About Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad is one of the third-generation IITs, established in 2015 by the Government of India. The institute is steadily growing and gaining recognition for its academic excellence and research initiatives.
Located in Palakkad, the permanent campus is situated in Kanjikode, offering a peaceful and eco-friendly environment for learning. The institute is officially designated as an Institute of National Importance.
Overview
Institute Name | Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad |
Also Known As | IIT-PKD |
Institute Type | Government |
Established | 2015 |
Location | Palakkad, Kerala |
IIT Palakkad: Admission | Ranking | Fees
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Also Known as
Also known as IIT Palakkad and IIT PKD.
ADDRESS
Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kanjikode, Kerala - 678623
Nearest Airport and Railway Station
RANKING
| Body | Category | Rank (Year) | |
| Latest | Previous | ||
| National Ranking | |||
 | NIRF Overall Rankings | 101-150 (2025) | 101-150 (2024) |
| NIRF Engineering Rankings | 64 (2025) | 64 (2024) | |
MODE OF ADMISSION
Candidates must qualify the JEE (Main) exam and then appear for the JEE (Advanced) exam.
Candidates must secure at least 75% marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) in Class XII OR be within the category-wise top 20 percentile in their respective Class XII board examination. For more details, refer to the JEE Advanced Performance Criteria in Class XII.
Admissions are based on the rank obtained in JEE (Advanced) through JoSAA Counselling.
FEE STRUCTURE
Institute Fee
Particulars | Amount |
| Caution Money (One-Time, Refundable) | ?2,000 |
| One-Time Fees | ?5,500 |
| Tuition Fee (per Semester) | ?1,00,000 |
| Other Fees (per Semester) | ?4,600 |
Total | ?1,12,100 |
Hostel Fee
Particulars | Amount |
| Hostel Caution Money (One-Time, Refundable) | ?3,500 |
| Hostel Seat Rent (per Semester) | ?6,500 |
| Electricity & Water Charges (per Semester) | ?1,200 |
| Other Charges (per Semester) | ?7,200 |
| Mess Advance (per Semester) | ?20,000 |
Total | ?38,400 |
Fee Waivers
100% Tuition Fee waiver for SC/ST/PwD students.
100% Tuition Fee remission for Most Economically Backward students with family income less than ?1 lakh per annum.
2/3rd Tuition Fee remission for Other Economically Backward students with family income between ?1 lakh to ?5 lakh per annum.
College Details
How to Reach
Palakkad
Ranking
Top 50 in India (NIRF)
Admission
Entrance Exam + Counseling
Courses
Seats
Approx 1200 Seats
Cutoff
JEE Rank: 10k - 50k
Fees
₹1.5L - ₹3L / year
Placements
Avg ₹6 LPA | Highest ₹25 LPA
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