Complete guide to IIIT Nagpur — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur (IIIT Nagpur), established in 2016, is a PPP-model IIIT under the Ministry of Education located in Nagpur, Maharashtra — the geographic centre of India. As a central Indian technology institute with growing industry connections, it serves students from Maharashtra, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.
IIIT Nagpur offers B.Tech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering, admissible through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling. Its PPP industry partners from Nagpur's IT and manufacturing sectors contribute to curriculum design, internships, and placement support.
As a PPP-model IIIT, the institute maintains a NIT-equivalent fee structure with all central government scholarship benefits. Faculty are drawn from IITs, NITs, and industry, with an emphasis on applied learning, software development, and emerging technologies including AI, IoT, and data science.
The Training & Placement Cell leverages Nagpur's growing IT ecosystem — with Persistent Systems, L&T Infotech, and several other companies having major operations in the city — alongside Maharashtra's broader tech corridor from Mumbai to Pune. Average CTC reached ₹8.5 LPA in 2023–24 with top offers crossing ₹22 LPA.
IIIT Nagpur's developing 100-acre campus is set in Nagpur — a city undergoing rapid transformation as the site of the Samruddhi Expressway, MIHAN aerospace SEZ, and Maharashtra's second capital initiatives. The city's excellent connectivity, low cost of living, and growing industrial importance make it an increasingly attractive location for engineering education.
IIIT Nagpur 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 | Emerging |
| NIRF | Overall | Emerging |
| Outlook | Engineering | Unranked |
| The Week | Engineering | Unranked |
| India Today | Engineering | Unranked |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS Asia | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| QS World | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | Not ranked |
| SCImago | Institutions | Not ranked |
| Webometrics | India | Not ranked |
IIIT Nagpur offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 3 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | — | — |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | — | — |
| Mathematics & Basic Sciences | — | — | — |
The fee structure at IIIT Nagpur 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) | ₹1,25,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹3,500 |
| Gymkhana / Sports Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Medical Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹9,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹18,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,40,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech (approx.) | ₹5,60,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees as per MHRD norms.
Students with a family income below ₹1 lakh per annum are exempt from tuition fees.
Students with family income between ₹1L–₹5L per annum receive a two-thirds tuition fee waiver.
MCM Scholarships by the Government of India are available for meritorious students with demonstrated financial need.
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 Nagpur B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 32,000 | 13,000 | 6,500 | 2,600 |
| ECE | 45,000 | 18,500 | 9,300 | 3,700 |
| CSE (Home State — Maharashtra) | 42,000 | 17,000 | 8,500 | 3,400 |
| ECE (Home State — Maharashtra) | 56,000 | 23,500 | 11,800 | 4,700 |
* 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 — Maharashtra
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 135 | ₹9.2L |
| Core Engineering | 28 | ₹6.5L |
| Analytics / Data Science | 32 | ₹9.8L |
| Finance / BFSI | 16 | ₹8.5L |
| Consulting | 10 | ₹9.5L |
| Public Sector / PSU | 8 | ₹7.2L |
| Research / Higher Studies | 8 | N/A |
| Others | 7 | ₹5.8L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹10.2L | 88% |
| ECE | ₹7.5L | 72% |
| CSE (2022 batch) | ₹9.5L | 82% |
| ECE (2022 batch) | ₹7.0L | 68% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹8.5L | ₹22L | 55 |
| 2022–23 | ₹7.6L | ₹18L | 45 |
| 2021–22 | ₹6.6L | ₹15L | 35 |
| 2020–21 | ₹5.6L | ₹12L | 25 |
| 2019–20 | ₹4.8L | ₹9L | 18 |
IIIT Nagpur is developing its permanent 100-acre campus in Nagpur, Maharashtra — the geographic heart of India. The institute currently operates with functional academic and residential infrastructure, with Nagpur's rapidly growing infrastructure, transport connectivity, and industrial expansion serving as a dynamic backdrop for student life.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIIT Nagpur has 3 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel A | Boys | 280+ |
| 02 | Boys Hostel B | Boys | 240+ |
| 03 | Girls Hostel | Girls | 220+ |
IIIT Nagpur is building its research identity in machine learning, IoT, embedded systems, and data science. Faculty members are pursuing funded research with DST and SERB support, while industry partnerships from PPP co-founders contribute to applied research projects.
IIIT Nagpur's E-Cell connects students with Nagpur's growing startup ecosystem and the Maharashtra government's startup initiatives, with access to MIHAN's aerospace and technology SEZ for deep-tech entrepreneurship opportunities.
Students benefit from Nagpur's unique position as central India's emerging commercial hub — with the Samruddhi Expressway, MIHAN SEZ, and Maharashtra's second capital ambitions driving significant investment and entrepreneurship opportunities in technology, logistics, and industrial automation.
IIIT Nagpur 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 |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income < ₹1L) | Family income below ₹1 LPA | 100% tuition fee waiver |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (Income ₹1L–₹5L) | Family income between ₹1L–₹5L | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| SC/ST Fee Exemption | SC/ST students (all income levels) | Full tuition fee 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 |
| Maharashtra Government Scholarship | Maharashtra domicile students with merit and need | ₹15,000–₹50,000/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 |
| Sports / Cultural Achievement Award | National/international achievement in sports or arts | ₹5,000–₹10,000 one-time award |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Nagpur
Nagpur, Maharashtra – 441108
India
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