Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad

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The Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, or IIT Palakkad, is a well-regarded public engineering and research institution situated in Palakkad, Kerala. Established in 2015, the institute offers a peaceful and inspiring educational setting amidst the picturesque backdrop of Palakkad. It operates from two campuses: Nila and Sahyadri. The Nila campus encompasses labs, classrooms, and hostels, whereas the Sahyadri campus in Kanjikode spans 504 acres and boasts advanced laboratories, studios, and a digital library. IIT Palakkad's programs are AICTE-approved, and it is currently functioning from these interim campuses. In the NIRF 2024 rankings, IIT Palakkad secured the 64th position among engineering institutes. It offers an array of programs, including BTech, MTech, MSc, MS, and PhD, with the MTech program being its flagship. Admissions for the BTech program are determined by the JEE Advanced cutoff and the subsequent JoSAA counseling. Prospective students must have completed their 10+2 with PCM and rank in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards to qualify. Those listed must engage in seven rounds of JoSAA counseling. The JEE Advanced cutoff ranks for the General Category range from 5736 to 14852. The first-year fee for the BTech program is INR 2.32 lakhs. For M.Tech, applicants need a B.Tech or B.E. degree from a recognized university. Admission hinges on the GATE score, followed by GATE COAP counseling. The General Category GATE score cutoff is between 418 and 578, with the first-year fee at INR 38,940. According to NIRF's 2025 report, the median salary for BTech and MTech placements in 2024 was INR 12 LPA and INR 9 LPA, respectively. The highest package reached INR 41.6 LPA, while the average was INR 15.88 LPA. Notably, six international offers were made during the BTech placements. Key recruiters include Adobe, HCL, Target, Paytm, TATA, Maruti Suzuki, Accenture, Havells, and Jio.

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