Complete guide to IICT Bhadohi — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) Bhadohi is a unique national institute established in 2001 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Located in Bhadohi (Sant Ravidas Nagar), Uttar Pradesh — the carpet capital of India and one of Asia's largest carpet export clusters — IICT is the only institute in Asia offering a B.Tech in Carpet and Textile Technology.
IICT's B.Tech programme integrates fiber science, textile engineering, carpet weaving technology, dyeing, design, packaging, and business management across 4 years — producing graduates uniquely skilled for India's ₹20,000 crore carpet and handloom export industry. Admission is through JEE Main via JoSAA/CSAB (All India quota) and UPTAC (UP home state quota) with lateral entry for diploma holders.
Affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow and accredited by AICTE, IICT also holds ISO 9001:2000 certification, NABL-accredited laboratory status, and membership of the Textile Institute, Manchester, UK and CII — reflecting its unique standing as both a technical and industry institution.
The institute has a strong placement record — NIRF 2025 reports 59 out of 63 students placed (93.6% placement rate) with a median salary of ₹3 LPA. Top recruiters include Jaipur Rugs, Welspun India, Raymond, FabIndia, Ambuja Group, Anant Spinning Mills, and Bholanath International — companies directly in the carpet, home textiles, and textile manufacturing sector.
For 2026 admissions, IICT Bhadohi is ideal for students passionate about textile engineering, carpet industry careers, export business, or FMCG product development — offering a truly unique career path in one of India's most important traditional industry clusters, with one of the most open JoSAA cutoffs (last round ~11,28,715 in 2024).
IICT Bhadohi 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 | Not Ranked |
| Ministry of Textiles (GoI) | Technical Institution | Under Ministry |
| AICTE Approved | Engineering | Approved |
| AKTU Affiliated | Engineering | Affiliated |
| Textile Institute Manchester UK | Textile Education | Member |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Textile Institute Manchester | Textile Education | Member Institution |
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| NABL | Laboratory Accreditation | NABL Accredited |
IICT Bhadohi offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 1 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet and Textile Technology – Advanced Carpet Technology | YES | — | — |
| Carpet and Textile Technology – Textile Design Technology | YES | — | — |
| Carpet and Textile Technology – Home Textile Technology | YES | — | — |
| Diploma in Carpet Weaving | — | — | — |
| Diploma in Textile Design | — | — | — |
| Diploma in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | — | — | — |
| Short-Term Certificate – Yarn Dyeing | — | — | — |
| Short-Term Certificate – Carpet Design | — | — | — |
| Short-Term Certificate – Computer Skills | — | — | — |
| NABL-Accredited Testing Laboratory | — | — | — |
The fee structure at IICT Bhadohi 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 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Tuition Fee (per year) | ₹86,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per year) | ₹12,000 |
| Mess Charges (per year, approx.) | ₹25,000 |
| Laboratory & Materials Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Library Fee | ₹1,500 |
| One-time Admission Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Sports & Cultural Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Examination Fee (per year) | ₹2,000 |
| Total B.Tech per Year (approx.) | ₹1,37,500 |
| Total B.Tech 4-Year (approx.) | ₹3.5–4 lakh |
SC/ST students are eligible for central government post-matric scholarship and UP state scholarship covering full tuition reimbursement.
OBC and EWS students can access UP state Samajwadi Scholarship, NSP OBC/EWS scholarships for fee support.
AICTE Pragati (₹50,000/yr for girls) and AICTE Saksham (₹50,000/yr for PwD) scholarships are available. IICT also provides merit scholarships to academically excellent students.
At ₹86,000 tuition per year, IICT's total 4-year B.Tech cost is under ₹4 lakh — among the most affordable technical degrees in India for a unique niche specialisation.
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 IICT Bhadohi B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Carpet & Textile Tech – Round 1 (General AI) | 150,000 | 80,000 | 40,000 | 22,000 |
| B.Tech Carpet & Textile Tech – Last Round 2025 (General AI) | 1,128,715 | 1,285,540 | 350,000 | 200,000 |
| B.Tech Carpet & Textile Tech – Round 2 (General AI) | 91,042 | 48,000 | 24,000 | 13,000 |
| B.Tech – EWS Last Round | 500,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.Tech – SC Last Round | 250,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B.Tech – ST Last Round | 130,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lateral Entry B.Tech (UPTAC – UP State) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Diploma Courses (Institution Level) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Round 2 Expected Closing Rank (JoSAA)
2026 Expected Last Round Closing Rank (Very Open)
2026 Round 1 Approximate Opening Rank
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Carpet Manufacturing & Export | 20 | ₹4L |
| Home Textiles & Furnishings | 12 | ₹4.5L |
| Spinning & Yarn Industry | 8 | ₹3.5L |
| Textile Design & Retail | 6 | ₹4L |
| FMCG & Consumer Goods | 4 | ₹4.5L |
| Government (Ministry of Textiles, DC Handicrafts) | 3 | ₹6L |
| Entrepreneurship / Own Export Business | 0 | ₹0 |
| Higher Studies (M.Tech Textile) | 0 | ₹0 |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Carpet & Textile Tech (Advanced Carpet) | ₹4.5L | 90% |
| B.Tech Carpet & Textile Tech (Textile Design) | ₹4L | 88% |
| B.Tech Carpet & Textile Tech (Home Textile) | ₹4.2L | 92% |
| Diploma Graduates | ₹2.5L | 75% |
| Export Entrepreneurs (Alumni) | ₹10L+ | N/A |
| Government Jobs (Textile Inspector, etc.) | ₹6L | 10% |
| Lateral Entry (Second Year) | ₹3.8L | 85% |
| Certificate Course Graduates | ₹2.5L | 60% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹4L | ₹10L | 20+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹3.5L | ₹8L | 15+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹3.2L | ₹7L | 12+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹2.8L | ₹6L | 10+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹2.5L | ₹5L | 8+ |
IICT Bhadohi's 25-acre modern campus in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh is purpose-built for carpet and textile technology education. The campus houses advanced textile and carpet labs, a NABL-accredited testing laboratory, a central library with textile-specific resources, a yarn dyeing unit, weaving workshops, design studios, boys and girls hostels, a cafeteria, and sports grounds — all within walking distance of Asia's largest carpet export cluster.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IICT Bhadohi has 2 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel | Boys | 80+ |
| 02 | Girls Hostel | Girls | 40+ |
IICT Bhadohi conducts applied research in carpet and textile technology, fiber science, natural dyes, sustainable textile processing, and export quality management — directly serving the Bhadohi carpet cluster's industry needs. The NABL-accredited lab enables commercial textile testing alongside academic research, making IICT India's most industry-integrated textile research institution.
IICT Bhadohi's proximity to Asia's largest carpet export cluster creates a natural entrepreneurship ecosystem — many alumni have founded or co-founded carpet export businesses in the Bhadohi–Mirzapur–Varanasi cluster, supported by CEPC (Carpet Export Promotion Council), APEDA, and Ministry of Textiles PLI scheme for textile manufacturing.
The institute supports student startup ideas in natural dye technology, sustainable carpet processing, digital design platforms for handloom artists, and luxury home textiles — connecting students to the India Handloom Brand, CEPC innovation fund, and UP MSME export support programmes.
IICT Bhadohi provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship (Central) | SC/ST students via National Scholarship Portal | Full tuition reimbursement + maintenance as per GoI norms |
| UP Samajwadi Scholarship (OBC/General) | OBC and general students from UP domicile | ₹5,000–₹15,000 per year as per UP state norms |
| UP SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/ST students from Uttar Pradesh domicile | Full tuition + maintenance as per UP state norms |
| National Scholarship Portal (OBC/EWS) | OBC/EWS students meeting NSP income criteria | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
| IICT Merit Scholarship | Top academic performers each year | Merit certificate + cash award |
| Industry Scholarship (CEPC / Jaipur Rugs Foundation) | Meritorious students with passion for textile sector | Sponsorship as per industry partner criteria |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (Ex-Servicemen) | Wards of ex-servicemen/paramilitary personnel | ₹2,500/month for boys, ₹3,000/month for girls |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh | ₹50,000 per year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000 per year |
| UP Chief Minister Medhavi Chhatra Puraskar | UP domicile students with merit in state scholarship exam | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
Indian Institute of Carpet Technology Bhadohi
Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh – 221401
India
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