About IIIT Bangalore
Written by L K Monu Borkala · Founder, OneCity Technologies · publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006 Last Updated: June 30, 2026 · Verified with AICTE, VTU and official institutional data for 2026–27
International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B or IIITB) is a deemed-to-be university established in 1999 as a not-for-profit public-private partnership — a unique model that is neither a fully public IIT/NIT nor a private deemed university in the conventional sense. Located at Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore — the heart of Karnataka's IT industry — IIIT-B is ranked #74 in NIRF Engineering 2025 and is among India's top 10 institutions specifically for IT and Computer Science education. Admission is through JEE Main for B.Tech and Integrated M.Tech, and through GATE for M.Tech. IIIT-B is not a KCET-participating college — it runs its own JoSAA counselling through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority. For Karnataka students targeting IIIT-B, a JEE Main rank is required, not a KCET rank.
IIIT Bangalore — College Profile 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Deemed-to-be University (Not-for-profit public-private partnership) |
| Established | 1999 |
| NIRF Ranking 2025 | #74 Engineering (Top 100 nationally) |
| Location | 26/C, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560100 |
| Admission Route | JEE Main → JoSAA counselling (B.Tech / iMTech) | GATE → CCMT (M.Tech) |
| KCET | NOT a KCET participating institution |
| Website | iiitb.ac.in |
Courses and Branches at IIIT Bangalore
| Programme | Duration | JEE Main 2024 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech CSE | 4 years | ~8,706 |
| B.Tech Data Science and AI (DSAI) | 4 years | ~11,669 |
| B.Tech Electronics and Communication (ECE) | 4 years | ~12,315 |
| Integrated M.Tech CSE (iMTech) | 5 years | Similar to B.Tech CSE |
| M.Tech CSE / ECE / AI&DS | 2 years | GATE scores — via CCMT |
| MS (Research) / PhD | Varies | Written test + interview |
JEE Main closing ranks are 2024 data — ranks vary yearly. Verify current cutoffs at josaa.nic.in or iiitb.ac.in. IIIT-B is NOT a KCET college — KCET rank has no use here.
Admission at IIIT Bangalore — 2026-27
B.Tech and Integrated M.Tech (iMTech) admission is based on JEE Main scores via JoSAA counselling — the same system used for NITs and IITs. Karnataka domicile students compete under the general JoSAA pool, not through KCET. M.Tech admission is through GATE scores via CCMT counselling. Research (MS, PhD) admissions are through a written test followed by interview rounds.
Eligibility for B.Tech/iMTech: Class 12 with Mathematics, minimum 60% aggregate. Valid JEE Main score required. Scholarships: Utkarsha Scholarship offers 100% tuition fee waiver for JEE Main CRL rank 1-999. Prerna Scholarship for girl students in CSE/ECE/AI&DS (up to 10% of batch intake).
Fee Structure — IIIT Bangalore
| Programme | Total Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (4 years) | Rs 20.24L total |
| Integrated M.Tech / iMTech (5 years) | Rs 29.55L – 38.32L total |
| M.Tech (2 years) | Rs 9.39L total |
| MS Research / PhD | Rs 3.08L (MS) | Rs 6.56L (PhD) |
Fees are from 2026 data and exclude hostel (Rs 75,000-90,000/year) and mess charges. Subject to annual revision. Scholarships can significantly reduce net cost for top JEE Main rankers. Verify at iiitb.ac.in before admission.
Placements at IIIT Bangalore
IIIT-B placements are among the strongest of any Karnataka engineering institution. The 2025 placement season saw an average package of Rs 36.75 LPA and a highest package of Rs 1.45 Crore. The 2024 season had an average of Rs 33.23 LPA with highest at Rs 65 LPA, with 98.27% placement rate and 578 total offers. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Google, Flipkart, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and major IT product companies. IIIT-B's Electronics City location puts students within walking or short-commute distance of Infosys, Wipro, and dozens of IT companies — enabling strong internship participation from first year itself.
Location and Infrastructure
IIIT-B is located at Electronics City, Hosur Road — Bangalore's original IT hub home to Infosys, Wipro, HCL, and hundreds of tech companies. The campus has separate boys and girls hostels with individual rooms (3 students per room in first year), 24x7 security, Wi-Fi, gym, canteen, and sports facilities. The institute is research-focused — faculty hold PhDs from top global universities, and the curriculum is updated annually to match industry needs. Unlike most engineering colleges, IIIT-B has no unnecessary subjects and focuses entirely on CS/IT/ECE.
IIIT Bangalore — Key Considerations
IIIT-B occupies a unique position in Karnataka engineering education — it's more selective than any KCET private college (JEE Main rank under 15,000 required) but more accessible than IITs. Its focus on CS/IT/ECE exclusively, research-oriented faculty, Electronics City location, and placement outcomes (avg Rs 33-37 LPA) make it one of the highest-ROI engineering institutions in Karnataka. For students with a JEE Main rank in the 8,000-15,000 range who want to stay in Bangalore rather than go to an NIT in another state, IIIT-B is often the best available option.
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Content verified against publicly available AICTE, VTU, NAAC, NIRF, and institutional data. Fees and cutoffs are approximate — verify directly with the college before admission. Published by L K Monu Borkala, founder of OneCity Technologies — publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006.