Complete guide to IIIT Bhubaneswar — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhubaneswar (IIIT Bhubaneswar), established in 2006, is one of India's older IIITs and operates as an autonomous institute under the Government of Odisha with central government support. Located in Bhubaneswar — Odisha's capital and a rapidly growing IT hub — it has built a strong academic reputation over nearly two decades.
IIIT Bhubaneswar offers B.Tech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, and Electronics & Electrical Engineering, along with M.Tech and PhD programmes. Admissions are through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling. The institute also admits students through state-level counselling for Odisha quota seats.
Unlike central government IIITs, IIIT Bhubaneswar has a slightly higher fee structure as an autonomous institute. However, it has established strong industry connections, a mature alumni network, and consistent placement outcomes across IT and core engineering sectors.
The Training & Placement Cell benefits from Bhubaneswar's growing IT ecosystem, with Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and other major IT companies having significant operations in the city. Average CTC reached ₹9.8 LPA in 2023–24, with top offers crossing ₹30 LPA from product and finance companies.
Bhubaneswar as a city is one of India's most planned smart cities — clean, green, culturally rich, and rapidly growing. IIIT Bhubaneswar's campus is compact but well-equipped, and the city's excellent rail and air connectivity, low cost of living, and vibrant cultural scene make it an attractive destination for engineering students.
IIIT Bhubaneswar holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 101–150 |
| NIRF | Overall | 151–200 |
| Outlook | Engineering | #88 |
| The Week | Engineering | #82 |
| India Today | Engineering | #90 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS Asia | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| QS World | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | Not ranked |
| SCImago | Institutions | Emerging |
| Webometrics | India | #200+ |
IIIT Bhubaneswar offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 3 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Electrical Engineering | YES | — | YES |
The fee structure at IIIT Bhubaneswar is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (2025–26) | ₹2,00,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Gymkhana / Sports Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹10,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹20,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹6,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹2,16,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech (approx.) | ₹8,64,000 |
SC/ST students are eligible for tuition fee concession as per Odisha government and MHRD norms.
Students with a family income below ₹1 lakh per annum are eligible for fee waiver under central schemes.
MCM Scholarships by the Government of India are available for meritorious students with demonstrated financial need.
Odisha state government scholarships are available for Odisha domicile students from SC/ST/OBC backgrounds.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIIT Bhubaneswar B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 22,000 | 9,000 | 4,500 | 1,800 |
| ECE (Telecom) | 30,000 | 12,500 | 6,200 | 2,500 |
| EEE | 40,000 | 16,500 | 8,200 | 3,300 |
| CSE (Home State — Odisha) | 28,000 | 11,500 | 5,800 | 2,300 |
| ECE (Home State — Odisha) | 38,000 | 15,500 | 7,800 | 3,100 |
| EEE (Home State — Odisha) | 50,000 | 21,000 | 10,500 | 4,200 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 195 | ₹10.5L |
| Core Engineering | 55 | ₹7.2L |
| Analytics / Data Science | 45 | ₹11.0L |
| Finance / BFSI | 30 | ₹10.5L |
| Consulting | 20 | ₹11.5L |
| Public Sector / PSU | 18 | ₹8.0L |
| Research / Higher Studies | 12 | N/A |
| Others | 10 | ₹6.5L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹12.2L | 92% |
| ECE (Telecom) | ₹9.5L | 82% |
| EEE | ₹7.8L | 75% |
| M.Tech CSE | ₹11.0L | 85% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹9.8L | ₹32L | 85 |
| 2022–23 | ₹8.8L | ₹28L | 75 |
| 2021–22 | ₹7.8L | ₹25L | 62 |
| 2020–21 | ₹6.8L | ₹20L | 50 |
| 2019–20 | ₹5.8L | ₹16L | 38 |
IIIT Bhubaneswar is located in Bhubaneswar — Odisha's capital and one of India's fastest-growing smart cities. The compact 25-acre campus is situated close to the city's Infocity IT Park and offers a vibrant residential academic environment, with Bhubaneswar's temples, beaches (Puri, 60 km), and cultural richness as an extended backdrop.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIIT Bhubaneswar has 4 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel A | Boys | 300+ |
| 02 | Boys Hostel B | Boys | 260+ |
| 03 | Girls Hostel A | Girls | 240+ |
| 04 | Girls Hostel B | Girls | 200+ |
IIIT Bhubaneswar has a growing research profile with funded projects in AI, machine learning, signal processing, VLSI, and power systems. The institute benefits from Bhubaneswar's proximity to AIIMS, IIT Bhubaneswar, and NIT Rourkela for collaborative research opportunities.
IIIT Bhubaneswar's Entrepreneurship Development Cell supports student startups through ideation workshops, mentorship programmes, and connections to the Odisha government's startup policy and STPI Bhubaneswar's incubation ecosystem.
Students benefit from Bhubaneswar's growing startup scene and the government's Startup Odisha initiative, with access to coworking spaces, seed funding, and mentors from the Bhubaneswar IT and entrepreneur community.
IIIT Bhubaneswar provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM Scholarship (MHRD) | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA; merit-based | ₹1,000/month + full tuition waiver |
| SC/ST Fee Concession | SC/ST students as per Odisha government norms | Tuition fee concession / exemption |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Minority / OBC / SC/ST students with income < ₹2.5L | Up to ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 pursuing science programmes | ₹80,000/year |
| Odisha State Merit Scholarship | Odisha domicile students with top merit | ₹12,000–₹40,000/year |
| Institute Merit Scholarship | Top 10% of each B.Tech batch (semester-wise) | Full tuition fee waiver for that semester |
| AICTE Pragati / Saksham Scholarship | Girls (Pragati) / PwD students (Saksham) with family income < ₹8L | ₹30,000/year + ₹2,000/month |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC (Odisha) | Odisha domicile OBC students with income < ₹1L | Maintenance allowance + fee reimbursement |
| Odisha SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | Odisha domicile SC/ST students | Full fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance |
| Sports / Cultural Achievement Award | National/international achievement in sports or arts | ₹5,000–₹15,000 one-time award |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751003
India
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