Complete guide to IIT Tirupati — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT Tirupati or IITTP) was established in 2015 as one of the six new IITs formed under the National Institutes of Technology, Science Education and Research (Amendment) Act. It is located in Yerpedu, near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh — the city of the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, one of the world's most visited religious sites.
Despite being among the youngest IITs, IIT Tirupati has made rapid strides in academic quality, research output, and infrastructure development. Its 550-acre permanent campus at Yerpedu became operational in 2023 and is one of the most modern purpose-built IIT campuses.
IIT Tirupati is pioneering an innovative curriculum with a strong emphasis on sustainability, energy, and smart systems — reflecting Andhra Pradesh's ambitions as a leader in renewable energy and technology. The institute has a dedicated Centre for Sustainable Energy & Environment.
The institute benefits from proximity to the Tirupati–Renigunta industrial corridor and strong support from the AP government, creating excellent opportunities for industry collaboration and placements in the region.
The annual festival Aarohan combines technical and cultural events, celebrating both engineering innovation and the rich cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh and the temple town.
IIT Tirupati 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 | #22 |
| NIRF | Overall | #28 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #24 |
| India Today | Engineering | #25 |
| ARIIA | Innovation | Band B |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | 1201+ |
| QS Asia | Overall | 401–450 |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 1001+ |
| THE Impact Rankings | SDG 7 (Clean Energy) | Top 400 Global |
| Scimago Institutions Rankings | Engineering | Top 800 India |
IIT Tirupati offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 8+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering & Technology | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics & Statistics | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
The fee structure at IIT Tirupati 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 (per semester) | ₹1,07,500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹10,000 – ₹16,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹22,000 – ₹26,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹10,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | ~₹3.00 – ₹3.50 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹12 – ₹14 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver per GoI directive.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver.
Family income ₹5–9 LPA: Two-thirds tuition fee reimbursement via MCM.
MCM Scholarship: Family income < ₹4.5 LPA — tuition + partial hostel covered.
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 IIT Tirupati B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 4,850 | 1,746 | 883 | 443 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 8,600 | 3,096 | 1,566 | 785 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 13,200 | 4,752 | 2,404 | 1,204 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 16,800 | 6,048 | 3,060 | 1,532 |
| Chemical Engineering & Technology (B.Tech) | 14,600 | 5,256 | 2,658 | 1,331 |
| Engineering Physics (B.Tech) | 11,200 | 4,032 | 2,040 | 1,022 |
| Mathematics & Computing (B.Tech) | 6,800 | 2,448 | 1,238 | 621 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
IIT Tirupati CSE is among the most accessible CSE seats at an IIT — good choice for students in the 4,500–5,500 JEE rank band.
Growing program with good data science and analytics placements in South India's thriving tech sector.
Good EE program with proximity to AP's power sector and the Renigunta industrial corridor.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 90+ | ₹16–32 LPA |
| Engineering & Core | 48+ | ₹11–18 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science | 25+ | ₹14–28 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 18+ | ₹14–32 LPA |
| PSU / Government | 22+ | ₹10–16 LPA |
| Research & Development | 15+ | ₹12–20 LPA |
| Management Consulting | 8+ | ₹16–30 LPA |
| Startups | 10+ | ₹10–22 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹28+ LPA | 88%+ |
| Maths & Computing | ₹24+ LPA | 84% |
| EE | ₹18+ LPA | 75% |
| Mechanical | ₹13+ LPA | 65% |
| Civil Engg. | ₹10+ LPA | 58% |
| Chemical Engg. | ₹12+ LPA | 62% |
| Engineering Physics | ₹14+ LPA | 68% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹18.50 LPA | ₹85 L | 130+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹16.80 LPA | ₹75 L | 115+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹15.20 LPA | ₹65 L | 100+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹13.50 LPA | ₹56 L | 88+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹11.80 LPA | ₹48 L | 75+ |
IIT Tirupati's 550-acre permanent campus at Yerpedu opened in 2023 — one of the most modern IIT campuses in India, located 12 km from Tirupati city and 25 km from the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIT Tirupati has 6+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel 1 — Godavari (Boys) | Boys | 300+ |
| 02 | Hostel 2 — Krishna (Boys) | Boys | 290+ |
| 03 | Hostel 3 — Tungabhadra (Boys) | Boys | 280+ |
| 04 | Hostel 4 — Penna (Boys) | Boys | 270+ |
| 05 | Hostel 5 — Swarnamukhi (Girls) | Girls | 240+ |
| 06 | PG & PhD Hostel — Vamsadhara | PG / PhD | 160+ |
IIT Tirupati is building focused research capabilities in sustainable energy, smart systems, and materials science, with annual research expenditure growing past ₹80 crore — remarkable for an institute less than 10 years old.
IIT Tirupati's Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation — a Technology Innovation Hub under NM-ICPS (DST) — focuses on connected intelligence and IoT, with 30+ startups supported and AP government backing.
The institute benefits from strong support from the Andhra Pradesh government and proximity to the Tirupati–Renigunta industrial corridor, creating a fertile ecosystem for deep-tech and cleantech startups serving South India.
IIT Tirupati provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + CPI criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free mess + full tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top JEE Adv. rankers, CSE/EE at IITs | ₹65,000/year |
| Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Merit & means-based UG students | Up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
| AP State Scholarship (APOSS) | AP domicile students | ₹12,000–₹25,000/year |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD via CSIR / UGC / IIT Tirupati | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
| Institute Assistantship (IA) | PhD students without external fellowship | ₹31,000/month + HRA |
Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
Yerpedu, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh – 517619
India
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