Complete guide to IIITDM Kancheepuram — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kancheepuram (IIITDM Kancheepuram), established in 2007, is one of India's two IIITDM institutes — a unique category of government IIITs that combine IT with design and manufacturing education. Located near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is a fully government-funded autonomous institute under the Ministry of Education.
IIITDM Kancheepuram offers B.Tech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, along with M.Tech and PhD programmes. Its distinctive focus on design thinking and manufacturing integration differentiates it from standard IIITs and aligns it with India's manufacturing and product design sectors.
The institute has a growing research portfolio supported by grants from DST, SERB, DRDO, and the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Research areas span smart manufacturing, VLSI design, robotics, computer vision, and human-computer interaction — all with strong industrial relevance given Chennai's status as a major manufacturing hub.
The Training & Placement Cell benefits significantly from proximity to Chennai — South India's largest city and a major centre for automotive, electronics, IT, and aerospace industries. In 2023–24, average CTC reached ₹10.8 LPA with top offers exceeding ₹35 LPA from software and design companies.
IIITDM Kancheepuram's 150-acre campus near Chennai offers a focused residential academic environment. Its annual technical festival and strong student chapter culture, combined with Chennai's industrial and cultural richness, make it a compelling choice for students interested in the technology-design-manufacturing interface.
IIITDM Kancheepuram 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 | #92 |
| The Week | Engineering | #88 |
| India Today | Engineering | #95 |
| 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 | #220+ |
IIITDM Kancheepuram offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 4 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics & Basic Sciences | — | — | YES |
The fee structure at IIITDM Kancheepuram 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 | ₹2,500 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹4,000 |
| Gymkhana / Sports Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹9,500 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹19,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,44,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech (approx.) | ₹5,76,000 |
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 IIITDM Kancheepuram B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 20,000 | 8,000 | 4,000 | 1,700 |
| ECE | 28,000 | 11,500 | 5,700 | 2,300 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 38,000 | 15,500 | 7,800 | 3,100 |
| CSE (Home State — Tamil Nadu) | 26,000 | 10,500 | 5,200 | 2,100 |
| ECE (Home State — Tamil Nadu) | 35,000 | 14,500 | 7,200 | 2,900 |
| ME (Home State — Tamil Nadu) | 48,000 | 20,000 | 10,000 | 4,000 |
* 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 | 210 | ₹11.5L |
| Core Engineering / Manufacturing | 80 | ₹8.5L |
| Analytics / Data Science | 50 | ₹12.0L |
| Finance / BFSI | 25 | ₹11.0L |
| Consulting | 18 | ₹12.5L |
| Public Sector / PSU | 20 | ₹8.0L |
| Research / Higher Studies | 15 | N/A |
| Others | 15 | ₹7.0L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹13.5L | 93% |
| ECE | ₹10.5L | 87% |
| Mechanical Engineering | ₹8.2L | 78% |
| M.Tech CSE | ₹12.0L | 88% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹10.8L | ₹35L | 90 |
| 2022–23 | ₹9.8L | ₹32L | 80 |
| 2021–22 | ₹8.8L | ₹28L | 68 |
| 2020–21 | ₹7.5L | ₹22L | 55 |
| 2019–20 | ₹6.5L | ₹18L | 42 |
IIITDM Kancheepuram's 150-acre campus is located near Kancheepuram on the outskirts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The fully residential campus offers a focused academic environment with modern labs, hostels, sports facilities, and a strong connection to Chennai's industrial and cultural landscape.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIITDM Kancheepuram has 4 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel A | Boys | 320+ |
| 02 | Boys Hostel B | Boys | 280+ |
| 03 | Girls Hostel A | Girls | 260+ |
| 04 | Girls Hostel B | Girls | 220+ |
IIITDM Kancheepuram has a research focus that uniquely bridges IT with design and manufacturing — an area of growing national importance under Make in India and Industry 4.0. Research is funded by DST, SERB, DRDO, and the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
IIITDM Kancheepuram's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell supports student startups in hardware, IoT, robotics, and software, with linkages to Chennai's growing startup ecosystem and Tamil Nadu government incubation schemes.
The institute's proximity to Chennai's massive manufacturing and IT corridor — including the SIPCOT IT Park, Mahindra World City, and Sri City — provides students with unique product development, prototyping, and entrepreneurship opportunities that are especially relevant to hardware and deep-tech startups.
IIITDM Kancheepuram 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 |
| Tamil Nadu Government Merit Scholarship | TN 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 |
| Sports / Cultural Achievement Award | National/international achievement in sports or arts | ₹5,000–₹15,000 one-time award |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kancheepuram
Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu – 600127
India
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