IIIT Allahabad – Indian Institute of Information Technology Admission Process

  Allahabad   AICTE, UGC   ESTD 1999
  Allahabad   AICTE, UGC   ESTD 1999

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IIIT Allahabad Course Admissions 2024

IIIT Allahabad is currently accepting applications for MBA admission 2024, with the deadline set for May 10, 2024.

IIIT Allahabad course admissions for BTech admissions, considers JEE Main scores. The registration for JEE Mains (Session II) is currently open, and candidates can submit their forms through the official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in. The deadline for registration is March 2, 2024.

IIIT Allahabad course admissions for MTech admissions, considers GATE 2024 scores. The entrance test is scheduled for February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024, and the admit card is already available.

IIIT Allahabad is renowned for its premier Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) program within the B.Tech curriculum. The cutoff range for admission into the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) branch of the B.Tech program stands between 4486 to 43601 in the JoSAA Counselling. The cutoff marks for all six rounds of JoSAA have been released.

To secure IIIT Allahabad course admissions into the B.Tech programs, applicants must take the JEE Main examination and partake in the JoSAA counseling for the eventual seat allocations. The annual fee for IIIT Allahabad’s B.Tech program amounts to INR 1.65 Lakhs.

Additionally, IIIT Allahabad course admissions procedure encompasses other national-level examinations such as GATE for M.Tech programs and CAT for MBA programs. Details regarding IIIT Allahabad admission criteria, cutoff marks, dates, eligibility requirements, and the application process are outlined in the article.

IIIT Allahabad Important Dates

Event Dates
BTech Events
Release of JEE Main Notification 2024 November 2023
JEE Mains 2024 exam date session 1 January 24 to February 1, 2024
NTA JEE Mains 2024 Exam Date April session April 1 to 15, 2024
MTech Events
GATE Online Application Process Opens  August 30, 2023
GATE Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee) September 29, 2023
GATE Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) October 13, 2023
Modifications in GATE 2024 Application November 07 – November 11, 2023
Availability of GATE Admit cards for download January 03, 2024
GATE 2024 Examinations February 03, 04 ,10 and 11, 2024

IIIT Allahabad B.Tech Admission 2024

IIIT Allahabad provides B.Tech programs in three specialisations, each spanning eight semesters. Direct admission to the B.Tech programs is available under DASA for students who have completed their most recent qualifying examination abroad.

IIIT Allahabad B.Tech Cutoff 2023 (Released)

IIIT Allahabad course admissions to the BTech program are determined by the JEE Main Score, followed by JoSAA counseling. The Josaa seat allotment and Cutoffs for Rounds 1-4 have been published. Please review the tabulated closing cutoffs for the General category provided below:

Course Name General (Round 1 )  General (Round 2) General (Round 3) General (Round 4)
Closing Rank Closing Rank Closing Rank Closing Rank
Electronics and Communication Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) 8428 8762 8762 8762
Information Technology (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) 4817 5196 5214 5214
Information Technology-Business Informatics (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) 5162 5507 5540 5540

IIIT Allahabad B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Prospective candidates aiming to enroll in the B.Tech program must have completed their 10+2 board examination with PCM from an accredited institution.
  • Candidates are expected to achieve a minimum of 50% marks in their examination.
  • SC/ST students benefit from a 10% relaxation in the minimum required percentile of qualifying marks in the 12th class examination.

IIIT Allahabad Admission Criteria for B.Tech Selection

  • Seat allocation will be managed by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).
  • A category-wise merit list, containing the All India Rank (AIR) of candidates, will be created based on valid JEE Main or equivalent entrance examination scores.
  • Candidates are required to participate in JoSAA Counselling rounds according to their category, in accordance with the rank they have attained.

How to Apply?

  • Sign up for the JEE Main exam.
  • Provide personal and academic details and upload scanned images of the candidate’s photograph and signature.
  • Pay the application fee using Debit card, Credit card, Net banking, UPI, or PAYTM, following the online instructions.
  • Upon successful payment, print the Confirmation Page and retain it for future reference.

Documents Required

  • Scanned copies of academic details.
  • Scanned passport size photograph of the candidate in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb).
  • Scanned clear signature of the candidate in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb).
  • Scanned copies of Category certificate, PwD certificate, if applicable.
  • An active and valid email address.

IIIT Allahabad M.Tech. Admission 2024

The institution provides M.Tech programs in ten specialisations as well as an M.Tech (Research) program. Additionally, it offers a combined B.Tech + M.Tech program. Postgraduate students are obligated to undertake coursework alongside a thesis or dissertation, which involves independent research supervised by faculty members.

IIIT Allahabad GATE Cutoff 2023 (Released)

Admissions to the MTech program at IIIT Allahabad rely on the GATE Score, followed by CCMT Counselling. Please refer to the table for round-wise CCMT Counselling cutoffs applicable to the General category.

Course Name General 
Max Gate Score Min Gate Score
Dual Degree M.Tech. – Ph.D in IT with specialisation in Software and Data Engineering Group 438 438
Dual Degree M.Tech. – Ph.D in IT with specialisation in Machine Learning, Robotics and Human Computer Interaction Group 495 461
Dual Degree M.Tech. – PhD in ECE with Specialisation in Communication Engineering 368 368
Dual Degree M.Tech. –PhD in ECE with specialisation in Microelectronics
Dual Degree M.Tech.- PhD in Bioinformatics 505 505
M.Tech (Bioinformatics) 508 389
M.Tech. Biomedical Engineering 412 377
M.Tech. ECE with specialisation in Communication Engineering 424 355
M.Tech. ECE with specialisation in Microelectronics 509 447
M.Tech. IT with specialisation in Software and Data Engineering Group 581 532
M.Tech. IT with specialisation in Machine Learning, Robotics and Human Computer Interaction Group 672 538
M.Tech. IT with specialisation in Network and Security Group 585 498

IIIT Allahabad M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have completed their B.Tech in the relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or at least 60% marks in the aggregate.
  • A valid GATE score from the past three years is required for eligibility.
  • SC/ST candidates need to have a minimum CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks to be considered eligible for the program.

IIIT Allahabad Admission Criteria for M.Tech Selection

  • Admission to the M.Tech program is contingent upon the GATE score.
  • Candidates seeking admission to the M.Tech Program are required to participate in CCMT Counselling by registering on the official CCMT website.
  • Fill out the application form with personal and academic details, and pay the registration fee (INR 2200/- for General/OBC and INR 1700/- for SC/ST/PwD).
  • Begin entering preferred choices in the application, arranging them in descending order of preference, and finalise by locking them.
  • Seats will be allocated during the counselling rounds. Candidates should download the allotment letter and report to the institute, carrying original documents for admission.

How to Apply?

  • Complete the registration process for the GATE exam via the Online Application form.
  • Provide personal login credentials including a unique ID and password, and input personal details such as name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parents’ names, parents’ mobile numbers, etc.
  • Upload necessary documents including photograph, signature, and eligibility certificate, along with category certificate (SC/ST/PwD), if applicable.
  • Specify the GATE paper (subject) and select preferred examination cities.
  • Make the payment for the application fee and submit the form.
  • After submission, verify the application form’s status and keep a hard copy for record purposes.

Documents required

  • Scanned copy of the Eligibility Certificate in pdf format
    • Degree Certificate; or
    • Provisional Certificate; or 
    • Certificate from the Head of the Department/Institute format, available in GOAPS website.
  • Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
  • Scanned copy of Dyslexic Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
  • Scanned passport size photograph of the candidate between 480×640 to 240×320 pixels in JPEG format.
  • Scanned signature images can be between 160×560 to 80×280 pixels in JPEG format.

IIIT Allahabad MBA Admission 2024

The institution provides a two-year full-time MBA program. Admission to this program is based on CAT scores, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds.

IIIT Allahabad MBA Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligibility for the program requires a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PD).
  • Candidates must possess a valid CAT score to be considered eligible and to be shortlisted for the program. A minimum score of 85+ percentile is preferred for shortlisting candidates.
  • Final year students awaiting graduation or who will be completing their degree are also eligible to apply for the program.

IIIT Allahabad Admission Criteria for MBA Selection

  • After the notification is issued, candidates may complete the application form, providing all necessary details including CAT score and registration information.
  • Upon being shortlisted (based on CAT scores), candidates are required to attend the institute for Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds, scheduled as indicated in the intimation letter sent to each shortlisted candidate.
  • Following the performance in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds, along with consideration of past academic achievements and CAT score, the final list of selected students will be published on the website and personally communicated via email to each successful candidate.

How to Apply?

  • MBA program application forms are available online at www.nitk.ac.in.
  • Applicants are required to register online on the portal.
  • Registered candidates must fill out the Online Application form and submit the prescribed application fee online before the deadline, which is Rs 600 for OC/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs 150 for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
  • After completing the online process, candidates should send the hardcopy of the application form, along with payment receipts and copies of necessary documents, to the institute.

Documents Required

  • Admission order issued by the Competent Authority.
  • Original marks card of qualifying examinations (from 1st to Final Year).
  • Bachelor’s Degree Certificate or Provisional Pass Certificate issued by the University.
  • Course completion certification from the college (if awaiting the results of the qualifying degree exam).
  • Original Score Card of CAT-2022/MAT 2023.
  • Date of Birth Certificate (X Std./SSLC).
  • Certificate from the employer confirming the duration of work experience.
  • Caste Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
  • EWS Category Certificate (if applicable), issued by the Competent Authority.
  • Caste certificate in the prescribed format for OBC candidates, if applicable, from the Competent Authority.
  • Persons with Disabilities (PWD) certificate, if applicable.
  • Transfer Certificate issued by the last college attended.
  • Conduct Certificate.
  • Sponsorship Certificate (if sponsored).
  • Migration Certificate from the university.
  • Medical Certificate.
  • Photo ID proof as per Government of India norms (Copy of Aadhar Card).
  • Two passport size photographs.

IIIT Allahabad Ph.D. Admission 2024

The institution provides PhD programs in five major research areas. The full-time PhD program spans 3-5 years, while the part-time PhD program spans 4-5 years. Admission to these programs is based on merit, and applications can be submitted through the online portal.

IIIT Allahabad PhD Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates with B.Tech./M.Tech./B.Pharm./M.Pharm. backgrounds must provide a GATE or GRE score (not older than 4 years from the application cutoff date for PhD degree applications) or UGC/CSIR NET or JRF (according to the funding policy, and for NET, not older than 2 years).
  • Candidates with M.Sc./MCA backgrounds should present a GATE score (not older than 4 years), or UGC/CSIR NET or JRF, or INSPIRE qualified candidates for JRF purposes.
  • Candidates with MBA/M.Com. backgrounds must show CAT qualification or a GMAT score (not older than 4 years), or UGC/CSIR NET or JRF qualified candidates.

IIIT Allahabad Admission Criteria for PhD Selection

  • Candidates who surpass the cutoff will automatically be invited for an interview session in the first immediate year.
  • CSIR or CBSE NET/JRF qualified candidates will be exempted from the entrance examination.

IIIT Allahabad Dual Degree Admission 2024

IIIT Allahabad provides a five-year dual degree program at both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) levels across various specialisations. Upon successfully finishing the program, students receive two degrees: one in their chosen parent course at the time of admission and the other in an upper-level course they select to pursue for the dual degree. Admissions to all dual degree programs are solely determined by entrance examinations followed by a centralised counseling process.

The institution provides the following Dual-Degree programs:

  • B.Tech + M.Tech
  • B.Tech + MBA
  • M.Tech + Ph.D.
  • MBA + Ph.D.

IIIT Allahabad Dual Degree Eligibility Criteria

In order to qualify for admission to the Dual Degree programs at IIIT Allahabad, candidates need to meet the following criteria:

B.Tech+M.Tech

  • Completion of 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognised board is mandatory.
  • Candidates must achieve a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in their 12th class examination.
  • SC/ST students are entitled to a 10% relaxation in the minimum required percentile of qualifying marks in the 12th class examination.

B.Tech+MBA

  • Candidates must have completed their 10+2 education from a recognised board, with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, and attained a minimum aggregate of 75% marks.
  • SC/ST students are eligible for a 10% relaxation in the minimum required percentile of qualifying marks in the 12th class examination.

M.Tech+Ph.D.

  • Candidates must hold a B.E/B.Tech degree in the relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 6.5 or a cumulative score of at least 60%.
  • A GATE score from the past three years is required for all candidates.
  • SC/ST candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 6.0 or a score of 55% to meet the eligibility requirements for the program.

MBA+Ph.D.

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 65% marks (55% marks for SC/ST/PD) is required.
  • Candidates are required to have taken the CAT entrance examination.

IIIT Allahabad Admission Criteria for Dual Degree Selection

B.Tech+M.Tech

Candidates are selected through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) based on their rank in the JEE Main entrance examination.

B.Tech+MBA

Candidates are chosen through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) and the Central Seat Allocation Board (CSAB) based on their performance in the JEE Main entrance examination.

M.Tech+Ph.D.

Candidates are selected through the CCMT counselling process, primarily based on their GATE scores. Additionally, the institute may conduct a personal interview as part of the selection process.

MBA+Ph.D.

Selection of candidates is based on CAT scores, followed by a GD-PI round organised by the institute. A minimum score of 85+ percentile is preferred for shortlisting candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: How do I secure admission in the B.Tech program at IIIT Allahabad?

A: To gain admission to the B.Tech program at IIIT Allahabad, candidates must take the JEE Main exam and participate in the JoSAA counselling for final seat allocations.

Q: Which course is IIIT Allahabad recognised for?

A: IIIT Allahabad is renowned for its flagship program in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE).

Q: Does IIIT Allahabad accept any other entrance exams?

A: Besides JEE Mains, IIIT Allahabad considers admissions through other national-level exams such as GATE for the MTech program and CAT for the MBA program.

Q: What specialisations are available in the BTech program at IIIT Allahabad?

A: IIIT Allahabad offers BTech programs in three specialisations: Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and IT specialisations in Business Informatics.

Q: What is the fee structure for the BTech program at IIIT Allahabad?

A: The total fees for the BTech program at IIIT Allahabad, including hostel charges for the first semester, amount to INR 105,430.

Q: How can I apply for IIIT Allahabad?

A: Applicants must register on the official website of IIIT Allahabad, fill out the application form, pay the application fees, and submit all required documents.

Q: How can I get admission to MTech at IIIT Allahabad?

A: To be eligible for admission to the MTech program at IIIT Allahabad, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Selection is based on GATE scores.

Q: Can international students enroll at IIIT Allahabad?

A: Yes, IIIT Allahabad accepts international students under the DASA program, and GMAT scores are used in the selection process.

Q: What are the application fees for the MBA program at IIIT Allahabad?

A: The application fees for MBA admissions at IIIT Allahabad are INR 600 for the general/OBC/EWS category and INR 150 for the SC/ST/PWD category, to be paid online.