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Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad

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NIRF 2024 #87

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Programs22
Think Grads Rating4.7/5
Approved seats601
Closing rank (JEE Main 2025 R6, General)8,050
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NIRF rank#87 (2024)
Programs22

About Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad is a college in India.

It offers 22 programs, including M.Tech (15), B.Tech (3), B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) (2), B.Tech + MBA (Dual Degree), Mba. Together these have 601 approved seats. In NIRF 2024 it ranked #87 in the Engineering category.

Admission is through official counselling for JEE Main. In JEE Main 2024, General-category closing ranks ranged from 4,778 to 9,270.

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA) is an engineering institute at Deoghat, Jhalwa, Prayagraj, and it is an Institute of National Importance12. It has been running since 19993. B.Tech admission is through CSAB / JoSAA counselling on JEE Main criteria, and its NIRF engineering rank was 87 in 202445.

IIITA offers undergraduate programmes in Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Information Technology-Business Informatics, each of 48 months, along with 60-month dual degree options. The seat count is 242 for Information Technology, 121 for Electronics and Communication Engineering and 40 for Information Technology-Business Informatics. For postgraduate study there are M.Tech specialisations and an MBA with 73 seats.

For B.Tech, admission is based on JEE Main merit through CSAB / JoSAA allocation6. In JEE Main round 6 of 2025, the general category all-India closing rank for B.Tech Information Technology ran from an opening rank of 2064 to a closing rank of 60947. In round 2 of CSAB 2026, the same programme and category had an opening rank of 6446 and a closing rank of 65058.

IIITA appeared in the NIRF engineering category at rank 93 in 2022, rank 89 in 2023 and rank 87 in 202491011. The campus covers 100 acres at Deoghat, Jhalwa, and the Central Library was established in 19991213.

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Courses offered

ProgramDurationSeatsTuition (General)
B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) B.Tech Information Technology-Business Informatics (IT- BIn) – Master of Business Administration (MBA)5 years——
B.Tech + M.Tech (Dual Degree) Electronics and Communication Engineering5 years——
B.Tech + MBA (Dual Degree) B.Tech Information Technology-Business Informatics (IT- BIn) – Master of Business Administration (MBA)5 years——
B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering4 years121—
B.Tech Information Technology4 years242—
B.Tech Information Technology-Business Informatics4 years40—
M.Tech Bioinformatics———
M.Tech Biomedical Analytics and Engineering———
M.Tech ECE (Communication and Signal Processing)———
M.Tech ECE (Microelectronics and VLSI)———
M.Tech ECE with specialization in Communication and Signal Processing—23—
M.Tech ECE with specialization in Microelectronics and VLSI—22—
M.Tech IT———
M.Tech IT (Network and Security Group)———
M.Tech IT (Software and Data Engineering Group)———
M.Tech IT with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning—16—
M.Tech IT with specialization in Cyber Laws and Information Security—16—
M.Tech IT with specialization in Data Engineering—16—
M.Tech IT with specialization in Networks Systems and Computing—16—
M.Tech IT with specialization in Software Engineering and Automation—16—
M.Tech Quantum Information and Technologies———
Mba (Mba)—73—

Courses and fees

The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (IIITA) offers B.Tech programmes in Information Technology with 242 seats, Electronics and Communication Engineering with 121 seats, and Information Technology-Business Informatics with 40 seats, each of four years. Five-year dual degree options are also offered, including B.Tech. Information Technology-Business Informatics combined with an MBA, as well as dual degrees in IT and in ECE.

At the postgraduate level you will find M.Tech programmes with specialisations such as Microelectronics and VLSI with 22 seats and Communication and Signal Processing with 23 seats in ECE. In IT, specialisations such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber Laws and Information Security, Data Engineering, Networks Systems and Computing, and Software Engineering and Automation have 16 seats each. An MBA with 73 seats and Ph.D. programmes are also listed.

B.Tech admission is through CSAB / JoSAA counselling based on JEE Main1. M.Tech admission is through CCMT counselling and needs a valid GATE score2. MBA applicants should have a CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or MAT score3. Check the official IIITA admission portal for the current fee structure before you apply.

Admission

Admission to B.Tech at IIITA is through CSAB / JoSAA counselling based on JEE Main criteria, with the online application made through the counselling process12. For Electronics and Communication Engineering, admission is based strictly on JEE Main merit or rank through CSAB / JoSAA allocation3.

For M.Tech, a valid qualified GATE score is mandatory, and you apply online through CCMT counselling45. For the MBA, you apply online through the IIITA admission portal after the institute advertises for applicants, and the entrance exams listed are CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT or MAT67.

For Ph.D. with fellowship, you apply online through the IIITA portal. You are exempted from the Stage-I test if you have qualified GATE or NET, and otherwise you must clear the IIITA-PET89. For the regular track Ph.D., candidates without GATE or NET must clear the IIITA-PET computer-based screening exam10. Keep an eye on the official IIITA admission portal for dates and eligibility details.

Latest cutoffs

In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering at Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad was 8,050 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).1 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Information Technology was 6,094 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).2 In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Tech Information Technology-Business Informatics was 6,150 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).3

ExamRoundProgramCategoryOpeningClosingSource
JEE Main 20256B.Tech Electronics and Communication EngineeringGeneral · AI · gender-neutral6,2248,050Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)
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JEE Main 20256B.Tech Information TechnologyGeneral · AI · gender-neutral2,0646,094Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)
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JEE Main 20256B.Tech Information Technology-Business InformaticsGeneral · AI · gender-neutral1,7836,150Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA)
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Cutoff trends

Cutoffs for IIITA B.Tech programmes are based on JEE Main ranks. In the general category, all-India quota, the Information Technology programme closed at rank 5202 in round 5 of 20241 and at rank 6094 in round 6 of 20252. In round 2 of CSAB 2026, its closing rank was 65053.

For Electronics and Communication Engineering in the same category, the closing rank was 7758 in round 5 of 20244 and 8050 in round 6 of 20255. In CSAB 2026 round 2, it closed at 99916. Information Technology-Business Informatics closed at 5392 in round 5 of 2024 and at 6150 in round 6 of 202578.

For the female pool in the general category, Information Technology closed at 9457 in round 5 of 2024 and 11465 in round 6 of 2025910. For OBC-NCL, Information Technology closed at 11829 in CSAB 2026 round 211. Cutoffs change from year to year and round to round, so use them as a guide and check the latest counselling results.

Placements

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.

Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.

Rankings

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad is ranked #87 in the NIRF 2024 engineering ranking.1 Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad is ranked #89 in the NIRF 2023 engineering ranking.2 Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad is ranked #93 in the NIRF 2022 engineering ranking.3

PublisherCategoryRankScoreSource
NIRF 2024Engineering#87—Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
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NIRF 2023Engineering#89—Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
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NIRF 2022Engineering#93—Ministry of Education – National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
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Contact and location

Official website
iiita.ac.in
Type
College
JoSAA code
309

Is this college genuine?

IIITA is an Institute of National Importance, a status given by an Act of Parliament1. It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities.

You can verify these points yourself. The list of fake universities is published by the UGC, so search the institute name there. For recognition and approvals, check the official website of the institute and the regulatory bodies relevant to your course, and for counselling seats you can confirm the institute against the JoSAA and CSAB participating institute lists. NAAC accreditation status can be checked on the NAAC website, and NIRF rankings on the NIRF website. IIITA has been ranked by NIRF in the engineering category, at 87 in 20242. It is always wise to confirm details directly with the institute before paying any fee.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad an Institute of National Importance?

Yes. It was declared an "Institute of National Importance" by an Act of Parliament1. It was established in 19992 and is located at Deoghat, Jhalwa, Prayagraj, PIN 21101534.

What B.Tech programmes does the institute offer?

The institute offers B.Tech programmes in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Information Technology, along with Information Technology-Business Informatics and dual degree options [f:d:programs]. Admission to B.Tech is through CSAB / JoSAA counselling based on JEE Main criteria12.

Which exam do I need for B.Tech admission?

B.Tech admission is based strictly on JEE Main rank through CSAB / JoSAA allocation12. Check the official JoSAA and CSAB portals for the current schedule and rules.

How do I get into the M.Tech programmes?

M.Tech admission is through CCMT counselling based on a valid GATE score12. A valid qualified score in the national GATE examination is mandatory3.

What are the admission routes for the MBA?

MBA applicants apply online through the IIITA admission portal after the advertisement inviting applicants1. The admission exam listed for the MBA is CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, or MAT2.

How do I apply for the Ph.D. programme?

Apply online via the IIITA portal1. You are exempted from the Stage-I test if you are GATE or NET qualified; otherwise you must clear the IIITA-PET computer-based screening exam23.

What were the recent JEE Main closing ranks for Information Technology?

In the CSAB round 2 of 2026, the general category closing rank for Information Technology (4 Years) was 6,5051. In round 6 of 2025, the general category closing rank for the same programme was 6,094 for the all-India quota2.

What rankings has the institute received?

The institute was ranked 93 in the NIRF 2022 engineering ranking1. It was ranked 87 in NIRF 2024 and 89 in NIRF 2023 for engineering23.

How large is the campus?

The campus is 100 acres and is situated at Deoghat, Jhalwa12. The Central Library was established in 19993.