Overview
IIIT Bangalore Highlights 2026
The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT Bangalore or IIITB) is a deemed university established as a not-for-profit society. The institute operates through a public-private partnership involving the Government of Karnataka and the IT industry. IIIT Bangalore is known for its programmes in computer science, information technology, electronics, and related areas.
Some of the key highlights of IIIT Bangalore are given below:
- Recognition: IIIT Bangalore is recognised by the UGC, approved by AICTE, and accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade.
- Ranking: IIIT Bangalore was ranked 69th in the Engineering category in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
- Flagship Courses: The institute is known for its BTech and Integrated MTech (BTech + MTech) programmes, particularly in areas related to Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering.
- Fees: The IIIT Bangalore application fee is INR 1,000. Depending on the programme, the total tuition fee ranges from around INR 24,300 for certificate programmes to INR 23.8 lakh for BTech. The tuition fee for Integrated MTech programmes is around INR 31.2 lakh.
- Placements: During the 2026 placement season, the highest package offered at IIIT Bangalore was INR 1.53 crore per annum, received by an iMTech CSE student from the 2026 batch. According to the institute’s placement information, 22 students received packages above INR 60 LPA, while 159 students secured packages above INR 20 LPA. The average package across iMTech, MTech, and MSc programmes ranged from approximately INR 23.45 LPA to INR 47.33 LPA.
- IIIT Bangalore Admission: Admissions are primarily entrance-based, with different entrance examinations accepted for different programmes. For BTech and iMTech programmes, JEE Main or JEE Advanced scores are considered. GATE is accepted for several MTech and PhD admissions, while exams such as CAT and CEED may be considered for specific postgraduate diploma programmes. BTech admission at IIIT Bangalore is conducted separately and is not through JoSAA counselling.
- IIIT Bangalore Cutoff: The JEE Main cutoff 2026 has been released up to Round 3. For candidates under the General AI quota, the closing ranks ranged from approximately 4,969 to 7,027, depending on the programme. The cutoff varies by course and admission round.
- Scholarships: IIIT Bangalore provides scholarships and fee-waiver opportunities to eligible students. BTech and Integrated MTech students can receive a 100% tuition fee waiver based on their JEE Main All India rank, subject to the institute’s applicable conditions.
- IIIT Bangalore Location: The institute’s main campus is located in Electronics City, Bengaluru, while its extension campus is situated at Hosa Road, near Electronics City.