Main (January and/or April session)
- Register for JoSAA counselling using JEE Main application number
- Fill college and branch choices on the JoSAA portal (IIIT Bhopal is listed under the IIIT category)
- Receive seat allotment based on JEE Main All India Rank (AIR), category, and available seats
- Accept the allotted seat and report to the institute with required documents and institute fee
JoSAA 2026 closing ranks for the General Open category at IIIT Bhopal (Round 5) were:
- B.Tech CSE: 30,996
- B.Tech CSE (AI): 31,763
- B.Tech CSE (Data Science): 34,343
- B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security): 36,605
- B.Tech ECE: 44,189
OBC-NCL and SC/ST candidates have lower effective cutoff CRL values due to category reservations. Mathematics and Computing, Physics and Computational Engineering, and Cyber Physical Systems branches typically close at ranks between CSE and ECE levels.
M.Tech, MCA, and Ph.D. Admission
M.Tech admissions go through CCMT (Centralised Counselling for M.Tech). MCA admissions follow the institute’s own process or NIMCET, as announced each year. Ph.D. admissions happen twice a year with a written test and interview for shortlisted candidates holding GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET qualifications.
IIIT Bhopal Placements
IIIT Bhopal placement data for the 2026 graduating batch shows an average CTC of INR 19.60 LPA and a highest package of INR 58 LPA, with 118 students placed. CSE students averaged INR 19.56 LPA with 40 out of 51 participants placed. ECE students averaged INR 17.52 LPA with 36 out of 47 participants placed.
| Metric | 2026 Batch | 2025 Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Students Placed | 118 | 126 |
| Highest CTC | INR 58 LPA | INR 85 LPA |
| Average CTC | INR 19.60 LPA | INR 16.77 LPA |
| CSE Average CTC | INR 19.56 LPA | Not available |
| ECE Average CTC | INR 17.52 LPA | Not available |
Top recruiting companies at IIIT Bhopal include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Oracle, Infosys, TCS, and several product and start-up firms. The average CTC of INR 19.60 LPA in 2026 is among the highest reported by PPP IIITs established after 2016. The upward trend across 2025 and 2026 reflects growing employer recognition of the institute’s graduate quality as initial alumni cohorts establish careers in the industry.
IIIT Bhopal Scholarships
Students at IIIT Bhopal, as an Institute of National Importance, are eligible for central government scholarship schemes applicable to INIs and technical institutes.
| Scheme | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Free Studentship (SC/ST) | SC and ST students, family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum | Full tuition fee waiver |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (MCM) | Students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs and academic merit criteria | INR 30,000 per annum (MoE scheme) |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Girl students in technical education, family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum | INR 50,000 per annum plus contingency allowance |
| PM-Yasasvi (OBC / EBC) | OBC and Economically Backward Class students, income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 1.25 Lakhs per annum |
| GATE Stipend (M.Tech) | M.Tech students with valid GATE score | INR 12,400 per month from AICTE |
Ph.D. scholars funded through institute or government fellowships (CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship) receive monthly stipends of INR 31,000 to 37,000 for JRF and INR 35,000 to 42,000 for SRF as per current MHRD norms.
IIIT Bhopal Campus and Infrastructure
IIIT Bhopal currently operates from the MANIT (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology) campus in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Students benefit from MANIT’s well-established academic infrastructure including laboratories, computer centres, a central library, and shared hostel facilities. MANIT campus is located on Link Road 3, Bhopal, 10 km from Bhopal Junction railway station and 15 km from Raja Bhoj Airport.
A permanent 60-acre campus for IIIT Bhopal at Fatehpur Dobra, Bhopal district is under development. The upcoming permanent campus is planned to include dedicated academic blocks, research laboratories, an auditorium, a startup and innovation centre, and hostel blocks. Timelines for the permanent campus move are subject to Government of Madhya Pradesh infrastructure development schedules.
The Bhopal city location gives IIIT Bhopal students access to Madhya Pradesh’s emerging technology and startup ecosystem. Bhopal is also home to BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) and other public sector enterprises, providing opportunities for engineering internships beyond pure IT roles.
IIIT Bhopal vs IIIT Nagpur vs IIIT Ranchi
JEE Main aspirants with ranks in the 25,000 to 45,000 range who target new PPP IIITs commonly compare IIIT Bhopal alongside IIIT Nagpur (Maharashtra) and IIIT Ranchi (Jharkhand). All three are Institutes of National Importance established between 2016 and 2017 under the IIIT PPP model and admit through JoSAA counselling.
| Parameter | IIIT Bhopal | IIIT Nagpur | IIIT Ranchi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2017 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Mentor Institution | MANIT Bhopal | VNIT Nagpur | NIT Jamshedpur |
| B.Tech Specialisations | 9 (CSE, IT, ECE, AI, DS, CS, CPS, M+C, Physics+CE) | 6 (CSE, ECE, AI-ML, DA, ECE-IoT, HCI) | 4 (CSE, ECE, IT, ME) |
| B.Tech Total Fees | INR 16.60 Lakhs | INR 14.03 Lakhs | Not available |
| Avg Placement CTC (latest) | INR 19.60 LPA (2026) | INR 14.96 LPA (2025) | Not available |
| CSE Closing Rank (JoSAA 2026) | 30,996 | 29,369 | Not available |
IIIT Bhopal leads with the highest average placement CTC among the three in recent cycles and the broadest B.Tech specialisation portfolio, including unique interdisciplinary branches not available at IIIT Nagpur or IIIT Ranchi. IIIT Nagpur has a lower total fee and a 100-acre permanent campus already operational. IIIT Ranchi has lower JEE Main cutoff ranks, making it more accessible. Candidates should weigh branch interest, fee sensitivity, and city-ecosystem fit across all three.
IIIT Bhopal FAQs
Ques. Is IIIT Bhopal a government institute?
Ans. Yes. IIIT Bhopal is a government-established Institute of National Importance, set up under the IIIT (Public-Private Partnership) Act, 2017 by the Ministry of Education. It operates on the PPP model and is recognised by UGC. Degrees awarded by IIIT Bhopal carry the same statutory weight as those from NITs and other Institutes of National Importance. Currently, the institute operates from the MANIT Bhopal campus while its permanent campus is under development.
Ques. What is the B.Tech fee at IIIT Bhopal?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at IIIT Bhopal is INR 16.60 Lakhs for the full 4-year programme, uniform across all 9 branches. This comes to INR 4.15 Lakhs per year. Fee concessions are available for SC/ST students and for students with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs per annum under the Free Studentship scheme.
Ques. What JEE Main rank is needed for IIIT Bhopal CSE?
Ans. Based on JoSAA 2026 Round 5 data, General Open category candidates with JEE Main CRL (Combined Rank List) ranks up to 30,996 secured CSE seats at IIIT Bhopal. The CSE (AI) branch closed at 31,763 and CSE (Data Science) at 34,343. ECE closed at 44,189. OBC and SC/ST candidates have separate cutoffs and typically secure seats at higher CRL numbers.
Ques. How are placements at IIIT Bhopal?
Ans. IIIT Bhopal 2026 batch placement recorded an average CTC of INR 19.60 LPA with a highest package of INR 58 LPA, and 118 students placed. CSE averaged INR 19.56 LPA. In 2025, the highest package was INR 85 LPA and average was INR 16.77 LPA. Top recruiters include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Oracle, Infosys, and TCS.
Ques. Does IIIT Bhopal have its own campus?
Ans. IIIT Bhopal currently operates from the MANIT Bhopal campus. A dedicated permanent 60-acre campus at Fatehpur Dobra in Bhopal district has been allotted and is under construction. Students use MANIT infrastructure including hostels, laboratories, and library until the permanent campus is ready. The MANIT campus is well-established with full engineering academic infrastructure.
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of IIIT Bhopal?
Ans. IIIT Bhopal was established in 2017 and does not currently appear in the NIRF Engineering ranked list. As an Institute of National Importance with JoSAA-based merit admission and INR 19.60 LPA average placement CTC in 2026, the quality markers for IIIT Bhopal are its INI status, admission rank requirements, and placement outcomes rather than NIRF band.
Ques. What are the unique B.Tech programmes at IIIT Bhopal?
Ans. IIIT Bhopal offers several interdisciplinary B.Tech specialisations not commonly found at peer IIITs, including Mathematics and Computing, Physics and Computational Engineering, Cyber Physical Systems, and Cyber Security. These are in addition to mainstream branches like CSE, IT, ECE, Data Sciences, and Artificial Intelligence. The Mathematics and Computing branch is modelled on similar programmes at IIT Delhi and suits aspirants with strong mathematics inclinations.
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The Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Bhopal offers MCA (Master of Computer Applications) as a general program without multiple specializations.
B.Tech. Fees 4year in college
The first year fee is INR 2.25 lacs. The second, third and fourth year fees are the same INR 2.09 lacs.
IIIT Bhopal, JEE-Main Cutoff 2023 for BTech CSE for General Category is 21726
Admission in IIIT Bhopal is done on the basis of JEE scores. JEE 2023 regitration are already over. JEE Main Phase 2 Entrance Test will be conducted on April 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 15 April 2023. You may check here to see the fee details of courses offered at IIIT Bhopal. IIIT Fees
Yes, IIIT Bhopal offers fee waiver for reserved category students. The scholarship ranges from 100% fee waiver to 20 fee waiver depending upon different factors.
The total course fee of B.Tech course of IIIT Bhopal is INR 5.79 Lakhs. The course fee includes tution fee, Examination Fees, Registration Fees and other fees such as Hostel fee, mess charge, etc.