About IIITs
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) are specialist institutes for IT and Computer Science. There are 25+ IIITs across India. Most are Public-Private Partnership (PPP) institutes that participate in JoSAA counselling via JEE Main score.
25+ IIITs
Across all major states
JEE Main
Admission via JoSAA counselling
CS/IT Focus
Specialization in Computer Science and IT
₹1.25–3.5L/yr
Varies: Govt ~₹1.25L, Private ~₹3.5L
Good Placements
Strong CS placements especially IIIT-D and IIIT-H
B.Tech 4 Years
CS, ECE, and IT branches available
Top IIITs — Data & Details
| IIIT | Location | Type | CS Cutoff (Gen) | Annual Fee | Special Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIIT Hyderabad | Hyderabad, TS | Autonomous (not JoSAA) | AIR ~800 | ₹3.50L | Research + AI/ML, India's top CS IIIT |
| IIIT Delhi | New Delhi | Deemed University | AIR ~1,200 | ₹2.10L | Strong CS, AI, CB programs |
| IIIT Allahabad | Prayagraj, UP | Inst. of National Importance | AIR ~2,500 | ₹1.25L | Oldest IIIT, IT + CS programs |
| IIIT Gwalior | Gwalior, MP | Deemed University | AIR ~3,200 | ₹1.85L | Good CS, ECE, applied math |
| IIIT Kancheepuram | TN | PPP (JoSAA) | AIR ~8,500 | ₹1.65L | South India placements |
| IIIT Lucknow | Lucknow, UP | PPP (JoSAA) | AIR ~9,200 | ₹1.70L | Growing rapidly, North India |
| IIIT Sonepat | Sonepat, Haryana | PPP (JoSAA) | AIR ~11,500 | ₹1.60L | Haryana IIIT — best for local students |
| IIIT Kota | Kota, Rajasthan | PPP (JoSAA) | AIR ~12,000 | ₹1.55L | Good for Rajasthan students |
IIIT Sonepat (Haryana) participates in JoSAA counselling. Being in Haryana, it is a good option for Jind students with JEE Main rank around 10,000–15,000. CS and ECE both available.
IIIT Hyderabad does NOT participate in JoSAA — it has its own UGEE exam. Separate application required. One of the best CS institutes in India despite being private.